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Beyond the Bookends
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May 2015
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Use this for
practice exams for civil service, real estate and licensing exams.
Use this for online access to library subscriptions of favorite
magazines like
Every Day with Rachael Ray,
Oprah ,
Field & Stream and read on your phone or tablet.
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The
Spring Book & Bake Sale was a fabulous success and because it was a team effort there are many people to thank - this is, at best, an incomplete list but it's a start:
- Melina Makris - Book Sale Coordinator
- Supervisor John Hickman
- Marge Schifini & Hopewell EZ Storage
- Royal Carting
- Volunteers who baked and sorted and hauled boxes
- Staff members who packed up supplies, made phone calls and did everything that needed to be done
We had over 19 adults and 35 students who volunteered over 160 hours of work to raise money for their library and have fun at the same time.
Thank you everyone!! And mark your calendars for the
Fall Book & Bake Sale on October 24 & 25.
We have so many programs coming up this summer - read on for more info and visit our
web page for even
more info.
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Do You Know someone With Low Vision?
If low vision is keeping you or someone you know from reading, we may be able to help you get some good books back into your life.
Through the
Talking Book and Braille Library located in Albany, you can receive audio cartridges, a machine to play them, an app for your phone or iPad and downloadable books and magazines. It's an amazing service and is available to you free of charge. Books, magazines and books for children and teens are all available.
Eligibility is based on any handicap that prevents you from holding or reading a traditional book.
Interested? For more information, check our
webpage,
email or
call.
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| When Finches Move in Swallows Swiftly Follow
 Those of you who use the entrance near the Wifi know that in the spring we have a sweet little feathered family that comes to roost.
Last year's babies grew up and flew away and to our surprise early spring brought finches instead of swallows! Well, Mama and Papa Swallow weren't taking any of that and pretty soon, the finches were gone and Mr. & Ms. Swift were back in their summer digs. Shown here are Curly, Mo and Larry from last year. Faces only a mother could love? Maybe. But we're glad that our old friends are back.
Want to learn more about swallows and finches? Check out Credo Reference available to you free of charge with your East Fishkill Library card.
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Sign of the Times
In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24 hours.
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Mark Twain
Hot and cold, rain and shine. This time of year it's impossible to know what the weather will do next. In fact, part of the fun of spring is not knowing if Mother Nature will bring sunburn or snow.
But you know what's not fun? Missing out on something that you would have enjoyed - say a yoga workshop or presentation by an author.
But with our new sign, you'll always know what to expect at the library. We can now post multiple messages thanks to the power of LED magic.
And please note that the photo isn't just a pretty picture - the Friends of the Library annual
English High Tea is almost upon us! Call now to make your reservation.
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Living a Soulful Life by Renee Pasquale
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Upcoming Events
Fiber Landscape Quilts
Renee Pasquale
On view until the end of May.
Perennial Divisions
Thursday, May 14, 2015
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners Judy Killmer and Chris Ferrero will present a free lecture on explaining the 'why' 'when' and 'how' for dividing perennials.
What is Yoga Really?
Saturday, May 16, 2015
11:00 AM - 12:00 noon
Discover the nature of an authentic yoga practice and come away with experiential awareness of your own body/mind system. Yoga mats not needed - wear loose clothing.
Skills Identification & Transferable Skills
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Meghan Heady-Amara, One Stop Field Coordinator,
Dutchess One Stop Career Center presents a free workshop which will teach you how to identify your skills and how to best describe them when applying for a job.
Meet the Author - Linda Zimmermann
Thursday, May 21, 2015
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Based on almost twenty years of experience investigating haunted sites, author Linda Zimmermann presents some of her best (i.e., scariest) cases, most of which are in the Hudson Valley.
Friends of the Library - English High Tea
Saturday, May 23, 2015
12:00 PM or 2:30
Held at the home of Jan and Dave Bushey.
For fees and other details, check the Friends of the East Fishkill Community Library webpage.
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Homework Help (last one of the school year)
Monday, May 18, 2015
6:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Students in grades K - 6 are welcome to bring their homework to our Children's Area where volunteers from the John Jay H.S. Math Honor Society can assist them. Students are asked to bring along all necessary items (pencils, crayons, etc.) and parents must remain in the library.
Model Make n' Take
Saturday, May 23, 2015
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Kids will assemble a model from start to finish at this fun event! Everything- including expert help from members of the Hudson Valley Historical Model Guild- is provided for free. Open to all kids in grades 1 - 8.
Snapology
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Join the Snapology staff for a 45 minute LEGO build! Children 5 - 12 only (younger siblings and parents do not participate) will build a simple bridge, then see if they can convert it into a cable bridge. Parents WILL be invited in at the end of class to see the complete structures.
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