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Charm Necklace: A Make-and-Take Craft for AdultsMonday, August 4 2:00—4:00 PM
Jump on the DIY custom charm necklace trend with this craft for adults. Have a snack and socialize with friends while you make your personalized floating charm locket. We will provide the lockets and a selection of charms. Drop in from 2:00-4:00 or while supplies last.
In-Person Program. No Registration Required.
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Take a Walk in Paris: Live Tour Tuesday, August 5 10:30—11:30 AM French tour guide Patrick Herpe gives viewers a live tour of Paris. He'll be walking while ZOOMing with us to show live video of The Marais, a historic district in Paris. Patrick will discuss the history of each Paris landmark he spotlights, and offer tips on traveling to Paris. Virtual Program. Registration Required.
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Let's Play Mahjong!Thursday, August 7 &
Thursday, August 21
2:00—3:30 PM Part II of "Learn to Play Mahjong". Use your new skills to play Mahjong. No instruction, just tiles, tables, and good company. See you there! In-Person Program. No Registration Required. |
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An NYC Tour of MORE Gilded Age Mansions of Museum MileTuesday, August 12 2:00—3:00 PM Explore more of New York’s Gilded Age mansions in the Upper East Side Carnegie Hill historical district. Nestled between 5th Avenue and 3rd Avenue in the upper 80s and lower 90s, Carnegie Hill is chock full of elegant historic architecture. Virtual Program. Registration Required.
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The Museums of the VaticanThursday, August 14 10:30—11:30 AM Explore highlights from the classical sculpture collection, the various stages in the painting of the Sistine Chapel and the Raphael Rooms, highlights from the Old Master painting collection, as well as contemporary religious art, all of which illustrates that the Vatican holds one of the finest collections of art in the world. Virtual Program. Registration Required.
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Needle Felted Coaster Workshop for AdultsThursday, August 14 4:00—6:00 PM Create a wool coaster with needle felting! Explore various 2D needle felting techniques, including color blending, through this simple project. You’ll come away from this workshop with a basic understanding of needle felting and a super cute and functional decoration. No previous needle felting experience is required and all the materials will be supplied. In-Person Program. Registration Required.
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Monday Matinees Monday, August 18 1:00 PM Enjoy complimentary popcorn and seating. All films will be shown with closed captioning. Please note that Monday Matinees are intended for adult audiences; so check film ratings beforehand.
August Matinee:
"Thelma" (2024)
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ATL Reads Book Discussion - The Beekeeper's Apprentice Monday, August 18 6:30—7:30 PM Join us for a discussion on the first book in the Mary Russell series, by the Edgar Award-winning author Laurie R. King. Even for the Sherlock Holmes novice, the characters expertly come to life, meeting all expectations of "The Game's Afoot." In-Person Program. Registration Required.
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Armchair Travel to Krakow, Poland Tuesday, August 19 2:00—3:00 PM Explore the imposing Wawel Castle, the medieval Old Town, and the historic Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz. With its charming cobbled streets, vibrant cafés, and gorgeous architecture, Kraków offers a perfect blend of the past and present. Visit nearby Auschwitz, the breathtaking Wieliczka Salt Mine, and the Tatra mountains south of the city. Virtual Program. Registration Required.
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An Evening of PoetryThursday, August 28 7:00—8:00 PM Do you love poetry? Poetry lovers and writers, you are invited to bring a poem by a poet you love or one you have written to share and discuss. Closet poets welcome. Our MC, Susanna Hargreaves, will guide the evening of inspirational and comforting poetry sharing. In-Person Program. Registration Required.
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