Driving, robotics and sailing

GREENWOOD LAKE — Greenwood Lake Public Library is offering programs on defensive driving, sailing and making a simple robot. Here are the details:
Defensive Driving
Saturday, April 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Participants must be 18 years or older and possess a valid driver’s license.
There is a non-refundable fee is $30 for GWL School District residents and $40 for non-GWL School District residents.
Registration may be done online at www.gwllibrary.org, by phone at 845 477-8377 ext. 101, or in person at the front desk.
Payment must be made at the front desk within 24 hours of registration to ensure a spot.
This course can reduce the liability and collision portion of your policy by 10 percent for each principal driver who takes the course.
If it required that participants be punctual as they will not be permitted entry, per DMV regulations.
A light breakfast will be provided and time allotted for participants to break for lunch.
"Make simple robots"
Saturday, April 28
Author Kathy Ceceri will host two workshops showing the journey of making robots using everyday household materials:
• Make a Motorized ARTBOT. From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., children ages 6-9 will learn how to design and take home a motorized robot of their very own that can teach hop, spin or wiggle.
• Make a Solar Wobblebot. From 1:30 to 3 p.m., children ages 10-17 will design and create a robot that dances and skips in sunshine or bright indoor light.
Ceceri's books include "Robotics: Discover the Science and Technology of the Future," which was named to the 2012 Chicago Public Library's "Best of the Best" Reading List for Informational Books for Older Readers.
Her 2015 book "Making Simple Robots“ is based on one idea: "Anybody can build a robot. That includes kids, school teachers, parents and non-engineers. If you can knit, sew, or fold a flat piece of paper into a box, you can build a no-tech robotic part.”
Ceceri was a founding editor of the GeekMom blog , top writer at Wired.com's GeekDad blog and has contributed to the bestselling Geek Dad series of books. Formerly the homeschooling Expert for About.com, Ceceri is the proud mom of a computer game programmer and a filmmaker. For more information, check her out at www.craftsforlearning.com.
Sign-up online at www.gwllibrary.org or at the front desk or by phone at 845 477-8377 ext. 101. Please note registration is limited; children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
“The Joy of Sailing”
Sunday, April 29, 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Bruce Terrin is from the Society for the Education of American Sailors (SEAS) and he will be in to show participants basic techniques of sailing, including sailing terms and boating safety.
This course will also discuss the various waterways of New York and New Jersey and the potential opportunities of travel.
Founded in 1975, the Society for the Education of American Sailors are an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the teaching of sailing skills and the sport of sailing. The four New Jersey - New York metropolitan area chapters welcome sailors of all skill levels, as well as those interested in learning how to sail. They are a leading provider of basic sailing instruction and safety. Each chapter offers a variety of sailing classes from beginning through advanced cruising and navigation courses.
Each chapter of SEAS maintains its own fleet of sailboats ranging in size from 12 to 30 feet. These vessels are used for sailing classes and are also available for use by club members.
Advanced registration at the front desk or by phone at 845 477-8377 ext. 101, or online at www.gwllibrary.org is required to guarantee admission.
The Greenwood Lake Public Library is located on Waterstone Road in the Village of Greenwood Lake.