Cornwall Public Library Newsletter - March 2023
From the Director's Desk...
March reminds me of a childhood favorite book and movie "Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day." March usually roars in like a lion and goes out like a lamb and is often too cold for me to spend much time outside. It's good that I can easily find indoor things to do when I am not at work, like sewing, cleaning, quilting, and reading.  
I have been busy with meetings this past month at work, working on the Library's budget for our next fiscal year - July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 - plus trying to get my office to be neater! Our Budget Vote and Trustee Election will be held this year on April 18th, 2023, and I would like to invite you to come out and vote.  

At home, I've nearly finished a baby-sized quilt, begun a new embroidery project, and helped my husband organize his side of our closet. We have books at CPL to help you with any of these projects! I also managed to squeeze in reading a couple of books.

Two of those books are One Last Gift by Emily Stone, and Phaedra by Laura Shepperson. In One Last Gift, the protagonist's beloved brother dies, leaving her one last scavenger hunt. In an effort to deal with her grief, she decides to complete the scavenger hunt. Phaedra is a retelling of a Greek myth from a minor character's perspective. I found both to be quite fun to read! 

Charlotte A. Dunaief
Library Director
Library Board of Trustees
Wednesday, March 8
7:00pm

All meetings are open to the public. The current agenda and meeting packet can be found here.
Attention OverDrive Users!
Warning: The OverDrive app will be officially discontinued on April 30, 2023. But you can still access our huge electronic collection simply by switching over to the Libby app.
Switching is easy. Get the free Libby app on your mobile device from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. Log in with your library card number and PIN and you're all set. If you have any questions about switching over or using the Libby app, please contact us or stop by the Reference Desk during your next library visit. We would be happy to assist you!
Art Exhibition
"The Collaborative Works of DiMiceli, DiMiceli & Carver"

Meet the Artists Reception
Thursday, March 2
4:00-5:00pm

This exhibit will be on display in the Library Community Room until April 25th.*

*Because this room is also used for programs, patrons are encouraged to call prior to their visit to make sure the exhibit will be accessible for viewing.
Annual Library Budget Vote & Trustee Election
Tuesday, April 18
9:00am – 9:00pm
Library Community Room

Calling all CCSD residents to mark your calendars and make your plans to come out and vote! Information on the proposed 2023/24 Library Operating Budget can be found on the library website or by clicking here.

Looking for ways you can serve in the community? The library seeks innovative, community-minded people interested in helping guide the library into the future. Three trustee positions, each for a three(3)-year term, will be on the ballot this year. For additional information about becoming a Library Trustee, click here. Completed Trustee Petitions are due to the library by 5pm, Friday, March 17, 2023.
Programs For Adults
Midday Matinee
Tuesday, March 7
12:00pm

Enjoy a break in your day and take in a movie. March’s selection is Ticket to Paradise - Rated PG-13.

A drop-in event - no registration required.
Blooming Spring Flower Workshop
Tuesday, March 21 @1:00pm

Nationally recognized collage maker, Susan Minier, will help participants create their very own flower garden using decorative, colorful scrap booking sheets.

Registration is required via the library website. If program is full, please call the library at 845-534-8282 to be placed on a waiting list.
Monday Night Movie
March 13 & 27
6:00pm

Enjoy free popcorn and a movie with this new evening program. In March, we turn our attention to Ireland with these two great selections: Michael Collins (Rated R) on March 13 & Sing Street (Rated PG-13) on March 27.

A drop-in event - no registration required.
Great Decisions
Thursday, March 16
7:00-8:00pm

Join America's largest discussion program on world affairs. March's topic is Energy Security & Geopolitics. Course briefing books are available for purchase ($22) at the library. There is also a course-reserve copy for review at the Adult Reference Desk. For more information, contact Pam Stockton at pstockton@rcls.org or 845-534-8282.

A drop-in event - no registration required
Songs of Ireland
Sunday, March 19
1:00-3:00pm
Munger Cottage

Get your toes tapping and enjoy this free concert featuring the band The Parting Glass.

Please register via the library website. Space is limited. If registration is full, please call the library at 845-534-8282 to be placed on a waiting list.
AARP Tax-Aide
Select Wednesdays
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
9:00am-3:30pm

IRS certified volunteers are available to prepare tax returns for free. This service is available by appointment only. Appointments are made directly through AARP (the library staff does not take appointments). Please call 1-800-899-1479, M-F, 9am-2pm to schedule.

AARP membership is not required and there are no age restrictions.
Empires of the Mediterranean
Cruise from Athens to Venice
October 17-27, 2023

Take in all the riches of this fabled region with Friends of Cornwall Library and World Wide Travel of Cornwall. On this Viking cruise participants will: discover the Acropolis & the ancient ruins of Olympia; delight in the beauty of Corfu; explore the medieval warrens of Kotor, Dubrovnik & Zadar; and enjoy a visit to Koper for an in-depth exploration of picturesque Slovenia.

For additional information (price & amenities) or to book, contact Manuela Mocan at 845-534-4333 or Brenda Goldfarb at 845-534-8282 before March 31. Flyers with additional information are available at the library.
Guerrilla Girls: The ART of
Behaving Badly
Thursday, April 13
6:15-7:30pm
via Zoom

Janet Mandel, retired art history / world languages & culture instructor shares how The Guerilla Girls, an anonymous group of activist women artists, have used wit and irony to tackle issues of gender and racial discrimination in the art world and beyond.

Registration is required and opens March 1 via the library website. A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants on the day of the program.
6-Hour Defensive Driving Workshop
Saturday, April 15
Wednesday, April 19
8:45am - 4:00pm
Sponsored by AARP

Beginning March 1, register in person at the library with payment (cash or check) to confirm registration - $25 for AARP members; $30 for non-members.

Make checks payable to AARP, with AARP member number (if applicable) written on check. Cash payments must be exact change only. Participants must bring driver's license and AARP card (if applicable) to class.
Blind Date with a Book
Deadline - March 4

Stop by before it's too late and choose a book from our display (yes, sight unseen!) Read it, complete a "Rate Your Date" bookmark and return it with your book. You may not fall in love (let's hope you can make it past the first few chapters!), but at least you will be entered into a prize drawing - how many blind dates can offer that?
2023 Oscar Contest
Deadline - March 10th

There is still time to get your ballot submitted to our 2023 Oscar Contest. The deadline is fast approaching - Friday, March 10th at 6pm. Haven't seen all the movies? No worries! Give it your best guess anyway OR get busy binge watching! (Either choice can be fun.) Grand prize is a $50 gift card. See how many winners you can pick!

Sponsored by Friends of Cornwall Library
Teen Tech Tutoring
Thursday, March 9
Tuesday, March 21
4:00-5:00pm

Got tech questions? Let our savvy teen volunteers assist you. Bring your devices and your questions. No appointments needed - first come, first served.
Creative Writers
Mondays
11:30am-1:30pm

Always open to new members. A virtual option can be made available if needed. Call the library at 845-534-8282 for more info.
Member's Choice
Book Group
March 1 @4:00pm
The Swerve: How the World Became Modern
by Stephen Greenblatt

New members are always welcome. Please call 845-534-8282 if you need a virtual option.
Mystery Book Group
March 16 @2:00pm
The Bat
by Jo Nesbo

New members are always welcome. Please call 845-534-8282 if you need a virtual option.
Out & About
Book Group
March 22 @7:00pm
The Sentence
by Louise Erdrich

Join us in March at Brothers BBQ for some food, drinks & lively discussion. New people are always welcome! To help coordinate with the restaurant, we are asking anyone planning to attend to register via the library website.
Book Chat & Chocolate
March 23 @7:00pm
Remarkably Bright Creatures
by Shelby Van Pelt

New members are always welcome...and chocolate is always served!
Programs for Kids & Teens
Family Story Time
Select Tuesdays
March 7, 14, & 21
9:30am OR 10:30am

Enjoy a story time with the whole family. Registration is required and opens via the library website one week prior to each class.

Adults only need to register their
child(ren) - not themselves.
PJ Story Time
Select Wednesdays
March 15 & 29
6:30pm
All Ages Welcome

Wear your PJs, bring a favorite cuddly, and enjoy stories & songs at the library.

Registration is required and opens via the
library website one week prior to each program.
Saturday Morning Story Time
March 25
9:30am

Enjoy a special story time for the whole family on the weekend. Space is limited. Registration is required and opens via the library website one week prior to the program.
Dog Tales
Select Mondays
March 6 & 20
6:00-7:00pm
Grades K-12

Come read to a furry friend from Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause.

Please register via the library website for a
15-minute time slot of your choosing. Registration opens one week prior to each program.
Art Afternoon
Tuesday, March 14
4:30pm
K-12th Grades
The Art of Architecture

Explore the art we live in. Dress for mess.

Registration is required and opens via the library website one week prior to the program.
Chess Time
Saturday
March 18
11:00am - 12:00pm

All ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring a friend or play with someone new. An instructor will be available to answer questions.

A drop-in event - no registration required.
ChatterBooks
March 8 @4:30pm
K-2nd Grades
How to Catch a Leprechaun
by Adam Wallace

Register in person when you pick up a copy of the book at the library.
Book Break
March 16 @4:30pm
3rd & 4th Grades
Who Was Amelia Earhart?
by Kate Boehm Jerome

Register in person when you pick up a copy of the book at the library.
Readzza Readzza
March 23 @4:30pm
5-8th Grades
Those Kids from
Fawn Creek
by Erin Entrada Kelly

Register in person when you pick up a copy of the book at the library.
Teen Book Group
March 13 @6:30pm
9-12th Grades
Charming as a Verb
by Ben Philippe

Register in person when you pick up a copy of the book at the library.
T.U.T.
March 3 @5:45pm

Grades 6-12. A library teen advisory board for established members only. Please contact Lisa SinClair at lsinclair@rcls.org for more information.