Cornwall Library Newsletter November 2021 |
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Lately, I've noticed how much faster time seems to be moving. I remember, as a child, summer stretching out endlessly ahead of me on the last day of school. Summer was a wonderful time for me. With two sisters and two brothers, there was always someone around to play with. We played a lot, without much thought to the next day, and especially not to the end of summer when school would start, and then the holidays would begin! Now, as I look through my emails, I see things that tell me I must begin planning for next summer. So now I am wondering, "OH NO, where did this summer go?" I guess it went the way of all summers, melting into fall and rushing straight toward the holiday season.
Don't get stressed, join us for some programs that were planned last season!
Charlotte A. Dunaief
Library Director
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday
November 10
7:00pm
The Board of Trustees will be holding meetings in-person. Meetings are open to the public.
The current agenda and meeting packet can be found here.
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In-Person Services
We are open for visits -
no appointment necessary.
COVID safety measures are still in place and subject to change.
Please call or stop by
for more information.
Outside service is still available.
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Thank You, Cornwall!
For a third year in a row, the Cornwall community, when given the opportunity to give back, has successfully answered the call. Thank you for all of your generous donations to benefit the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. How grateful we are to serve such a giving community!
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Shop Small Saturday
Friends Book Sale
Saturday
November 27
10am-3pm
Wondering what to stuff in those stockings this holiday season? You can't go wrong with a good book! Support local businesses by participating in Cornwall's Shop Small Saturday and make the Friends' Bookstore one of your stops along the way. You're sure to find something for everyone on your list and at a bargain price too.
No Appointments Required.
Please wear a mask.
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Homebound Service is Back!
The rich collections of the Cornwall Public Library are now available to anyone with qualifying limitations through our Library Homebound Service. Our delivery area is limited to the Cornwall Central School District. Contact the library by phone (845-534-8282) or email (cor@rcls.org) to find out more about this valuable service.
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Veterans Day Wall of Honor
Thursday
November 11
10am-3pm
In the spirit of this year's theme, "Honoring All Who Served," we invite you to visit the Wall of Honor on display outside the library entrance. We will also have card-making stations inside the library where you can write a message to thank a veteran.
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Storytelling for the Alzheimer's
and Dementia Journey
(via Zoom)
Wednesday
November 17
2:00pm
Join nurse/author Marianne Sciucco, founder of AlzAuthors, in this virtual program to learn about the importance of storytelling - its ability to provide information, comfort, support and empowerment to those concerned about Alzheimer's or dementia.
Please register via the library website. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants on the day of the program. |
Art Restoration
Friday
November 19
1:00-2:30pm
Location: Munger Cottage
Local artists Paul Gould and Matt Soltis provide insights about cleaning, color matching, canvas repair and the reasons to have your painting restored.
Registration opens via the library website November 1st. Admission will be strictly by registration only and space is limited.
CDC guidelines for indoor gatherings
will be followed.
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Virtual Paint Night
"Play with Monet"
(Zoom Only)
Tuesday
November 9
5:15-7:30pm
Join Maureen Hart for another fun night of painting and see how well you make an impression!
Register via the library website. A $15 non-refundable fee is required at the library to confirm registration. Participants must return easel and accessories by November 11.
All supplies will be provided via pickup at the library.
A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants
on the day of the program.
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Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop
Tuesday
December 7
1-3pm
Location: Munger Cottage
Get into the holiday spirit with a fun afternoon of wreath making.
Online registration opens November 2 to the first 20 people. Please register via the library website. A $10 non-refundable fee is required at the library by November 30 to confirm registration. Please bring scissors or wire cutters.
If registration is full, please call the library at 845-534-8282 to be placed on a waiting list.
CDC guidelines for indoor gatherings
will be followed.
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Friday
December 17
3:00pm
Location: Munger Cottage
Get into the holiday spirit with this wonderful concert featuring The Beacon Jazz Lab.
Registration opens via the library website November 15. Admission will be strictly by registration only and space is limited.
Light refreshments will be served.
CDC guidelines for indoor gatherings
will be followed.
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Virtual Creative Writers
Mondays
11am-1pm
Join a Zoom meeting of the library’s Creative Writers Group.
A Zoom link 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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Virtual
Member's Choice
Book Club
Wednesday
November 3
4:00pm
On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity and Getting Old
by Parker Palmer
The Member’s Choice Book Club typically meets the first Wednesday of each month.
Please register via the library website. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants on the day of the program.
(Plan ahead for the Dec 1st meeting! The book choice is The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris.)
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Virtual Out and About
Book Group
Wednesday
November 17
8:30pm
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Just because we aren't yet out & about doesn’t mean we can’t still have a great book club meeting! So pour yourself a drink, and join us for a virtual book discussion and more!
Digital eBooks and eAudiobooks are available through Libby. Hard copies are available at the library.
Please register via the library website. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants on the day of the program.
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Virtual Mystery
Book Discussion
Thursday
November 18
2:00pm
Something in the Water
by Catherine Steadman
Join this virtual meeting to discuss a mystery novel with fellow mystery lovers.
Digital eBooks and eAudiobooks are available through Libby. Hard copies are available at the library.
Please register via the library website. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants on the day of the program
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Virtual Book Chat & Chocolate
Thursday
December 2
7:00pm
Such a Fun Age
by Kiley Reid
Join the Hudson Valley's sweetest book group for a lively and fun book discussion.
Digital eBooks and eAudiobooks are available through Libby. Hard copies are available at the library.
Please register via the library website. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants on the day of the program
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Celebrate StoryWalk® Week (Nov 15-19) with our...
Fall StoryWalk®
Enjoy a walk around the library, stopping at each panel to read a portion of All We Need by Kathy Wolff. 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.
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Chess Time
Select Mondays
November 8 & 22
4:30pm
All ages and skill levels are welcome. An instructor will be available to help.
Registration is
now required.
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Dog Tales
Select Mondays
November 15 & 29
6:00pm, 6:15pm,
6:30pm or 7:00pm
Grades K-12
Read to a furry friend from Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause.
Registration opens one week
prior to each event.
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Story Time @ Home
Stop by the Youth Services desk at your convenience and pick up a special story time created for your family to enjoy at home.
For ages birth to 5 years. New monthly offerings available.
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T.U.T. Meeting
Friday
November 5
6:00 - 7:30pm
Grades 6-12
A teen advisory board for established members only. Please contact Lisa SinClair
at lsinclair@rcls.org for more information.
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Virtual PJ Story Time
Monday
November 15
6:30pm
Superstar Miss Pat has returned to her place in front of a camera. So put on your pajamas, grab a favorite cuddly and join her on our YouTube channel as she reads stories geared to 3 to 5-year-olds (or anyone who loves a good story!)
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Art Afternoon
"Lois Ehlert's Animals"
Thursday
November 18
4:30pm
Grades K-12
Make animals like author/illustrator Lois Ehlert. Dress for mess!
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ChatterBooks
Book Group
Tuesday
November 9
4:30pm
Ellie's Dragon
by Bob Graham
Grades K-2
Please register in person when you pick up a copy of the book at the library.
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Book Break Book Group
Tuesday
November 16
4:30pm
Who Was Milton Bradley? by Kirsten Anderson
Grades 3 & 4
Please register in person when you pick up a copy of the book at the library.
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Readzza Readzza!
Book Group
Tuesday
November 30
4:30pm
Queen of the Sea
by Dylan Meconis
Grades 5-8
Please register in person when you pick up a copy of the book at the library.
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Teen Book Group
Tuesday
November 9
6:30-7:15pm
Dry by Neal & Jarrod Shusterman
Grades 9-12
Love to read? Curious what others think of a particular book? Hungry for some new recommendations? We've got the club for you!
Please register in person when you pick up a copy of the book. Digital eBooks and eAudiobooks are also available through Libby.
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Virtual Community
Health Education
in Partnership with
Montefiore St. Luke’s
Cornwall Hospital
In our commitment 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 a topic of interest.
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The CPL subscribes to hoopla - a video streaming service that provides access to hundreds of thousands of digital items for free with your Cornwall Library card!
Patrons have a 5-item monthly limit for materials borrowed through hoopla.
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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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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Searching For A Job?
Changing Careers?
Learn interview skill techniques with Interview Coach Andy Maroney.
Get a free one-on-one virtual practice interview and feedback session.
To set up a virtual meeting appointment, email resume and contact phone number to bgoldfarb@rcls.org.
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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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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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Digital eBooks & Audiobooks
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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