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Activities for Adults: Summer Reading Program for Adults
Summer Reading 2021 Hangout
Welcome to the Virtual Hangout of Our 2022 Summer Reading Program for Adults:
"Oceans of Possibilities"
Here you'll find a selection of fun activities to do on your own, or with your family, in front of a screen, and away from one!
Stop by each week as we update our on demand programs that you can do on your own time! From book-lists to movies, and everything in-between, we have enough activities here to make your summer a fun, and memorable one!
- Beanstack Login/Reading
Register for the Summer Reading Program, and log your reading here!
- Adult Summer Reading Book Bingo
Complete any 5 Bingo squares between July 5th and August 7th to be entered in a chance to win prizes!
Kanopy Virtual Movie Mondays
Kanopy Virtual Movie Monday Week 1:
The Bounty (1984) [Rated PG]
Join Moffat librarian David Sadoff to learn more about this week's film "The Bounty" (1984) directed by Roger Donaldson. Moffat Library of Washingtonville patrons can view the film on Kanopy here: https://moffatlibrary.kanopy.com/ Join us for lots of other summer fun and checkout our other great resources at our website! https://moffatlibrary.org/
Kanopy Virtual Movie Monday Week 2:
On Chesil Beach (2017) [Rated R]
Join Moffat librarian David Sadoff to learn more about this week's film "On Chesil Beach" (2017) directed by Dominic Cooke. Moffat Library of Washingtonville patrons can view the film on Kanopy here: https://moffatlibrary.kanopy.com/. Join us for lots of other summer fun and checkout our other great resources at our website! https://moffatlibrary.org/
Kanopy Virtual Movie Monday Week 3:
Dead Calm (1989) [Rated R]
oin Moffat librarian David Sadoff to learn more about this week's film "Dead Calm" (1989) directed by Phillip Noyce. Moffat Library of Washingtonville patrons can view the film on Kanopy here: https://moffatlibrary.kanopy.com/. Join us for lots of other summer fun and checkout our other great resources at our website! https://moffatlibrary.org/
Kanopy Virtual Movie Monday Week 4:
Princess and the Pirate (1944) [Rated G]
Join Moffat librarian David Sadoff to learn more about this week's film "The Princess and the Pirate" (1944) directed by David Butler. Moffat Library of Washingtonville patrons can view the film on Kanopy here: https://moffatlibrary.kanopy.com/ Join us for lots of other summer fun and checkout our other great resources at our website! https://moffatlibrary.org/
What Our Librarians are Watching
Even our Librarian staff need a break from Summer Reading! Check out their favorite YouTube videos here that tie into this year's theme: "Oceans of Possibilities"!
Even our Librarian staff need a break from Summer Reading! Check out their favorite YouTube videos here that tie into this year's theme: "Oceans of Possibilities"!
Booklists and Suggested Reading
- Adult Summer Reading Recommended Books
A selection of fiction and nonfiction books chosen by our librarians that highlight this year's theme: "Oceans of Possibilities"! - Oceans of Mayhem: Exciting Nonfiction Reads
Encounter pirates, treasure and adventure with these nonfiction books from our collection! - Oceans of Calm: Relaxing Beach Reads
Enjoy these cozy fiction books perfect for a day at the beach or an evening around the campfire!
Online Exhibits and Historic Collections
Explore online exhibits and digital collections from regional maritime museums from home!
- Antique Boat Museum Digital Collections on New York HeritageView some of the rare artifacts on display and behind closed doors at the Antique Boat Museum via New York Heritage!
- An Intro to the Antique Boat MuseumGet acquainted with this wonderful museum located in New York's Thousand Islands region!
- Virtual Tour of the Antique Boat MuseumABM is excited to be collaborating with The Wooden Boat Experience to bring you a Tour of the Galleries each Friday in May starting with “Mahogany Hot Rods” followed by four new ABM videos each Friday throughout the month of May. Click here to subscribe and receive notifications directly from The Wooden Boat Experience YouTube channel.
Explore online exhibits and digital collections from regional maritime museums from home!
- D&H Canal Virtual Tour via StoryMapEnjoy a virtual tour along the Delaware & Hudson Canal via StoryMap!
- D&H TVWhere you’ll find behind-the-scenes developments of the new D&H Canal Museum and Mid-Hudson Visitor Center as well as history of the Canal!
- The Snubbing PostBlog highlighting articles and news related to the Delaware & Hudson Canal Museum.
Explore online exhibits and digital collections from regional maritime museums from home!
- Erie Canal Museum Digital ExhibitsOnline exhibits that are available as downloadable PDFs for you to learn more about this important piece of New York and US History!
Explore online exhibits and digital collections from regional maritime museums from home!
- Hudson River Maritime Museum Digital Collections on New York HeritageView rare artifacts and listen to oral histories that document the maritime history of the Hudson River Valley! You can also check out the museum in person by reserving our Family Fun Pass!
- Mary Powell: Queen of the Hudson Online ExhibitThe online companion exhibit to 2020-2021's "Mary Powell: Queen of the Hudson" exhibit at the Hudson River Maritime Museum.
- New Age of Sail Online ExhibitThis exhibit examines the history and future of sail freight on the Hudson River.
- Tugboats: Workhorses of the Hudson River Online ExhibitThe history of Tugboats and the crucial role they played on the Hudson River.
- The Hudson River Day Line Online ExhibitChronicles the history of the Hudson River Day Line from 1863-1971.
- Rescuing the River: 50 Years of Environmental Activism on the Hudson Online ExhibitSee how the Hudson River changed over time and how it shaped our region and environmental activism.