Cornwall Library Newsletter Mid-April 2021 |
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Annual Operating Budget and Trustee Election 2021
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The Cornwall Public Library’s
annual operating budget and Trustee election
will be held in the Library on
Tuesday, April 20 from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm.
Click here to view the
Please note that "COVID concerns"
is an acceptable excuse for
requesting an Absentee Ballot.
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Call the Library at 845-534-8282 for any questions or additional information.
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In-Person Services
The Library is open for in-person services, subject to limited building capacity. Appointments suggested.
For more information,
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Virtual)
Thursday
May 13
7:00pm
Check our website or door of the building for details on how to access the meeting.
All meetings are open to the public. Call for more info at 845-534-8282
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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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Virtual Creative Writers
Mondays
11am-1pm
Join a Zoom meeting of the Library’s Creative Writers Group.
Register via the Library's online calendar (only new members need to register).
Zoom links 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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Mona Lisa of the North:
“Girl with a Pearl Earring”
Thursday
April 15
6:30pm
Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring” is by far one of the most mysterious and intriguing paintings in the art world. Presenter, Matt Soltis, will delve into the symbolic nature of the composition and what we know about Vermeer’s techniques to create this timeless face.
Zoom links will be provided on the day of the program.
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Safe Banking:
Identifying and Avoiding Scams
Wednesday
April 21
6:15pm
Vanessa Hill, Branch Manager of Walden Savings Bank in Cornwall-on-Hudson, will host a session on how to bank securely. With many professional credits and years of experience, Vanessa has witnessed many cases of preventable fraud. She will advise us how NOT to become the next victim. This seminar is particularly valuable during the increase in potentially fraudulent COVID-19 activity being discovered.
A Q&A will also follow the program.
Registration begins April 1st via
Zoom links will be sent to all registrants
on the day of the program.
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Virtual Book Chat & Chocolate
A Fall of Marigolds
by Susan Meissner
Thursday
April 22
6:30pm
Join the Hudson Valley’s sweetest book group in a virtual Zoom meeting.
eBooks and eAudios are available on Libby. eAudios are available on Hoopla.
Print books and CD audios are awaiting you at the Cornwall Library, call us to place a hold and arrange for pick up.
Zoom meeting invitations will be sent out to registrants on the day of the book club.
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Virtual Member’s Choice Book Club
Wednesday
May 5
4:00pm
Station Eleven
by Emily St. John Mandel
The Member’s Choice Book Club typically meets the first Wednesday of each month.
Digital ebooks and audiobooks are available through Libby, or call the Library to request a hard copy.
The Zoom link will be emailed to those participating on the day of the meeting.
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Interview Protocols: Mock Interviews
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.
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Virtual Mystery
Book Discussion
Third Girl
by Agatha Christie
Thursday
April 15
2:00pm
Join a Zoom meeting to discuss a mystery novel with fellow readers.
Digital ebooks and audiobooks are available through Libby and hoopla, or call the Library to request a hard copy. The Zoom link will be emailed to those participating on the day of the meeting.
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Virtual Out & About
Book Group
Ready Player Two
by Ernest Cline
Wednesday
April 21
8:30pm
Just because we can’t be Out & About doesn’t mean we can’t still have a great book club meeting!
Digital ebooks and audiobooks are available through Libby, or call the Library to request a hard copy.
Register ahead here, 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 on the day of the book club.
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Diabetes And Nutrition Seminar
Wednesday
April 28
6:00pm
Join us as we partner with Montefiore St. Luke's for a virtual seminar on Diabetes Nutrition, presented by Dorothea Lever, RN, Ph.D., Clinical Diabetes Educator, and Meagan Walters, MS, RDN, CDN, Registered Dietitian.
Learn important information on diet and nutrition to prevent and treat diabetes.
Registration is open online here, or call 845-568-2561. On the day of the seminar visit Zoom link.
If you have any questions, please contact the Library at 845-534-8282.
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Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for the very latest in reading fun.
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I spy with my little eye...
Something fun to do at
The Cornwall Public Library!
Needing some fresh air and a little break from being at home? Please stop by our
I Spy Station and try to find the items listed. We'll periodically change the items you need to find, so repeat visits are always welcome.
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Spring StoryWalk®
Attention Readers of All Ages!
Join us for a Spring StoryWalk®. Enjoy a walk around the Library, stopping at each panel, and read a story as you go!
This spring's story is If You Plant a Seed by Kadiir Nelson.
Start at the main entrance of the Library, find the little red house with the scavenger hunt questions inside and look for Panel 1.
Enjoy a story even when the Library is closed.
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Toddler Time To-Go
for Ages 18-36 months
Tuesday
April 27
We've put together a special story time to go for our toddler friends (ages 18-36 months).
Supplies are limited and registration is required.
Registered patrons will be contacted to schedule an appointment for pickup.
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Calling All Poets Ages 5-18
Awards Ceremony via Zoom
Sunday
April 25
1:30pm
Our judges will select a Top Poem in different age groups, and a Best Overall Poem from all entries.
Please refer to the 2021 Competition Rules here for information on age groups and submission of poems.
Zoom links will be provided for the award ceremony for those who want to watch.
ALL ARE INVITED!
Sponsored by the Friends of Cornwall Library
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Family Fun Challenge
Thursday
May 6
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.
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Virtual PJ Story Time
Monday
May 10
6:30pm
Put on your PJs and join Pat Parker as she reads stories for 3 to 5-year-olds (or anyone who wants to cuddle, get comfortable, and hear a bedtime story!)
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Library Letters
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.
We would LOVE to hear from you!!
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Art Afternoon
Curbside
Sculpt in the Style of Alberto Giacometti
Thursday
April 22
Limited Supplies
Registration starts April 8
Registrants will be contacted on April 22 to set up appointments for curbside pickup.
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Star Wars -Teen Trivia
Tuesday
May 4
4:30pm
This is a Zoom program, featuring Kahoot for trivia, for grades 6-12.
Registration closes Monday, May 3 at 6 pm.
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Zoom T.U.T. Meeting
Friday
May 7
5:30pm
For established members only
Grades 6 – 12
For more info,
please contact
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Story Time Take-Out
for Ages 3-5
Tuesday
May 11
The Library offers a packaged "Story Time" to enjoy with your family at home (for ages 3-5).
There are limited supplies — please register here starting April 6.
Registered patrons will be called to schedule an appointment for pickup.
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Virtual Community Health Education in Partnership with
Montefiore St. Luke’s
Cornwall Hospital
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and to practice social distancing, the Cornwall Public Library has been unable to provide in-person health education to the community we serve. However, we remain committed 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 topic of interest.
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Protecting Your Finances
During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) provides up-to-date information and resources to protect and manage your finances during this difficult time.
Below are links to information on options and deadlines for various relief, some as part of new legislation.
A new law provides relief for renters and extends the CDC's Order to protect many people who can't pay their rent from eviction through January 31, 2021.
Congress passed legislation providing an additional $300 per week to all workers receiving unemployment benefits. The supplement begins after December 26, 2020, and ends on March 14, 2021.
Some homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage now have a little extra time to seek help.
Interest and monthly payments on federally-held loans are suspended through January 31, 2021.
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The Library now subscribes to hoopla - a video streaming service that provides access to hundreds of thousands of digital items for free with your Cornwall Library card! Visit www.hoopladigital.com to get started!
Patrons have a 5 item monthly limit for materials borrowed through hoopla. However, if 5 titles are not enough, in May, they have made extra items available that don't count toward your limit. To access these, look for items in the "Bonus Borrows" collection.
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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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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New York Times Digital
Get 72 hours of free digital access to the New York Times with your library card. Outside the Library, patrons can enter a code, register with an email, and enjoy 72 hours of full access from their computer or mobile devices. Once the 72 hours is up, just redeem the code again. To get the code and see further instruction visit our website.
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Digital eBooks & Audiobooks
While many of us stay at home, 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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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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