ROSENDALE LIBRARY PRESENTS
Free! Presentations and Workshops for Body and Soul

For information Contact: Sue Horowitz Adult Program Coordinator Rosendale Library/ 658-9013

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IMAGES OF RAIL: A History of the Ulster County Railroads


Stephen Ladin-Author and administrator for the Trolley Museum
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 7PM

Five railroads once passed through Ulster County, with Kingston being the main hub. These trains provided the vital link between New York State’s emerging frontier to New York City, some 70 miles south of Ulster County. This presentation provides a glimpse into the lives of the people who worked on the railroad, and those who depended on it for personal transportation and transport of goods. Proceeds of a book-signing for his just-published Images of Rail: Ulster County Railroads benefit the Trolley Museum in Kingston, of which Stephen has been administrator for the past three years.

THE LENAPE: Lower New York’s First Inhabitants
David Oestreicher-Independent Scholar: NY Council for the Humanities
WEDNESDAY APRIL 11 7PM

For over 12,000 years, the Eastern region was home to groups of Delaware Indians and their prehistoric predecessors. By the early 19 century, the broken remnants of these tribes finally settled in parts of Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Ontario. In this presentation, David Oestreicher combines archaeological and historical evidence with decades of firsthand ethnographic and linguistic research among present-day Lenape traditionalists to arrive at a full picture of the Lenape from prehistory to the present. Maps, illustrations, photos and artifacts will provide an opportunity to learn about NY’s original inhabitants as a living people. David Oestreicher is an independent scholar who curated the award-winning In Search of the Lenape: The Delaware Indians, Past and Present, and has written numerous studies on Native Americans.

BACKYARD FRUIT:
Luscious, Local & Organic Lee Reich, PhD. Horticulture
WEDNESDAY MAY 9 7PM

Using photos, anecdotes, and hard facts, Lee Reich shows and tells how to grow fruit in the backyard, starting with obtaining plants and ending with harvesting the bounty. It’s easy, given a little attention to site details and some basic pruning. Beautify your garden and share its bounty!. Lee Reich, PHD is the author of a number of garden books and his column for Associated Press appears bimonthly from coast to coast. His New Paltz farmden, home to a wide variety of fruits, has been featured in such publications as the NEW YORK TIMES and MARTHA STEWART LIVING, and has won awards from NATIONAL GARDENING and ORGANIC GARDENING magazines.

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Civil War Medicine: Myth and Reality

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 7 PM Free
Rosendale Library
Dr. Matt Farina
Dr. Matt Farina, Civil War enthusiast, will discuss the myth and reality surrounding
medicine during the Civil War era .He has given numerous talks around the country
emphasizing the grim  realities of battlefield medicine as well as scientific advances
made during the era.
Dr. Farina is a retired pediatric cardiologist and Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at Albany
Medical College.  His interest in the Civil War began at the age of ten, and was rekindled
while visiting Civil War battlefields with his wife. He is a member of Civil War Roundtables
in Albany and Southern Pines, N.C.

Getting to Know the ABC’s & D’s of Medicare: How the New Health Care Reform Affects Your Coverage

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER  12, 7PM Free
Rosendale Library
James Farnham, MBA, MS
Senior Health Insurance Coordinator, New Paltz, NY
Navigating through Medicare can be overwhelming. Due to the new health care reform
legislation, there are changes affecting coverage that may be important to know about.. This seminar is a guide through the maze for a better understanding of Medicare, so decisions made regarding health insurance coverage will be the right ones.
James Farnham has over twenty years of experience in insurance and financial services and has
written two e-books. He helps protect employees, individuals, business owners and retirees
against out-of –pocket expenses associated with illness and injury. He holds an MBA from Pace
University and an MS from Columbia University.

The History of Ulster County Bluestone: Industry and Beauty

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER  9, 7PM Free
Rosendale Library
Peter Roberts, Friends of Historic Kingston
A lively presentation of the local bluestone industry with slides and archival images.
Peter Roberts is a retired physician who leads tours of the Stockade Area of uptown

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During and After the Ice: The First Americans- An Ice Age Mystery Story
Dr. Eugene Boesch
Archaeologist and Speaker: NY Council for the Humanities
Rosendale Library
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23
7PM/ Free

Despite decades of digging into the origins of humans in North America, archaeologists are
still uncovering new information about the “Paleoindians”. This lecture covers the latest
discoveries about the identity of the “First Americans”, offering evidence of their presence
as far back as 50,000 years ago.  Discover how their coexistance with the ice age mammals
was linked to their mysterious demise.

The Dalai Lama and Tibet: Myths and Realities
Professor A. Tom Grunfeld
SUNY Distinguished Professor, Empire State College. Speaker : NY Council for the Humanities
Rosendale Library
WEDNESDAY APRIL 13
7PM/ Free

Americans are fascinated with Tibet, yet they know very little of its history or its relationships
with China and the United States. This talk explores the social and political myths and realities
of this incomparable land and people.
A. Tom Grunfeld is a historian who specializes in the teaching of modern East Asian history
with an emphasis on China and Tibet. He has been traveling and living in that region since 1966,
and has published several books, over 150 articles and book reviews including The Making of
Modern Tibet. He has lectured and presented papers at academic conferences in numerous countries around the world.

My Weedless Garden
Lee Reich, PhD. Horticulture
Rosendale Library
WEDNESDAY MAY 11
7PM/ Free

This slide lecture will introduce a novel way for caring for the soil, resulting in fewer weeds.
Lee’s weedless gardening system is an integrated one that maintains soil integrity by nurturing the ground from the top down, avoiding soil compaction and emulating Mother nature rather than fighting her. The principles and practices are rooted in latest agricultural research.
Lee Reich is an avid farmdener (more than a garden, less than a farm) who turned from plant
and soil research with the USDA and Cornell U. to writing, lecturing and consulting. He is
an Ulster County resident whose books include A Northeast Gardener’s Year, The Pruning

Spring Programs for 2011-
Contact: Sue Horowitz

November 10

Writing the Resume That Works for You
Ulster County Workforce

Learn how to create a successful resume from the professionals at Ulster County Workforce.
Style, presentation and informative hints that personalize your resume will be covered.
This workshop is helpful as a refresher course for those who already have a resume, as well