Following Gov. Hochul’s announcement regarding dropping mask mandates in schools, the library is loosening its mask requirements a bit, as well. While for the most part masks are optional during both visits and programming, the library will still be requiring attendees of Christine Adams’ programs to mask up. Her son recently had a kidney transplant following a very grave illness, and it’s critical that she doesn’t bring anything home to him that would jeopardize his recovery.

If masks are required for a particular program, it will be indicated at the bottom of the program summary when you sign up for that event via the online activities calendar. If you’re ever in doubt, feel free to call the circulation desk and ask! And if YOU feel more comfortable wearing a mask to the library, don’t hesitate to do so. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

The library’s Adult Fiction Club will be reading Big Lies in a Small Town, by Diane Chamberlain, for their March selection. The club will next meet at 6:30 p.m. March 29.

The novel’s summary, as taken from Amazon, is as follows:

If you want to find out what happened to Anna and whether Morgan overcame her demons, join us on the 29^th!

The 35^th Annual Wallkill St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back after a two-year, COVID-inspired hiatus!

As of February 23, 2022, Overdrive removed the OverDrive app from the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Microsoft Store. New users who search for Libby, OverDrive, or other related keywords in the app stores will find only Libby. Existing OverDrive app users won’t be affected by this change. They can continue borrowing and downloading content in the OverDrive app. In addition, if an OverDrive app user needs to reinstall the app, they can do so from their app store. See https://resources.overdrive.com/libby/

Quilling is an art form that involves rolling, shaping, and glueing thin strips of paper together to create decorative designs.

Join Christine in our new reading room and learn the basics of this paper art while creating a frame able flower motif. All tools and materials will be supplied. Registration required. Masks will be required at this program.

Have your children ever wondered what they want to be when they grow up? During this program, we will share our ideas and then be visited by local individuals who chose careers to help make our community a better place. Our town officials will kick off the event and then members of the fire department, police department, and a surprise guest (with some possible furry friends!) will join us!

For children, children with caregivers, and families. Registration is required for this program, which will be in the Community Room at Town Hall.

Join Miss Michelle for a special Saturday Storytime, combined with a yoga/music program taught by Susan Clark called Moga Works. Miss Susan has spent many years as a music instructor for Music Together (an international music company for kids), and has integrated yoga, breathing, and relaxation with music into a program especially for children ages 2 to 7. Join us for an interactive hour of stories, movement, and music!

We meet in person in the Children's Room at the library for stories, songs and socialization, plus take-home crafts and activities to match our themes! Registration is REQUIRED. Age 8 and under.