What's new this
MAY
from your Library
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Annual Meeting, Trustee Election
& Budget Vote
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The Library will hold its annual meeting on Monday, May 1st, at 7pm in the Library Community Room. The Library’s regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting will immediately follow.
The Library trustee election and budget vote for 2023-2024 will be held in conjunction with the Marlboro Central School District ballot, to take place on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Marlboro Central School District, 21 Milton Turnpike, Milton, NY 12547. Polls will be open from 6:00am until 9:00pm. After 3 consecutive years of no increase in the budget, the Library is proposing a 1.7% increase in the anticipated amount to be raised by taxes.
Anita-Jean McMonigle and Benjamin Kolansky will be seeking election to the Board of Trustees.
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More E-books & Audiobooks Are Now Available on Libby! |
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Patrons now have access to more e-books and audiobooks on Libby!
If you need assistance downloading the Libby app or adding the additional Library systems catalogs, please call the circulation desk at 845-236-7272 ext. 214.
Please note: As of May 1st, the Overdrive app will no longer be available for Android and IOS users. Users of these devices will be prompted to use the Libby app. For more information, click here. The Overdrive app will still be available for Kindle users.
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Please register or RSVP on our events calendar, or follow the program links and instructions below.
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Book Barn Reopens for the Season!
Saturday, May 6 & 20, 10:00 am-2:00 pm
*WEATHER PERMITTING*
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Open the first and third Saturday of the month from May to October, 10:00 am-2:00 pm (weather permitting), the Friends of the Marlboro Library’s Book Barn sells good quality, used books to help benefit the Library. To visit the Book Barn during its open hours, park in the Library's back parking lot and follow the path down to the red shed.
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The Friends accept donations of books in good, clean condition during hours when the Book Barn is open.
The Friends do NOT accept: textbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedias, Reader’s Digest, music CDs, books on tape and books in poor condition (ie. dirty, mildewed, stained, dusty, etc.)
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Local Author Talk:
Seth Martel
Thursday, May 11, 7:00 pm
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Local author and illustrator, Seth Martel, will be at the Library on Thursday, May 11 at 7:00pm to discuss his new young adult graphic novel, The Mare, and will discuss the steps on how he created, wrote, and illustrated his graphic novel.
Walk-ins welcome.
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Friends of the MFL's
5th Annual Tea Party
Saturday, May 13, 11:30 am-1:30 pm
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The Friends of the Marlboro Library will be holding their fifth annual tea party fundraiser at Dubois Farms in Highland, on Saturday, May 13 from 11:30am to 1:30pm.
Enjoy the charms of a bygone era and join us for tea, light refreshments, music, raffles and conversation. A ticket to this event makes a wonderful Mother’s Day gift! Proceeds will go towards future Library programs.
Tickets for the tea are $25 each and are available for purchase at the circulation desk.
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Fancy hats are encouraged! Come wearing one, or purchase a hat at the Tea. Sun hats, hand decorated with flowers and ribbons by the Friends, will be for sale at the tea for $10-20 each, cash only. |
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Tech 101 Series:
Computer Basics
Tuesday, May 16, 10:00 am
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During this class, attendees will learn the basics of using a computer. Learn some computer terminology, the different parts, how to use a mouse and keyboard, and more. During each class, attendees will get hands-on experience using one of the Library's laptops, and time to practice in a guided environment. Little or no experience is necessary!
Spaces are limited. Registration is required.
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Adult Craft: Abstract Acrylic Painting
Wednesday, May 17, 6:30 pm
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Join us at the Library on Wednesday, May 17 at 6:30pm for some experimental abstract painting! Try out some techniques and have fun with this meditative form of self-expression. Please bring a smock, or wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on. Craft sessions will be in-person in the community room. There will be no take and make option for this craft.
Registration is required, spaces are limited.
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Book Club
Wednesday, May 31, 7:00 pm
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All are welcome to attend our Book Club! During May’s meeting, we will be discussing The Masterpiece by Fiona Davis.
Registration is required only if you wish to attend virtually.
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The Boardroom
Tuesday, May 9, 4:30-5:30 pm
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For grades K-8.
Do you like to play board games? Come to The Boardroom! Bring that game you’ve been asking everyone at home to play, or play one of ours with other gamers! Registration required.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Summer Program Registration
Opens Wednesday, June 7, 10:00 am
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Friends of the MFL's
'Vacation Vibes' Raffle Basket!
Drawing on Saturday, May 13
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The Friends of the Marlboro Library are holding a raffle for a summer vacation-themed gift basket filled with a beach towel, summer hat, sunglasses, suntan lotion, beach toys and much more!
Raffle tickets are $1 each, 6 for $5 or an “arms-length” for $10, and may be purchased at the Marlboro Library, where the basket is on display near the circulation desk. You must be over 21 to purchase raffle tickets, and proceeds will go towards future Library programs.
The drawing will be held on Saturday, May 13 during the Friends of the Marlboro Library’s Fundraiser Tea Party.
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For reading recommendations, check out our blog, The Book Buzz.
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updates and information!
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Follow our kid's Facebook page and Instagram! |
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Address: 1251 Route 9W,
Marlboro, NY 12542
Tel: (845)236-7272
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Library Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-8pm
Friday: 9:30am-5pm
Saturday: 11am-5pm
Sunday: 1-5pm*
*Closed Sundays in summer
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