Regular Programs
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Needlework
Circle
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Mondays
1-3pm
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Bring your fine arts, crochet, knitting, sewing, applique, embroidery, quilting, and needlework of all creative forms.
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Mah Jongg Group
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Wednesdays
1-3:30pm
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All are welcome
to join in a friendly game of American
Mah Jongg at the library.
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Esopus Artists Group
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Tuesdays
1-3pm
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Artists of all
skill level are welcome to join this meeting to work on their art in a casual and friendly environment.
Ulster County Photo Club
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2nd Wednesday of each month
at 6:30pm
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Join a community for photographers for the opportunity to discuss, network, and grow.
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
Acupressure and Self-Massage
Thursdays at 2pm
January 16 through February 20
Join us in the community room to feel a little more at ease with acupressure and self-massage. Improve overall circulation and well-being, and learn basic acupressure points to promote health, all with a gentle sense of humor. All levels of ability welcomed!
Please register here.
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Cocoa 'n' Canvas
Thursday, January 23 at 6pm
Join us at the Town of Esopus Library for a non-alcoholic sip 'n' paint event, with warm beverages and a painting guided by artist Tara Platania, whose art is currently on display in our Duck Pond Gallery.
Please register here.
Building Tiny Homes in the Hudson Valley
Saturday, January 25 at 11am
Local author Chris Schapdick, writer of The Joy of Tiny House Living and Living Your Tiny House Dreams, will give a talk on all the intricacies of building a tiny home in Ulster County.
Space is limited and sign-up is required. Sign-up here.
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(A)fternoon (B)ook (C)lub
Monday, January 27 at 1pm
Join us for our (A)fternoon (B)ook (C)lub on the last Monday of each month. All are welcome to join. This month we are reading True Biz by Sara Nović.
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If you have any questions or would like to be added to the list, please contact our director, Jesse Chance.
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View our past reads here.
Duck Pond Gallery Show for Tara Platania
On view through January
Join Tara Platania, leader of our popular Cocoa 'n' Canvas events, to celebrate a showing of their artwork in our Duck Pond Gallery.
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The show will be on view throughout January.
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Cute as Felted Pie
Wednesday, January 29 at 4pm
Learn the basics of needle felting with Jocelyn Krodman of PetitFelts and end up with the cutest little pie you ever did see.
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Class suitable for adults and teens (12 and up). No experience necessary! Includes materials for an adorable felted slice of cherry pie.
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Please register here.
Qi Gong/Kung Fu
Mondays at 5pm
weekly until March 10
This class is an introduction into Chinese internal martial arts. We will begin with a simple qigong set and progress to learning some foundational kung fu movements. Qi gong is an ancient method of calm, meditative movement that promotes general wellbeing. With a focus on breath and fluid movement in the joints, it is healthful for everybody.
Your instructor, Charlotte Gibbons has has been studying Qigong and Kung fu for over a decade. She is an assistant instructor with the North American Tang Shou Tao Association, where she studies martial arts and medicine.
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Open to adults and teens, the movements are adaptable to accommodate all levels of ability.
Please register here.
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Interested in exhibiting in our Duck Pond Gallery?
Find more information on the proposal form.
Questions? Contact fnorth@esopuslibrary.org