Cornwall Library Newsletter December 2021 |
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In moving from one season to another - fall to winter - we also find ourselves moving from one holiday theme to another - thankfulness to giving.
I was taught that to be genuinely thankful, you needed to be able to give of yourself. For example, if you give a gift you make yourself, it means more to you and hopefully more to the recipient. Likewise, volunteering is an act that gives both to the people being helped and to the volunteer. My sisters and I used to volunteer in a soup kitchen once a month. We loved that day, going early to set up the room and do all the food preparation. People arrived and greeted us as if we were old friends. They would joke with us, and it felt as if we were at a large family gathering.
The recent Great Give Back campaign that the library sponsored reminded me of this wonderful feeling I had as a child. The Cornwall community was so generous, donating over 500 pounds of food, diapers, and personal care items, as well as $50.00 in cash, to the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. I am grateful to work in a place and live in a community that wants to serve and make a difference to others.
That desire to serve and make a difference to our patrons is precisely the mission driving the Cornwall Public Library. We encourage you to come to our programs, or check out some great books, DVDs, or music. Take a look at all we have to offer you. Happy Holidays!
Charlotte A. Dunaief
Library Director
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday
December 8
7:00pm
The Board of Trustees is holding in-person meetings. Meetings are open to the public.
The current agenda and meeting packet can be found here.
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Just in time for the holidays...
Cornwall Public Library patrons can once again enjoy free digital access to The New York Times.
Head to our website for more information and the redemption code and then get busy reading!
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Homebound Service is Back!
The rich collections of the Cornwall Public Library are now available to anyone with qualifying limitations through our Library Homebound Service. Our delivery area is within the Cornwall Central School District. To find out more about this valuable service, please contact the library by phone (845-534-8282) or email (cor@rcls.org).
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Just Say Yes to Fruits & Vegetables:
Healthy Holiday Eating Strategies
Wednesday
December 8
12:15pm
Location: Munger Cottage
Monica Cieslak Morgan, a Culinary Institue of America-trained chef and JSY educator working with the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, combines her passion for cooking with her love of educating folks on how to incorporate healthy food choices into their diets.
Free recipes and giveaways for attendees!
Please register via the library website. Space is limited. This program will also be broadcast live via the library Facebook page.
CDC guidelines for indoor gatherings
will be followed.
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Mark your calendar for these three informative programs provided in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association: |
Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body
Wednesday
December 8
1:15-2:15pm
Location: Munger Cottage
Get the latest research on four areas of lifestyle habits for healthy aging: cognitive activity, exercise, diet/nutrition and social engagement
Register via the library website. Admission is by pre-registration only and space is limited.
CDC guidelines for indoor gatherings
will be followed.
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Caregiving During the Holidays
Tuesday
December 14
1:15-2:15pm
via Zoom
This virtual program will offer insights to help caregivers enjoy the holidays more by managing expectations, honoring traditions, and minimizing stress. It will also discuss how caregivers can handle the unique challenges COVID presents to the holiday equation.
A Zoom link will be sent to registrants on the day of the program.
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Know the Signs: Alzheimer's Early Detection
Thursday
January 6
12:15-1:15pm
Location: Munger Cottage
This in-person program will outline the risk factors, warning signs, diagnostic process, resources and benefits of early Alzheimer’s detection.
Register via the library website. Admission is by pre-registration only and space is limited.
CDC guidelines for indoor gatherings
will be followed.
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Friday
December 17
3:00pm
Location: Munger Cottage
Get into the holiday spirit with this wonderful concert featuring The Beacon Jazz Lab.
Registration opens via the library website November 15. Admission is by pre-registration only and space is limited.
Light refreshments will be served.
CDC guidelines for indoor gatherings
will be followed.
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KonMari Tips for Tidying Your Space
Thursday
January 6
7:00-8:30pm
via Zoom
In this virtual program, KonMari Consultant Shannon Huneycutt provides you with the skills to maintain a tidy home, office and life!
Please have a standard t-shirt and pair of pants available to use while learning folding techniques. Registrants will have the opportunity to be entered into a special giveaway drawing.
Register via the library website beginning December 15. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants on the day of the program |
Basic Knitting
Tuesday
January 18
3:30-4:30pm
Beat the winter blues with a new hobby. Learn the basics of knitting - no prior experience needed. All materials will be provided. Ages 12 and up are welcome.
Register via the library website beginning December 27. Admission is by pre-registration only and space is limited.
CDC guidelines for indoor gatherings
will be followed.
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Virtual Creative Writers
Mondays
11am-1pm
Join a Zoom meeting of the library’s Creative Writers Group.
A Zoom link will be distributed on the Friday before the meeting. It will be a recurring link, usable for all Creative Writers’ meetings.
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Virtual
Member's Choice
Book Club
Wednesday
December 1
4:00pm
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
by Heather Morris
The Member’s Choice Book Club typically meets the first Wednesday of each month.
Please register via the library website. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants on the day of the program.
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Virtual Book Chat & Chocolate
Thursday
December 2
7:00pm
Such a Fun Age
by Kiley Reid
Join the Hudson Valley's sweetest book group for an always lively and fun book discussion.
Digital eBooks and eAudiobooks are available through Libby. Hard copies are available at the library.
Please register via the library website. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants on the day of the program
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Virtual Out and About
Book Group
Wednesday
December 15
8:30pm
Oona Out of Order
by Margarita Montimore
Just because we aren't necessarily out & about doesn’t mean we can’t still have a great book club meeting! So pour yourself a drink, and join us for a virtual book discussion and more!
Digital eBooks and eAudiobooks are available through Libby. Only eAudio available on hoopla. Hard copies are available at the library.
Please register via the library website. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants on the day of the program.
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Virtual Mystery
Book Discussion
Thursday
December 16
2:00pm
The Cold Dish
by Craig Johnson
Who doesn't love a good mystery? Join this group to get your mystery novel 'fix' with fellow mystery lovers.
Digital eBooks are available through Libby. Hard copies are available at the library.
Please register via the library website. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants on the day of the program
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Dog Tales
Monday
December 6
6:00pm, 6:15pm,
6:30pm or 7:00pm
Grades K-12
Read to a furry friend from Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause.
Please register via the library website for a 15-minute time slot of your choosing.
Registration opens one week prior to the program.
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Story Time @ Home
Stop by the Youth Services desk at your convenience and pick up a special story time created for your family to enjoy at home.
For ages birth to 5 years. New monthly offerings available.
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Teen Book Group
Tuesday
December 14
6:30-7:15pm
Grades 9-12
Two Can Keep a Secret
by Karen M. McManus
Love to read? Curious what others think of a particular book? Hungry for some new recommendations? We've got the club for you!
Please register in person when you pick up a copy of the book. Digital eBooks and eAudiobooks are also available through Libby.
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Chess Time
Select Mondays
December 6 & 13
4:30pm
All ages and skill levels are welcome. An instructor will be available to help.
Registration is
now required.
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Make a Scene
Wednesday
December 8
Get into a wintry mood and create your very own wintry scene. Stop by the library on December 8 and pick up a packet of assorted materials to help you do just that at home. Simply add a dash of imagination and see what you create!
Packets will be ready for curbside pickup at 10am.
First come, first served and available while supplies last.
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Virtual PJ Story Time
Monday
December 13
6:30pm
Superstar Miss Pat has returned to her place in front of a camera. So put on your pajamas, grab a favorite cuddly and join her on our YouTube channel as she reads stories geared toward 3 to 5-year-olds (or anyone who loves a good story!)
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Virtual Community
Health Education
in Partnership with
Montefiore St. Luke’s
Cornwall Hospital
In our commitment to continual community engagement and education through virtual seminars and recorded presentations, we are pleased to have a wonderful partnership with Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital and offer the following link to “DOC TALK,” a podcast presented by their staff. Click on this link and search a topic of interest.
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The CPL subscribes to hoopla - a video streaming service that provides access to hundreds of thousands of digital items for free with your Cornwall Library card!
Patrons have a 5-item monthly limit for materials borrowed through hoopla.
Let us know if you have any questions or need a library card! For more information, please visit our hoopla webpage.
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Digital Magazines
through Overdrive
and Libby
Patrons can now access new titles through the library's digital magazine app. Conde Nast Traveler, The Economist, New Yorker, Rolling Stone, and Wired are now available!
For more information on how to access digital magazines, please call the library at 845-534-8282 or email cor@rcls.org.
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Searching For A Job?
Changing Careers?
Learn interview skill techniques with Interview Coach Andy Maroney.
Get a free one-on-one virtual practice interview and feedback session.
To set up a virtual appointment, email resume and contact phone number to bgoldfarb@rcls.org.
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Access online research and tutorials via our website homepage. Click on "Research and Tutorials." Everything from research databases to Consumer Reports to Rosetta Stone and much more! Free with your Cornwall library card!
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Online Learning Through Coursera
The New York State Department of Labor is partnering with Coursera, the leading online training provider. Through Coursera, you will have access to nearly 4,000 programs across high-growth industries and can hone skills in data science, business, and technology. Many of these programs are pathways to certifications and can help elevate your career.
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Digital eBooks & Audiobooks
Don’t forget that the library offers many options for reading or listening to your favorite titles. The Libby App by Overdrive is one of the best options to access more than 10,000 ebooks and audiobooks.
Libby is compatible with many devices including Kindle, iPad and iPhone, Nook, Chromebook, Kobo, Android and Windows and is available in your phone’s App Store. If you don’t have a mobile device, you can access titles through Overdrive on your desktop computer. For more information, please visit: https://meet.libbyapp.com/.
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