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Monday
9:30am - 8:00pm
Tuesday
9:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
9:30am - 8:00pm
Thursday
9:30am - 5:00pm
Friday
2:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
9:30am - 2:00pm
Phone
845-452-3141
Email
lagrangelibrary@laglib.org
Your account is available 24/7 at
Wondering if the Library is closed or on a delayed opening due to inclement weather? Check
www.cancellations.com
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Just a reminder - the library closes at 5pm on November 22nd and is closed all day on November 23rd for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Library Cat Facts!
Did you know...
That you can sign up for an online service that will email or text you when you items are almost due? It's called Library Elf! Learn more
here!
That you can log in with your library barcode and pin to access over 1,100 newspapers, including historical materials? Learn more
here!
That you can reserve our community room for private meetings or events for free? Learn more
here!
That you can display your art at the library for a month or more?
That the library now accepts Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and Apple Pay?
That this is our new newsletter? We've designed it to be more mobile-friendly! If you scroll down and do not see everything, please click "View Entire Message".
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Please Welcome Our New Director, Mary De Bellis!
The past year has seen some change at the Library, most importantly the hiring of our new Director, Mary De Bellis. Mary comes to us from the Mahopac Public Library in Putnam County where she worked as the Head of the Reference Department for 14 years. Prior to Mahopac Public, she was a librarian in the New York Public and Westchester County Library Systems, working in their Reference, Young Adult, and Children’s departments. Mary possesses a broad range of knowledge, experience, and understanding of the ever-evolving services, programs, and technology required for a public library to connect with its community and remain a vital resource. She believes the LaGrange Association Library is a “hidden gem” and is excited about engaging with its staff and community to promote and expand the rich variety of services available. So, if you haven’t met her yet, stop in and say hello and join us in welcoming her to the LaGrange Association Library family!
Erin Hawks
President, Board of Trustees
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Sensory Art Adventures with SEPTA
LaGrange Library, in partnership with Arlington Central School District Special Education PTA (ACSD SEPTA), presents a fun day of sensory art adventures. Classes will be led by Mary Wickham, LaGrange Library Youth Programmer. Mary has an MFA in Painting & Drawing with 15 years experience teaching art to children of all ages.
This series of classes will emphasize process and exploration and are designed for children with special needs, but registration is open to all students. All supplies will be provided with funds received through the Mid-Hudson Library System Outreach Mini Grant Program 2017.
Please note that the classes will be held at Arlington High School, Room 2306
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Sign up below!
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Click
here
for
The Bookbag
September - December 2017 Edition
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Click
here
to view the June - December 2016 Annual Report.
Find out all the wonderful things your local Library has done!
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Sensory Art Adventures: Beaded Wind Chimes
with Mary Wickham,
Youth Programmer
Saturday, November 4th
11:00am-12:30pm
In the Beaded Wind Chimes Class students will create a funky decoration to hang in their room or outside.
Please note that the classes will be held at Arlington High School, Room 2306.
For children in grades 1-6.
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Sensory Art Adventures:
Needle Felting
with Mary Wickham,
Youth Programmer
Saturday, November 4th
1:00pm-2:15pm
In the Needle Felting Class students will learn how to sculpt wool using a barbed needle as they craft a beautiful project.
Please note that the classes will be held at Arlington High School, Room 2306.
For children in grades 6-12.
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Sensory Art Adventures:
Linoleum Block Printing
with Mary Wickham,
Youth Programmer
Saturday, November 4th
2:30pm-4:30pm
In the Linoleum Block Printing Class students will create artwork using a printmaking technique where you carve an image in linoleum and use ink to create a print.
Please note that the classes will be held at Arlington High School, Room 2306.
For children in grades 7-12.
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Native American Storytime & Craft
(Big Read Event)
with Mary Wickham,
Youth Programmer
Tuesday, November 7th
10:00am-11:00am
Children are invited to listen to Native American stories and and join in a related craft activity.
No registration required.
For ages 3 & up.
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Weaving on a Cardboard Loom
(Big Read Event)
with Mary Wickham,
Youth Programmer
Tuesday, November 7th
12:00pm-2:00pm
Children will learn how to weave by using a cardboard loom they make themselves.
For ages 5 & up.
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Kid's Movie Matinee:
The Secret Life of Pets
with Mary Wickham,
Youth Programmer
Friday, November 10th
2:30pm-4:00pm
Kids are invited to an afternoon showing of
The Secret Life of Pets (PG). For children of all ages.
Registration not necessary.
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Native American Rain Stick Craft
(Big Read Event)
with Mary Wickham,
Youth Programmer
Friday, November 10th
4:00pm-5:00pm
Children are invited to craft a rain stick that's easy to make and fun to decorate.
For ages 5 & up.
The event time has changed from what was printed in the newsletter.
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Math Youth Circle
with Keshav Ramji,
Math Master
Friday, November 10th,
5:00pm-6:00pm
At LaGrange Math Circle you will solve interesting puzzles and math porblems. We'll explore new problem solving techniques that will help with both school and even competition math.
Intended for upper elementary and middle school students.
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A Visit with Illustrator Annie Internicola
with Mary Wickham,
Youth Programmer
Saturday, November 11th
11:00am-1:00pm
Meet illustrator Annie Internicola and hear about her life as an artist and what projects she's currently working on. You'll also have the opportunity to participate in an illustration art class taught by the illustrator herself.
For all ages.
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Turkey Crafternoon: Thankful Turkey Book
with Mary Wickham,
Youth Programmer
Wednesday, November 15th
4:00pm-5:15pm
Make a turkey book that you can use to write all the things you're thankful for.
No registration necessary.
For all ages.
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Kawaii Club: Sock Creatures
with Mary Wickham,
Youth Programmer
Wednesday, November 15th
6:00pm-7:30pm
Learn simple sewing techniques as you make your own sock creature to take home. All supplies will be provided.
For ages 10 & up.
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Lego Challenge Club: Dragon
with Mary Wickham,
Youth Programmer
Friday, November 17th
4:30pm-6:30pm
Receive a raffle ticket each time you attend a Lego night and complete the challenge, which you can then enter in the drawing for your chance to win a Lego set in December. This month's challenge is to build a dragon. Will you succeed?
For ages 4 & up.
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Kids Book Club for 4th & 5th Graders
with Mary Wickham,
Youth Programmer
Wednesday, November 29th
7:00pm-7:45pm
Come join our book discussion group, just for kids! The chosen selection for December is
Wonder by R.J. Palacio. Refreshments provided.
For children in grades 4-5.
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One-on-One eMagazine Help
with Anna Mondello,
Adult Programmer
Wednesday, November 8th
1:00pm-4:00pm
Get help downloading magazines to your mobile device with RBdigital. Bring your device, library card, PIN, e-mail, and Amazon ID and password for Kindle.
Register below:
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Life in Retirement
with Donna Kellerman,
NY Life Insurance Agent
Wednesday, November 8th
6:00pm-7:00pm
Through this educational seminar you'll learn how to develop a sound retirement strategy to prevent your retirement income from running out or diminishing in value due to common challenges faced by retirees.
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Paint a Poem
(Big Read Event)
with Anna Mondello,
Adult Programmer
Friday, November 10th
6:00pm-7:00pm
Join us as we discuss poems from this year's Big Read selection
How We Became Human by Joy Harjo and use them as inspiration for a small painting.
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Secrets to Successful Aging
with Sydney Leone,
MVP Community Health Educator
Tuesday, November 14th
12:30pm-1:30pm
Get tips for successful aging to ensure independence, resilience and grace.
The date for this event has changed from what was originally published.
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Book Club
Tuesday, November 14th
7:00pm-9:00pm
The Book Club will be discussing
The Garden of Letters by Alyson Richman. All are welcome to attend.
No registration necessary.
Portofino, Italy, 1943. A young woman steps off a boat in a scenic coastal village. Although she knows how to disappear in a crowd, Elodie is too terrified to slip by the German officers while carrying her poorly forged identity papers. She is frozen until a man she’s never met before claims to know her. In desperate need of shelter, Elodie follows him back to his home on the cliffs of Portofino.
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Wire-Wrapped Pendant Craft
with Anna Mondello,
Adult Programmer
Wednesday, November 15th
6:00pm-7:30pm
Learn the technique of wire wrapping to transform a stone, shell or beach glass into a stylish pendant. All supplies will be provided, but you're welcome to bring something special to wrap for your pendant.
If you are interested in coming to this craft, email Anna at
amondello@laglib.org.
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Afternoon Knitting
Mondays,
12:30pm-2:00pm
Drop by to work on your latest project, share ideas or show off a finished design. All skill levels are welcome.
No registration necessary.
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Bridge Club
Mondays,
2:00pm-5:00pm
& Thursdays,
9:30am-12:00pm
Do you play bridge? Have fun as you engage in some friendly competition with fellow players. Drop in when you can. There's no obligation. All skill levels welcome.
No registration necessary.
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"Every leaf speaks bliss to me,
fluttering from the autumn tree."
- Emily Bronte
"Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall."
- F. Scott Fitzgerald
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Reading to dogs can boost reading skills and self-confidence in children as well as help with emotional and social skills. Many children are self-conscious and hesitant when reading out loud, but when they read stories to a dog they are less stressed and actually find it enjoyable! Joan O'Neill, a volunteer with Therapy Dogs International along with Lucy, her canine reading partner, are available for 15 minute reading sessions in the Children's Room. Lucy is a good listener! So bring along your favorite book and share a story with a furry friend.
This month Lucy is coming on November 9th & 30th, which are the second and fifth Thursdays of the month.
3:00pm
3:15pm
3:30pm
3:45pm
4:00pm
4:15pm
4:30pm
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Storytime is taking a break for the rest of the year - check back in January for the Winter sign-ups!
If you have any questions, feel free to email mwickham@laglib.org
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Staff Reading Picks
Click on the cover to reserve!
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Donations are accepted Wednesdays
9:30am - 8:00pm and Saturdays 9:30am - 2:00pm.
Click
here
for our donation policy. Thank you for donating!
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As of October 1st, 2014 accounts owing $25 or more in un-returned items or fines owed will be referred to a collection agency and will incur a $10 non-refundable fee. Please call the Library at 845-452-3141 with any questions.
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Did you know that you can reserve free passes to a number of museums through your local libraries? You can!
The LaGrange Library offers passes to number of wonderful places, and are listed below:
- American Museum of Natural History
- Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum
- Mid-Hudson Children's Museum
Click
here
to reserve a pass online and for more information about the individual passes
Click
here
to view our Museum Pass Policy
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FDR Library & Museum pass available from the Poughkeepsie Public Library District.
Call the Reference Desk at: 845-485-3445 x3702
to reserve the pass.
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Join us for the
2017/ 2018 membership year!
Thank you for your continued support.
Click
here
to print a membership form.
Support the LaGrange Library by purchasing one of our new totes!
Only $14!
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