Mental Health First Aid for Young AdultsWith WellcoreSat and Sun, Oct 28 and 29 • 12:30-4:30 This 2 part, 8 hour class is designed to help parents and advocates recognize the signs of mental illness and find ways to access help and support.

Mah Jongg Open PlayThu, Sep 14 – Dec 28 • 12pmORThu, Sep 14 – Dec 28 • 5pmPlease bring your set and card and be ready to play. Limited to 20 players, pre-registration is required.Registration limited to Tappan residents for the first week.

Managing Weeds and Other Invasive PlantsWith Master Gardener Ann BarrySat, Sep 16 1:00pmLearn the ways in which to prevent and manage the 12 most common invasive species from taking over a home garden or yard.

Book Launch Celebration Isolde’s Dream by Judith CabaudSun, Sep 17 • 1pmMs. Cabaud will read, discuss Mathilde Wesendonck’s influence on Richard Wagner’s music and share stories of her research, family, and life from Brooklyn to France.

Medicare 101With Donna Gloc, Rockland County Office for the AgingTue, Sep 19 • 2pmLearn about your Medicare options and deadlines for filing.

Hamilton: The Duel With Rick FeingoldSat, Oct 14 • 1pmUsing the music from the hit Broadway musical, learn more about the characters, the history of Hamilton and the Hamilton/Burr Duel

Basic Chinese ConversationWith Wei NitopiSun, Sep 24 – Dec 17 • 3pmLearn the basics of Mandarin Chinese. This is a drop in class so you come to one or come to all of the sessions. 

Improving an Existing LawnWith Master Gardener Jeff SchwartzSat, Oct 7 • 1:00pmLearn how to improve your lawns by following some simple practices.

Make a Peyote Stitch BraceletWith Amy KanarekTue, Oct 17 • 6pmOpen to everyone age 13 and up.

AUTHOR PANELWith Marjorie Jamison Douglas, Kathleen Kubik (winner of the LARC Book of the Year), Tiera Rice, and MT SchwartzmannTue, Oct 10 • 6:00pmLocal authors of various generes share their experiences writing, editing, and getting published. Books will be available for purchase.

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Sara Nugent, Director

LIBRARY HOURS Mon. - Thurs. 10am-8pmFri. 10am-7pmSat. and Sun. 12pm-5pm

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS SERIES With Joshua MarberGrades 9-12 and/or parents

Choosing the Right CollegeTues, Sep 19 • 6:30-8pmWhat you need to know about searching for the right college, when to visit schools, filling out applications, and writing the essay. Max: 30

Paying for CollegeWed, Oct 11 • 6:30-8pm Find out more about financial aid and government loans, when and how to fill out the FAFSA, and searching for and applying to scholarships. Max: 30

Make a Peyote Stitch BraceletWith Amy KanarekTue, Oct 17 • 6pmOpen to everyone age 13 and up.

Stop-Motion AnimationWith Jennifer TreutingFri, Oct 13 • 5-6:30pmGrades 4-8From brainstorming and storyboarding your idea, to getting it animated, learn all the steps to creating your own short feature. Max: 10

Día de los Muertos Fri, Oct 27 • 5-6pmGrades 4-8Start the celebration of this Mexican holiday a few days early by decorating a colorful sugar skull. Max: 10

Gingerbread HousesMon, Dec 4 • 5:30-6:30pmGrades 4-8Create the perfect decoration—and dessert—for the holiday season. Max: 15

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Be a FRIEND of the Tappan Library!

We are forming a committee of interested community members to help with new programming ideas with a larger community focus .

The Board of Trustees will be hosting a meet and greet event on Thursday, October 5th from 7:30-8:30pm.Please stop in to find out ways you can advocate for and help to support the Library!Light refreshments will be served.

Digital Preservation Fundraiser

With Digital Memory MediaSat, Oct 21 • 12:30pm

Clean out your basement, attic or other less than ideal storage spots and make sure your family’s history is preserved.

We are pleased to sponsor a digital preservation fundraiser designed to help you to maintain your collection of family memories. From photos to slides to VHS, 8 and 16 films to audio files and beyond representatives from DMM will be on hand to counsel you on the best way to digitally preserve your collections.

There is no charge to attend the event and no commitment to digitize your collection is required.

Our partner for the event is DMM (a Division of IDI LLP), a leading provider of digital imaging services. DMM brings secure, professional preservation services directly to you at an affordable price. 20% of all proceeds from the event will be donated back to the library.

ARTISTS ON DISPLAYSeptember: Judith Lepore-SchreiberOctober: Joyce ByrnesNovember: Maxine Nodel December: Sue Barrasi

Trash to Garden TreasureWith Master Gardener Vivienne DieckmannSat, Nov 4 • 1:00pmLearn ways to incoporate recyclable materials in your garden as creative and playful containers for indoor and outdoor plantings.

New York Memories OnlineWith Ann Mosher Funded by a grant from Humanities New York.Tue, Nov 7 • 6pmProf. Mosher discusses the history of New York State, with a special focus on the Erie Canal.

Hudson Valley UFOsWith Linda Zimmerman, author of In The Night SkyTue, Dec 5 • 6pmListen and learn about the many strange sightings in the skies over the Hudson Valley.

NiagaraWith Kevin WoyceWed, Dec 6 • 6pmEnjoy this illustrated history of the Niagara River - from its historic bridges and forts to modern-day parks and tourist attractions.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT AT THE THEATRES FILMS SERIESWed, Sep 6 • 6pmGoing in Style (PG-13) Desperate to pay the bills, three pals embark on a daring bid to knock off the bank that absconded with their money. 96 min.

Wed, Oct 4 • 6pmImmortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (NR) The true story of Lacks, an African-American woman whose cells were used to create the first immortal human cell line. 93 min.

Wed, Nov 1 • 5:30pmWonder Woman (PG-13) When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, Diana, princess of the Amazons, leaves home to fight, discovering her full powers and true destiny. 141 min.

Sat, Dec 16 • 1pmDunkirk (PG-13)  World War II thriller about the evacuation of Allied troops from the French city of Dunkirk before Nazi forces can take hold. 106 min.

More Adult Programs Children’s ProgramsPlease register online at www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for assistance. Please register online at www.taplib.org or call 359-3877 for assistance.

COOKBOOK CLUBEach month this book club will look at a different cookbook. Participants try out recipes at home and bring the results to share with the group.

Tue, Sep 26 • 6pmSmall Victories, by Julia Turshen Truly great home cooking is demystified in her more than 100 lessons she calls “small victories.”

Tue, Oct 31 • 6pmThe Seasoned Life, by Ayesha Curry Perfect for the whole family, she shares 100 of her favorite recipes. 

Tue, Nov 28 • 6pmCravings, by Chrissy Teigen 100 recipes ranging from her own creations and those taught by her chef friends, see how easy it can be to make cooking accessible and fun.

Tue, Dec 26 • 6pmBYFR. Bring your favorite recipe – from a cookbook or from your family’s files. Be sure to bring a copy of the recipe to share with everyone.

With Peter Haxton

Fake News 2: Lying with StatisticsWed, Sep 27 • 6pmStatistics show up everywhere—from media to politicians to chewing gum ads. Using very little math, learn how to understand and evaluate these numbers. 

Track your ReadingWed, Oct 25 • 2pmDo you ever look at a book and think “Did I already read that?” Learn about the many free websites and apps you can use to track your reading.

Internet Self-Defense: Using Social MediaTue, Nov 21 • 6pmNot sure if you are ready to tweet, post, like, snap and share? We’ll look at various social media apps, their pros and cons, and how to tailor your Social Media experience.

Internet Self-Defense: Tips and TricksTue, Dec 19 • 6pmThe Internet should make your life easier, so we’ll present some tips and tricks to help you get the most out of using the Internet and email.

INTERNET TIPS AND TRICKSMusicareInfants to 5 years with a caregiverMiss Sue is back for more fun with music and instruments! Max: 25Fridays 1-1:30pm Sept 8, Oct 20, Nov 3, and Dec 1

Little ArtistsAges 2-5 years with a caregiverA no-rules approach to Pre-K art! Kids create what they want using a variety of materials, while exploring different textures and building fine motor skills. Dress for mess! Max: 20Thursdays 1-1:30pm Sep 14 , Oct 19, Nov 16, and Dec 14

Kids Yoga Grades K-5Certified yoga instructor Judy Levin will teach kids how to stretch and move into fun poses. Dress comfortably. Max: 20Fri, Sep 15 • 4:30-5:30pmFri, Dec 15 • 4:30-5:30pm

LEGO LabGrades K-5You bring your imagination, we’ll supply the LEGOs! Creations will be kept on display in the Children’s Room. Max: 25Mondays 4:30-5:30pm Sep 18, Oct 23, Nov 20, and Dec 18Fridays 4:30-5:30pm Sept 8, Oct 6, Nov 3 and Dec 1

Pumpkin DecoratingMon, Oct 2 • 4:30-5:30pm Grades K-5Get a jump on Halloween by decorating a pumpkin with paint, googly eyes, and more. Bring a smock. Max: 20

Half-Day Craft DayThu, Nov 9 • 2-3pm Grades K-5Half day of school? Make a cool key chain using Perler beads! Max: 20

Snack on popcorn and enjoy the latest releases on our big screen.All ages

Captain Underpants (PG) 89 minFri, Dec 8 • 2pmTwo pranksters hypnotize their principal into thinking he’s an enthusiastic but dimwitted superhero named Captain Underpants.

Despicable Me 3 (PG) 90 minFri, Dec 29 • 2pmGru meets his long-lost, more successful twin brother, Dru, who wants to team up for one last heist.

Nature of Things: Animals in WinterFri, Nov 10 • 2-3pm

Grades K-5How do animals handle the cold? Meet a chinchilla, an eastern box

turtle, a West African hedgehog, and more, and learn all about hibernation

and winter survival. Max: 30

Family Movies

ROALD DAHL BIRTHDAY BASHMon, Sep 25 • 4:30-5:30pmGrades K-5The gloriumptious author turns 101 this month! • Come celebrate with a Wonka-worthy craft. Max: 20

Sat, Dec 9 • 1pm Get ready for

The Last Jedi opening Dec. 15! Catch up with Rey and Finn

and the search for Luke Skywalker.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

(PG-13) 136 min.

Edible Polar Express Wed, Dec 27• 1-2pmGrades K-5All aboard! Recreate the beloved holiday train using graham crackers, frosting, and other tasty treats. Max: 20

STORYTIMEBaby TimeTue, Sep 12 – Dec 5 • 10:30-11am Infants to 18 months with a caregiverA half hour of music, movement, bubbles, and parachute play that lets you and your little one have fun at the library! Max: 25

Preschool TimeWed, Sep 13 – Dec 6 • 10:30-11am Ages 3-5 years with a caregiverA lively storytime that encourages listening skills, learning colors and numbers, making new friends, and having fun! Max: 25

Toddler TimeWed, Sep 13 – Dec 6 • 11:15-11:45am Ages 19 months to 2 years with a caregiverFor active toddlers, shake your sillies out with songs, scarves, and parachute games! Max: 25

Please note: Preschool Time and Toddler Time will be held Thurs. Oct. 26 instead of Wed. Oct. 25.