The Friends of Middletown Thrall Library Inc. Present

Here's to Life!

A Musical Performance by Jeanne MacDonald

Sunday, December 1, 2013, 2 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Award-winning performer Jeanne MacDonald's brings to Thrall Library a show that blends music from a diverse group of songwriters and lyricists, including Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael, John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Irving Berlin, Alan and Marilyn Bergman, Paul Simon, and more! Although separated by many years in some cases, these songwriters are connected by their ability to write songs with compelling stories about people and things to which listeners can truly relate.

As a performer, Jeanne MacDonald has earned a reputation singing in a way that allows her audience to have a shared emotional experience as they hear these songs. As a leading cabaret singer in NYC, Jeanne MacDonald received extensive recognition for her performances both in and out of the city, and her intelligent interpretations lead Peter Leavy of 'Cabaret Scenes' to describe her as "a lyricist's dream."

This event is free and open to the public.

Preparing for the Interview

A Free Workshop for Job Seekers

Tuesday, December 3, 10:30 AM - 12 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

This FREE 90-minute workshop will cover:

• Professional attire (what to wear to an interview)
• How to prepare for an interview
• Body language
• Negotiating salary
• Strategic tips

Registration is required.

To register, or for more information, please contact Gail Myker At (845) 341-5483 or thrall3@warwick.net

Reel Ecclectic Film Series 2013

"Reel Eclectic" is Middletown Thrall Library's year-long art / independent / international film festival.

Throughout this series we present thought-provoking, unique, and critically-acclaimed films, many of which are international in scope.

If mature entertainment of a truly different order is what you crave, this series should appeal to you!

Here is our film schedule for 2013 (on the first Thursday of each month):

• January 3, 2013
• February 7, 2013
• March 7, 2013
• April 4, 2013
• May 2, 2013
• June 6, 2013
• July 4, 2013 [no film - federal holiday]
• August 1, 2013
• September 5, 2013
• October 3, 2013
• November 7, 2013
• December 5, 2013

All films begin at 7 PM, and admission is always free! Films are shown in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library.

Most of these films are not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America and are intended for for adult audiences. Additional information for some films in this series may be found online at: www.filmmovement.com or www.imdb.com.

Due to licensing restrictions, we cannot publicize film titles outside of the library. Please call (845) 341-5483 for more details or send e-mail to thrall3@warwick.net.

Afternoon Movies 2013

Movies are shown at Middletown Thrall Library in the 2nd floor Community Room on the 3rd Wednesday of each month through 2013.

All movies are FREE and begin at 2 PM.

Here is our schedule:

• January 16th: [call for title] (1985) 155 minutes. Drama (PG)
• February 20th: [call for title] (1952) 106 minutes. Epic / Romance (NR)
• March 20th: [call for title] (2010) 133 minutes. Romance (PG-13)
• April 17th: [call for title] (2011) 146 minutes. Drama (PG-13)
• May 15th: [call for title] (1981) 127 minutes. Musical / Drama (PG)
• June 19th: [call for title] (2003) 95 minutes. Drama (NR)
• July 17th: [call for title] (2010) 97 minutes. Animated (PG)
• August 21st: [call for title] (1995) 139 minutes. Adventure / Romance (R)
• September 18th: [call for title] (1987) 120 minutes. Comedy (R)
• October 16th: [call for title] (1984) 105 minutes. Paranormal / Comedy (PG)
• November 20th: [call for title] (1977) 118 minutes. Musical / Drama (R)
• December 18th: [call for title] (2011) 121 minutes. Romance / Drama (PG-13)

Due to licensing restrictions, we cannot publicize film titles outside of the library. Please call (845) 341-5483 for more details or send e-mail to thrall3@warwick.net.

Friends of Thrall Present

Black Marble

featuring musical works by

Mozart, Telemann, Locatelli, & Others

Sunday, November 17, 2013, 2 PM

in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Jorg-Michael Schwarz & Karen Marie Marmer are Black Marble (Schwartz meaning black in German and Marmer meaning marble in Dutch).

This husband and wife duo has performed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Kendal-on-Hudson Concert Series, Downtown Music at Grace, and elsewhere.

Their Stainer violins are dated 1660 and 1668 respectively.

This program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Book Discussion Series:
Remarkable Reads

Our November book discussion will be...

Runaway by Alice Munro

Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 7 - 8 PM
in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

We will discuss the first four short stories from Runaway: "Runaway," "Chance," "Soon," and "Silence."

Alice Munro was recently awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature and has been described by the Nobel award committee as "a master of the contemporary short story."

This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Copies of Runaway are available now for borrowing or reservation throughout our library system.

About the Series: Library Director Matt Pfisterer is hosting this book discussion series for adults at Middletown Thrall Library. Books to be discussed will run the gamut from the classics to the "trashics," and include crowd-pleasers like "chick lit," historical fiction, popular non-fiction, mystery, and more.

About the Presenter: Matt Pfisterer is the director of Thrall Library who earned a Master's Degree in Library Science from the State University of New York at Albany. He has moderated more than 35 book discussions covering both fiction and nonfiction titles from popular authors including Steig Larsson, Neil Gaiman, Ian McEwan, Jodi Picoult, and Jennifer Weiner.

For more information, please call 341-5485.

Resumé Building Workshop

November 14, 2013, 6:30 - 8 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Invest 90 minutes in building a dynamic resumé that will give you results. You're a smart job seeker! You know your resumé is a key part of getting a new job. That's why you're taking time to learn how to write the best resumé possible. This workshop will focus on a resumé that describes your achievements, your skills, and what's relevant and marketable about you.

Registration is required.

To register for this free event, please contact Gail Myker at (845) 341-5483 or thrall3@warwick.net.

About the Presenter: Ann Marie Khaled, President and Owner of Alden Road Associates, has over 20 years of Human Resource and Recruiting experience. Alden Road Associates is a niche recruiting firm based in the Hudson Valley with a Tri-State and National focus offering Recruitment Solutions, Outplacement Support, Job Coaching and Resumé Writing.

Adventures in Publishing

November 12, 2013, 6:30 - 8 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Marianne Sciucco, author of Blue Hydrangeas, will talk about how she published her book and examine the changes in the publishing industry over the last ten years, including electronic publishing and the trend toward independent publishing. She will discuss the process involved in publishing and marketing your own book.

About the Performer: "Marianne Sciucco is not a nurse who writes but a writer who happens to be a nurse, using her skills and experience to create stories that bear witness to the humanity in all of us. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Boston and Regents College, she lives, works, and writes in New York's Hudson Valley."

For more information, please contact Gail Myker at (845) 341-5483 or thrall3@warwick.net.

Managing Holiday Temptations

Tuesday, November 19th, 6:30 - 8 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Presented by Cara Mahoney

The holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends, which usually means enjoying home-cooked meals and delicious sweet treats. But, along with that holiday cheer, there can come a few unwanted extra pounds!

Although the average holiday weight gain is 1 to 5 pounds, which may not seem like a lot, it can add up over the years.

Instead of depriving yourself of your favorite holiday sweets, learn some recipe substitutions and healthy eating strategies that can help you enjoy holiday dishes without all of the guilt!

About the Presenter: Cara Mahoney is the Registered Dietitian for the ShopRite of Wallkill. Cara is responsible for developing nutritional programs for the store and helps to serve the local community by providing nutritional guidance and information that can help influence better food choices. Look for Cara in the aisles or stop by her office to schedule a private consultation.

For more information, please contact Gail Myker at (845) 341-5483 or thrall3@warwick.net.

Ghost Detective

Tuesday, October 29th, 7 - 8:30 PM.

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

A presentation on the paranormal by Michael Worden, real life police detective, ghost investigator, and author of the book Ghost Detective.

For more information, please contact Gail Myker at (845) 341-5483 or thrall3@warwick.net.

Mystery Writer Eleanor Kuhns

Winner of the Minotaur Books / Mystery Writers of America First Crime Novel Competition

We will host two book discussions with the author...

• Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 6:30 - 8 PM: Eleanor Kuhns will discuss her first novel, A Simple Murder.
• Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 6:30 - 8 PM: Eleanor Kuhns will discuss her second novel, Death of a Dyer.

Both book discussions will be held in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library.

Copies of both books will be available at the library.

For more information, please contact Gail Myker at (845) 341-5483 or thrall3@warwick.net

Book Discussion:
Remarkable Reads

From the Library Director:

"I am extremely pleased to announce the formation of the Remarkable Reads monthly book discussion group for adults at Thrall. Following the success of this summer's special programs What to Read This Summer and What I Read this Summer, Thrall staff member Jen Binnie and I will host a monthly book discussion for adults at the Library.

Our selections for the group will run the gamut from the classics to the 'trashics,' and include crowd pleasers like 'chick lit,' historical fiction, popular non-fiction, mystery and much, much more. Please return to our website (or call 341-5485) for more information on each month's title. Here's to good books and great conversation at the Library!"

Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 7 - 8 PM

We will start our discussion series with the book Bossypants by Tina Fey. From her youthful days as a vicious nerd to her tour of duty on Saturday Night Live; from her passionately halfhearted pursuit of physical beauty to her life as a mother eating things off the floor; from her one-sided college romance to her nearly fatal honeymoon, comedian Tina Fey reveals all, and proves that you're no one until someone calls you bossy. Genre: American humor; Arts and Entertainment; Autobiographies (Adult literature); Biography/Autobiography.


Our book discussions will be held at Middletown Thrall Library in our 2nd Floor Community Room.

Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 341-5485.


About the Presenters

• Jen Binnie earned a Master's Degree in English from the State University of New York at New Paltz and is a member of Thrall Library's circulation desk staff. Her reading interests include classic literature, young adult literature, and "chick lit."
• Matt Pfisterer is the director of Thrall Library who earned a Master's Degree in Library Science from the State University of New York at Albany. He has moderated more than 35 book discussions covering both fiction and nonfiction titles from popular authors including Steig Larsson, Neil Gaiman, Ian McEwan, Jodi Picoult, and Jennifer Weiner.

Local Area Author
Bernard H. Cohen

Friday, October 25th, 3:30 - 5:30 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

The former Middletown High School principal and author of Behind the Schoolhouse Doors will present a book talk and sign copies of his book.

For more information, please contact Gail Myker at (845) 341-5483 or thrall3@warwick.net.

Additional information about the presenter and his book can be found at www.berncohen.com and www.behindtheschoolhousedoors.com.

Healthy Eats for Trick-or-Treat

October 15, 2013, 6:30 - 8PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Kids love trick-or-treating. It's a chance to have fun, dress up and snack on sweet treats.

With a little imagination you can create a healthier Halloween that's just as fun - and a little scary.

So roll up your sleeves and get the kids in the kitchen with these healthy Halloween snack ideas. This is a free event!

About the presenter: Cara Mahoney is the Registered Dietitian for the ShopRite of Wallkill. Cara is responsible for developing nutritional programs for the store and helps to serve the local community by providing nutritional guidance and information that can help influence better food choices.

For more information: Please contact Gail Myker at (845) 341-5483 or thrall3@warwick.net.

A Free Charcoal Workshop

Saturday, October 5th, 1 - 3 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Presented by Diane Ouzoonian. Learn contour drawing, shading, relative values, and more! Diane will demonstrate using fruits and vegetables as subjects.

Students will complete a picture by the end of the session!

All required materials will be freely provided!

This event is limited to 18 persons. Registration is required: please call (845) 341-5483 to register.

Navigating the
Affordable Care Act

Friday, October 4, 2013 11 AM - 1 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Learn about the New Health Laws!

Middletown Thrall Library and the Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS), in partnership with The Actors Fund's Artists' Health Insurance Resource Center, and the Community Service Society of New York, will offer a workshop on health care reform.

Renata Marinaro, LMSW, the Eastern Region Director of Health Services for the Actors Fund, will provide individuals with clear guidance on steps to take, and small businesses an understanding of how to navigate the new health laws at this free workshop.

This is an excellent opportunity for free, unbiased counseling on an important topic!

Everyone must be insured by 2014, so come to the workshop and find out what your best option will be!

Please note: registration is required.

For more information, or to register, please see Gail Myker, call (845) 341-5483, or send e-mail to thrall3@warwick.net.

New Perspectives

Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 6:30 - 8 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Presented by Maria Blon of SPARKS in Middletown, NY. Learn to look at your life's challenges with a new perspective!

Using meditation, movement and motivation in a supportive community, you will learn to transform challenges into opportunities!

For more information, please contact Gail Myker at (845) 341-5483 or thrall3@warwick.net.

To learn more about the presenter, please visit www.sparksalive.com.

Planning Financially for College

Thursday, October 10th, 6:30 - 7:30 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Thrall

Learn how you and your family can save and prepare. Presented by Anthony Nappo.

For more information, please contact Gail Myker at (845) 341-5483 or thrall3@warwick.net

Book Discussion & Movie

Tuesday, September 17th, 6:30 - 8 PM

at Middletown Thrall Library, 2nd Floor Community Room.

We will discuss the book Chocolat by Joanne Harris. Dr. Lynn Houston will present this discussion.

Copies of the books will be available for borrowing at the library.

Tuesday, September 24th, 6:30 - 8:30 PM

at Middletown Thrall Library, 2nd Floor Community Room.

We will show the movie adaptation of the book. Cast includes Juliette Binoche, Judi Dench, Alfred Molina, Lena Olin, and Johnny Depp. The movie is rated PG-13.

For more information, please contact Gail Myker at (845) 341-5483 or thrall3@warwick.net.

Free Cooking Class

Saturday, September 14th, 12 PM - 2 PM

at Middletown Thrall Library, 2nd Floor Community Room

John Moultrie will offer a cooking class at Thrall.

The theme is vegetarian. The meal will consist of a roux-less file gumbo with French baguettes and butter.

Participants will receive free samples of the food he cooks, and he will give copies of his recipes.

Registration Required. This class is limited to 25 people.

To register for this event, please contact Gail Myker at 341-5483 or thrall3@warwick.net

Blood Drive

Wednesday, Sept. 4., 2013

at Middletown Thrall Library in the 2nd Floor Community Room

Our library will host a blood drive with New York Blood Center from 12 - 6 PM.

Each donor will receive a free movie ticket!

Please contact Gail Myker at the library or at 341-5483 if you would like to make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome as well!

Your Stories

Penning Your Very Own Memoir

Presented by Louis Alexander

Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 6:30 - 8 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Every person has a story to tell!

Will your children or grandchildren really know who you are?

You do not have to be a famous person or an author to write a memoir.

In a one night session, you will learn step-by-step how to begin and become self-published!

About the Presenter: Louis Alexander is the author of "Echoes From a Small Country Town". He currently lives in northern New Jersey and serves as an Adjunct Professor of Education at Rutgers and Fairleigh Dickinson Universities.

To register, or for more information, please contact Gail Myker at (845) 341-5483 or thrall3@warwick.net.

Mandalas for Meditation

August 20, 2013, 6:30-8 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Attend a short lecture, hear a brief history of mandalas, and learn how to draw and use mandalas.

Afterwards, you will also have the opportunity to meditate on your own drawn mandala.

This event is presented by Rose-Emma Calabrese, who holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education from Kutztown State College.

Registration is required. This event is limited to 20 people.

To register, or for more information: Please contact Gail Myker at 341-5483 or send e-mail to thrall3@warwick.net.

Nutrition Label Reading 101

August 13, 2013, 6:30 - 8 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Presented by Cara Mahoney, RD, CDN / Retail Dietitian, ShopRite Supermarkets Inc.

Becoming a smarter shopper starts with label reading...

• identifying good sources of protein, fiber, calcium, and iron
• comparing total fat, sodium, and sugar in common foods
• knowing how much fat, trans fat, and saturated fat is too much
• understanding what "serving size" and "daily values" really mean
• questioning any health claims on labels

Registration is required. This free event is limited to 15 people.

Snacks will be provided!

To register, or for more information, please contact Gail Myker at (845) 341-5483 or thrall3@warwick.net.

Summer Book Talks

Two Summer
Book Discussions

In response to the number of requests we have been receiving for more book discussion opportunities for adults, we are introducing you to two new programs this summer at the library:

Thrall Book Discussion

"What to Read this Summer"

with Matt and Jen

Thursday, June 27, 2013, 6:30 PM

Calling all book lovers in search of great books to enjoy this summer! You are invited to a special two-part book talk program with Thrall Library Director Matt Pfisterer and Thrall Library staff member Jen Binnie. This first program will introduce you to a number of great title and genre suggestions that run the range from the classics to the "trashics." Come and find the perfect book to read this summer!

Thrall Book Discussion

"What I Read this Summer"

with Matt and Jen

Thursday, August 15, 2013, 6:30 PM

Our second program will focus on books we have read or are reading this summer: the good, the not so good, and the really bad. This program will give you the opportunity to meet people who like to share good books and great conversation.


Both programs will be held at Middletown Thrall Library in our 2nd Floor Community Room.

Refreshments will be served. For more information, please call 341-5485.


About the Presenters

• Jen Binnie earned a Master's Degree in English from the State University of New York at New Paltz and is a member of Thrall Library's circulation desk staff. Her reading interests include classic literature, young adult literature, and "chick lit."
• Matt Pfisterer is the director of Thrall Library who earned a Master's Degree in Library Science from the State University of New York at Albany. He has moderated more than 35 book discussions covering both fiction and nonfiction titles from popular authors including Steig Larsson, Neil Gaiman, Ian McEwan, Jodi Picoult, and Jennifer Weiner.

Blood Drive

July 1,2013, 12 - 6 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Our library will host a blood drive with the New York Blood Center.

Each donor will receive a free movie ticket!

Please note: the movie tickets will be mailed to you.

Please contact Gail Myker at the library if you would like to make an appointment.

Walk-ins are welcome as well!

History Event

Flight of the Vin Fiz

A Presentation by Edward & Linda Dubin

June 11, 2013, 6:30 - 7:30 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Middletown was the very first stop on the Vin Fiz's first successful coast to coast flight!

Cal Rodgers landed the Vin Fiz, an early Wright Brothers biplane, at the old "Pleasure Grounds" in September 1911.

For more information, please call (845) 341-5483.

History Event

The Wallkill Guards

Middletown's First to Fight
for the Union

June 2, 2013, 2 - 4 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Presented by Ryan Conklin, who is writing a book on the 18th NYS Volunteers.

The Wallkill Guards were formed at Gothic Hall in Middletown one week after Lincoln's first call for volunteers.

For more information, please call (845) 341-5483.

The Friends of Middletown Thrall Library, Inc. & Middletown Thrall Library Present

"We Stood Like Veterans"

...and did not give an inch."

May 19, 2013, 2 - 4 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Presentation and book signing by author and Civil War historian Charles J. Larocca, with emphasis on the 124th NYS "Orange Blossoms" at the Battle of Gettysburg.

This event is sponsored by The Friends of Thrall Library for Middletown's 125th Anniversary Celebration.

For more information, please call 341-5483.

Elder Law 2013

Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 10 AM - 12 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library Attend a "free legal checkup" and put your mind (and your family) at ease!

Presented by the New York State Bar Association

Learn about wills, health care proxies, powers of attorney, how to choose an agent for health care proxies or powers of attorney, probate, and guardianship issues.

A volunteer lawyer will explain it all so that you can begin to make more informed personal health care and financial decisions!

Handouts and sample documents will be given out to the audience to assist people in making informed decisions about important legal issues.

Please call us as (845) 341-5483 or send e-mail to thrall3@warwick.net if you have any questions.

The History of Middletown, NY

"Pictures of the Past"

A Presentation by

Peter Laskaris, City Historian

Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 7 - 9 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

A presentation by Middletown City Historian Peter Laskaris. Honoring the Middletown Historical Society's 90th Anniversary, this is the first in a series of presentations for Middletown's 125th Anniversary Celebration.

For more information on this event and other library events related to the Celebration, please call 341-5483.

* Two Events *

Event 1: A Movie

Documentary on UFOs based on Linda Zimmermann's book.

May 6, 6:30 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Event 2: "Hudson Valley UFOs"

Presented by Linda Zimmermann

May 7, 2013, 7 - 8:30 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Linda Zimmermann, author of In the Night Sky: Hudson Valley UFO Sightings from the 1930s to the Present, states that, over the past 75 years, New York's Hudson Valley has registered the third highest number of UFO reports in the country.

Attend this free presentation to learn more about her research and findings!

For more information about the program, please call (845) 341-5483.

To learn more about the presenter, you can visit www.nightskyufo.com.

Past Lives

April 16, 2013, 7 - 9 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Lisa Ann of the Spiritquest Healing Center will introduce you to the phenomenon of "past life experiences" through stories and a free workshop, which will include tips on using your past to improve your present.

For more information about the program, please call (845) 341-5483.

Pastels Workshop

Presented by Diane Ouzoonian

Saturday, April 6th, 2013, 1 - 3 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Learn contour drawing, shading, and relative values using pastel. Diane will also demonstrate drawing using fruits and vegetables as subjects.

All required materials will be freely provided for participants.

This workshop is limited to 25 persons, and registration is required.

Please call (845) 341-5483 to register for this free class.

Spring Book Discussion

& Poetry Reading

at Middletown Thrall Library

Our Schedule of Events:

• Movie - March 20, 2013, 2 PM: We will show the movie adaptation of the book to be discussed. Julia Roberts stars as Liz Gilbert, a woman who embarks on a "quest for self-discovery." The movie is rated PG-13.
• Book Discussion - April 2, 6:30 PM: We will discuss the book Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. Presented by Dr. Lynn Houston, of the English Department at SUNY Orange. Copies of the books will be available at the library.
• Poetry Reading - April 30, 2013, 6:30 PM: Presented by Joan I. Siegel, Emerita Professor of English at SUNY Orange and recipient of the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching. Joan will read from her recent book, Light at Point Reyes. She is the co-author of Peach Girl: Poems for a Chinese Daughter and author of Hyacinth for the Soul. She also won the New Letters Poetry Prize and the Anna Davidson Rosenberg Award and was a recent finalist for the Pablo Neruda Poetry Award.

All three events will be held in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library.

For more information, please call (845) 341-5483.

Learning Opportunity

Kayaking

March 26, 2013, 7 PM - 8:30 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Mid-Hudson Adirondack Mountain Club will teach you how to choose a kayak and much more!

Kayaks and kayaking gear will also be on display.

Ruth & Ed Kurdyla Commemorative Program

Friends of Thrall Present

Joey Arminio and the Family Trio

Sunday, May 5, 2 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Attend a lively and entertaining music performance!

This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

Free Music Event

Friends of Thrall Present

Brooklyn Baroque

Sunday, April 14, 2 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Featuring special guest Amanda Sidebottom, soprano.

For more about Brooklyn Baroque, please click here to visit their site.

College Financial Workshop

Sponsored by Myles Financial Services

April 11, 6:30 - 7:30 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

For more information, please call 341-5483.

Awareness Event

Preparing for Disaster

Presented by the Red Cross

March 19, 2013, 7 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Olga Wallace will present this free lecture on disaster preparedness.

Topics include creating a "go bag," making plans, and staying informed before and during an emergency.

Free pamphlets will also be available.

Emotional Freedom

Presented by Debra Hollinrake

Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 7 - 8 PM
in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Learn about "Emotional Freedom Techniques" (EFT) - "simple techniques for instant relief from anger and stress."

Debra further describes Emotional Freedom as "the ability to deal with every part of your life with understanding, patience and ease."

This program is free and open to the public.

For more details about the presenter and EFT, you can visit her website at www.intentionalpower.net

Detect & Prevent

Identity Theft

& Account Fraud

Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Orange County will present "a proactive consumer workshop" to "inform consumers about identity theft and account fraud" as well as to "provide useful information and resources to victims of identity theft."

Learn how to recognize fraud and more!

*** Registration is required ***

Please call 341-5483 to register.

In Honor of African American History Month
The Friends of Thrall Library Present

Bob Baldwin

Jazz Artist / Pianist / Composer / Performer / Radio Host

Sunday, February 17, 2013, 2 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Attend a free music event at the library!

This event is open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

To learn more about the performer, please visit www.bobbaldwin.com>

Please note: This event is currently filled!

Please call 341-5483 to be added to our waiting list.

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Love to cook?

Sign up for our

Valentine's Day Luncheon

February 14, 2013, 12 PM - 3 PM

at Middletown Thrall Library in our 2nd floor Community Room

John Moultrie will present this cooking class at Thrall.

What's on the menu? Chicken piccata, asparagus fans, potatoes, and, for dessert, Bananas Foster with ice cream.

Enjoy the food he cooks, and receive copies of his recipes!

Registration is required.

This class is limited to 25 people.

To register, please contact Gail Myker at (845) 341-5483.

Music Event

The Friends of Middletown Thrall Library, Inc. Present

Soul Blues

starring Murali Coryell, Contemporary Soul Blues Artist

Sunday, March 10, 2013, 2 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

This music event is free and open to the public!

About the Performer: In addition to performing with his own group, Murali has toured as a featured artist with award-winning blues artist Joe Louis Walker and jazz guitar legend Larry Coryell (his father).

To learn more about the performer, please visit www.muralicoryell.com

Music Event

Chinese Culture

March 5th, 6:30 - 8 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room at Middletown Thrall Library

Learn about Chinese culture, dance, musical instruments, and more!

This presentation includes videos and a question / answer period.

Free Diabetes Screening

February 12, 2013, 1 - 5 PM

in the 2nd Floor Community Room
at Middletown Thrall Library

St. Anthony Community Hospital Center for Diabetes Education will provide a free diabetes screening / blood glucose (sugar) test.

Information on healthy eating to prevent control diabetes will also be available.

Diabetes affects all races and ethnicities. Millions of people have diabetes or pre-diabetes and do not know it. Diabetes can cause multiple problems such as heart attacks, stroke, blindness, kidney disease and non traumatic amputation of toes. Health care costs due to diabetes are in the millions of dollars.

El Centrode Educacion Sobre Diabetes de St Anthony Community Hospital estara midiendo el nivel de glucose (azucar) en la sangre.

Tambien les daran informacion sobre metas de alimentacion saludable para prevenir y controlar la diabetes.

Diabetes afecta a las personas de todas las razas y nacionalidades. La diabetes puede causar muchos problemas incluyendo atagues al corazon, embolia, ceguera, problemas con los rinones, amputacion de losdedos del pies y mas. Los tratamientos para las personas con diabetes, cuestan millones de dolares cada ano. Se habla Espanol.