From the director...
Opening Day for the 2016 Little League season was a warm, well-attended, enthusiastic slice of Americana. I was so impressed by the numbers that came out for the event; the heartfelt presentations that emphasized the importance of teamwork and doing your best; and the commitment our town has to children, sports, education and community. Our Friends of the Library group even provided a sponsorship for Little League this season to not only connect with the community but to create an awareness of the incredibly fun, sports-themed, activities we will be having at the library throughout the summer. Our messages and our audiences are so similar that the collaboration was an obvious choice.
I had many wonderful conversations that morning, and two led to immediate collaborations between the library with organizations that can use our expertise, services and facility. These meaningful connections help build and strengthen this great community of Cornwall and make all of us better.
Soon, you will be able to visit us earlier as we adjust our hours beginning June 1st to open at 9:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday. So pick up a cup of coffee and come over, we have free WIFI, mobile print services, plenty of reading material and places to sit and relax. When you're here, say hello, I would like to meet you!
Mary Lou Carolan
mlcarolan@rcls.org
845-534-8282, ext. 201
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Adult Craft Program
Make Mini Pinatas
Tuesday May 3
1:00-3:00 PM
Registration is required
Please stop in or call the library at 534-8282.
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Cooking with Cookbooks
Cinco de Mayo
Saturday
Choose and prepare a Mexican dish. Bring in and share with everyone. Microwave available. Light refreshments served. Limited space -- please pre-register by calling 534-8282.
This is an adults only program
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Cornwall Public Library
Can Help Lead You To A
One-on-One Job Coaching
1 Hour Sessions
with a Career Counseling Professional
(a $175 Value - FREE to You)
Monday, May 9, 5:00-8:00pm
(only 3 slots available - please pre-register)
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Great Decisions Discussion Group
Wednesday
May 11
7:00-8:30pm
"The Koreas"
The Great Decisions Program discusses topics of concern to U.S. Foreign Policy. The group meets one Wednesday evening per month January through June, and resumes in September. The discussions are based on topics supplied by the Foreign Policy Association at fpa.org. There is a briefing book, containing articles on each topic, and a DVD, which is shown at the start of each meeting. Please register with Rosaleen Leahy either in-person, by phone (845-534-8282) or email: rleahy@rcls.org.
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Apple Workshop
A Drop-in Event
Saturday
May 14
1:00-2:00 pm
Come for an Apple device training session with a certified Apple trainer. Bring your iPad or iPhone and your questions.
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Planning for Your "Mature Years"
with Robert "Bob" Quinlan
Wednesday
May 18
1:00-2:30pm
Drop in for a workshop on financial planning for the retirement years with Bob Quinlan, an independent agent/broker for Life and Health Insurance in New Windsor, NY. Bob also writes articles for the Times Herald Record on financial planning and insurance.
Light refreshments will be served.
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Join author, Jerry Kuntz, for a talk on his newest book and the fascinating topic of deepwater diving. Jerry will have on hand an early diving helmet for photo ops!
Jerry is an electronic resources librarian residing in Warwick. He has previously published biographies of 19th century characters such as cowboy aviator, Samuel F. Cody and frontier female detective imposter, Nellie King
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Light refreshments will be served.
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Community Conversations
A Drop-in Event
Wednesday
May 25
6:30 pm
Join a discussion on issues that impact our community.
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Friday
May 27
1:00-3:00pm
Have tech questions? Our savvy teen volunteers will be available to answer your questions about your laptop, tablet, smart phone, notebook, ipad or ipod.
A drop-in event - please bring your device!
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Keep Calm & Color On!
An adult coloring program
Relax, de-stress, and color
Every Thursday
12:00-2:00pm
This is a drop-in program
There will also be a coloring bin to borrow at any time in the library -- ask at the front desk. Feel free to bring a friend and a covered beverage.
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Pajama Storytime
Monday
May 2, 16
@ 6:30 PM
Wear your PJs and bring your favorite cuddly. For 3 & 4 yr. olds with a caregiver, but all are welcome.
Please pre-register the week before the program by calling 534-8282.
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CHESS TIME
Open to all ages!
For any skill range from beginner to accomplished players. An instructor will be available. Just drop-in!
Tuesday
May 10, 31
All sessions @ 4:30 PM
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Preschool Storytimes
In-person registration required
Registration for Cornwall school district residents begins Tuesday, April 12
Registration for Non-residents
begins Thursday, April 14
Baby Lapsit (Birth-18months w/adult)*
Fridays @ 9:30 walkers/10:30 not yet walking
May 6, 13, 20, 27
Toddler Time
(18-36 months) w/adult
Tuesdays @ 9:30 & 10:30
May 3, 10, 17, 24
Thursdays @ 10:30
May 5, 12, 19, 26
Circle Time
(3-year-olds "all by myself")
Mondays @ 10:30
May 2, 9, 16, 23
Preschool Storytime
(4&5s not in K)
Mondays @ 9:30
May 2, 9, 16, 23
*Please No Older Siblings
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday
May 10th
7:00-9:00pm
All meetings are open
to the public.
Call 534-8282 for
more information.
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The Library will be
CLOSED on
Monday, May 30
for Memorial Day
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The library is looking for energetic, responsible teen volunteers this summer! For Cornwall patrons entering grades 6-12. Please stop by our front desk for an application -- but do it soon -- the deadline is May 15th! Contact Lisa SinClair for more info, 534-8282 or lsinclair@rcls.org.
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1st Wednesday
Book Group
Reading the best
in Non-Fiction!
I Am Malala
by Malala Yousafzai
Wednesday
May 4
7:00pm
Mystery Book
Discussion Group
The Light in the Ruins
by Chris Bohjalian
Wednesday
May 18
7:00pm
Book Chat & Chocolate
A Window Opens
by Elisabeth Egan
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Tea and a Classic
12:00-3:00pm
Patrons are welcome to bring light refreshment or a small item for the door prize
Light fare served @ 12:00
Movie starts at 12:30
May 15
1:00pm
Foreign Film
A Coffee in Berlin
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Talk It Up Book Group
with Julie Baxter
for Grades 1 & 2
Finding Winnie
by Lindsay Mattick
Thursday
4:30-5:30
Book/Snack
Book Group
with Martha LaVallee
for Grades 3&4
The Bad Beginning, or Orphans!
by Lemony Snicket
Tuesday
May 3
4:30-5:30pm
Readzza, Readzza!
Book Group
Share your thoughts!
with Martha LaVallee
for Grades 5-8
The 7th Most Important Thing
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Creative Writers Group
Meets most Mondays at 12:00 Noon in the Library Community Room.
Join an informal discussion with people who enjoy writing and sharing their thoughts and ideas. All are welcome!
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WE GO WHERE YOU GO
RCLS App
Did you know you can install an App on your smartphone or tablet to search the library's catalog, place a hold for an item, and more?
Search for "RCLS" in your App Store.
Your library is just
one click away!
Powered by Boopsie for Libraries
Please call us at 534-8282 for more information
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MOBILE PRINT IS
AT YOUR LIBRARY
Wherever you are, the library is now a destination for printing! For more information or instructions on how to use the service please visit: www.cornwallpubliclibrary.org or call 534-8282.
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Free New York Times
Digital Access
The Cornwall Public Library is now providing full, free digital access to the
New York Times both in the library and from home - or anywhere using a digital device.
Registering with an email is all it takes for full access within the library. Or get free access from home for 72 hours. For more information or instructions on how to use the service please visit:
www.cornwallpubliclibrary.org
or call 534-8282.
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