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Red Hook Library Special Book Discussion: Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bissinger, Nov 17

This Friday at the Red Hook Public Library, a special book discussion of Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bissinger. Set in the socially and racially divided town of Odessa, Texas, Friday Night Lights recounts the true story of the unique pressures and dreams of the 1988 Permian High School football team — the winningest high school football team in Texas history — as it pursues the state high school football championship.

Discussion will be facilitated by Greg “Coach” Rafferty. Coach Rafferty has 38 years of coaching experience including twenty-eight years coaching cross country in Red Hook and twenty-five years coaching track. He has also coached wrestling and girls’ basketball. Cookies and refreshments will be provided.

This book discussion is made possible through the Pushing the Limits program series. Pushing the Limits is a reading, viewing and discussion program for adults in communities served by rural libraries, made possible by a grant from the National Science Foundation.

DATE/TIME:
Friday, November 17, 2017 at 6:00 pm

ADMISSION:
Free and open to the public
Registration is requested by calling the library at 845-758-3241.

LOCATION:
Red Hook Community Center
51 Fisk Street, Red Hook NY

MORE:
redhooklibrary.org
Phone:845-758-3241
FaceBook: facebook.com/redhooklibrary

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Red Hook Library Annual Halloween Party, Oct 27

The Red Hook Public Library’s annual Halloween bash, The Monster Mash, is this Friday, at the Red Hook Community Center.

The annual Halloween bash features a DJ playing danceable favorites, the traditional mass limbo game, and the popular mummy wrapping of the adults. New this year, is a (not too) spooky obstacle course, harvest sweet spiders hanging from their giant web, and crawl through a friendly bat cave. As per custom, cake will be served.

Monster Mash is free and open to the public.

DATE/TIME:
Friday, October 27, 2017 at 6:30 pm

LOCATION:
Red Hook Community Center
51 Fisk Street, Red Hook NY

MORE:
redhooklibrary.org
Phone:845-758-3241

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Shakespeare Discussion Group at Red Hook Library

On the second Friday of every month, the Red Hook Public Library hosts a Shakespeare Discussion Group.

This week’s gathering will kick off a three part discussion of Shakespeare’s Henry VI.

DATE/TIME:
Friday, April 14th @ 11am

ADMISSION:
Free and open to all

LOCATION:
Red Hook Public Library
7444 South Broadway
Red Hook, New York 12571

CONTACT:
Phone: 845-758-3241
Fax: 845-758-3241
Email: director@redhooklibrary.org

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Red Hook Public Library Midwinter Luau on February 21

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The Red Hook Public Library is hosting a Midwinter Luau on Tuesday, February 21. This all-ages event invites guests to put on their beach clothes, and take a break from winter’s chilly grip. The library’s event will feature Tropical refreshments, a limbo competition, indoor volleyball, hula hoop contest, and ocean-inspired crafts.

DATE/TIME:
February 21, 2017 at 4:30pm

ADMISSION:
Free and Open to the public.
No sign-up required.
Island attire is encourage, but not required.

LOCATION:
Red Hook Public Library
7444 South Broadway
Red Hook, New York 12571

MORE:
RedHookLibrary.org
Phone: 845-758-3241

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Red Hook Public Library, Polar Express Party at Enchanted Cafe on December 16

polar-express On Friday, December 16, the Red Hook Public Library will present a free screening of the movie, Polar Express. This event is open to the public, and will take place at The Enchanted Cafe in Red Hook.