Professor Rob Barnsby, Cyber Law Fellow for the Army Cyber Institute at West Point, will present on two areas of information warfare:

Sept 30: This program will explore the international law applicable to cyber operations, with a particular focus on current challenges to our national security and the types of attacks to which we may respond legally in the cyber realm. The lecture covers national sovereignty, attribution of attacks and interference with the democratic and economic workings of our nation.

Oct 7: The talk will focus on the application of international law to the emerging and critical field of information warfare (IW). As certain nations and groups use social media, disinformation, misinformation, and other IW to gain advantages in areas of competition and conflict, traditional international law concepts are challenged. The discussion covers warfighting, politics, economics, and even the international handling of COVID-19-from an IW perspective.

A Q&A will follow each presentation. Register via the online calendar. Zoom links will be sent to registrants the day of the programs.

The Cornwall Public Library and the Alzheimer's Association will co-present a Zoom webinar on the important legal and financial issues you may face and how to put plans in place. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A.

The Alzheimer’s Association presenters include Nancy Brodey Koch, Esq., Staff Attorney for Legal Services of the Hudson Valley and Lisa Luborsky, Coordinator Independent Consumer Advocacy Network.

Contact the Alzheimer's Association to register 800-272-3900 or click here.

Join us for an exciting Zoom presentation with Mara Davi, a Cornwall Public Library patron, who has performed on Broadway and toured throughout the United States and Japan. She is an accomplished actor, singer and dancer, who will be sharing the story of her journey to Broadway. In addition to taking questions from participants, Mara will also perform, accompanied by her pianist/music director, Eli Katz Zoller. Registration is required via the library's online calendar to receive a Zoom link the day of the program.

6:30pm on Zoom

Join us for our second session on site-specific artworks at Storm King Art Center. We will take an in-depth look at one work in the collection that was created specifically for the Art Center with natural materials found there: Andy Goldsworthy's Storm King Wall. This interactive discussion on Zoom will be led by Michael DiRosa, Exhibitions Assistant.

Created in 1997-98, this work, in some parts, was built stone-by-stone upon the remnants of an old farm wall that Goldsworthy found overlooking the Moodna Creek at Storm King's eastern boundary.

Register via the library's online calendar. Zoom links will be sent on the day of program.

For the second year, the library is providing a day of opportunity for public library patrons to participate in meaningful, service-oriented experiences. This year, we are sponsoring two socially-distanced activities that allow you to serve your communities in safe ways.

Cards for Seniors: Starting on October 9, patrons can pick up card-making kits at the library, make a card at home, and then drop it off at the library at the curbside table. Drop-off your cards by October 17 and we’ll deliver them to a local nursing home.

Community Trash Pickup: Starting on October 9, pickup a trash bag at the library, find trash in your neighborhood, and add it to your trash at home.

Learn interview skill techniques with Interview Coach, Andy Maroney. Get a free one-on-one practice interview and feedback session.

To set up a mock interview, email your resume to bgoldfarb@rcls.org. You must provide a completed resume and contact phone number prior to scheduling an appointment. Flexible meeting schedule available.

Join our Member's Choice book group via Zoom. Register on our website, get the book on Libby or call the the library for a hard copy. Zoom meeting invites will be emailed to registrants prior to the meeting.

Join a Zoom meeting to discuss a mystery novel with fellow readers. Register via the online calendar.The Zoom link will be emailed to those participating on the day of the meeting.

Just because we can't be Out & About doesn't mean we can't still have a great book club meeting!

Register on our website; get the book on Libby or call the the library for a hard copy; pour yourself a drink and join us for a virtual book discussion and more! Zoom meeting invites will be emailed to registrants prior to the meeting.

Join the Hudson Valley's sweetest book group in a virtual Zoom meeting. eBooks and eAudios are available on hoopla and Libby, and the library also has print copies available to borrow (call the library to place a hold for pickup by appointment). Register via the library's online calendar. Zoom meeting invitations will be sent out to registrants on the day of the book club.

Read aloud via Zoom to a furry friend from Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause. 15-minute reading sessions for Grades K-12! Registration required, through our online calendar one week prior to program. A Zoom link will then be emailed to registrants.

Stop by the children’s table outside the library to pick up a surprise bundle for your toddler to keep -- compliments of the Cornwall Public Library, while supplies last.

The library is offering a packaged "Story Time" to enjoy with your family at home (for ages 3-5). There are limited supplies -- please register via the online calendar one week before the event. Registered patrons should call the library at 845-534-8282 on the day of the event to schedule an appointment for pickup.

Wear your PJs, find a favorite cuddly and head over to the library's Facebook page or youtube channel to hear Pat Parker read stories for 3, 4, & 5 year olds (or anyone who wants to get comfortable and hear a bedtime story!)

Creative writing for grades 8-12. You must pre-register for each program one week prior via our online calendar. Zoom links will be sent to registrants the day of the event.

Meet up with other caregivers of babies (birth to 18 months). Sessions will cover parenting topics and tips and book shares for babies. There will be time, as well, for group discussion and questions.

Register via the online calendar one week prior to event for each session using caregiver name. Zoom links will be emailed the day before the event.

Please register starting October 8 via the library's online calendar

Registrants will be contacted October 22 to set up appts for curbside pickup.

Autumn StoryWalkⓇ

Sally McCabe, the smallest girl in the smallest grade, notices everything, including bullying on the playground. Is she brave enough to say something and will it even make a difference?

Walk the library grounds, stopping by each panel to read a portion of The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade by Justin Roberts & Christian Robinson. For added fun, see if you can complete our accompanying scavenger hunt.

Completed scavenger hunt sheets can be returned in the blue book drop and will be entered into a prize drawing. Don't forget to write your name, age, and telephone number on the side!

The StoryWalkⓇ Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.

For more info, contact

Lisa SinClair lsinclair@rcls.org

The library is offering a fun surprise challenge to enjoy making at home. Stop by the children's table outside the library to pick up your bag on the day of the event, while supplies last.

Attention all kids (2-12yrs) who love receiving “snail mail.”  Send the Cornwall Public Library an email with your name & postal address, along with some fun information – your favorite food…or color… or animal…or a question you have…or a joke you heard (you get the point).  Then be on the lookout in your snail mailbox for a reply.  Emails can be sent to lfisher@rcls.org.  We would LOVE to hear from you!!