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New Lebanon Library August Events

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Flow Circus
Flow Circus will perform Friday, August 19, at 1 pm at the New Lebanon Library. The program, which incorporates, juggling, magic, stories and vaudeville-style comedy, concludes the Library’s Summer Reading Program and will be followed by an Ice Cream Social.
Flow Circus features self-taught juggler and performance artist Paul Miller. Miller tells the story of how a trip to the circus inspired him to visit his library to learn more about juggling which led to balloons, magic and the history of the circus. This highly interactive program is great for all ages and is sure to keep everyone engaged from beginning to end.
Lecture On The Poetry Of Heroism
Dr. Irene “Judy” Saks will deliver a lecture on poetry on Thursday, August 25, at 7 pm at the Library. The topic of the lecture is “Poetry of Heroism” and will focus on poems written from the 8th Century B.C. to the 20th Century AD.
Saks is a native of New York City. She was educated at Barnard College, Columbia University and the University of the City of New York, where she received her Ph.D. in 19th Century English Literature. This program is free and open to the public.
David Grover & Linda Worster Together
Local favorites David Grover and Linda Worster will be performing together at the New Lebanon Library on Friday, August 26,  from 7 to 9 pm.  All are welcome and the event is free
David Grover has earned countless awards including a Grammy nomination and Artist of the Year. He spent many years as Arlo Guthrie’s lead guitar and band leader. Grover and his Big Bear Band have performed at the White House, opened the Goodwill Games, appeared on The Today Show, performed with the Detroit Symphony for their Youth Series and played for the delegates of the United Nations.
Linda Worster has toured as a solo musician throughout New England, New York and New Jersey, performing in many coffeehouses, colleges, churches, healing centers, cafés and clubs. She has opened for many well known artists including Livingston Taylor, Harry Chapin, Paul Stookey, Leo Kotke, David Bromberg, Bill Staines, Dave Mallett, Jonathan Edwards, Joan Baez, Richie Havens and Taj Mahal.