Sandwiched In: Remington, Russell, and the Making of the “Old West”
05/17 @ 12:00pm • Lapham Meeting Room
After the frontier officially closed in 1890, Frederic Remington and Charles Russell’s paintings defined the myth of the West well into the 20th century. Dennis Raverty for his ongoing series on the history of illustration. Registration required.

Shipwreck and Salvation: The Wreck of the Prince Maurice 1657
05/17 @ 7:00pm • Lapham Meeting Room
Join us for a richly illustrated presentation about the Prince Maurice shipwreck, which includes 3D models, documents, and interactive maps. The New Amsterdam History Center’s Mapping Early NY project (NAHC) uncovered correspondence and ship manifests to pinpoint the shipwreck. Sponsored by PWPL’s Nautical Advisory Council.

Park Story Time
05/17 @ 9:30am • Blumenfeld Park
Join your favorite librarians at Blumenfeld Park (across the street from the library) for Park Story Time! No registration is required.

Defensive Driving Course
05/18 @ 9:30am • Hagedorn Meeting Room
The Empire Safety Council will offer its defensive driving course from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Seating is limited. Registration begins on 05/01. Priority will be given to PWPL cardholders.

SoundSwap: Reverend Jefferson
05/19 @ 3:00pm • Lapham Meeting Room
Join us for a psychedelic SoundSwap event featuring Reverend Jefferson playing the music of Jefferson Airplane! Sponsored by FOL.

For the Record: The Rolling Stones’ Beggars Banquet
05/22 @ 7:00pm • Hagedorn Meeting Room
Tony Traguardo will discuss the history of The Rolling Stones’s album Beggars Banquet and present footage of the Stones performing some of the album’s songs, including segments from The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus.

Sandwiched In: The Making of the Dick Van Dyke Show
05/24 @ 12:00pm • Lapham Meeting Room
Join Adjunct Professor and T.V. and film historian Sal St. George for a multimedia presentation about the making of the Dick Van Dyke Show.

Park Story Time
05/24 @ 9:30am • Blumenfeld Park
Join your favorite librarians at Blumenfeld Park (across the street from the library) for Park Story Time! No registration is required.

PWPL Blood Drive
05/30 from 1:30pm – 7:30 pm • Lapham Meeting Room
To schedule an appointment, visit PWPL.org/events.

Sandwiched In: Learning How to Truly Disconnect
05/31 @ 12:00pm • Lapham Meeting Room
Join a licensed social worker who will provide guidance and instruction on how to disconnect from the stressors of everyday life. Sponsored by FOL, registration is required.

Park Story Time
05/31 @ 9:30am • Blumenfeld Park
Join your favorite librarians at Blumenfeld Park (across the street from the library) for Park Story Time! No registration is required.