From the director...
The Hudson Valley has so many wonderful things to offer - beautiful vistas, hiking trails, wineries, arts & crafts fairs, historical museums and festivals. Summertime is a great time for exploring them all. Visiting these venues, however, can be quite a strain on the pocketbook, especially if you have a family to take along. One of our goals at the Cornwall Public Library is to enable our library members to sample some of these offerings without any expense to you. Were you aware that we currently hold memberships to Boscobel, the Frick Museum, the Intrepid, the Mid-Hudson Children's Museum, the Storm King Arts Center and the Gomez Mill House? Did you know we offer passes to visit these locations for FREE or discounted? Everything you need is at the service desk and you can check out these passes using your Cornwall library card. Our staff will explain how long the passes can be borrowed, but there are no reservations - it is first come, first served. Beautiful days stretch before us - why not check out some places you've never been, and enjoy them, on us!
Happy trails!
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Please see our website for more information on items to be donated.
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The Art of the Story: Children Creating Visual Stories
Friday
August 11th
3:30-5:30pm
This exhibit showcases over 25 talented children from Cornwall who illustrated and wrote creative stories. Curated by artist and educator, Alaina Enslen
on display until August 31st
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KIDS, TEENS & FAMILIES
(Summer Reading programs are generously
supported by the Friends of Cornwall Library
and the Cornwall Community Foundation)
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Tuesday, August 1
Wednesday, August 9
@ 3:30pm
Join us for Minecraft, LEGO WeDo and more...
For Grade 2 and up
Limited space - Please re
gister via the online calendar
one week prior to each program.
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 Playtime
For ages birth-36 months
August 2
9:30am
Limited space - Please register
one week in advance
via the online calendar or call 845-534-8282.
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Stories, puppets, songs and giggles
Drop-in on the Town Hall Lawn (weather permitting)
Wednesdays @ 12:30
August 2, 9
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Creative Writing for Teens
for grades 8-12
Wednesdays @ 6:00pm
August 2, 9
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Lego Family Build-It
A Drop-in Event!
Bring the kids and come create a LEGOs masterpiece! All materials supplied - just bring your creativity.
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You Won't Want to Miss the Fun!
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Magnificent Monarchs
August 8th
An interactive program about the North American monarch butterfly with Sheryl Lynch. Registration Required - Limited to 10 participants. Register via the online calendar starting August 1st.
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Battle of the Books Buzzer Practice
Grades 6-12
Thursday
August 10th
6:00 PM
Practice for Battle of the Books on September 10th, 12:00pm @ SUNY Orange
Books available at the Youth Services Desk
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Tuesday
August 22
10:00am
Drop-in Event!
Presented by Gail Duffy
Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, CCSD
Storytime for kids entering K
Information for parents/caregivers
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Sign-Up for Adult Summer Reading!
Registration is open all summer for our adult summer reading program. Read and post reviews online. With each review posted, receive an entry for a drawing for a prize. Sign-up
here!
You can also get into the action by picking up a
Summer Reading Bingo Card. Bring back your card by September 1 to be eligible for a variety of prizes!
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Stampin' Up
Card Making Workshop
Tuesday
August 1
6:30pm
Participants create two original greeting cards to take home. All materials supplied. Registration required - limited to 15 participants.
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 Tea and a Classic
Funny Girl
Wednesday
August 9th
12:00pm
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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Cooking with Cookbooks
One fish, red fish... learn to grill fish!
Saturday
August 12
1:00pm
Kevin Thomas, Seafood Manager, and Ashley Shaw, Dietician, of Shop Rite Vails Gate will be on hand to prepare a grilled fish recipe.
Please bring a summer side dish to share with approximately 15 people. Limited space - please register via the online calendar or by calling the library at 845-534-8282.
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Take a Tour of the neighborhood that
Habitat for Humanity
has transformed in Newburgh!
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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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Look for Youth Book Groups returning in September!
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1st Wednesday
Book Group
Reading the best
Will meet again in the fall!
Mystery Book
Discussion Group
Not your mother's book club! for ages 21-39
Wednesday
August 16
7:00pm
Book Chat & Chocolate
The Two-Family House
by Lynda Cohen Loigman
Thursday
7:00pm
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Friends
Ice Cream Social
Book Sale and Chalk Art
Saturday
July 29th
1:30pm
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FACEBOOK CONTEST
Share your summer library experiences with us on our facebook page and win some great prizes! Check us out on facebook for more details!
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Summer StoryWalk®
The library in partnership with the Friends of Cornwall Library and local businesses is pleased to announce its Summer StoryWalk June 28-Sept 6. Please see our
website
for more details
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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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eBooks through Overdrive
Borrow ebooks/audiobooks:
https://rcls.overdrive.com
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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 has 3 public 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
Boscobel House & Gardens
Mid-Hudson Children's Museum
Gomez Mill House (discounted)
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!
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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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