Cornwall Library Newsletter May 2021 |
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In February, I found out that I had aortic valve stenosis, which had progressed to the serious stage. It required surgery as soon as possible to replace the valve. This meant that I had to go on medical leave for a couple of months and that this would be at a time that is crucial to the library--the budget vote preparation and the voting day itself. (The budget was already complete and approved by the board.) However, this meant that someone else would be at the helm of CPL during a rather hectic time. Luckily for me, CPL has a lot of talented staff who were more than willing to help.
Remember that I wrote a few months ago about projects with many moving parts? The vote is one of those projects, and Meaghan Doyle ably stepped up to the plate. She has been at the wheel since March 9th and has done quite well. I am sure that she will be a bit relieved to hand it back to me in early May when I return.
I want to thank the entire staff of CPL. You all made it possible for me to take the time off needed to take care of myself and heal from the surgery.
Charlotte A. Dunaief
Library Director
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting (Virtual)
Thursday
May 13
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
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In-Person Services
The Library is open for in-person services, subject to limited building capacity. Appointments suggested.
For more information,
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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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Veterans Traveling Wall of Honor
Outdoor Ceremony
Tuesday
May 4
10:00am
The Traveling Wall of Honor, which highlights the sacrifices made by the brave veteran heroes and role models throughout the 99th District will be on display through mid-June.
Registration is not required.
COVID safety protocols will be in place as you view the exhibit.
Acknowledgment to Assemblyman Colin Schmitt for spearheading this tribute.
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An Evening with Julia Dahl:
An Author’s Words of Wisdom
Wednesday
May 26
6:00pm
The Cornwall Public Library is proud to host award-winning author Julia Dahl as she discusses how she turned her work as a reporter on the criminal justice beat into page-turning thrillers.
A former reporter for the NY Post and CBS News, she now teaches journalism at NYU and is the author of four novels. Ms. Dahl resides in Cornwall-on-Hudson.
Zoom links will be provided on the day of the program.
This project- "Cornwall Artists, Writers, Musicians and Performers" -is made possible with a New York State grant administered by Arts Mid-Hudson.
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Registration is open online here.
If you have any questions, please contact the Library at 845-534-8282.
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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 to register).
Zoom links 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
May 5
4:00pm
Station Eleven
by Emily St. John Mandel
The Member’s Choice Book Club typically meets the first Wednesday of each month.
Digital ebooks and audiobooks are available through Libby, or call the Library to request a hard copy.
The Zoom link will be emailed to those participating on the day of the meeting.
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Outdoor Book Sale
Saturday
May 15
10:00am
$8 per bag
No appointments are necessary.
Masks are required.
Generously supported by the
Friends of Cornwall Library.
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Virtual Mystery
Book Discussion
Conviction
by Julia Dahl
Thursday
May 20
2:00pm
Join a Zoom meeting to discuss a mystery novel with fellow readers.
Digital ebooks and audiobooks are available through Libby or hoopla or call the Library to request a hard copy.
The Zoom link will be emailed to those participating on the day of the meeting.
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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 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.
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Virtual Paint Night
'Blossoms of May'
Tuesday
May 18
5:45pm
Local artist, Maureen Hart, will lead this fun, Springtime-themed evening of painting.
Register via the Library’s online website. A $10 non-refundable deposit drop-off is required by May 1st to confirm registration to the first 25 artists. If the program fills, please contact the Library to be placed on a waiting list.
All supplies, including easels, will be provided via curbside pickup at the Library. Easels and accessories must be returned at the end of the program. Details will be provided.
A Zoom link will be sent to registrants on the day of the program.
Generously supported by the Friends of Cornwall Library.
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Virtual Book Chat & Chocolate
Thursday
May 27
6:30pm
The Seven Husbands
of Evelyn Hugo
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Join the Hudson Valley’s sweetest book group for a virtual book discussion.
eBooks and eAudiobooks are available on Libby.
Print books are available at the Library; call us to reserve a copy and arrange for pick up.
Zoom meeting invitations will be sent out to registrants on the day of the book club.
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Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for the very latest in reading fun.
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I spy with my little eye...
Something fun 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.
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Spring StoryWalk®
Attention Readers of All Ages!
Join us for a Spring StoryWalk®. Enjoy a walk around the library grounds, stopping at each story panel to read a portion of If You Plant a Seed by Kadir Nelson.
For added fun, see if you can complete the accompanying scavenger hunt located inside the little red house at the Library’s main entrance.
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Family Fun Challenge
Thursday
May 6
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
Monday
May 10
6:30pm
Put on your PJs and join Pat Parker as she reads stories for 3 to 5-year-olds (or anyone who wants to cuddle, get comfortable, and hear a bedtime story!)
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Art Afternoon
Curbside
Painting With Dots,
Dabs and Dashes
Thursday
May 20
Limited Supplies
Registration starts May 6
Registrants will be contacted on May 20 to set up appointments for curbside pickup.
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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.
We would LOVE to hear from you!!
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Teen Trivia - Star Wars
Tuesday
May 4
4:30pm
Dust off that robe; feed and water the Tauntaun. It’s time for Teen Trivia – Star Wars edition! This Zoom program, featuring Kahoot for trivia, is open to anyone in grade 6-12.
Registration closes Monday, May 3 at 6 pm.
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Zoom T.U.T. Meeting
Friday
May 7
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
Tuesday
May 11
The Library offers a packaged "Story Time" to enjoy with your family at home (for ages 3-5).
There are limited supplies — please register here starting May 4.
Registered patrons will be called to schedule an appointment for pickup.
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Toddler Time To-Go
for Ages 18-36 months
Tuesday
May 25
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.
Registered patrons will be contacted to schedule an appointment for pickup.
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Virtual Community Health Education in Partnership with
Montefiore St. Luke’s
Cornwall Hospital
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and to practice social distancing, the Cornwall Public Library has been unable to provide in-person health education to the community we serve. However, we remain committed 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 topic of interest.
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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.
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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 May, 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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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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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.
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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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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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