Novelist will speak at Woodstock Library Forum

WHAT: Woodstock Library Forum WHEN: Aug. 25 from 5 to 6 p.m. WHERE: Woodstock Library, 5 Library Lane, Woodstock DETAILS: Maureen Brady will read from and talk about her latest novel at the forum. Her new novel, “Getaway,” is a story of a woman from Bearsville who one day snaps and stabs her abusive husband. She makes her way to the far end of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and there attempts to start a new life and begin to heal, despite deep fear that someone will be coming to find her. It’s a story about those who touch her and those she touches, about second chances, hope and redemption, and in these days of greater awareness of sexual harassment and domestic abuse, it elucidates the harm that is often occurring around us. Admission is free. CONTACT: Call the library at (845) 679-2213 or visit woodstock.org for more information.

Repair Café at Gardiner Library on Aug. 26

WHAT: Repair Café WHEN: Aug. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner DETAILS: Repair Café is a free event where community members bring broken items, and, together with volunteer Repair Coaches, fix them. Broken items include small appliances, lamps, clothing, frames, chairs and more. There will be free coffee and tea (bring your own mug), and baked treats and fruit for sale. Currently the café is looking for “Repair Coaches” to guide people in fixing all kinds of things. Repair coaches bring their own tools and supplies and offer repairs at no cost. The commitment can be on a per-event basis for those who would like to volunteer. CONTACT: Call the library at (845) 255-1255, or visit gardinerlibrary.org or the library’s Facebook page for more information.