Still Oceans of Possibilities at the Cornwall Public Library!

Cornwall Public Library Newsletter - August 2022

From the Director's Desk...

Have you ever heard the expression Dog Days of August? I have, and I understood it to mean the very, very hot days that you wouldn't want to be outside for too long. The kind of day that makes the asphalt melt, and one wish for cool, and green, and shady spots! We seem not to have Dog Days only in August anymore; we had some in May, June, and July this year. What I used to do was grab a book. Then I would find a tree that had a really good shady area underneath it. I would hope I was hidden enough not to be found, too. I would sit and read that book for hours until my mother's voice would make its way into my conscious, calling my name. I would be scolded for disappearing and given a few extra chores. I always felt it was worth it...I'd just spent hours with the characters in a book. These characters felt like old friends and spending time with friends, well what can be better than that? As we approach the Dog Days my advice is to find a good shady spot, settle down, and read.

And if you don't feel like reading, check out what we have happening at the library! We even have a brand-new awning, with a lot of shade. Come enjoy a program under it.

Enjoy the rest of the summer!

Charlotte A. Dunaief

Library Director

cdunaief@rcls.org

Community Initiative

Help us take the...

Plastic Film Recycling Challenge

You can play an active roll to reduce plastics in landfills and oceans. Bring your clean, dry plastic film to the library now until December 31st and place in our collection bin. Once we reach our goal of at least 500lbs, NexTrex® will turn our plastic film into a useful bench for our library grounds.

See the library website for more information and a more specific list of recyclable materials.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, August 10 @7pm

All meetings are open to the public. The current agenda and meeting packet can be found here.

It's time for another...

Friends Holiday Book Sale!

Saturday, August 6th

10:00am - 2:00pm

Library Portico

It's never too early to get a jump on your holiday shopping. Stop by the Friends Holiday Book Sale and find some fabulous bargains and real treasures. All proceeds go to support great library programs for all to enjoy.

Programs For Adults

"The Framed Word"

by David Baldwin

July 21 - August 31

Examine the intricate beauty of calligraphy through this art exhibit by Cornwall resident, David Baldwin. Mr. Baldwin's work is on display in the Library Community Room.*

*Because that room is also used for programs, patrons are encouraged to call prior to a visit to make sure the exhibit will be accessible to them.

Midday Matinee

Tuesday, August 2

12:00pm

Enjoy a break in your day and take in a movie. August's selection is Dear Evan Hansen - Rated PG-13.

A drop-in event - no registration required.

B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Chair) Series

Thursday, August 11 @6:30pm

Mark Henderson

Enjoy music under the stars this summer. Mark Henderson is back for a repeat performance. He was fantastic in May - don't miss him in August!

Each concert is an outside, drop-in event. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket to sit on!

Intuitive Painting with Maureen Hart

Tuesday, August 30

4:00pm

Enjoy an afternoon of painting with expert instructor Maureen Hart. Participants must be 18 or older. Registration opens August 1 via the library website. If registration is full, please call the library at 845-534-8282 to be placed on a waiting list.

The Lowell Mill Girls

Thursday, September 8

6:30pm

Celebrate Labor Day by learning about a group of strong, young women who refused to accept the miserable factory working conditions of the early industrial era. Presented by Bergen Community College Lecturer, Rick Feingold.

Registration is required and opens on August 15 via the library website. Space is limited.

Creative Writers

Mondays

11:30am-1:30pm

Always open to new members. A virtual option can be made available. Call the library at 845-534-8282 for more info.

Teen Tech Tutoring

Wednesday, August 16

1:00-2:00pm

Got tech questions? Let our savvy teen volunteers assist you. Bring your devices and your questions. No appointments needed - first come, first served.

Member's Choice

Book Group

August 3 @4:00pm

Ty Cobb: A Terrible Beauty

by Charles Leerhsen

New members are always welcome. Please call 845-534-8282 if you need a virtual option.

Mystery Book Group

August 18 @2:00pm

A Duty to the Dead

by Charles Todd

This group is back to meeting in person. Please call 845-534-8282 if you need a virtual option.

Out & About

Book Group

August 24 @7:00pm

Cloud Cuckoo Land

by Anthony Doerr

Join us in August at the Rock Wall Pub & Grub for some food, drinks & lively discussion.

Book Chat & Chocolate

August 25 @7:00pm

The Maid

by Nita Prose

We're back to meeting in person. New members are always welcome...and chocolate is always served!

Summer Reading Program

"Oceans of Possibilities"

June 21 - August 26

Hooray, it's Summer Reading time!! It's never too late to sign up online (HERE for kids; HERE for adults), download & print your reading challenge sheets (age specific), and get busy reading! Or stop by the library and we can take care of it all for you.

Adult participants have already been posting some wonderful book reviews on their summer reads. Click here to see what your neighbors are reading (and what they thought of it!)

We've enjoyed a number of fantastic, in-person programs for kids & families this summer. But there is still time to take in some great programs available in August. Check out our full, summer youth calendar of events here or see below for more details.

Programs for Kids & Teens

Come join us for a...

Summer StoryWalk^®

Enjoy a walk around the library, stopping at each panel to read a portion of Bubbles...Up! by Jacqueline Davies. For added fun, see if you can complete our accompanying scavenger hunt.

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.

Fish Print Day - Session 1

Thursday, August 4

4:30pm

K-4th Grades Only

Create colorful sea creatures and explore the many different ways to print with paint. Dress for mess!

Registration required & opens via the library website one week prior to the program.

Fish Print Day - Session 2

Thursday, August 4

4:30pm

5th-12th Grades Only

Explore the ancient art of Gyotaku (that's Japanese for "fish print"), working with fish replicas and acrylic paints. Dress for mess!

Registration is required & opens via the library website one week prior to the program.

PJ Story Time

August 10 @6:30pm

All Ages Welcome

Wear your PJs, bring a favorite cuddly, and enjoy stories & songs at the library.

An outside, drop-in event.

Dog Tales

Monday, August 15

6:00-7:00pm

Grades K-12

Come 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 each program.

Jester Jim

Thursday, August 18

6:30pm

Buckle up for this hilarious, high-energy show the whole family is sure to enjoy. Jester Jim is definitely an experience that you won't want to miss!

An all-ages, drop-in family event.

Farmers' Market

Story Time

Wednesdays

August 3 & 10

2:30pm

Enjoy stories, puppets, songs, fun & giggles on the Town Hall Lawn (weather permitting). A drop-in event.

Make It Monday

August 1, 8 & 15

Curbside Pickup

K-5th Grades

Exercise your creative muscle this summer! On select Mondays at 10am we will have a new craft project ready for curbside pickup. Materials are available on a first come, first served basis and while supplies last.