OrangeREADS Events @
Your Orange County Library
From lectures to workshops,
come to one of the many programs listed below.
September 21
Just Say Yes to Fruits &
Vegetables...”Fall” for Beans & Fiber
12:00PM
Cornwall
Public Library
Monica Cieslak Morgan, a Culinary Institute of America-trained
chef and JSY educator working with the Food Bank of the Hudson
Valley, combines her passion for cooking with her love of
educating folks on how to incorporate healthy food choices into
their diets.
September 22
Shed Your Stress with Zentangle (Art/Craft
Program)
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Woodbury Public Library
Give yourself a chance to take a break! Jennifer Wilken will lead
us in a session of Zentangle - a drawing technique designed to
relax the mind and nourish the spirit. All materials will be
provided and no prior artistic experience is needed.
September 28
Medicare 101: Parts A, B, C, D
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Cornwall
Free Library
It’s time to compare plans and make sure you have the right health
and prescription drug coverage.
This program is essential for current Medicare subscribers (open
enrollment ends 12/7) and for those enrolling in 2022.
September 29
Stay Ahead of Prostate Cancer
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cornwall
Free Library
In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, join us as we
partner with Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall for a free virtual
seminar on prostate cancer and men’s health, presented by Dr.
Praneeth Vemulapalli.
October 3
"Growing Beautiful Food" Gardening Lecture
2:00 - 3:30 pm
Woodbury
Public Library
Whether you're a gardener, farmer or chef, you will be motivated
by the message of self-sufficiency and beautiful food that's a
local as your own backyard! Join us in welcoming Matthew Benson,
proprietor and educator, from Stonegate Farm in Newburgh... Copies
of his book will be for sale at the event and one attendee will
receive a free copy in a random drawing.
October 7
Parents: Helping Kids Transition to School
in a Covid World
6:30 pm - 8:00pm
Cornwall
Free Library
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted some unique vulnerabilities
of our children. This program is geared to helping parents
understand common emotional and behavioral warning signs and how
to support your child or teenager to be resilient and successful.
October 17
OrangeREADS Meet the Author Event: Bill
Bryson via ZOOM from England!
1pm
The Body: A Guide for Occupants with Author Bill Bryson in
Conversation with Gerald Howard via Zoom
Register Here
October 21
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body:
Tips from the latest research!
7pm
Tuxedo
Park Library
Presented by Janet Syversten, Senior Director of Community
Engagement, Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley. This workshop
covers for areas of lifestyle habits affiliated with healthy
aging: cognitive activity, exercise, diet/nutrition, and social
engagement.