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Ice & Ideals: The Miracle On Ice and Politics in Sport
2026-07-07 19:00:00 2026-07-07 20:00:00 America/New_York Ice & Ideals: The Miracle On Ice and Politics in Sport Presenter: Bridey Ryan Virtual Program - Virtual Room - FML AS

Tuesday, July 07
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-07 19:00:00 2026-07-07 20:00:00 America/New_York Ice & Ideals: The Miracle On Ice and Politics in Sport Presenter: Bridey Ryan Virtual Program - Virtual Room - FML AS

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Presenter: Bridey Ryan

The "Miracle On Ice" is one of the most iconic sports moments of the last century. But what exactly made it so meaningful, and what is the legacy of that game in the community where it happened? Follow Lake Placid Olympic Museum staff through time to examine the politics of the Cold War, international relations between the USA and the USSR, and the outside influences that bleed into the "neutral" Olympic Games.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | General Event |

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The Finkelstein Memorial Library is a free public library founded in 1917, now serving 130,000 people in the East Ramapo Central School District of Rockland County, New York.

Our collection has something for everyone: books for children and adults, DVDs, audio books, music CDs and other materials. We offer a wide variety of programs and classes for the community. Computers with internet access, word processing, spreadsheets, and other applications are available throughout the library. Wireless internet access if free and also available.

Finkelstein Memorial Library has continued commitment to lifelong learning and educational support, Now, nearly a century later, Finkelstein Memorial library – its trustees, its staff, its friends and supporters – understand that today’s information needs cannot merely be satisfied through a collection of books alone. All manner of information formats are provided.

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G. Momperousse Center
Mon, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room
2nd Floor Conference Room
Reading Buddies (Gr. K-3)
Mon, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Reading is fun with a buddy! Your child will practice their phonics and decoding skills in a relaxed environment alongside our teen volunteers by playing literacy games and reading together.
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Gentle Yoga
Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Program
Presenter: Carolyn Iannone, E-RYT 200
Toddler Time (Walkers - Preschool Age 3)
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups can join us for fun: stories, fingerplays, music, and movement with scarves, instruments, and more!
Painted Bookmark - Makerspace Program
Tue, Jun 09, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library
*Beginner painting class making bookmarks.
Knit & Crochet
Tue, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Program - Virtual Room - FML AS
Presenter: Finkelstein Memorial Library
Growing and Caring for Indoor Plants
Tue, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 3rd Floor Fielding Room
Presenter: Ann Ellis
Teen Volunteer Orientation (Gr. 7-12)
Tue, Jun 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
New and returning volunteers will meet to discuss the new summer opportunities, changes to our hours tracking, our attendance policy, and the library code of conduct.
Backgammon
Tue, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room
Presenter: Richard Duboff
Rent Guidelines Board
Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 3rd Floor Fielding Room
Fielding Room
Money Skills 101: Budgeting & Saving
Tue, Jun 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library
Presenter: Lael Daniel
Rotary
Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 3rd Floor Fielding Room
Fielding Room
New Share
Wed, Jun 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room
2nd Floor Conference Room
Sketching - Makerspace Program
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room
*Learn how to draw through a series of sketches.
Reading Buddies (Gr. K-3)
Wed, Jun 10, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Reading is fun with a buddy! Your child will practice their phonics and decoding skills in a relaxed environment alongside our teen volunteers by playing literacy games and reading together.
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Baby Lap Time (Pre-Walkers)
Thu, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:15am
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Caregivers and their infants are invited to their first story time program.
Rent Guidelines Board
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 3rd Floor Fielding Room
Fielding Room
Zumba
Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Program
Presenter: Pauline Henriques
Soul Line Dancing
Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 3rd Floor Fielding Room
Presenter: Steven Dillard
Road Mentor (Omega)
Sat, Jun 13, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 3rd Floor Fielding Room
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Teen Volunteer Orientation (Gr. 7-12)
Mon, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library
New and returning volunteers will meet to discuss the new summer opportunities, changes to our hours tracking, our attendance policy, and the library code of conduct.
Poinsettia Chapter
Mon, Jun 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
1st Floor Meeting Room
Knit & Crochet
Tue, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Program - Virtual Room - FML AS
Presenter: Finkelstein Memorial Library
Backgammon
Tue, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 3rd Floor Fielding Room
Presenter: Richard Duboff
English Paper Piecing - Makerspace Program
Tue, Jun 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room
*Hand quilting
New Share
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room
2nd Floor Conference Room
Rotary
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 3rd Floor Fielding Room
Fielding Room
Battle of the Books Team Meetings (Grades 6-11)
Wed, Jun 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room
Calling all Gr. 6-11 readers: Join our Battle of the Books Team to compete against teams from a dozen other public libraries in a book trivia competition!
Zeta Phi Beta
Thu, Jun 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 3rd Floor Fielding Room
Fielding Room
Zumba
Thu, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Program
Presenter: Pauline Henriques
Teen Volunteer Orientation (Gr. 7-12)
Thu, Jun 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
New and returning volunteers will meet to discuss the new summer opportunities, changes to our hours tracking, our attendance policy, and the library code of conduct.
Gentle Yoga
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Program
Presenter: Carolyn Iannone, E-RYT 200
Knit & Crochet
Tue, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Program - Virtual Room - FML AS
Presenter: Finkelstein Memorial Library
Acrylic Painting - Makerspace Program
Tue, Jun 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - Makerspace
*Learn basic painting skills
Five Basic Principles For Getting & Staying Organized
Tue, Jun 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program - Virtual Room - FML AS
Presenters: Marie Limpert & AnnMarie Brogan
Rotary
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 3rd Floor Fielding Room
Fielding Room
New Share
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room
2nd Floor Conference Room
Hand-Made Paper Making
Wed, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 3rd Floor Fielding Room
Presenter: Robin Johnson
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Board Meeting
Wed, Jun 24, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - Board Room (3rd Floor)
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Know Your Fair Housing Rights
Wed, Jun 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program - Virtual Room - FML AS
Presenter: Olivia Rosenberg-Chavez
The Schuyler Sisters and the Hamilton Musical
Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 3rd Floor Fielding Room
Presenter: Rick Feingold
Teen Volunteer Orientation (Gr. 7-12)
Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
New and returning volunteers will meet to discuss the new summer opportunities, changes to our hours tracking, our attendance policy, and the library code of conduct.
Zumba
Thu, Jun 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Program
Presenter: Pauline Henriques
Soul Line Dancing
Fri, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 3rd Floor Fielding Room
Presenter: Steven Dillard
Military Mental Health: The Story of Sailor Macoy Hicks
Sun, Jun 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Program - Virtual Room - FML AS
Presenters: Michael & Jolee Hicks
Summer Reading Kickoff with Wild & Bright Reptiles (Gr. K-6)
Mon, Jun 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 3rd Floor Fielding Room
Join Wild & Bright?s reptile educator, Maureen, for an exciting, engaging animal program!
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Reading Buddies (Gr. K-3)
Mon, Jun 29, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Reading is fun with a buddy! Your child will practice their phonics and decoding skills in a relaxed environment alongside our teen volunteers by playing literacy games and reading together.
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Gentle Yoga
Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Program
Presenter: Carolyn Iannone, E-RYT 200
Toddler Time (Walkers - Preschool Age 3)
Tue, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups can join us for fun.
Knit & Crochet
Tue, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Program - Virtual Room - FML AS
Presenter: Finkelstein Memorial Library
Teen Volunteer Orientation (Gr. 7-12)
Tue, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
New and returning volunteers will meet to discuss the new summer opportunities, changes to our hours tracking, our attendance policy, and the library code of conduct.
Crafty Creations (Gr. 4-6) - Cave Painting
Tue, Jun 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Fun projects that mix color, design, and creativity to make something totally your own!
Block Printing on a Tea Towel - Makerspace Program
Tue, Jun 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room
*Make your own block print
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Jewish Genealogy 101
Tue, Jun 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program - Virtual Room - FML AS
Presenter: Dr. Paul Radensky
Rotary
Wed, Jul 01, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 3rd Floor Fielding Room
Fielding Room
Reading Buddies (Gr. K-3)
Wed, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Reading is fun with a buddy! Your child will practice their phonics and decoding skills in a relaxed environment alongside our teen volunteers by playing literacy games and reading together.
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CPR Class
Wed, Jul 01, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 3rd Floor Fielding Room
Fielding Room
Buddies Book Club (Gr. 4-6) - Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo
Wed, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Reading is fun with buddies!
Intro to D&D: Montana Smith and the Tomb of the Lost King - (Teens)
Wed, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
This quick oneshot is geared towards people who have never played Dungeons and Dragons before. We will provide the supplies; you provide the imagination!
A Taste of Eden - A Celebration of Jewish Stories
Wed, Jul 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program - Virtual Room - FML AS
Presenter: Noa Baum
Baby Lap Time (Pre-Walkers)
Thu, Jul 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Caregivers and their infants are invited to their first story time program.
Let's Get Crafty (Gr. K-3) - Flower Pasta Art
Thu, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Each session brings a new project full of big creativity, little hands, and lots of fun!
Zumba
Thu, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Program
Presenter: Pauline Henriques
Reading Buddies (Gr. K-3)
Mon, Jul 06, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Reading is fun with a buddy! Your child will practice their phonics and decoding skills in a relaxed environment alongside our teen volunteers by playing literacy games and reading together.
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Library Card Art Design Contest (Gr. K-6)
Mon, Jul 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Come share your creativity by designing a brand-new library card for our users.
Ever Voice
Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 3rd Floor Fielding Room
Fielding Room
Toddler Time (Walkers - Preschool Age 3)
Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups can join us for fun.
Knit & Crochet
Tue, Jul 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Program - Virtual Room - FML AS
Presenter: Finkelstein Memorial Library
Mini Makers (Gr. K-3) - Glittering Geodes
Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 1st Floor Meeting Room
Create, make, and innovate at the Library!
Needle Felting - Makerspace Program
Tue, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Finkelstein Memorial Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room
*Learn how to turn wool fibers into felt shape objects.
Ice & Ideals: The Miracle On Ice and Politics in Sport
Tue, Jul 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program - Virtual Room - FML AS
Presenter: Bridey Ryan
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