Cornwall Library Newsletter Mid-December 2020 |
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2021 is nearly here! For many people, the new year marks an opportunity to set New Year's resolutions or a chance for a fresh start. Come by and put your wishes on our Wish Tree. Take a piece of ribbon, make a wish that you don’t tell anyone, and tie it to the tree. You’ll know which tree, because it will be full of colorful yarn (thanks for this goes to the Youth Services Department)!! But hurry, this opportunity will be gone on January 21st. We will of course take a picture of the wish tree just before taking it apart. I hope all of our wishes come true!
This holiday season is unlike any other, to cap off a year unlike any other. As we move into a new (and hopefully better) year, we wish you moments of peace amid the difficulties, connections with loved ones, even if they cannot be in person, the warmth of memories from holidays past, and beautiful glimpses of the joy that still lives under the surface. We are here for you through it all.
From all of us at CPL, we wish you and yours a safe and joyous holiday season as well as a Healthy, prosperous and peaceful new year!
Oh and here’s a new thing. If you use Libby, or not, check out all the new e-magazines that have become available through the app! There are some really good ones, wish I had more time to read them all!! Need help, give us a call, we’ll be happy to walk you through the process!
Happy Healthy 2021!!
Charlotte A. Dunaief
Library Director
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On behalf of the Friends of Cornwall Library and the Cornwall Public Library, we are grateful to EKB Kitchens/ Matthew & Kathryn Wilhelm Charitable Fund for their generous grant donation of $700.00 to assist us in our goals to enhance our efforts in providing high tech equipment to our patrons.
We continually strive to highlight that knowledge is power as well as promote a safe and healthy environment for patrons and staff.
This significant grant will be very valuable in helping us serve our community and provide a more informed citizenry for a better tomorrow through technology.
Thank you!!
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Library Closed for Christmas
December 24 and December 25
We reopen Saturday, December 26 at 9am
Have a wonderful and safe holiday!
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Library Board
of Trustees Meeting (Virtual)
Thursday
January 14
7:00pm
Check our website or door of the building for details on how to access the meeting.
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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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Library Closes at 1pm for New Year’s Eve
and Closed on
New Year's Day
We will reopen Saturday, January 2 at 9 am
Happy New Year!
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Participant, Joan Mattaroccia |
Participant, Lorraine Uhlmann |
Painting by John Minier (participant) |
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From Our Patrons
"Let's Paint a Winter Wonderland"
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Who needs to visit a museum when we have Cornwall Public Library member artists with skill and enthusiasm right in our own community?
On December 2nd, through the generosity of the Friends of Cornwall Library, we were treated to a Virtual Paint & Sip Night led by local artist Maureen Hart.
Keep your eyes open for more creative programs ....we may get you to pick up a paintbrush yet!
See a sampling of our talented participants' beautiful paintings!!
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Painting by Maureen Hart (local artist) |
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Virtual Creative Writers
Mondays
11am-1pm
Join a Zoom meeting of the library’s Creative Writers Group. Register via the library's online calendar (only new members need register). Zoom links will be distributed on the Friday before the meeting. It will be a recurring link, usable for all Creative Writers’ meetings. |
Virtual
Out & About Book Club
The Winter Soldier
by Daniel Mason
Wednesday
December 16
8:30pm
Just because we can’t be Out & About doesn’t mean we can’t still have a great book club meeting!
Digital ebooks and audiobooks are available through Libby or call the library for a hard copy.
Register ahead here, 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 on the day of the book club.
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Virtual Member's Choice Book Club
The Moon is Down
by John Steinbeck
Wednesday
January 6
4:00pm
The Member’s Choice Book Club typically meets the first Wednesday of each month.
Register for the group here. Digital ebooks and audiobooks are available through Libby and hoopla or call the library to place a hold on a hard copy.
The Zoom link will be emailed to those participating on the day of the meeting.
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Interview Protocols: Mock Interviews
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. |
Virtual Mystery Book
Discussion Group
Two Kinds of Truth
by Michael Connelly
Thursday
December 17
2:00pm
Join a Zoom meeting to discuss a mystery novel with fellow readers.
Register for the group here. Digital ebooks and audiobooks are available through Libby and hoopla or call the library to place a hold on a hard copy.
The Zoom link will be emailed to those participating on the day of the meeting.
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For the LOVE of CARDS!
Tuesday
January 19
5:45pm
Sarah Christensen, formerly from Cornwall, will provide card-making kits via curbside pickup at the library for this fun Zoom night.
A $5 non-refundable fee is required to confirm registration.
Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day of the program.
Participants will need their own scissors, adhesive and any personal embellishments to make a special Valentine’s Day card.
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Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for the very latest in reading fun.
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Teen Photo Contest
Begins January 1
Ends on February 28
Grades 6 – 12
One winner will be chosen on March 1.
The prize is a $25 Amazon Gift Card.
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Family Fun Challenge
Thursday
January 7
February 4
March 4
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.
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Virtual PJ Story Time
Select Mondays @ 6:30pm
January 11
February 15
March 15
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!) Please register here.
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Library Letters
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!! |
Zoom T.U.T. Meeting
Friday
January 8
5:30pm
For established members only
Grades 6 – 12
For more info, please contact
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Story Time
Take-Out
for Ages
3-5
Select Tuesdays
January 12
February 9
March 9
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 here starting January 5. Registered patrons will be called to schedule an appointment for pickup. |
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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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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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The library now subscribes to hoopla - a video streaming service that provides access to hundreds of thousands of digital items for free with your Cornwall Library card! Visit www.hoopladigital.com to get started!
Patrons have a 5 item monthly limit for materials borrowed through hoopla. However, if 5 titles are not enough, in December, they have made extra items available that don't count toward your limit. To access these, look for items in the "Bonus Borrows" collection.
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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New York Times Digital
Get 72 hours of free digital access to the New York Times with your library card. Outside the library, patrons can enter a code, register with an email, and enjoy 72 hours of full access from their computer or mobile devices. Once the 72 hours is up, just redeem the code again. To get the code and see further instruction visit our website. |
Digital eBooks & Audiobooks
While many of us stay at home, 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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