From the Board of Trustees...
The  Board of Trustees of the Cornwall Public Library is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Library Director, Mary Lou Carolan. Currently the Director of the Wallkill Public Library, Ms. Carolan brings to Cornwall over eleven years of experience in library management, advocacy, administration, marketing, and program development. She has been honored and recognized for both her library and community leadership endeavors which include numerous webinar presentations, library programming initiatives, membership in the Placemaking Leadership Council and fellowship in the Hudson Valley Patterns for Progress organization. Ms. Carolan exemplifies our library's commitment to quality service, life-long learning, personal growth and community involvement. When asked about accepting this opportunity, Ms. Carolan stated, "I believe passionately that libraries are essential community leaders and critical partners in education. I will bring innovative leadership and progressive ideas to continue the great efforts of the Cornwall Public Library to foster community and remain vital and vibrant in this digital age". Please join us in welcoming her to Cornwall on January 4.
Christine McDonald
Board President
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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!
January 5, 26
February 2, 16
March 15, 29
April 12, 26
May 10, 31
All sessions @ 4:30 PM
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Preschool Storytimes
In-person registration required
Registration for residents:
Jan. 12
Registration for non-residents:
Jan. 14
Baby Lapsit
*
ages birth to 18 months with an adult
Thursdays
@
9:30am
- walking
or
10:30am
- not yet walking
January 28, February 4, 11, 18
*no older siblings please
Toddler Time
ages 18-36 months with an adult
Tuesdays @
9:30am or
10:30am
January 26, February 2, 9, 16
Circle Story Time
for 3-year olds "all by myself"
Wednesdays @
10:30am
January 27, February 3, 10, 17
Preschool Storytime
ages 4 & 5 (not yet in K)
Wednesdays @
9:30am
January 27, February 3, 10, 17
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Prepare a slow cooker recipe, bring recipe and dish to share. Light refreshments served. Adults only.
Limited space -- please pre-register
by calling 534-8282.
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Great Decisions Discussion Group
Wednesday
January 13
7:00-8:30pm
"Middle East Alliances"
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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A drop-in event
Saturday
January 16
1:00-2:00pm
Come for an Apple device training session with a certified Apple trainer. Bring your ipad or iphone and your questions.
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Monday
January 18
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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For Adults
Saturday
January 23
10:00-11:00am
The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. The library was part of the global event in December for youth. Now we are pleased to offer it to adults.
Please pre-register Jan. 4-16 by calling 534-8282. There is limited space!
The library will provide laptops and tablets, but PLEASE FEEL FREE to bring your own computer or device, as our supply is limited.
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MODERN CHINA THROUGH FILM LECTURE SERIES
This month's film:
Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress
Lecture following film:
"Class Struggle, Gender and the State: 1966-1976"
Presenter: Dr. Lan Jiang, VP of the
Orange County Chinese Association
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Visit the library's
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Holiday Hours:
Dec 24: Closing @ 1:00pm
Dec 25: CLOSED
Dec 26: Open 10am-4pm
Dec 31: Closing @ 1:00pm
Jan 1: CLOSED
Jan 2: Open 10am-4pm
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Tuesday
January 12
7:00-9:00 pm
All meetings are open
to the public.
Call 534-8282 for
more information.
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1st Wednesday
Book Group
Reading the best
in Non-Fiction!
Dearest Friend: The Life of Abigail Adams
by Lynne Withey
Wednesday
January 6
7:00pm
by Janet Evanovich
Wednesday
January 20
7:00pm
Book Chat & Chocolate
The Paris Architect
by Charles Belfoure
Thursday
January 28
7:00pm
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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
Duke Bluebeard's Castle
Sunday
January 17
1:00pm
Tuesday
January 19
6:00pm
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Have a great holiday!
Please look for these programs returning in February 2016
Talk It Up Book Group
with Julie Baxter
for Grades 1 & 2
with Martha LaVallee
for Grades 3 & 4
Readzza, Readzza!
Book Group
Share your opinion
and a slice of pizza
with Martha LaVallee
for Grades 5-8
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Free New York Times
Digital Access
The Power of Your Library!
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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MOBILE PRINT IS
AT YOUR LIBRARY
Printerton Mobile Printing Service allows you to print from any smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer. Print documents, emails, photos, attachments, boarding passes and more from both wired and wireless connections.
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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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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