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October 2007 Programs

Monday, Jul 6 — 6:30 PM
"The Neighborhoods of New York City - The Lower East Side, From the Irish through the Orthodox Jews to the Chinese," with Dr. Ronald J. Brown.

It was and still is called the LOWER East Side because it was a low lying swamp where only the poorest of the poor were willing to live. First came impoverished Irish fleeing the potato famine, them Eastern European Jews fleeing persecution, poverty and pogroms. Today the growing Chinese population of Chinatown is taking it over. Join us in tracing the fascinating history of his New York neighborhood. See churches that became synagogues and are today Buddhist temples. See the places that inspired the book and film The Gangs of New York and walk Hester Street.

Tuesday, Jul 7 — 6:30 PM
Author @ the Library presents: "Born to Explore: How to Be a Backyard Adventurer, " with Richard Wiese.

Living an active outdoor nature filled life in NYC is challenging but certainly not impossible. This illustrated lecture will introduce many aspects of outdoor living that most New Yorkers might not notice such as fossil hunting, navigating with stars, predicting the weather from nature, building a radio that does not require electricity and even how to make coffee from a bean that grows in Central ParkThe message is not simply about spending more time outdoors. It is also about the act of doing, being creative, civic mindedness and learning skills that will make you become an interesting and more evolved person.

Wednesday, Jul 8 — 6:30 PM
“Life Is Multiple Choice: A Cheat Sheet for Developing Your Resilience and Recovery Muscles,” with Renita T. Kalhorn.

Resilience -- the ability to recover quickly from a misfortune, mis-step or change -- is the critical difference between winners and everyone else. Whether an event was or wasn¹t under your control, endless venting and rehashing are a waste of time and mental energy. In this lecture, a peak performance strategist will share practical tips and techniques to create your own personalresilience and recovery strategy.

Monday, Jul 13 — 6:30 PM
The Instant Shakespeare Company presents a reading of the Elizabethan play, "A Midsommer Nights Dreame," as part of the tenth annual reading marathon.

Tuesday, Jul 14 — 6:30 PM
"International Thrillers: Spies, Lies, & Deadly Eyes," with Sharon Linnéa (Moderator), Jillian Abbott, Bill DeSmedt, Jonathan Maberry, and Justin Scott of Mystery Writers of America / New York Chapter.

Who doesn't read for thrills? Whether characters are careening through the Moscow underground, infiltrating a Bedouin wedding in the Judean wilderness, pursuing modern-day pirates at sea, negotiating the Australian Outback, or outwitting terrorists who also happen to be zombies, one thing is sure-the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Meet five award-winning thriller writers who will explain why they love traversing the world at a breakneck pace and reveal the secrets of how they keep us turning the pages well after the lights should be turned out.

Wednesday, Jul 15 — 6:30 PM
Managing Your Career - "How to Change Fields When Jobs are Tight," with Win Sheffield, a career counselor.

Are you looking for alternatives to what you have been doing? Take the first step towards the career you want. This lecture offers detailed assistance in developing targets, figuring out options worth exploring by taking a hard look at your experience and delving more deeply into potential career alternatives. Escape from the Catch-22 of "8-10 years experience required." Learn how you can move towards your next career with confidence.

Monday, Jul 20 — 6:30 PM
The Instant Shakespeare Company presents a reading of the Elizabethan play, "A Comedie of Errors," as part of the tenth annual reading marathon.

Tuesday, Jul 21 — 6:30 PM
"Creating Green Collar Jobs," with Omar Freilla, founder of Green Worker Cooperatives and winner of the Jane Jacobs medal for significant contributions in urban design and Mo George, Cooperative Organizer with over 10 years of organizing experience.

Learn about the new wave of green collar jobs and how local community organizations are training South Bronx residents to launch their own green worker owned businesses.

Wednesday, Jul 22 — 6:30 PM
Author @ the Library presents: "American Eve: Evelyn Nesbit, Stanford White: The Birth of the "It" Girl and the Crime of the Century," with Paula Uruburu.

Learn about the spectacular rise and fall of America's first celebrity, Evelyn Nesbit, the original supermodel, magazine cover girl, and sex goddess. In an age where celebrities and gossip columns saturate mainstream media, "American Eve" is timely as it is the ultimate story of excess; a young, beautiful woman who shoots to fame and unheard of celebrity, only to have her world end with a shocking murder.

Monday, Jul 27 — 6:30 PM
"When Things Fall Apart, Write a New Story," with Juliet Bruce, Ph.D.

Using story, poetry, and improvisational writing, this workshop will help participants summon the life-sustaining power of intuition and imagination to help you tap into a greater sense of well-being, clarity, and confidence, and enable you to transform difficult times into pathways of self-discovery and expansion.

Tuesday, Jul 28 — 6:30 PM
Author @ the Library presents: " Harry Potter's Bookshelf: The Great Books behind the Hogwarts Adventures," with John Granger.

The author explains that the magic of Joanne Rowling's Harry Potter novels is taken from the wonderful reservoirs of English Literature and the ten literary genres she uses to create her brilliant tales.

Wednesday, Jul 29 — 6:30 PM
Author @ the Library presents: "Shrinkwrapped: My First 50 Years on the Couch," with I Michael Grossman, founder of The Life Awareness Center.

Hear the amazing story of one man's journey through 50 years of therapy, which included a Freudian psychoanalyst, Rogerian bear-hugs, Gestalt dream analysis, Rolfing, Bioenergetics, and even LSD. This is the story of one man attempts to untangle the complex, sometimes abusive family relationships that characterized his formative years, until he finally uncovers some fundamental truths that lead to a profound transformation.

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