September, 2023 vol. 4 issue 7 |
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FRIENDS' BUS TRIP TO THE CLOISTERS |
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Bus departs on Thursday, October 12 @ 9:30am
from St. Mary's Church parking lot in Washingtonville, NY
Our Friends group is very excited to present a bus trip to The Cloisters!
The Cloisters, a replica of a medieval monastery, rises from the towering cliffs of Fort Tryon Park in the Washington Heights section of northern Manhattan. A designated NYC landmark, it incorporates parts of actual Romanesque & Gothic cloisters from five medieval European monasteries, a Romanesque chapel, & a 12th-century Spanish apse.
Our adventure begins at 9:30am, when a West Point Coach bus will depart from St Mary’s Church parking lot (42 Goshen Ave, Washingtonville, NY). We expect to arrive at the Cloisters around 11:30am.
At 12pm, we will enjoy an hour-long staff-guided tour of interior gothic structures and art works. The rest of the day is yours to explore the cloistered gardens and exterior landscape with vistas of the Hudson River or to revisit areas of interest including the special exhibit of over 50 art works that explore the role of class & medieval household objects.
Lunch is on your own. Refreshments and light fare are available for purchase at the onsite King John Tavern. Picnicking is allowed only on the adjacent Fort Tryon park.
The bus will depart at 3pm for its return to Washingtonville around 5pm.
The cost is $70/person and includes the cost of the bus, museum entrance & guided 1-hour tour. Cash or check only. Make checks payable to FOML. Please note that your payment is non-refundable. Space is limited. Registration & full payment is due by September 20, 2023. Register at the circulation desk at the Moffat Library now!
For more information, please call 845-496-5483 ext 323.
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SHAKESPEARE PERFORMANCE
WITH MIKE LANDRUM
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Saturday, September 23rd @ 2 pm (in-person)
for Adults & Teens
Join actor Mike Landrum as he performs excerpts from William Shakespeare’s body of work.
Mike will revisit the works that he performed as a member of the Hilberry Classic Theatre Company at Wayne State University.
These works include plays such as Julius Caesar, As You Like It, Antony and Cleopatra, and Romeo & Juliet.
This is sure to be an enlightening afternoon! Light refreshments included.
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BACK TO SCHOOL
SIGN-UP FOR A LIBRARY CARD
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Getting ready to go back to school?
Don't let your family miss out on the opportunity to get a library card!
It's easy & it's free!
Within the library, your Moffat Library card gives you access to books, DVDs, music CD, audiobooks, videogames, public internet desktops, which includes the MS Office program (Word, Excel, etc.) & access to Ancestry.com + a variety of programs for all ages throughout the year!
At home or on your personal device, your Moffat Library card provides 24/7 access to downloadable e-books & e-audiobooks, numerous databases such as Consumer Reports, Mango Language learning, tutor.com, Britannica online, Chilton Auto Repair manuals, and various magazine & journal article databases!
Everyone who lives in the Washingtonville Central School District (WCSD) can get a Moffat Library card!
SPECIAL NOTE TO PARENTS OF INCOMING STUDENTS: Please note that any unaccompanied child between the ages of 11-17 will need a Moffat Library card to enter the building. Any child 10 years or under must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in building. This is for the safety of not only your child, but for the safety of all in the building. Any library card application for a minor (under 18 years) MUST be signed by a parent/adult guardian. Just stop by any time we are open to register for a card for your child or give us a call with questions!
Adults applying for a card for themselves may fill out our online library card application here!
Have questions? Please call us at (845)496-5483 x 324 or email us at: [email protected]
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Orientation on Friday, September 1, 2023 @ 3-4pm (in-person)
ATTENTION TEENS IN GRADES 7-12: We are starting a Moffat Library Teen Magazine & we need your help!
Are you a teen who is interested in the written word, the arts and creativity? Then consider joining our team! We have opportunities open to help with reporting, writing, editing, publishing, and content creation.
Overseen by our Youth Services Department, but fully-run by teens, this magazine will feature stories from around the community, creative writing pieces, photography, art, and much more!
If you are interested in being a part of this exciting new project, come to the orientation to see what it’s all about! If you are not able to make our orientation on 9/1 but are interested in taking part, please email Maylynne in Youth Services at: [email protected] or call (845) 496-5483 x 327.
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JOIN OUR TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB)! |
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Open to Grades 7 - 12
Meetings on Thursdays 4-5 pm (in-person @ Library)
1st Meeting: September 28th at 4pm
ATTENTION TEENS IS GRADES 7-12: Are you interested in making the Moffat Library a better place for the teens in our community? If you become a TAB member, you will have a say in what programs we offer to teens, what materials we buy for the collections and how we can improve our Teen Room to make it more inviting!
Also, by being a TAB member, you will also be given first crack at volunteer opportunities at the library + you get 1 (one) hour of community service just for attending the meeting!
If this sounds good to you, please stop by the Library to pick up a TAB Application today and register for our 1st meeting on Thursday, September 28! We are always looking for new members!
If you are already a member of our Teen Advisory Board, please register for our meeting on September 28 below!
If you have questions, please reach out to Maylynne in our Youth Services Department at: [email protected] or (845) 496-5483 x 327.
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Lego Club (for grades K-5)
Monthly on Thursdays @ 5 pm (in-person)
Thursday, September 21st @ 5 pm
Come by the Moffat Library for an hour of Lego free play for elementary school-aged children. We provide the Legos and you provide the creativity!
Space is limited. Please register!
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ALL YOUR VIDEO STREAMING NEEDS... |
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Enjoy thoughtful entertainment!
Stream thousands of movies for FREE with your library card!
Get Started.....
- You will need a valid Moffat Library card and your four-digit library PIN. Your PIN is the last four digits of your phone number.
- Once you sign in to Kanopy for the first time with your library card, Kanopy will prompt you to create an account using an email address.
- You can stream Kanopy’s videos through any supported device. Search for the Kanopy app to put on your compatible television, mobile phone, or tablet.
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Android devices can find the Kanopy app in the Google Play Store.
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Apple devices can find the Kanopy app in the App Store.
- You can also stream video at any time through a laptop or desktop computer.
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Kanopy Kids is a section of Kanopy specially curated with age-appropriate and kid-friendly films and television shows. It’s a great place to find animated storytimes, early educational videos, and classic children’s films.
All you need is your library card!
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Great Beginnings
Book Club
2nd Tuesday of each month
at 7:30 pm
Tuesday, September 12th
Book - The Nix by Nathan Hill
The club is moderated by John Donaldson.
We are always looking for new members. Won’t you join us? Copies of the book are available at the Moffat Library. Please register.
For more info, please call the Library at: (845) 496-5483 x 324
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Contemporary Classics
Book Club
3rd Wednesday each month at 2 pm
Wednesday, September 20th
Book – The Sentence by Louise Erdrich
The club is moderated by Louise Pedrick.
The group is always looking for new members! Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book now!
Please register.
For more info, please call the Library at: (845) 496-5483 x 324
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Book Wizards Middle Grade
Book Club
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(for grades 5 - 8)
Thursday, September 28th @ 4:30 pm
Moderated by Taylor Casey
Books are chosen by kids in attendance at the previous meeting.
The book selection for the September meeting is Front Desk by Kelly Yang.
Stop by the circulation desk to pick up a copy!
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