Lifelong Learning At The Library
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No matter your age, occupation or lifestyle, lifelong learning is essential to your well being. Lifelong learning isn’t bound by a certain set of rules, it’s about improving your knowledge, skills and competence in any particular area, at every stage of your life. It can be informal or very structured, whether it be taking a class to learn a new language or surfing the web for information, anything that enriches your mind is a success. Our goal is to inspire and create a spark in each one of our patrons to continue their thirst for knowledge.
There are many different programs and services at the Greenburgh Public Library that will keep the student in you alive. Do you need to broaden your vocabulary? Join one of our
many conversation groups
:
Spanish
,
Italian
or
French
! Interested in learning how to use all the bells and whistles on your electronic device? Make an eResource appointment with our Technology Librarian and learn how to use our apps. Are you interested in writing? Try out the
GPL Writers’ Community
! Do you need a new craft? Take on
Stitchfest
!
Whatever your needs may be, GPL is here to provide you with the tools you need to succeed. As our mission statement says, “The Greenburgh Public Library is a source for learning, literacy, discovery and delight that enriches lives and strengthens our community.” With each class, appointment, program and service, we hope you become one of our life long learners.
-Christa O'Sullivan, Librarian, Adult Services
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The Sketchbook Drawing and Art Group
, has been one of the library’s many vibrant learning communities. The group’s artists have been meeting regularly for years to learn new artistic techniques, expand their creative thinking, and to learn from one another. Lead by artist and Librarian Kate Colquitt, as well as several special guest artists, attendees have produced many beautiful works of art over the years. Pictured with their work are artists Diddy Gomerman (
From Here to Eternity)
, Lori Dotoratos
(Waiting)
, and Iris Farber
(Blue Hydrangea)
, who recently exhibited at the Beyond Boundaries show, a Greenburgh-wide art exhibition featuring older adult artists.
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Homework Help and Toddler Learning Center!
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The Library’s Youth Services Department is offering several new opportunities to help young learners in our community!
Does your child need help with homework? This school year the
Children’s Library
has introduced the
Homework Help Center
, which is designed for children in grades 1 through 5. Local high school students will serve as homework helpers who can assist students working through specific or difficult problems and questions. The center will be open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm in the Children’s Library. Spanish translators will be available on Tuesday nights for any student who may need one. Students must be accompanied by an adult. For more information and a complete list of dates visit the library’s
online calendar
.
Homework help is also available for teens! Over the summer the
Teen Library
introduced
peer-to-peer help for teens
who needed assistance with summer reading projects. This peer-to-peer help will continue into the fall for teens needing subject, homework, and test preparation help. If you are a teen looking for a peer tutor, or a teen interested in helping others by becoming a tutor, please visit our
calendar of events
for more information on how to connect with peer-to-peer tutoring. If you can't make it into the library, we also have
Tutor.com
for you to use!
Tutor.com
is a live, on-demand, one-on-one tutoring service for grades K - 1st year college, adult learners and job seekers.
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While our littlest learners don’t need help with homework just yet, the
Children’s Library
has also been putting on some special programs for toddlers and their caregivers. Designed as a playgroup for ages 18 - 36 months, the
Toddler Learning Center
has been helping tots develop the foundations of learning and literacy skills through six weekly play sessions. In partnership with
Westchester Medical Center
, caregivers are also being introduced to a parenting topic facilitated by physicians from
WMC
. Topics have included safety, nutrition, sleep, and more. The program, grant funded by
Westchester Library System
, has limited capacity (
check our calendar for registration details
), but Youth Services hopes to continue the program at some point in the future.
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A satisfying story of a family, the rise and fall of Minnesota breweries, women in a male-dominated field, hard work and persistence, and the effects of a little bit of money and a little bit of luck. Edith, Helen, and Diana are continually reinventing themselves to adapt to every changes
life brings.
-Laura, Technical Services
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Explore the hidden worlds beneath our feet, as Robert MacFarlane documents his adventures through underground cities, cenotes, prehistoric caves, and mines now being used for advanced scientific experiments. I was particularly captivated by his journey into the catacombs of Paris, where there is more life and activity beneath the surface than one would imagine!
-Megan, Adult Services
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For many women, self-image and confidence are difficult to feel comfortable at any stage in life. Using helpful techniques from meditation to encountering time with dogs, one learns about empowerment and humor to deal with life's ups and downs. "
-Kate, Senior Services
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If you want a quick read about love, loss, friendship mixed with the classic "Ugly Duckling" this book is for you!"
-Christa, Adult Services
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The Great Courses, a popular lecture series for lifelong learners (
already available on DVD at the library
), is now available on the
Kanopy
streaming service, too! The Great Courses are a series of college-level lecture courses, perfect for anyone who wants to further their education or take a deep dive into a variety of subjects. Take courses at your own pace, based on the topics that interest you.
Sign up for a
Kanopy
account to get started. Download the free Kanopy app to your Apple or Android mobile device, your streaming media device, or watch online from your computer. There are more than 5000 Great Courses videos ready for you to watch from the comfort of home.
Watching the Great Courses does not count against your monthly play credits on Kanopy. Get started today, on a wide variety of topics!
Kanopy is only one of many digital collections available for free with your library card. Digital collections have many advantages; they can’t get lost, broken or become overdue.
Need help getting started? Call Librarian Genie Contrata, at 914-721-8232, to set up a one-on-one appointment to get you started with Kanopy or any other digital library resource.
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SAVE THE DATE:
October 5-7, 2019
Friends of the Greenburgh Library
Annual Book Sale
Members Only Preview Sale October 4
from 3:00 - 7:00 pm
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GPL Hours:
Monday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Tutor.com
is a live, on-demand, one-on-one tutoring service for grades K - 1st year college, adult learners and job seekers. Live tutors are available daily from 3 pm to 10 pm. Access is free via your library card number and PIN
.Tutors are available in a wide variety of subjects: English, math, science, social studies, writing, literature, etc. Standardized test preparation available for SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT, PSAT, Advanced Placement, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, GMAT. Adult learners and job seekers will find tutors and test prep for the GED/HiSET, and U.S.Citizenship, plus job searching online, resume review, interview preparation and more.
Read what local students and teachers have to say about Tutor.com,
here
. Learn more about what Tutor.com has to offer on our
technology page
, and check out this
video tutorial
for help getting started.
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This newsletter is made possible through the valuable contributions of the entire library staff. We extend a special thanks to this month’s contributors Kate Colquitt, Genie Contrata, Liz Anastasi, Nicole Guenkel, and Joanna Rooney. Editorial and layout contributions by Megan Fenton and Christa O’Sullivan.
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