Spring 2017 sloatsburglibrary.org

Hours: Mon. - Thurs.: 10 am - 9 pm Fri.: 10 am - 6 pm Sat.: 10 am - 5 pm Sun.: 12 pm - 5 pm

Sloatsburg Public Library ▪ 1 Liberty Rock Rd. ▪ Sloatsburg, NY 10974 ▪ 845-753-2001

The Parting Glass Band Sat., March 25 @ 1:00 pm

Put on your dancing shoes and

do a little jig as we celebrate

St. Patrick’s Day with the

Parting Glass Band. Enjoy lively

music featuring the Clancy

Brothers, Dubliners, Wolf Tones

and other Irish/Celtic tunes. Refreshments will be served.

Pamper Yourself Weds., May 24 @ 6:30 pm

Join Ehris Urban, the Grounded

Goodwife and learn about the

benefits of various natural

healants and create a

purifying clay mask and

lemongrass body scrub.

CLAY SCULPTING Weds., May 3 & Mon., May 15 @ 6:30 pm Professional sculptor and art teacher, Debbie Luna will introduce students to a

creative hands-on experience with clay. This is a two-part class. Must attend

both classes. Limit 10.

CHARCOAL DRAWING Thurs., May 18 @ 6:30 pm Artist, Diane Kominick-Ouzoonian will help you to discover contour, values and

shading to create a finished drawing of a vegetable or fruit. Limit 15.

ADULT ART CLASSES

Shira the Psychic Medium Tues., May 16 @ 6:30 pm Tues., May 23 @ 6:30 pm

Shira, a gifted medium, is able

to bring messages from loved

ones on the other side. This

can be a great opportunity for

healing and closure with those

who have passed in your life.

Due to limited seating, we ask

that patrons only sign up for

one night. Sloatsburg

residents will be given first

priority. Limit 20.

THEY’RE BACK!!!

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS: Sunday, April 16 (Easter) & Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day)

Children’s Programs

Jiggly Wiggly Thurs., March 9, April 6, May 11 @

10:15 am

Ages 2-5 Let’s jiggle and wiggle!

Don’t stand still! Join Valerie Boggis

for puppets, music, dancing and lots

of fun!

Music & Fun With Mr. Kurt Tues., April 11 @ 11:00 am

Ages 2+ Clap, slap, shake, spin, stomp

and sing along with Mr. Kurt! Fun for all

ages.

Music & Movement Art Club Tues., March 7, April 4 & May 9 @ 5:00 pm

Ages 8+ Create a work of art using

different mediums. Each month is a

different theme. All work will be

showcased in the library.

Drop-In Crafts Weds., March 8, April 12 & May 10 starting

@ 3:00 pm

All Ages Stop by the Circulation Desk to

pick up your craft project. All ages are

welcome! Younger children can

complete the craft with help of an older sibling or

adult. Themes include: March - St. Patrick’s Day, April

- Spring Basket and May - Flowerpot.

Baking Club Tues., March 14, April 18 & May 4 @ 4:30 pm

Ages 10+ Share your baking ideas! Learn

decorating tips, swap and receive recipes.

R.E.A.D With Paws for a Cause Tues., March 28 @ 6:30 pm

Ages 6+ Gain confidence and

encouragement as you practice reading

with a new furry friend! Read a book of

your choice of one of several certified therapy dogs. 15 minute individual sessions

Spring Bunny Fun Weds., March 29 @ 4:30 pm

Ages 7+ Hop into spring and make a cute

bunny craft.

Herbs ‘n’ Spice and All Children Nice Thurs., March 30 @ 4:30 pm

Ages 5+ Learn about the varied and

sometimes strange uses of some not-so-

common herbs and spices. Listen to the story of

Strega Nona and make a cinnamon pinecone

creature. This program is hosted by Master Gardner Volunteers

of Rockland County’s Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Fairy Houses Thurs., April 20 @ 5:00 pm

Ages 10+ Even fairies need houses! Come

to this magical program and make your

own fairy house!

Mother’s Day Craft Fri., May 12 @ 4:15 pm

Ages 6-10 Show your mom you’re her

biggest fan! Surprise her by making a

present using silk flowers, ribbons and beads. Limit 12

Read to your Infants, Toddlers or

Preschoolers. Track your progress.

Sign up today! Stop by the library for

more information.

Mon. @ 10:30 am

Mostly Mother Goose (Ages: 18-36 months)

Tues., Weds., Thurs., & Fri. @ 10:30 am

Pre-School (Ages: 2-5 years)

All programs are age-appropriate. Children must be within

the specified age range by March 2017. For safety reasons,

the Library Board policy requires one adult for every

two children. Siblings are always welcome!

With Miss Doreen

Join us for fun stories, rhymes, songs,

finger-plays and a craft!

FOR GRADES 6-12 ONLY! Cruise on down to the coolest spot in Sloatsburg!!! It’s your place! Listen to music, play Xbox 360, hang with your friends and come to these fun activities for ages 13+!

The NEW Teen Room “Diner”

Movie Afternoons Thurs., March 9, April 6 & May 4 @ 6:00 pm

You have the power! The power to

choose and come watch a movie at the

library. Vote online each month at the

NEW Sloatsburg Library Teen Page on Facebook for

what film you want, then come to the library and sit

back and relax. There will be popcorn. There will be

laughs. But first we need you.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Thurs., March 16 @ 7:00 pm

Listen to fun unexpected music from

Ireland, eat snacks and maybe learn a

jig or two. Come to the library and

celebrate the day!

Sock Hop Planning Committee Weds., March 15, April 19, May 17 @ 5:00 pm

The library brings you back in time with the

Teen Room. Why shouldn’t we have a party

to match? Help plan the party of a lifetime.

You’re the judge, the greaser, the “Soc” and the

nerd. This is your room and your time to make your

voice known. In this committee you will also have an

ear with the library so help make the library

somewhere you’d want to be from the 50’s to now!

Trivia Battle Every Mon. Starting April 3 @ 4:30 pm

Is your head filled with seemingly useless

knowledge? Well not anymore! The library

has trivia nights now just for you. So come crown

yourself trivia master. Lay claim to your empire. Bring

your friends, have a team. Win a prize. But most

importantly, win points toward the big prize at the

end of the month. We’ll bring the snacks; you bring

your big brains.

Geeks Assemble Weds., April 5, 19, May 3, 17 & 31 @ 3:30 pm

Obsessed with a show, video game or

movie? Maybe superheroes and comics

catch your eye or maybe it’s a movie

franchise that makes your heart aflutter.

Obsessed with basically anything? Come

be a geek, a freak, a dork, whatever you want to be

at the library. We’ll talk about all of it, make crafts,

watch videos and maybe play games. No

judgment, just geeky love for geeky and pop culture

things.

Crime Mystery Party Thurs., April 20 @ 6:00 pm

Someone is missing! Are they dead?

Are they hiding from something more

sinister? Who is to blame? Well for one

night and one night only the line between you and

the person next to you is thin. Are they a detective, a

witness or victim? Which one are you? The library

may hold secrets, but you may hold more. Wear

your fanciest clothes and accuse your friends of

murder!

Photography Club Mon., May 8 @ 5:30 pm

You’ve got the camera, now use it. If you

don’t know how, we’ll teach you.

Photographs are just waiting for you to push the

button, set up the framing, adjust the lighting and

click. Enjoy the company of other photo enthusiasts.

Maybe you will take the next brilliant photo of the

library. Maybe we’ll hang it up. But, you have to

come first.

WELCOME Katie Hardiman!

Teen Coordinator

Adult Programs

Adult Book Club

Meets Weds. @ 7:00 pm March 29, April 26, May 31

Pick up your book at the

Circulation Desk

This program is hosted by Master Gardner Volunteers of

Rockland County’s Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Gardening Series

Starting A Garden From Scratch Tues., March 21 @ 7:00 pm

Learn inspirational tips and techniques for site and

soil preparation. Various garden styles will be

discussed. Presented by Donna DeSousa

Using Annuals & Perennials In the Garden Weds., March 29 @ 7:00 pm

Learn how to effectively use annuals and perennials

in gardens of all styles that will bloom all season

long. Presented by Donna DeSousa

Growing & Caring for Houseplants and Orchids Thurs., April 20 @ 7:00 pm

Learn the ins and outs of extending your gardening

season by growing orchids and tropical plants

indoors all year round. Presented by Celia Juris

Defensive Driving Sat., March 11 @ 9:30 am

Open to all NY State licensed drivers.

You will receive a 10% discount on

auto insurance. Bring a snack and

lunch. Teens with permits can attend class. Sloatsburg / Suffern cardholders will be given priority.

Fee: $40. Cash only. No checks. Limit 30.

Spring Cleaning With Essential Oils Mon. March 20 @ 6:30 pm

Dive into spring! Join Joanie and learn

how to make your own cleaning products

with essential oils! Make an All-Purpose Cleaning

Spray and All-Natural Fabric and Room Refresher

Spray.

FREE Career Coaching & Resume Writing

Mon., March 20, Thurs., April 6 & Tues., May 16 Do you need help writing or updating your

resume and cover letter? Applying for jobs

online? Exploring career options?

Preparing for interviews? Meet with Gregg

Knowles, Career Coach and Resume Writer

for help with your job search. Sessions are held between 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Each private

session is 1 hour. Please reserve your spot by calling

753-2001.

United Healthcare for Seniors Tues., April 4 @ 10:30 am

Josiane Pieluso from United Healthcare

will educate Rockland County seniors

about their health plan coverage, Medicare and

prescriptions.

Financial Basics With Cheryl Katz

Cheryl Katz from Main Street Asset Management

LLC will talk about strategies to help you manage

your financial affairs and meet your life goals.

Financial Planning Basics:

Tues., April 25 @ 7:00 pm

Retirement Income Planning:

Thurs., April 27 @ 7:00 pm

Get Organized! Thurs., May 11 @ 7:00 pm

Learn strategies and solutions to clear

your clutter. Barbara Maniscalco from

Barb’s Home Organizing will share her expertise and

experiences in bringing order to your home.

Support Our Local Authors of Sloatsburg & Tuxedo

Unfractured Faith Tues., March 14 @ 6:30 pm

Meet the author! Join Sloatsburg Resident,

Tanya South as she discusses her uplifting

memoir of a mother’s journey of faith for

her family. Their faith was tested when their little girl

was stricken with a rare, serious and potentially life-

threatening disease. Come listen how they

experienced a two-fold miracle.

Side Effects: The Art of Surviving Cancer Weds., April 5 @ 7:00 pm

Meet the author! Local resident, Carol

Weaver, a breast cancer survivor, will share

her experience on how mediation and art

provided comfort through chemotherapy, multiple

surgeries and painful side effects.

Gates of Golor’ath Sun., May 21 @ 2:00 pm

Meet the author! Join

local author, Rich Garino as he discuss

book one of the new Chaos of Souls

fantasy fiction series.

Calling all Sci-Fi & Fantasy Fans!

Coming Soon...

Books

This Life I Live By Rory Feek 16th Seduction By James Patterson The Fix By David Baldacci Come Sundown By Nora Roberts The Girl Who Knew Too Much By Amanda Quick Golden Prey By John Sandford Vicious Circle By C.J. Box No Easy Target By Iris Johansen Private Gold By James Patterson One Perfect Lie By Lisa Scottoline If Not For You By Debbie Macomber Fast & Loose By Stuart Woods Full Wolf Moon By Lincoln Child

Dangerous Games By Danielle Steel Forever A Hero By Linda Lael Miller Point of Contact By Tom Clancy

DVDs & Blu-Rays

Hacksaw Ridge

Inferno

Doctor Strange

Troubled Waters

Light Between

Oceans

American Pastoral

Masterminds

Arrival

Loving

Nocturnal Animals

Edge of Seventeen

Chapter 27

You can now receive text alerts

when your requested items are available for you to pick up!

Sign up or call the library today!

NEW! ART CLUB MEETS MON. @ 7:00 PM March 13, April 10 & May 8

Explore art through different mediums. Limit 10.

COOKBOOK CLUB MEETS TUES. @ 6:30 PM March 7, April 4 & May 2

“Make it! Sample it! Discuss it!”

Books available at circulation desk.

CRAFT CLUB MEETS WEDS. @ 6:30 PM March 8, April 12 & May 10

KNITTING/CROCHETING FOR CHARITY MEETS EVERY OTHER THURS. @ 7:00 PM March 9, 23, April 6, 20, May 11 & 25

CLUBS FOR ADULTS

Rosetta Stone Is Now @ Your Library!

Learn a new language this year!

Rosetta Stone is now FREE at your library!

Start your interactive language-learning journey

today with the online Rosetta Stone solution,

available in 30 languages. Take core lessons

to build on your reading, writing, speaking

and listening skills. Work on focused activities

to refine grammar, vocabulary,

pronunciation and more!

Visit our website to get started!

DID YOU KNOW?

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CURRENT RESIDENT SLOATSBURG, NY 10974

Newsletter Editor: Joanie Wanamaker

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

President: Jane Thompson

Vice President: Joy O’Leary

Secretary: Christine Goldman

Financial Officer: Richard Cook

Trustee: George O’Dell

Trustee: Darrell Frasier

Director: Annmarie McAnany

Have a Family Movie Night!

Borrow a Binge Box Today! Why pay for Netflix each month when you

can “binge watch” the same movies here at

the library for free? Binge Boxes

are in memory of Jack Watkins.

One week - no renewals

Must be returned to the Sloatsburg Library

$1 fine per day per box

LOATSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY

Friends of the Sloatsburg Library

No need to leave your house to attend meetings!

Just log onto your computer! All are welcome.

Meetings are an hour or less.

Meetings Now Online!

Weds. @ 7:30 pm

March 1, April 5, May 3 Call Library & Ask For Joanie

Thank You

For the generous gifts given to our

staff for the holidays!

We appreciate your kindness!

Other Library Services We are more than just books!

FREE Home Delivery Service for Sloatsburg residents

who are housebound. Call for information.

FREE Drop-In Computer/Tech Help - Mon. from 5:00

pm to 9:00 pm with Joanie. 1/2 hr sessions.

FREE genealogy resources. Explore Ancestry.com

and HeritageQuest.com. Sloatsburg cardholders only.

Notary Services - call for availability

Wireless printing from home

Newsletter available in LARGE PRINT