OFFICE UPDATES
Legislative Corner
This month I cosponsored two bills that became law, both about improving how and where the City creates new schools
Int 0757-2018, sponsored by Council Member Gibson, creates an interagency task force on school siting that will identify potential city-owned properties for school siting and identify vacant lots that may be good candidates for school siting.
Int 0461-2018, sponsored by Council Member Dromm, continues this greater cooperation among city agencies by requiring the Department of Education and the School Construction Authority to be notified by other city agencies when city-owned or leased property of an adequate size is determined to have no current use. This way, DOE and SCA can evaluate whether these properties are suitable for a new school.
Fresh Food Box Season Ends Before Thanksgiving
The Fresh Food Box at my district office continues in November. This resident favorite which began as a pilot program between my office and GrowNYC two years ago has served hundreds of Upper East Siders looking to get locally grown farm fresh vegetables at an affordable price.
Fresh Food Box takes place at my district office on Thursdays 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, between 3:30pm and 6:30pm. The program allows you to place your order and pay just $14 (
cash, credit/debit, SNAP/food stamps, greenmarket bucks) and pick up a bag of farm fresh produce the following week.
GrowNYC's Fresh Food Box Program lets customers benefit from fresh farm to table produce from a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share, with the flexibility of week-to-week purchasing.
Sign-ups begin every year in June and the season runs through November. Learn more visit
grownyc.org/greenmarketco/foodbox
Free Legal Clinics
Need a lawyer? Every month I sponsor legal clinics where you can get free legal advice in my District Office at 244 East 93rd Street from 3pm-6pm:
- General Civil Law, 3rd Tuesday
- Life Planning Clinic, 3rd Wednesday
- Family Law and Domestic Violence, 1st Tuesday
- Housing Clinics, Every Monday and 1st Wednesday
Please call my office at 212-860-1950 in advance to schedule your appointment.
Here to Help
We are here to help. My social work team can help you find out what services you are eligible for and assist you in your application. Some examples include:
- Seniors: Medicare savings, Meals-on-Wheels, Access-A-Ride
- Housing: searching for affordable units, free legal housing clinic at my office
- Job Resources: training resources and assistance, unemployment benefits
- Families: Universal Pre-K, Head Start, After-School programs
- Finances: cash assistance, tax credits, home energy assistance
- Nutrition: WIC, free meals for all ages
Please also call us at 212-860-1950 or email us at bkallos@benkallos.com with any unresolved 311 complaints.
Mobile District Hours
Get assistance wherever in the district you are when we bring our office to you. Please join us at monthly mobile district hours from 11am–2pm:
Ben in Your Building
The "Ben in Your Building Program" is a chance to discuss issues of importance to you and your neighbors in person, in your home. Please consider inviting me to your cooperative or condominium annual meeting or tenants association meeting and I will be happy to join you. Over the past year, I have visited several buildings to discuss matters of importance in the neighborhood, including street furniture, road conditions, homeless outreach, sanitation issues and you name it. Please schedule a "Ben in Your Building" today by calling 212-860-1950 or email Scheduler@BenKallos.com
11/1: Community Board 11 Environment, Open Space & Parks Committee
6:30pm, CB11 Board Office 1664 Park Avenue
11/5: Community Board 6 Transportation Committee Meeting
7:00pm, 433 1st Avenue (NYU College of Dentistry), Room 210
11/5 Community Board 11 Public Safety & Transportation Committee
6:30pm, Bonifacio Senior Center 7 East 116th Street
11/5: Community Board 8 Landmark’s Committee
6:30pm, New York Blood Center Conference Rm 1&2 310 East 67th
11/5: Community Board 8 Youth, Education, and Libraries Committee
6:30pm, Community Board 8 Office 505 Park Avenue Suite 620
11/5: Community Board 8 Street Life Committee
6:30pm, CUNY Hunter College – Glass Cafe 695 Park Ave, 3rd Floor
11/5 Community Board 11 Housing Committee
6:30pm,
CB11 Board Office 1664 Park Avenue
11/7: Community Board 8 Transportation Committee
6:30pm, New York Blood Center Auditorium 310 E 67th
Update by the Department of Transportation regarding the M79 Select Bus Service and addition crosstown bike lanes and discussion regarding congestion pricing.
11/7: Community Board 6 Parks, Landmarks, and Cultural Affairs Committee Meeting
7:00pm, 433 1st Avenue (NYU College of Dentistry), Room 210
11/7: Community Board 11 Land Use, Landmarks & Planning Committee
6:30pm, Bonifacio Senior Center 7 East 116th Street
11/8: Community Board 8 Parks and Recreation Committee
6:30pm, New York Blood Center Auditorium 310 E 67th
Ferry Presentation by the New York City Economic Development Corporation and Hornblower New York.
11/8: Community Board 11 Human Services Committee
6:30pm, CB11 Board Office 1664 Park Avenue
11/13: Community Board 11 Youth & Education Committee
6:30pm, CB11 Board Office 1664 Park Avenue
11/13: Community Board 11 Economic Development & Culture
6:30pm, Bonifacio Senior Center 7 East 116th Street
11/13: Community Board 6 Business Affairs and Street Activities Committee Meeting
7:00pm, CB6 Board Office - 211 E. 43rd Street, Suite 1404
11/14: Community Board 6 Full Board Meeting
7:00pm, 433 1st Avenue (NYU College of Dentistry), Room 210
11/14: Community Board 8 Land Use and Full Board Meeting
6:30pm, New York Blood Center Auditorium 310 E 67th
Public Session – Those who wish to speak during the Public Session must register to do so by 6:45 pm
11/19: Community Board 6 Housing, Homeless, & Human Rights Committee Meeting
6:30pm, CB6 Board Office - 211 E. 43rd Street, Suite 1404
11/20: Community Board 11 Full Board Meeting
6:30pm, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 1468 Madison Avenue
11/28: Community Board 8 Housing Committee, Joint with the Committees on Zoning and Development and Health, Seniors, and Social Services
6:30pm, Stanley Isaacs Neighborhood Center 415 East 93rd Street, Dining Room A & B
NYCHA Infill efforts at Holmes Towers will be discussed
NYPD Events
11/27: 17th Precinct Community Council
6:00pm-7:00pm, Sutton Place Synagogue, 224 E 51st Street
11/5: 19th Precinct Community Council
7:00pm-8:00pm, 19th Precinct Station House, 153 E 67th Street
11/28: 23rd Precinct Community Council
6:00pm-7:00pm, 23rd Precinct Station House, 164 E 102nd Street
Neighborhood and Tenant Association Meetings
Second Wednesday, 11/14: Lexington Houses Tenant Association
6:00pm, 1539 Lexington Avenue
First Wednesday, 11/7: Roosevelt Island Residents Association Common Council Meeting
8:00 pm-10:00 pm, Good Shepherd (Downstairs), 543 Main Street
Second Tuesday, 11/13: Stanley Isaacs Tenant Associations
7:00 pm, Stanley Isaacs Neighborhood Center, 415 East 93rd Street
Third Tuesday, 11/20: Holmes Towers Tenant Association
7:00 pm, Stanley Isaacs Neighborhood Center, 415 East 93rd Street
Thursday 11/15: East 79th Street Neighborhood Association
6:00pm-8:00pm, Temple Shaaray Tefila, 250 East 79th Street
Events for Kids
11/1: Early Literacy- Family Storytime
11:00 am-12:00 pm, Webster Library
Toddlers from birth to 3 years and their parents/caregivers can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, fingerplays, and spend time with other toddlers in the neighborhood. There is a limit of 15 children and their caregivers. Tickets are given out the morning of the program on a first come, first serve basis. Times of the programs are approximate.
11/2 Free Book Friday: Children & Teens
3:30 pm, 96th Street Library
Children and teens will have a chance to browse a selection of books and take some home to keep. Picture books, middle grade fiction (for ages 8 to 12), and YA fiction are all available. Refreshments will be served. While supplies last!
11/3: Wreck It Ralph
2:00 pm, 96th Street Library
Wreck It Ralph Saturday November 3rd, 2018 2 Hours Arcade-game character Wreck-It Ralph (John C. Reilly) is tired of always being the "bad guy" and losing to his "good guy" opponent, Fix-It Felix (Jack McBrayer).
11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24: Read to Our New York Therapy Dog!
10:30 am, Webster Library
Come read to our therapy dog Tugboat! These licensed therapy dogs and their owners can't wait for you to come read them a story. Enjoy one-on-one, no-pressure reading time with a furry friend! Pre-registration is required for each 15-minute slot and opens 1 week in advance. For ages 5 and up. Available every Saturday!
11/5: Preschool Storytime- Petite Picasso
4:00 pm, 96th Street Library
Read aloud and messy art projects for young children. Wear your art clothes. Smocks will be provided. Limited to 24 participants.
11/5: The Rock Show
4:00 pm, Yorkville Library
Join Preschool of Rock for The Rock Show! Filled with non-stop action and hip-shaking music, the children and families will be thrilled! Best for ages 0-8 years old with parent/caregiver.
11/7, 11/14: Preschool Storytime- Petite Picasso
10:30 am, 11:15 am, 96th Street Library
Read aloud and messy art projects for young children. Wear your art clothes. Smocks will be provided. Limited to 24 participants.
11/8, 11/15, 11/29: Early Literacy- Family Storytime
11:30 am-12:00 pm, Webster Library
Toddlers from birth to 3 years and their parents/caregivers can enjoy interactive stories, action songs, fingerplays, and spend time with other toddlers in the neighborhood. There is a limit of 15 children and their caregivers. Tickets are given out the morning of the program on a first come, first serve basis. Times of the programs are approximate.
11/13: Bilingual Birdies- Mandarin
11:00 am, 67th St. Library
Bilingual Birdies will take families on a magical journey to learn words in Mandarin and explore fun new themes like eating healthy food, the changing colors of the leaves, and how to identify different shapes! This program is for children birth to age six and the class is rooted in live music, movement, dance, and puppetry. Bilingual Birdies celebrates different cultures in a time that is very important to embrace diversity.
11/14: Big Talks: Bullying
4:00 pm, Webster Library
Most teens have experience with bullying, whether you're a victim, a bystander, or a bully. Come engage in conversations about how we treat each other. What does bullying look like? Why does it happen? What can YOU do? For ages 13-18 years old. Presented by Tara Abrol
11/13, 11/20, 11/27: Adult Coloring
11:00 am, 96th St. Library
Looking for a new way to relax? Enjoy the sublime pleasure of coloring. Coloring sheets, crayons, coloring pencils, and reading materials will be provided to participants by the library.
11/15: Early Literacy- Songs of Autumn
11:00 am, Roosevelt Island Library
Join children's musician Ian Hayes for an autumn-themed sing-a-long! Bring your toddlers and little ones for an interactive music show to welcome the heat with song and dance. Fun for the whole family! Best for children ages 2 to 4 with parent/caregiver. Presented by Urban Stages
11/15: Film- Portrait of Jennie (1948)
2:00 pm, 96th Street Library
Portrait of Jennie (1948) 86 min., b&w, William Dieterle, Dir. Starring Jennifer Jones, Joseph Cotten. A painter meets a girl in the park one day who may or may not be real but who does inspire him to continue painting, though he may be destroyed by falling in love in the process. ADMISSION FREE
11/16: Storytime for Kids 2-6
10:30 am, 421 East 61st Street
This month’s Storytime will explore different types of hats through history. Listen to hat themed stories and look for hats in the museum. Afterward make a pilgrim hat or bonnet to wear home. Free for caregivers and children.
11/20, 11/27: Free Play
4:00 pm, Webster Library
Join us on Tuesday afternoons for a fun chance to socialize with other kids from the community! Toys are provided. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child
Events for Adults
11/1, 11/3, 11/8, 11/10, 11/15, 11/17, 11/24, 11/29: Computer Tutoring
Saturdays: Noon, 2:00pm; Thursdays: 5:30pm, 67th St. Library
Join us for an one-on-one tutoring sessions! Stop by the branch to sign up for one of our help sessions and get a personal tutor at your service! This program will run every Thursday and Saturday. Space is limited.
10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26: Quiet Study Rooms ()
10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26: Quiet Study Rooms (Fridays)
10:00am-3:00pm, 67th St Library
10:00am-3:00pm, 67th St Library
No talking, no cell phone, and no noise are required in our quiet study room. This room is open thanks to our volunteers, and is subject to their availability.
11/1: Prostate Cancer Support Group
12:00 pm, 430 East 67th Street
This program is for people who have been treated for cancer. No observers, please, without prior approval.
11/1, 11/8: Financial Empowerment Workshop
6:00 pm-8:00 pm, 331 East 70th Street
Learn how to take control of your finances at our free Financial Empowerment Workshop! You will be able to see and learn how to read your Credit Report, meet one-on-one with a financial adviser for individualized advice, open a free savings account and more.
11/1: Politics of Food Summit
Baruch College, 55 Lexington Ave
City & State and partners will convene leaders in government, public policy, and industry, to discuss all forms of food programs, sustainability and policy issues in New York. The 2018 Politics of Food conference will bring together over 250 policy makers, innovators and leaders from diverse fields to tackle the most important policy, management and leadership issues affecting New York's food policy efforts and program.
11/1: Film The man Who Would Be King (1975)
2:00 pm, 96th Street Library
The Man Who Would be King (1975) 129 min., color, John Houston, Dir. Starring Sean Connery, Michael Caine, Christopher Plummer. Based on the story by Rudyard Kipling.
11/1: Jazz @ NYPL
4:30 pm, 96th Street Library
Presented by the Jazz Foundation of America, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts, and the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs.
11/1: East Side Candidates Forum
5:30 pm-7:30 pm, 331 East 70th Street
Get to know your candidates before Election Day at our nonpartisan forum featuring candidates running for office: New York State Senate District 28: State Senator Liz Krueger & Peter Holmberg, New York State Assembly District 76: State Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright (invited) & Lou Puliafito.
11/1: Urban Beekeeping
6:30 pm, House of the Redeemer
Guillermo Fernandez, Director of
The Honeybee Conservancy and an urban beekeeper, will talk about how urban beekeeping has the potential to not only support healthy bee populations, but also support healthy urban communities.
11/3: ACT Practice Exam
10:00 am, Yorkville Library
Take a full-length practice test under timed conditions. A proctored practice exam will help your child build testing endurance and give you a real-time snapshot of their testing performance. To register: https://www.revolutionprep.com/partners/137966/ or contact Elizabeth Willard at 917-983-9069 and elizabeth.willard@revolutionprep.com.
11/4: 5th Annual GreenPark Gardener NYC Pumpkin Smash
1:00 pm-4:00 pm, East River Esplanade- 63rd & York Avenue
Only heroic Marathon stragglers left on First… So grab that soon-to-be-moldy Halloween jack-o-lantern and head down to the Esplanade for the Great Smashing of Pumpkins. That’ll thereafter become compost gold! After-Smash treats for one and all! Doesn’t get more fun or green!
11/5, 11/19: Tour of Gracie Mansion
10:00 am-11:50 am, 5:00 pm-5:50 pm, Carl Schurz Park
Gracie Mansion Conservancy presents New York 1942. Our newest installation marking the 75th Anniversary of Gracie Mansion as the official mayoral residence.
11/5, 11/19: Yorkville Writing Circle
5:15 pm, Yorkville Library
Writers of all genres and styles, at all levels, are welcome to participate. No sign-ups required. For adults (ages 18 and up) For more information, please email: YorkvilleWritingCircle@gmail.com
11/5: Transforming Central Park
5:30 pm, Webster Library
Join us on Tuesday afternoons for a fun chance to socialize with other kids from the community! Toys are provided. Please note: This program is for both caregiver and child. It is not a structured program.
Every Tuesday: Community Supported Agriculture Boxes from GROWNYC
3:30 pm-6:30 pm, Lenox Hill Neighborhood House
Year-round at the Center @ Lenox Hill Neighborhood House you can pick up your own Community Supported Agriculture box of high quality, farm fresh produce at below retail prices! For only $15, receive $20-$30 worth of fresh greens & fruit every week. CSA shares must be purchased a week in advance. For more information, please email Site Coordinator Abby Lee at
alee@grownyc.org.
11/6: Join DOROT & St. Agnes Library for 1960’s NYC 16mm Film Screening
5pm, DOROT 171 West 85th Street
Two short films which examine the phenomenon of protests. The first explores anti-war protests in the period before America's entry into World War II to the Vietnamese conflict. The second explores the student protest and strike at Columbia University. A discussion facilitated by staff from the New York Public Library to follow.To register, contact Shannon O’Connor at (917) 441-3745 or sundaysandevenings@dorotusa.org
11/6: Science Fiction Book Discussion
6:30 pm, Roosevelt Island Library
Book discussion on Chocky by John Wyndham
Every Wednesday: Lenox Hill Snap Assistance Clinics
10:00 am-1:00 pm, 331 east 70th Street
Recent changes have expanded SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) eligibility in New York City, so more individuals and families are eligible for SNAP benefits than ever before. If you are interested in determining whether you are eligible for SNAP benefits, come to our Snap Assistance Clinics.
11/7: Shakespeare From Page to Stage
11:30 am, Webster Library
Shakespeare: From Page to Stage explores the Bard's work, not purely as literature, but as plays created to be performed. The workshop will look at Shakespeare's work as a process that moves from page to performance, exploring the methods directors and actors use to analyze, interpret, penetrate, and activate the world of the play.
11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28: Learn to Play Chess For Adults
2:00 pm, Webster Library
Learn to play the most popular game ever: A game of strategy and problem solving. Whether you are beginner or a more advanced player you can learn the strategies that will make you a better chess player.
11/7: Author Talk
5:30 pm, Yorkville Library
Join the Yorkville Library in welcoming Helen Trepelkov and her book Postgraduate Studies in Motherhood.
11/7: Friends of the Upper East Side Book Launch
6:30 pm, 215 East 71st Street
We are thrilled to finally share
Shaped by Immigrants: A History of Yorkville with you! Prepare for a night of celebration, discussion, and the screening of an original documentary mini-series produced by FRIENDS of the Upper East Side. Be one of the first to enjoy the finished product for yourself, or as a gift for one of the Yorkville fans in your life. Books will be for sale for the very first time at the event, and online to follow. Active FRIENDS members will receive a special discount on all book purchases.
11/8: Fim- The Narrow Margin
2:00 pm, 96th Street Library
Double Feature, 1st film at 2 PM, 2nd film at 3:10 PM. The Narrow Margin (1952) 71 min., b&w, Richard Fleischer, Dir. Starring Charles McGraw, Marie Windsor, Jacqueline White.
11/8: Bladder Cancer Support Group
12:00 pm, 430 East 67th Street
This program is for people who have been treated for cancer. No observers, please, without prior approval.
11/8: Book Discussion Group
6:00 pm, 96th Street Library
Join us to discuss Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi About the book: First novel by the author of Americanah.
Wednesdays and Fridays: Learn to Play Chess For Adults
Wednesdays 2:00 pm, Fridays 3:00 pm, Webster Library
Learn to play the most popular game ever: A game of strategy and problem solving. Whether you are beginner or a more advanced player you can learn the strategies that will make you a better chess player.
11/8: Historical Lecture- Richard Panchyk
6:30 pm, Roosevelt Island Library
The Roosevelt Island Historical Society presents a lecture by Richard Panchyk, author of Hidden History of Queens.
11/9: Film- Robin Hood Prince of Thieves
2:00 pm, 96th Street Library
Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves 2 hours 35 minutes, PG-13 Friday, November 9, 2018 96th Street Branch Library Basement Nobleman crusader Robin of Locksley (Kevin Costner) breaks out of a Jerusalem prison with the help of Moorish fellow prisoner Azeem (Morgan Freeman) and travels back home to England.
11/9: Mount Vernon Hotel Museum and Garden, Greek Myths and Today’s Culture
12:30pm, 421 East 61st Street
In conjunction with our current exhibit, "Style, Myth and Modernity in Greek Revival New York," we will debate the idea that the Greek tragedies can offer relevant insights for us today, an idea also proposed by 19th-century New Yorkers.
Refreshments included. Free with admission.
11/9: Lunchtime Lecture
12:30 pm, 421 East 61st Street
In conjunction with the current exhibit, “Style, Myth and Modernity in Greek Revival New York” we will debate the idea that the Greek tragedies can offer relevant insights for us today, an idea also proposed by 19th-century New Yorkers.Refreshments included. Free with admission.
11/10: Cello Alone
3:00 pm, Webster Library
Be soothed by the sounds of music! Join cellist Tomas Ulrich as he plays selections from works by JS Bach, Jeremy Beck, Gaspar Cassado, Paul Hindemith and Tomas Ulrich.
11/11: Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana
2:00 pm, 331 East 70th Street
Flamenco Vivo’s performances use the rich and powerful art form of Spanish dance and music to build understanding and communication between people of different cultures.
11/13, 11/20, 11/27: Word for Beginners
3:00 pm, 96th Street Library
Learn the basic features of Microsoft Word 2010, a word processing program you can use to create documents. Topics include: entering and editing text, saving files, and various formatting options.
11/13: Bring Your Own Poem
4:00 pm, Roosevelt Island Library
Bring a poem you love and one you've written to the library for a workshop in which we'll discuss each other's poems and suggest ways to make them more awesome than they are already.
11/13: Lenox Hill Neighborhood House DRIE Clinic / Disability Rent Increase Exemption
1:30pm-4pm by appointment only
Do you have a disability and need help with Rent?
Do you pay more than 1/3 og your income towards rent?
IS YOUR ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME $50,000 OR LESS?
For an appointment or information, contact us at
DRIE@lenoxhill.org or 212-218-0503, option 0
Find out if you are eligible for DRIE, get assiatance applying or recertifying
11/13: Historic Cooking Workshop- 19th Century Jumbles
6:30 pm, 421 East 61st Street
Cook and eat your way through history! When Andrew Jackson defeated Henry Clay in the 1832 Presidential election, it was more than his populist message which helped him at the ballot box. American women had been baking cookies, affectionately dubbing them Jackson Jumbles to hand out to citizens and influence the vote. The other side was busy baking too–and Clay Jumbles had a fair run, but didn’t emerge the winner. See which you like better, and get some ideas on how to swing the next election. $20 Adults, $15 Members and Students with ID.
11/13: Gynecologic Cancer Support Group
3:30 pm, 430 East 67th Street
This is a support and discussion group for women who have completed treatment for gynecological cancer. Discussion topics include diet and nutrition, adjusting to physical changes, and managing anxiety.
11/14: Transitioning to Research Independence-Mentoring
4:00 pm-5:00 pm, 1300 York Avenue
The seminar series presented by Rockefeller University, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell Medicine, will include 8 sessions and will cover topics such as the nuts and bolts of seeking a faculty position, considerations for establishing a lab, strategies for leading and managing a research group, securing funding, and mentoring trainees. This course is open to all postdocs and students at Rockefeller University, Weill Cornell Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering.
11/14: Yorkville Writing Circle
4:30 pm, Yorkville Library
Writers of all genres and styles, at all levels, are welcome to participate. No sign-ups required. For adults (ages 18 and up) For more information, please email: YorkvilleWritingCircle@gmail.com
11/14: Author Talk- Barren Island by Carol Zoref
5:30 pm, Webster Library
Join author and professor Carol Zoref for a discussion of and reading from her novel, Barren Island.
11/15: Reel Classics- Funny Girl
4:00 pm, Webster Library
Webster Library Presents: Funny Girl A life of Fanny Brice, famed comedian and entertainer of the early 1900s. We see her rise to fame as a Ziegfield girl, subsequent career, and her personal life, particularly her relationship with Nick Arnstein.
11/15: Book Discussion; One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
6:30 pm, Roosevelt Island Library
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey
11/17: Year-Round Volunteer Gardening
9:30 am - 12:30 pm, 86th Street at East End
Join neighbors and friends and pitch in at this fun, local event!
11/17: WWI Film Series- Hearts of the World
2:00 pm, Webster Library
Commemorate the centennial of the end of World War I with Webster Library! Join us for Hearts of the World.
11/17: Time Management Strategies
2:00 pm, Yorkville Library
Want to reduce stress, accomplish more in less time and enjoy greater freedom to do the things you love? Do you want a greater feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment in your daily life? You are not alone! Speaker, trainer, and certified professional coach, Barbara Phillips, will share practical strategies that have the power to change your life!
11/17: Clone of Popular Films: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Creed 2 hours 13 minutes, PG-13 Saturday, November 17, 2018 96th Street Branch Library Basement Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan) never knew his famous father, boxing champion Apollo Creed, who died before Adonis was born. However, boxing is in his blood, so he seeks out Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) and asks the retired champ to be his trainer.
11/18: Adoption Event
Noon-4:00 pm, Petco 1155 Third Ave
Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) adoptions include vaccinations, spay/neuter, a pre-registered microchip, an identification tag, a collar and a certificate for a free initial exam at a participating veterinarian.
11/19: Coffee & Connections
11:30 am, Webster Library Auditorium
Coffee & Connections Support for those who are experiencing homelessness or who know someone who is homeless. New York has many great resources and services for people experiencing homelessness but it can be challenging to gain access to them.
11/19: Breast Cancer Support Group
2:30 pm, 430 East 67th Street
This program is for people who have been treated for cancer. No observers, please, without prior approval.
11/19: Time Management Strategies
5:00 pm, Webster Library
Want to reduce stress, accomplish more in less time and enjoy greater freedom to do the things you love? Do you want a greater feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment in your daily life? You are not alone! Speaker, trainer, and certified professional coach, Barbara Phillips, will share practical strategies that have the power to change your life!
11/20: Lung Cancer Support Group
11:30 am, 430 East 67th Street
This program is for people who have been treated for cancer. No observers, please, without prior approval.
11/20: Musical Manga
4:00 pm, 97th St. Library
Emo, Goth, Rocker and Hip-Hop music flavor so many of your favorite animated shows. Learn how popular music and soundtracks fit content, style and themes of your favorite anime. Listen and learn the stylistic differences between classic Shonen, Shoujo and Chibi (kid’s comics). Be inspired to create your own manga characters according to your favorite music. All drawing supplies are provided free of charge, as well as a music player and direct tracks from Japan. For ages 13-18 years old.
11/20: Poem Revision
4:00 pm, Roosevelt Island Library
It's a blast from the past! Share your revised poems and we'll discuss them, and trace their journey from start to revision to finish.
11/24: Webster @ the Movies- Ocean’s 8
2:00 pm, Webster Library
Webster’s @ The Movies Presents: Ocean's 8 Saturday, November 24th at 2p.m. Five years, eight months, 12 days and counting -- that's how long Debbie Ocean has been devising the biggest heist of her life.
11/26: Author Talk
5:30 pm, Yorkville Library
Please join the Yorkville Library in welcoming Anthony DeCurtis and his book Lou Reed: A Life.
11/27: Lenox Hill Neighborhood 2018 Fall Associates Benefit
7:00 pm-8:30 pm
The glamorous evening will feature cocktails at Fendi, followed by dinner and dancing at The Metropolitan Club. Please reserve tickets at your earliest convenience. Your name will be at the door. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
11/27: Adult Coloring
11:00 am, 97th St. Library
Looking for a new way to relax? Enjoy the sublime pleasure of coloring. Coloring sheets, Crayons, coloring pencils, and reading materials will be provided to participants by the library.
11/27: Word for Beginners
3:00 pm, 97th St. Library
Learn the basic features of Microsoft Word 2010, a word processing program you can use to create documents. Topics include: entering and editing text, saving files, and various formatting options. This is a comprehensive course, so please make sure you can attend all sessions. Call 212-289-0908 to register. Tuesdays, 3-5
11/27: Found Object Poetry
4:00 pm, Roosevelt Island Library
Come to the library to experience writing poems in a new and exciting way. You'll find various objects set up in the library that will serve as the subjects of your amazing poetry that you'll write on the spot.
11/27: Author Talk: The Ha-Ha by Dave King
5:30 pm, Webster Library
Author Dave King will discuss his novel, rendered unable to speak, read, or write after a Vietnam War injury thirty years earlier; it is a story about the cost of war and the infinite worth of human connection.
11/28: Bereavement Support Group
5:30 pm, 430 East 67th Street
This group is for those who have lost a family member or friend to cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering. No observers, please, without prior approval.
11/28: Author Talk: The Global Pigeon by Colin Jerolmack
5:30 pm, Webster Library
The pigeon is the quintessential city bird. Come hear how they are kept for pleasure, sport, and profit by people all over the world, from the "pigeon wars" to the Million Dollar Pigeon Race.
11/28: Heart Health: A Weill Cornell Medicine Wellness Seminar
5:30 pm, Yorkville Library
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States annually – 1 in every 4 deaths. Join Weill Cornell Medicine for a Wellness Seminar on heart health at the Yorkville Library.
11/29: Movie Night for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
6:00 pm, Roosevelt Island Library
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, (R) (1975). Directed by Milos Forman, Starring Jack Nicholson, based on the novel by Ken Kesey.
11/29: Film- Ruggles of Red Gap
2:00 pm, 97th St. Library
Ruggles of Red Gap (1935) 90 min., b&w, Leo McCarey, Dir. Starring Charles Laughton, Mary Boland, Charles Ruggles. A rancher out West hires a British butler, and the two very different men have a great effect on each other and the members of the rancher’s family. ADMISSION FREE
11/29: After Postmodernism- From Laughed-at to Landmarked
6:00 pm, 170 East 70th Street
Join Judith Gura, author of
Postmodern Design Complete and
Interior Landmarks: Treasures of New York for a discussion about the origins of this sometimes-controversial style, its influence on architecture, objects, interiors, and graphics, and the indelible marks it has left on the Upper East Side in particular, both inside and out. $15 for FRIENDS members and $25 for non-members.