Join us for a Zoom presentation featuring Michael Wagner, Esq., Senior Counsel at Jacobowitz and Gubits. During these challenging times, it has never been more important to provide your family with the proper planning. Michael will discuss ways you can avoid probate: protect your assets from long-term care costs; how to plan for disability; how to keep your assets in the bloodline; and how your plan is impacted by second marriages. There will be a Q&A following the presentation, so come prepared with your concerns.

Registration is required to obtain the link to view on Zoom. Please visit this link for registration: www.jacobowitz.com/cpl

Our virtual parenting book discussion group seeks to provide parents a sense of community and support as we raise our children through difficult and unprecedented times.

As you work to discern what the right path is for your child's education, let's consider all of the possibilities together.

Get the free digital book from hoopla or Libby using your library card, register for the discussion via the library's online calendar, and on the date, join us for a virtual book discussion! Zoom meeting invites will be emailed to registrants prior to the meeting.

Join Bergen Community College Lecturer, Rick Feingold, on Zoom for an historical lecture on Madam C.J. Walker, the first female African-American Millionaire.

Born in 19th century rural Louisiana to former slaves, Sarah Breedlove rose to become the first female African-American self-made millionaire in the United States. Known as Madam C.J. Walker, she developed a line of beauty care products for black women.

Registration is required via the online calendar. Zoom meeting links will be sent the day of the program.

The Cornwall Public Library and the Alzheimer's Association will co-present a Zoom webinar on the important legal and financial issues you may face and how to put plans in place. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A.

This program is presented in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association. Presenters: Nancy Brodey Koch, Esq., Staff Attorney for Legal Services of the Hudson Valley and Lisa Luborsky, Coordinator Independent Consumer Advocacy Network.

Contact the Alzheimer's Association to register 800-272-3900 or click here.

Join us for an exciting Zoom presentation with Mara Davi, a Cornwall Public Library patron, who has performed on Broadway and toured throughout the United States and Japan. She is an accomplished actor, singer and dancer, who will be sharing her story and taking questions on her journey to Broadway. Mara will also perform, accompanied by her pianist/music director, Eli Katz Zoller. Registration is required via the library's online calendar to receive a Zoom link the day of the program.

The library will, once again, be participating in the Great Give Back this year on October 17. We are working on opportunities for you to serve your communities in safe and socially distanced ways — virtually, from home, outdoors, and more. Stay tuned for more details in our next newsletter!

Join a Zoom meeting to discuss a mystery novel with fellow readers. Register via the online calendar.The Zoom link will be emailed to those participating on the day of the meeting.

Just because we can't be Out & About doesn't mean we can't still have a great book club meeting!

Register on our website; get the book on Libby or call the the library for a hard copy; 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.

Join the Hudson Valley's sweetest book group in a virtual Zoom meeting. eBooks and eAudios are available on hoopla and Libby, and the library also has print copies available to borrow (call the library to place a hold for curbside pickup). Register via the library's online calendar. Zoom meeting invitations will be sent out to registrants on the day of the book club.

Join our Member's Choice book group via Zoom. Register on our website, get the book on Libby or call the the library for a hard copy. Zoom meeting invites will be emailed to registrants prior to the meeting.

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.

Creative writing for grades 8-12. You must pre-register for each program one week prior via our online calendar. Zoom links will be sent to registrants the day of the event.

Design prints with items from nature or recycled items that you collect to make a portrait, landscape or pattern.

Please register via the library's online calendar

Registrants will be contacted September 24 to set up appointments for curbside pickup.

Read aloud via Zoom to a furry friend from Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause. 15-minute reading sessions for Grades K-12! Registration required, through our online calendar one week prior to program. A Zoom link will then be emailed to registrants.

Stop by the children’s table outside the library to pick up a surprise bundle for your toddler to keep -- compliments of the Cornwall Public Library, while supplies last. Bags will be available starting at 10am.

The library is offering a packaged "Story Time" to enjoy with your family at home (for ages 3-5). There are limited supplies -- please register via the online calendar one week before the event. Registered patrons should call the library at 845-534-8282 on the day of the event to schedule an appointment for pickup.

Wear your PJs, find a favorite cuddly and head over to the library's Facebook page or youtube channel to hear Pat Parker read stories for 3, 4, & 5 year olds (or anyone who wants to get comfortable and hear a bedtime story!)

Meet up with other caregivers of babies (birth to 18 months). Sessions will cover parenting topics and tips and book shares for babies. There will be time, as well, for group discussion and questions.

Register via the online calendar one week prior to event for each session using caregiver name. Zoom links will be emailed the day before the event.

Autumn StoryWalkⓇ

Sally McCabe, the smallest girl in the smallest grade, notices everything, including bullying on the playground. Is she brave enough to say something and will it even make a difference?

Walk the library grounds, stopping by each panel to read a portion of The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade by Justin Roberts & Christian Robinson. For added fun, see if you can complete our accompanying scavenger hunt.

Completed scavenger hunt sheets can be returned in the blue book drop and will be entered into a prize drawing. Don't forget to write your name, age, and telephone number on the side!

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.

For more info, contact

Lisa SinClair lsinclair@rcls.org

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.  Emails can be sent to lfisher@rcls.org.  We would LOVE to hear from you!!

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. Bags will be available starting at 10am.