MOFFAT LIBRARY
Your Education & Recreation Resource
2021 vol. 1, issue 16 | From Your Education and Recreation Resource
MOFFAT LOCAL HISTORY LIBRARIAN WINS
HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD
On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, an Awards Ceremony was held for Moffat Library Local History Librarian Matthew Thorenz at the Library
In June 2021 Arcadia Publishing & The History Press published Mr. Thorenz’s first book, “Images of America - Blooming Grove and Washingtonville.” Using photographs from Moffat Library’s archives and the collections of village and town historians as well as local residents, Mr. Thorenz tells the story of how our community was shaped. .
In recognition of his achievement, Mr. Thorenz was presented with two awards. The first was from the NSDAR (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution). Representatives of the Quaissaick Chapter of the NSDAR P. Jill Moore and Tammy Nosek presented Matthew with a Historic Preservation Recognition Award. 

The second commendation came from Washingtonville Village Historian, Linda Standish, who awarded Mr. Thorenz with a Certificate of Achievement & Appreciation from the Village of Washingtonville for his contributions towards promoting the history of our area.

We invite anyone interested in the history of Blooming Grove to attend Mr. Thorenz’s presentation on Wednesday, October 20 @ 7 pm via zoom, where he will be doing a presentation on his new book at the Friends of the Library Annual Meeting. Call Moffat Library at: (845) 496-5483 for more information. 

If you can’t make the presentation, check out some of his Throwback Thursday posts highlighting items of a local interest from the Moffat Library's collections via the Library Local History Blog (https://moffatlibrary.org/local-history/).

In photograph above, from left to right: Tammy Nosek (NSDAR); Matthew Thorenz (Moffat Library); P. Jill Moore (NSDAR)

Thanks to the P. Jill Moore, Tammy Nosek, Linda Standish and the DAR
and congratulations Matt!
MONSTER MOVIE FILM SERIES
Starting Friday, October 8th, and continuing each Friday through the month of October, we'll be presenting a short talk on our featured "monster movie of the week" via YouTube, which can then be followed up by a viewing of the film via the Library's Kanopy streaming video service! You just need your Moffat Library card to log on!

Not around on Friday? That's okay!
View the film and talk at your leisure anytime!
The Old Dark House (1932)
available from Friday, October 8
Director James Whale (Frankenstein) invites you to a creepy family manor in this screen adaption of the 1927 novel, Benighted, by J.B. Priestley.

Boris Karloff's screen debut.

Head to: moffatlibrary.kanopy.com to view the film on your own! All you need is your library card.
JOIN US FOR A FALL BOOK BINGO!
FALL INTO BOOKS!
Join us for some Book Bingo this fall! From now until October 31, pick up a bingo sheet and complete a series of autumnal activities.

Return a completed bingo sheet to the library or email a photo or scan of your completed sheet to [email protected] to enter to win a gift bag!

Winners will be contacted on Monday, November 1.

Click here for more information and to download a bingo sheet.

Happy Fall!
NEW KIDS BOOKS
FRIENDS OF MOFFAT LIBRARY CLOTHING DRIVE
A MASK IS STILL NECESSARY IN THE LIBRARY

Your Safety Is Important!

Hello Friends:

We are aware of the new CDC & NYS guidelines. However, for the safety and comfort of everyone, we are still requiring our staff and patrons to continue wearing masks while in the Library. The health and safety of all of us is our top priority.

We will continue to monitor and reevaluate our policy and let you know when there are any changes. In the meantime, we ask for patience and understanding from our patrons and staff as we continue to navigate our way through this. We are all in this together.

Thank you,

Moffat Library of Washingtonville
 
WIFI AVAILABLE FROM LIBRARY PARKING LOT
AND MAIN ENTRANCE SEATING AREA!
WIFI ZONE
You can now access the library's guest WiFi account from our parking lot & outside lawn area located off Route 94!

In addition to browsing the internet and sending e-mails you can:

  • Print wirelessly to the library's printers
  • Access streaming video services like Kanopy
  • Attend virtual presentations and meetings
  • Checkout and listen to e-books and e-audiobooks through Libby by Overdrive
  • And much more!

Contact a staff member at (845) 496-5483 x 324 for login information!

COMPUTER SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE
4 of our public access computers are now available from
opening time to 30 minutes before closing. Walk-ins are welcome for up to a 1-hour session on a first come first served basis.
Look out for updates on our website.
Call us at (845) 496-5483 ext. 324 for info.

DRIVE-THRU PICK-UP OF MATERIALS CONTINUES!
 DRIVE-THRU ENTRANCE located on ROUTE 208
between 1st Presbyterian Church & Route 94

CURBSIDE PICK-UP CONTINUES FOR PEDESTRIANS! Please CALL when you arrive & wait at the end of the ramp near BOOK DROP.
We will come out to you.

Drive-Thru & Curbside Pick-Up Service is available:
Mon-Thurs: 10am-8pm | Fri: 10am-6pm | Sat: 10am-5pm | Sun: 12pm-5pm

HOME DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE!

Call (845) 496-5483 x 324 for assistance