Art Exhibit and Reception: The library's current exhibit features the work of Newburgh born artist Judy Reynolds. Her work consists primarily of plein-air paintings in the tradition of the 19th century Hudson Valley School. The exhibit will be on display in the Hyde Park Library Annex from July 1 to August 31. On Sunday, July 13th at 2:00 PM, the Hyde Park Library will host a reception for Ms. Reynolds. All are invited to attend.
John Martucci and LuAnne Thompson In Concert: Regional singer-songwriters LuAnne Thompson and John Martucci will perform at the Hyde Park Library Annex on Saturday July 12 at 8:00 PM. The pair has recorded with singer Melissa Holland and with her released the remarkable CD "Holland, Thompson and Tooch" in 2006. LuAnne's country roots are complemented well by John's warm contemporary folk style. The pair have earned a considerable following in the Mid-Hudson area and their first appearance here as a duo is eagerly anticipated. General admission is $10.00. Senior rate is $5.00.
Fundraiser Musical Gala: The library will be hosting a musical fundraiser on July 26th at 7:30 PM. Featured performers include: Vito Petrocitto, Kevin and Carol Becker, Martucci and Thompson, Eric Garrison, Kathy Moran, Lyn Burnstine, Jane March and many more. Recommended minimum donation: $15.00.
Book To Film Series: On July 11th at 7:30 PM, The Hyde Park Library Annex will be screening the classic film "The Good Earth" starring Luise Rainer and Paul Muni. Admission is free and open to the public. A brief discussion of the film and the classic novel on which it is based will follow.
On July 18th at 7:30 PM, also as part of the Book To Film Series, we'll be showing "A Beautiful Mind" featuring Academy Award winners Russell Crowe and Jennifer Connelly. Discussion will follow with special focus on some of the controversial changes the filmmakers made in their treatment of this true story.
A third entry in the series for July will be Stanley Rubric's "Lolita," which will be shown on July 25th at 7:30 also in the Library Annex. This entry in the series should be of special interest to members of the HPFL Book Discussion Group, as the book is the subject of our July discussion.
Hyde Park Library Writers Group meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at 6:30 PM. Writers in all genres are welcome to participate.
Hyde Park Library Book Discussion Group: The library's Our general interest book club meets on July 21st at 7:00 PM and July 25th at 12:00 PM and will be discussing Vladimir Nabokov's classic "Lolita."
Hyde Park Library Summer Reading Program Events: Aside from regular story hours and craft sessions,Ýthe following special events will take place as part of the library's "Catch the Reading Bug" Summer Reading Program. Bill Robinson and his "wildlife critters" will be here on Thursday, July 17th at 4:00 PM with there "Slithering and Soaring" program.
Jester Jimi will appear at the Staatsburg Firehouse on Friday, July 18th at 7:00 PM in a program co-sponsored by the Hyde Park Library and the Staatsburg Library.
On Tuesday, July 29th at 1:00 PM, we will be hosting a "bug workshop" with Mad Science of the Hudson Valley.
On August 7th at 6:00 PM, we'll be presenting the cooking program "Oodles of Noodles" with chef Norma Chang. Designed for students in Grade 6 and above, the focus of this workshop will be on "preparing, cooking--and eating--a Chinese meal."
For students who have kept reading logs throughout the summer as part of the Summer Reading Program, an ice cream social will be held at the Hyde Park Library on August 26th at 6:00 PM.
For more information on any of the Summer Reading Events or to register as a participant in the overall program, call 229-7791.
For more information on or to register for library events, please call 229-7791.
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