The Esopus Foundation is hosting a new exhibition--Drawing Set--at the New York Public Library's Jefferson Market Branch from September 5th to October 7th! 

The exhibition will consist of artworks created by Esopus readers from materials provided by artist Marco Maggi. One of the works that will be featured is from the staff here at the Clarence Ward Art Library! 

Over the summer we received a copy of Esopus 24, which included a sheet of decorative stickers from artist Marco Maggi and another colorful sheet of paper on which to place them, as well as a request to mail the finished artwork back in so it could be put on display. Esopus received over 80 submissions from readers! 

To read more about the exhibit and opening reception, click here. 

What are the Peatlands?  

Drought and pollution. What will be the outcomes of increasing water insecurities and climate change?

Downriver follows the journey of Hansman down the Green River, and her accounts of the pollution and its effects.“Green River meanders through ranches, cities, national parks, endangered fish habitats, and some of the most significant natural gas fields in the country, as it provides water for 33 million people. Stopped up by dams, slaked off by irrigation, and dried up by cities, the Green is crucial, overused, and at risk, now more than ever.”-- Amazon

The Latest Challenge to Darwin from Michael Behe   

Dinosaur wonders, the ancient creatures that intrigue young and old alike.    

The World of Dinosaurs : An Illustrated Tour, by Mark A. Norell explores the evolution of dinosaurs throughout their time on this planet. This illustrated collection details the profiles of these ancient dinosaurs with color photos, sketches, and fossils. 

American Dinosaur : a Cultural History of Carnegie's plaster Diplodocus, by Ilja Nieuwland explores the impacts of gifted dinosaur casts across Europe and Latin America. A team of paleontologists led by Andrew Carnegie discovered the longest and largest dinosaur remains in 1899. Since their excavation of the dinosaur, Dippy, they have shared casts of this magnificent creature with other countries around the world. 

Resource of the Month: Grove Music Online 

Grove Music Online is part of Oxford Music Online!

Grove is an authoritative resource for research on the history and cultures of music and musicians from around the world.