Cornwall Library Newsletter January 2021
Protecting Your Finances
During the Coronavirus Pandemic

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) provides up-to-date information and resources to protect and manage your finances during this difficult time.

Below are links to information on options and deadlines for various relief, some as part of new legislation.

A new law provides relief for renters and extends the CDC's Order to protect many people who can't pay their rent from eviction through January 31, 2021.
 
Congress passed legislation providing an additional $300 per week to all workers receiving unemployment benefits. The supplement begins after December 26, 2020, and ends on March 14, 2021.
 
Some homeowners struggling to pay their mortgage now have a little extra time to seek help.
 
Interest and monthly payments on federally-held loans are suspended through January 31, 2021.
 
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.

All meetings are open to the public. Call for more info at 845-534-8282 or email corboardpres@rcls.org.

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!
For Adults
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.
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.

Online registration open 12/1/20 thru 12/19/20 to the first 15 crafters!

A $5 non-refundable fee is required to confirm registration.

Zoom link will be sent to registrants on the day of the program.

Participants will need their own scissors, adhesive, and any personal embellishments to make a special Valentine’s Day card.

Please call the library (845-534-8282) to be wait listed.
Virtual Mystery Book Discussion
The Last Widow
by Karin Slaughter
Thursday
January 21
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.
Virtual Member's Choice Book Club
No Ordinary Time
by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Wednesday
February 3
4:00pm

The Member’s Choice Book Club typically meets the first Wednesday of each month.

Register for the group here. 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.
Hudson Valley
Ebony Strings Ensemble
Sunday
February 28
2:00pm

Cornwall Public Library will celebrate African American History Month with a ZOOM concert by the Hudson Valley Ebony Strings Ensemble.

Led by violinist E’lissa Jones, the ensemble is comprised of students from middle and high school. They perform classical pieces, African American spirituals, and original compositions by Ms. Jones.

Registration begins February 1. Please register via the online calendar.

ZOOM links will be sent to all registrants on the day of the program.
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 Out & About Book Group
There There
by Tommy Orange
Wednesday
January 20
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.
Virtual Book Chat
& Chocolate
Thursday
January 28
6:30pm
The Tea Rose
by Jennifer Donnelly

Join the Hudson Valley's sweetest book group in a virtual Zoom meeting. The library has print copies available to borrow (call the library to place a hold for pickup by appointment).

Register via the library's online calendar.

Zoom meeting invitations will be sent out to registrants on the day of the book club.
Let's PAINT AWAY the Winter Blues
Wednesday
February 16
5:45pm

Local artist, Maureen Hart, will provide all supplies via curbside pickup at the library for this get-into-springtime ZOOM paint night.

$10 non-refundable deposit drop-off required to confirm registration by January 31. Must return easel & accessories at end of the program. Details will be provided.

Online registration opens January 12 to the first 25 artists!

Please call the library (845-534-8282) to be wait listed.

Generously supported by the Friends of Cornwall Library
For Kids & Teens
Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for the very latest in reading fun.
I spy with my little eye...
Something new to do at
The Cornwall Public Library!

Needing some fresh air and a little break from being at home? Please stop by our
I Spy Station and try to find the items listed. We'll periodically change the items you need to find, so repeat visits are always welcome.
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.
See website for contest rules and entry form.
Family Fun Challenge
Select Thursdays
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.
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!!
Toddler Time To-Go
for Ages
18-36 months
Tuesday
January 26

We've put together a special story time to go for our toddler friends (ages 18-36 months).

Supplies are limited and registration is required. Please register via our online calendar beginning January 19.

Registered patrons will be contacted to schedule an appointment for pickup.
Virtual PJ Story Time
Select Mondays @ 6:30pm
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!)
For Everyone
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.
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.
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 January, 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.
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/.