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6:00 pm
Radio Broadcast
Location: WTBQ 1110 AM or 99.1 FM, Warwick, New York 10990


Radio broadcast on symbols and themes in "The Grapes of Wrath" with literary scholar Chris Godwin.

2:00 pm
Woody Guthrie Tribute: Words and Music
Location: Paramount Theater, 19 South Street, Middletown, New York 10940


Concert featuring the oral, written and musical heritage of Woody Guthrie perfomed by Ellis Paul, the Burns Sisters, Antje Duvekot and Mac Benford.

7:00 pm
Introduction to "The Grapes of Wrath" and Its Themes
Location: Middletown Thrall Library, 11-19 Depot Street, Middletown, New York 10940


Presentation by Professor Chris Godwin

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7:00 pm
Film Screening
Location: Highland Falls Library 298 Main Steet, Highland Falls, New York 10928


A screening of the classic film.

7:00 pm
Adult Book Discussion
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand Street, Newburgh, New York 12550


Discussion of "The Grapes of Wrath" led by scholar Dr. J. Gerson

7:00 pm
"The Grapes of Wrath" Staged Reading
Location: SUNY Orange College Commons Building, South Street, Middletown, New York 10940


Staged reading of the play "The Grapes of Wrath"

10:00 am
Adult Book Discussion
Location: Goshen Public Library and Historical Society, 203 Main Street, Goshen, New York 10924


Adult book discussion of "The Grapes of Wrath" led by Geri Corey

11:00 am
Children's Book Discussion
Location: Albert Wisner Public Library, 2 Colonial Avenue, Warwick, New York 10990


Children's book discussion of "A Long Way to Chicago" by Richard Peck.

6:00 pm
Radio Broadcast
Location: WTBQ 1110 AM or 99.1 FM, Warwick, New York 10990


Radio broadcast on symbols and themes in "The Grapes of Wrath" with literary scholar Chris Godwin.

7:00 pm
"The Grapes of Wrath" Staged Reading
Location: Ritz Theater Lobby, 111 Broadway, Newburgh, New York 12550


Staged reading of "The Grapes of Wrath"

3:00 pm
Dorothea Lange Presentation
Location: Woodbury Senior Center, 16 County Road 105, Highland Mills, New York 10930


Presentation on Depression-Era photographer Dorothea Lange by art historian Susan Slater-Tanner sponsored by Woodbury Public Library

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3:00 pm
Hudson Rhythm Boys Concert
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand Street, Newburgh, New York 12550


Listen to the music of Woody Guthrie and others from the Great Depression Concert by the Hudson Rhythm Boys.

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3:00 pm
"The Grapes of Wrath" Staged Reading
Location: Montgomery Senior Center, 35 Bridge Street, Montgomery, New York 12549


A staged reading of "The Grapes of Wrath"


Crazy Quilts
Location: Jospehine-Louise Public Library, Walden, New York 12586


Children's program for ages 4 & up

7:00 pm
Adult Book Discussion
Location: Cornwall Public Library, 395 Hudson Street, Cornwall, New York 12518


Book discussion of "The Grapes of Wrath" followed by a presentation on the Great Depression. Also, photographs of Cornwall during the Depression Era will be displayed in the Cornwall Historical Society showcase in the lobby.

12:00 pm
Tea & A Classic Movie
Location: Cornwall Public Library, 395 Hudson Street, Cornwall, New York 12518


The classic film "The Grapes of Wrath" will be shown followed by a discussion of personal experiences of audience participants. Refreshments will be served.

2:00 pm
Book Discussion
Location: Pine Bush Public Library District, Pine Bush, New York 12566


Adult book discussion of "The Grapes of Wrath"

4:30 pm
Story time
Location: Monroe Free Library, 44 Millpond Parkway, Monroe, New York 10950


Children's story time and craft for grades K-1

7:30 pm
Film Study of The Grapes of Wrath
Location: Mount St. Mary College, Powell Avenue, Newburgh, New York 12550


Dr. Paul Reynolds, Assistent Professor of History at Mount St. Mary College, will lead a discussion of the themes found in the 1940 film classic. Participants will view selections from the film.

4:30 pm
Story time
Location: Monroe Free Library, 44 Millpond Parkway, Monroe, New York 10950


Children's story time and craft for grades 2-5

6:30 pm
It's a Mighty Hard Road
Location: Josephine-Louise Public Library, Walden, New York 12586


A program of songs and stories inspired by "The Grapes of Wrath"

7:30 pm
Black Dirt Storytelling Guild
Location: Florida Public Library, 4 Cohen Circle, Florida, New York 10921


Presentation by the Black Dirt Storytelling Guild: "Down On the Farm, Out on the Road" adult program

1:00 pm
Concert of Depression Era Folk Music
Location: Highland Falls Library 298 Main Steet, Highland Falls, New York 10928


Concert of American folk music performed by Norman Brahm.

6:00 pm
Radio Broadcast
Location: WTBQ 1110 AM or 99.1 FM, Warwick, New York 10990


Interview of author Rick Wartzman with literary scholar Chris Godwin. Rick Wartzman is the author of the newly released book. "Obscene in the Extreme: The Burning and Banning of John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath".

6:30 pm
Children's Book Discussion
Location: Josephine-Louise Public Library, 5 Scofield Street, Walden, New York 12586


Children's book discussion of "Out of the Dust" by Karen Hesse

7:00 pm
Adult Book Discussion
Location: Barnes & Noble, 1245 Route 300, Newburgh, New York 12550


Adult book discussion hosted by the Newburgh Free Library led by scholar Dr. B. Adams

7:00 pm
Adult Book Discussion
Location: Moffat Library of Washingtonville, 6 West Main Street, Washingtonville, New York 10992


Adult book discussion led by scholar Wendy Dembeck

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7:00 pm
Fim Screening
Location: Greenwood Lake Public Library 79 Waterstone Road, Greenwood Lake, New York 10925


Screening of the classic film

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7:00 pm
Adult Book Discussion
Location: Port Jervis Free Library 138 Pike Street, Port Jervis, New York 12771


Book discussion of "The Grapes of Wrath"

7:00 pm
"Brother Can You Spare a Dime?"
Location: Jospehine-Louise Public Library, 5 Scofield Street, Walden, New York 12586


Chris Farlekas presents the origin and the story behind the famous song and accounts of family life during the Great Depression, accompanied by Alice Neilsen-Shane on piano.

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7:00 pm
Parent/Child Book Discussion
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand Street, Newburgh, New York 12550


Parent/child book discussion of "Esperanza Rising" by Pam Munoz Ryan. Open to children in grades 4-9 and their parent or caregiver.

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7:00 pm
Book Discussion
Location: Goshen Public Library and Historical Society, Goshen, New York 10924


Book discussion led by Professor Emeritus Renuka Khanna

7:30 pm
Depression-Era Cooking
Location: Monroe Free Library, 44 Millpond Parkway, Monroe, New York 10950


Depression Era cooking for adults. Bring a canned good to donate.

7:00 pm
Making Do in the Depression Era
Location: Albert Wisner Public Library, 2 Colonial Avenue, Warwick, New York 10990


Presentation on the frugal lifestyle during the Great Depression

10:30 am
Children's Book Discusssion
Location: Greenwood Lake Public Library, 79 Waterstone Road, Greenwood Lake, New York 10925


Chiildren's book discussion of "The Dust Bowl" by David Booth for grades K-3

11:00 am
Riding the Rails With a Hobo
Location: Chester Senior Center, 1784 Kings Highway, Chester, New York 10918


Presentation of the hobo lifestyle in the Depression Era for children

1:00 pm
Young Adult Book Discussion
Location: Monroe Free Library 44 Millpond Parkway, Monroe, New York 10925


Discussion of "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Curtis for grades 5-7

1:30 pm
Adult Book Discussion
Location: Chester Public Library 1784 Kings Highway, Chester, New York 10918


Book discussion of "The Grapes of Wrath"

2:00 pm
Family Story Hour and Woody Guthrie Sing Along
Location: Tuxedo Park Library 227 Route 17, Tuxedo Park, New York 10987


For families with children in grade K or older. Bring 10 pennies per person for a chance to win a prize at the penny auction. Refreshments will be served. Bring a canned good to donate.

1:00 pm
Antique Car and Motorcycle Show
Location: Thomas Bull Memorial Park Day Camp Area, Route 416, Montgomery, New York 12549


Antique car and motorcycle show featuring cars from the Depression Era

3:00 pm
Family Story Hour and Woody Guthrie Sing Along
Location: Albert Wisner Public Library, 2 Colonial Avenue, Warwick, New York 10990


For families with children in grade K or older. Bring 10 pennies per person for a chance to win a prize at the penny auction. Refreshments will be served. Bring a canned good to donate.

7:00 pm
"The First 100 Days: FDR's Response to the Great Depression"
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand Street, Newburgh, New York 12550


Lecture/video presentation on the effects of the Great Depression and Franklin Roosevelt's reaction to it, including the formation of the Farm Security Administration.

7:00 pm
Adult Book Discussion
Location: Josephine-Louise Public Library, 5 Scofield Street, Walden, New York 12586


Adult book discussion of "The Grapes of Wrath"

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7:00 pm
Adult Book Discussion
Location: Tuxedo Park Library, 227 Route 17, Tuxedo Park, New York 10987


Adult book discussion of "The Grapes of Wrath"

7:00 pm
Adult Book Discussion
Location: Monroe Free Library, 44 Millpond Parkway, Monroe, New York 10950


Adult book discussion

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7:00 pm
Dorothea Lange Presentation
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand Street, Newburgh, New York 12550


A presentation on Depression-Era photojournalist Dorothea Lange will be given by art historian Susan Slater-Tanner.

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7:00 pm
Franklin D. Roosevelt: A Rendezvous With Destiny
Location: Port Jervis Free Library 138 Pike Street, Port Jervis, New York 12771


Peter Osborne of the Minisink Valley Historical Society reviews the life of one of this century's most important leaders.

1:00 pm
Depression-Era Cooking
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand Street, Newburgh, New York 12550


Depression Era cooking presentation with radio personality John Moultrie; recipes and samples will be distributed

2:00 pm
Family Story Hour and Woody Guthrie Sing Along
Location: Moffat Library of Washingtonville, 6 West Main Street, Washingtonville, New York 10992


For families with children in grades K or older. Bring 10 pennies per person for a chance to win a prize at the penny auction. Refreshments will be served. Bring a canned good to donate.

7:00 pm
Adult Book Discussion
Location: Albert Wisner Public Library 2 Colonial Avenue, Warwick, New York 10990


Adult book discussion of "The Grapes of Wrath"

6:30 pm
Adult Book Discussion
Location: Florida Public Library, 4 Cohen Circle, Florida, New York 10921


Adult book discussion of "The Grapes of Wrath"


Film Screening
Location: Middletown Thrall Library, 11-19 Depot Street, Middletown, New York 10940


Screening of the classic film "The Grapes of Wrath"

7:00 pm
Depression Era Cooking
Location: Josephine-Louise Public Library, Walden, New York 12586


7:30 pm
Film Study of East of Eden
Location: Mount St Mary College, Powell Avenue, Newburgh, New York 12550


Chuck Wipplinger, instructor of film at Mount St Mary College will explore the artistic and sociological implications of Steinbeck's novel by examining portions of the 1955 film. Participants will view selections from the classic movie.

2:00 pm
Homespun Community Dances
Location: Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand Street, Newburgh, New York 12550


Community dances including traditional dance forms and folk instruments including the fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar, clarinet, penny whistle and recorder. Audience participation is encouraged. Open to adults, teens and children accompanied by an adult.

1:30 pm
Adult Book Discussion
Location: Highland Falls Library 298 Main Steet, Highland Falls, New York 10928


Bood discussion of "The Grapes of Wrath"

6:30 pm
Depression Era Cooking
Location: Florida Public Library, Florida, New York 10921


7:00 pm
Adult Book Discussion
Location: Greenwood Lake Public Library, Greenwood Lake, New York 10925


Adult book discussion of "The Grapes of Wrath"

4:00 pm
The Big Bean
Location: Josephine-Louise Public Library, Walden, New York 12586


Children's program to plant seeds and evaluate the effect that dust bowl conditions have upon their growth.