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THE BLAST
THE LATEST NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM
WALLKILL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Friends remember Shelly Runowich | |
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The Friends of the Wallkill Public Library will be dedicating an outdoor bench in memory of Shelly Runowich, who passed away in April of 2021.
Shelly was a longtime member of the Friends who devoted much time toward fund-raising efforts for the library.
The dedication will take place from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, February 11, in the library’s reading room. Those who would like to attend should call the library at 845-895-3707 and leave their name.
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Fiction Club selects two new reads | |
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The library’s Fiction Club will be reading Kristin Harmel’s The Book of Lost Names for their February meeting and Cloud Cuckoo Land, by Anthony Doerr, for March.
Based on a true story, The Book of Lost Names centers around a young woman who helps hundreds of children flee the Nazis. Cloud Cuckoo Land, by the author of All the Light We Cannot See, is a sweeping novel that takes place over the course of hundreds of years, both on earth and in space.
The Fiction Club will be meeting on February 16 and March 23, both at 6:30 p.m. at the library.
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Ready to discover your new online bookseller? | |
A better way to buy books online
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It's the next best thing to going to the library!
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Great reads without the wait | |
Simultaneous access for digital content coming soon to Libby
As part of their Everyone Reads program, OverDrive (Libby’s parent company) has donated over 200 simultaneous use Adult Fiction and Nonfiction titles to our collection which includes ebooks and audiobooks from leading publishers with simultaneous access through January 31, 2025.
We will add the Everyone Reads - Adult Collection to your digital collection on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. These simultaneous-use titles are perfect for book clubs and reading groups!
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At last count, we had over 70 valentines created to show a little love to our seniors! Response to this program was phenomenal! Thanks everyone for the awesome effort! Above is just a small sampling of handmade Valentines. Kids, teens and adults all enjoyed making Valentines for Hudson Valley seniors. They even decorated the envelopes!
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OverDrive app soon to sunset | | |
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Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. and Thursday at 6 p.m. the library hosts our Mahjong Clubs. If you’re a player or just interested in learning, join us! We supply the games and (a limited number of) 2022 cards. Just drop in, no registration required. | |
Scrabble game nights continue in February | | |
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Calling all word nerds and Scrabble enthusiasts! Come in, bring a friend, or play your fellow patrons... we have the boards and Official Scrabble Dictionary to get the party started. Ages 13+, adults welcome. Registration required.
Game nights this month are February 14 and February 28 at 6:00-7:30 PM.
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We can’t believe that it’s already February!
Even though it’s a short month, the Children’s Room is packed with fun!
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Take Your Child to the Library Day!
This Saturday, February 4 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, we will be celebrating "Take Your Child to the Library Day" with a SPECIAL POP-UP program featuring one of our favorite classic winter tales, The Mitten by Jan Brett! We'll read the book, do a craft, and play some fun games! Don't forget to grab a mystery prize on the way out! Registration is required.
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A note about Storytime with Zoe
the Therapy Dog…
This program has moved from the last Tuesday of every month to the first Tuesday of every month. Registration is required - we hope you can join our furry friend!
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Valentine exchange
Feel free to bring valentines to exchange with our friends at Storytime and Crafting Caboodles on February 14th. Miss Michelle will email all registered patrons with an estimated head count.
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Little Explorers schedule change
Little Explorers/STEM on Wednesday, February 15 only has been moved to 1:30 - 2:15 PM. If you were registered for the original time of 11:00 - 11:45 AM, you are still registered.
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February 17th is
Random Acts of Kindness Day!
That week, be on the lookout for a basketful of “rocks of kindness” in the Children’s Room - feel free to take one or leave one of your own!
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February is Black History Month
Check out our special book display and commemorative bulletin board!
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Children's programming highlights | |
Music + Yoga = MogaWorks!
Our friends practiced movement and mindfulness, along with music, at our January pop-up program, MogaWorks with Miss Susan!
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Storytime fun
Many of our friends enjoyed listening to stories with Zoe the Therapy dog earlier this week - we also serenaded her with our own rendition of “Old MacDonald had a Farm!” When it was Zoe’s turn to choose an animal to sing about, she chose “a cat!”
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Crafting Caboodles
We also recently made a Year of the Rabbit Drum for Chinese New Year and a season-predicting Groundhog Hand Puppet at our Crafting Caboodles/Take-and-Make programs!
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Below are some of our brand-new books! You will also find some fabulous books, published over the last couple of years, recently added to our shelves! | |
Heros of Havensong: Dragonboy | |
Iggy is the Hero of Everything | |
Weekly children's programming | |
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Storytime
on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
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Crafting Caboodles
on Tuesdays
from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m.
(with a Take-and-Make option if you can’t come in person)
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Little Explorers STEM & Sensory
on Wednesdays
from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m.
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Christmas with the Campbell's | |
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I Wanna Dance with Somebody | |
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Click the underlined titles to link to our catalog to place a hold or to read a plot summary. | |
Library services at a glance | |
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Masks are optional for the most part, during both visits and programming, however, there may be some programs that require masking. If masks are required for a particular program, it will be indicated at the bottom of the program summary when you register 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.
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Our doors are open for library services including browsing for library materials, making copies, sending faxes, and using the public access computers.
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Our bookdrop is open for contact-free and after-hours returns of library materials. Be sure to secure DVD and BCD cases with rubber bands.
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Curbside delivery of pre-ordered items is available by request. Call the circulation desk at 845-895-3707 to make a pick-up appointment.
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Fine-free returns on everything, except museum/park passes.
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Inter-library loans are available between all RCLS libraries.
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Online programming, with materials necessary for crafts available for pickup at the library.
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In-person programming, with appropriate social distancing.
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Museum passes are available to Wallkill Public Library patrons for Boscobel House and Gardens, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum, Empire Pass, Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Hudson River Maritime Museum, Mohonk Preserve, Motorcyclepedia, Museum Village, and Storm King Art Center.
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We are not accepting any donations of books or DVDs at this time.
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