Rockland County, NY, Calendar Highlights: Activities for Kids and Families in September 2010
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Fiesta Latina Americana
Celebrate Latin American cultures with food, music, crafts and other activities when Haverstraw's two public libraries host fiestas this month. Stop by the King's Daughters branch, 10 West Ramapo Road in Garnerville, at 2pm on September 19, or the Village branch, 85 Main Street in Haverstraw, at 12pm on September 25. Both events are FREE. Register for the first event by calling 845-786-3800 and the second event by calling 845-429-3445. www.hkdpl.org.
Sleep Tight
In The Scoop on Sleep, parent-child social worker Katie Berry leads a discussion on the nature and necessity of sleep and the unique sleep patterns and challenges for young children. Parents can have their sleep concerns addressed while sharing coffee and conversation with others. September 29 at 11:30am. FREE. Tappan Library, 93 Main Street, Tappan. 845-359-3877. www.taplib.org.
Glamour Dolls
Celebrate all things Barbie, as Suffern resident and Barbie collector Carolynn Whitford exhibits highlights from her collection throughout the month at the Suffern Free Library. 50 Years of Barbie includes fantasy and high fashion dolls by designers including Robert Best, Bob Mackie, Sharon Zuckerman, and Katiana Jimenez. Check out some of Carolynn's Platinum Label Barbies, some so exclusive that only 200 were ever made. 210 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern. 845-357-1237. www.suffernfreelibrary.org.
A Salute to Local Heroes
Learn about the history of local fire, police, and emergency services at a special exhibit hosted this fall by the Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives. The exhibit, Our Lives in Their Hands: Fire, Police & Emergency Services, allows visitors to learn about local heroes from around Rockland County. On view through November 7: Tuesdays 10am- 2pm; Sundays 1-4pm; group visits by appointment. All ages. Donations accepted. Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives, 196 Blaisdell Road, Orangeburg. 845-735-0429. www.orangetownmuseum.com.
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