From the director...
Cornwall was hopping with activity this past weekend. While Little League had its annual parade and festive opening day - the Cornwall Public Library celebrated Earth Day with Dig in the Dirt Day - to weed and seed our lovely library garden with the kids. We found snakes, got muddy, planted, hoed and had a blast. Our first Repair Café was a great success and left people wanting more. It's a neighbor-helping-neighbor program that brought free repairs to everything from broken lamps to DVD's players on the fritz, to computers, musical instruments, clothing in need of mending and the jewelers made our rings sparkle brighter and fixed broken necklaces too. Sunday brought another live-streamed Lincoln Center performance "From Bocelli to Barton," a memorial opera program in honor of Lorraine Weinberg. It was a classy afternoon with beautiful music, delicious treats and great company. This is your library! There's something for everyone here. Your support keeps us going strong. Thank you!
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Awards Ceremony
Sunday
April 30
2:00pm
in the library community room
Come celebrate the participants and winners of the Timothy Mumford Memorial Poetry Competition. Awards will be given in 5 age categories and Best Overall Poem.
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Spring Preschool Storytimes
Online Registration Required
Baby Lapsit
*
ages birth to 18 month with an adult
Mondays @
9:30am - walking
or
10:30am - not yet walking
May 1, 8, 15, 22
*no older siblings please
Toddler Time
ages 18-36 months with an adult
Wednesdays @
9:30am only
May 3, 10, 17, 24
Thursdays
@ 9:30am
or 10:30 am
May 4, 11, 18, 25
Circle Story Time
for 3-year olds "all by myself"
Tuesdays @
10:30am
May 2, 9, 16, 23
Preschool Storytime
ages 4 & 5 (not yet in K)
Tuesdays
@
9:30am
May 2, 9, 16, 23
Register via our online calendar
or by calling 845-534-8282.
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 T.U.T. Meeting
(Teen Underclassman Team)
May 5
5:30-7:45pm
For active members only. For more information call the library at 845-534-8282 and speak to Lisa SinClair.
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PJ Storytime
Mondays
@6:30pm
May 8, 22
Wear your PJs and bring your favorite cuddly. For 3, 4 & 5 year olds with a caregiver, but all are welcome.
Register the week before the program via our online calendar or call the library at 845-534-8282.
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CHESS TIME
Open to all ages
For any skill range from beginner to accomplished players. An instructor is available. Just drop-in!
Tuesdays:
May 9, 23
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A drop-in event!
Bring the kids and come create a LEGOs masterpiece! All materials supplied - just bring your creativity!
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Bilingual Storytime
Saturday
May 20
9:30 am
Family event for 18 months and up. Songs, stories, fun and learn Spanish! This is a drop-in event.
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 Art Afternoon
"Dye-ing for Summer"
with Kathy Fogarty
Natural Plant Dyes
4:15-5:15pm
For grades K-12, dress for a mess
Bring a plain white cotton T-shirt
to donate and learn about dyeing fabric.
Limited Space -- please register using the online calendar starting May 18th.
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The StoryWalk™Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.
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Curtain Up:
The School of American
Ballet Workshop Performances
Monday
May 1
6:30 PM
Lincoln Center partners with Cornwall Public Library to bring film screening of world-class performances to your neighborhood.
Major support for Lincoln Center Local: Free Screenings is provided by the Oak Foundation. Additional support is provided by the Booth Ferris Foundation and the Altman Foundation. Metlife is the national sponsor of Lincoln Center.
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Cornwall Public Library Can Help Lead You to a:
One-on-One Job Coaching
45 minutes sessions
with a Career Counseling Professional
(a $175 value -- FREE to You)
Thursday, May 4, 5:00-8:00pm
(filled)
Tuesday, May 23, 5:00-8:00pm
(only 3 slots available for each date)
please register online or call 845-534-8282
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Cornwall Public Library Art Reception
My Bucket List
paintings by Maureen Hart, Local Cornwall Artist
Saturday
May 6
1:00-3:00pm
(on display thru May 31)
Maureen started taking classes at the Wallkill River School in Montgomery, NY just 5 years ago. She considers herself a student and urges anyone with an interest in painting to give it a try...no matter what age!
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Great Decisions Discussion Group
Wednesday
May 10
"U.S. Foreign Policy
and Petroleum"
7:00-8:30pm
Great Decisions is a program of the Foreign Policy Association, under the auspices of the United Nations. The group usually meets once a month January-June and October-November to discuss topics in the briefing book and watch an informational video. For more information call the library at 845-534-8282 or email Rosaleen: rleahy@rcls.org.
Please register via the online calendar --briefing books can be purchased at the library for a cost of $22
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Stampin' Up
Card Making Workshop
Participants create two original greeting cards to take home. All materials supplied.
Registration required - limited to 15 participants. Please register using our online calendar or by calling 534-8282.
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Next Step Run!
Sunday
May 21
2:00pm
in the library community room
What does it take to run for elected office? Join us for a documentary film about women running for elected office. Special guest, Assemblywomen Aileen M. Gunther.
This is a drop-in event!
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Monday
May 24
6:30-7:30pm
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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closed on
Monday, May 29
for Memorial Day
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting
All meetings are open to the public. Call 845-534-8282 for more information.
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GREAT KIDS READS
(register when you
pick up the book!)
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ChatterBooks
for Grades K-2
Tops & Bottoms
by Janet Stevens
Thursday
May 18
4:15pm
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Book/Snack
Book Group
with Martha LaVallee
for Grades 3 & 4
A Long Way From Chicago
by Richard Peck
Tuesday
May 30
4:30pm
Readzza, Readzza
with Martha LaVallee
for Grades 5-8
Fever 1793
by Laurie Halse Anderson
Tuesday
May 30
7:00pm
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1st Wednesday
Book Group
Reading the best
in non-fiction!
When Breath
Becomes Air
Not your mother's book club!
for ages 21-39
The Assistants
by Camille Perri
311 Hudson St.
Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY
Mystery Book Discussion Group
Personal Injuries
by Scott Turow
Wednesday
May 17
7:00pm
Book Chat & Chocolate
Everything I
Never Told You
by Celeste Ng
Thursday
May 25
7:00 PM
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Tea & a Classic
Calendar Girls
Wednesday
May 10
Patrons are welcome to bring a small item for the door prize.
Light fare served
(Bring Your Own)
@ 12:00
Library will provide
tea and coffee
Movie starts
@ 12:30
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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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Language Learning
with Rosetta Stone
You can now enhance your language learning goals with free access to Rosetta Stone® Library Solution. Call the library for more information!
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Muzzy Library Edition
Play, Discover, Create
Dive into the #1 world's language learning course for children. Available through the library's website
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After School Edge
@ the Library
We now offer two early learning centers designed for school children ages 6-12. These computers are ideal for enrichment, homework help and skill reinforcement. Ask one of our Youth Services librarian for help!
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The library is now offering a notary public service. We currently have 3 notaries on staff who are generally available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, but please call 845-534-8282 to check for availability.
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Museum Passes
Cornwall Public Library cardholders can borrow our museum passes for free admission to these sites:
Storm King Art Center
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Boscobel House & Gardens
Mid-Hudson Children's Museum
Please call 845-534-8282 for more details & info.
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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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