During these times- officially coined NYS on PAUSE, which I simply call “Ack! No visitors?”- isolation can be a particular problem for seniors.
April Literary Birthdays
Need a reason to celebrate? Who doesn’t these days? Let’s commemorate and celebrate (some of the) authors whose birthdays occur in April and whose works provide endless consolation and inspiration in the best and worst of times. So, lift a glass (and a book) to the following literary lights:
Adult Services Librarian and science fiction / fantasy nerd is back with another book review. This week he’ll be reviewing “Strange Exit” by Parker Peevyhouse. This is Parker’s second book, following up her debut novel “The Echo Room”.
Music can transport us to another time, certain songs can evoke happy memories. From bubblegum pop to heavy metal or somewhere in between for my generation, 80’s tunes can start us dancing, singing, or banging our heads to the music.
Sheela Chari, local author and leader of “Not Your Kid’s Book Club”, joins us again with three more recommendations!
Poems for Troubled Times
By Danielle Kohn
Westchester County Youth Poet Laureate
Winning ways to whip up wellness!
Do you know what an Ambrosia Salad is?
Ambrosia Salad, according to Greek mythology, was known as “the food of the Gods”. It became popular in the U.S as early as the Nineteenth century, making its first appearances in cookbooks. Although its origin is not entirely clear, many consider it to be a Southern dish.
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental protection and to create an awareness of how our actions impact the planet. First celebrated fifty years ago in 1970 by 22 million Americans passionately committed to protecting the environment, it now includes events coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network in more than 193 countries.
Last Thursday, local author and writing instructor Barbara Josselsohn spoke to us about her latest book, The Lilac House. For a quick summary of her book click here. Twenty community members, including other local authors, joined us from the comfort of their offices, couches, and writing nooks to discuss the book and her process. She also shared her thoughts on publishing on the day that many of us found ourselves asked to stay home due to Covid-19.
Tulip time at Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands is glorious, uplifting and absolutely unforgettable. Sadly, the gardens are closed this year, but do take the virtual tour.
Also, have a look at the following ebooks:
Plant Lover’s Guide to Tulips by Richard Wilford
Winning ways to whip up wellness!
Boost your health with…tea?
This is a guest blog post written by Danielle Kohn
Poetry may not be an obvious ally in troubled times, but it can be a surprisingly reassuring source of calm and a simple tool for reducing anxiety. In that sense, poetry is perfectly suited to our current circumstances, and with that in mind, I would like to share poems I selected to uplift and inspire us. My hope is that reading and thinking about the same poems will connect us as a community, even though we are all apart, and offer a small measure of solace.
Sheela Chari, local author and facilitator of Not Your Kid’s Book Club, is back with 3 more book recommendations!
We are thrilled to present beloved librarian Nancy Zachary, of “Nancy’s Book Group” recommending books that you can enjoy through the Cloud Library or Overdrive/Libby.