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WSPL Budget Vote and Trustee Election The Western Sullivan Public Library will hold its annual vote for the 2024-2025 budget on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at our three branches. In addition to the tax appropriation, voters will be asked to elect two Library Trustees to fill the five-year terms commencing on July 1, 2024. A budget informational meeting will be held Monday, April 8, 2024, 5:00 p.m. at the Delaware Free Branch. Visit the library or www.WSPLonline.org (About Us > 2024/2025 Community Report/Proposed Budget) for the library’s Annual Report to the Community and a copy of the proposed budget.
Not a registered voter? Continuous voter registration has been authorized in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The latest date on which the District Clerk will register voters is April 12, 2024.
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Applications for absentee ballots may be applied for in person at the Office of the District Clerk at least seven days prior to the vote if the ballot is to be mailed, and no later than the day before the vote if the ballot is being picked up. Applications for early mail ballots may be applied for in person at the Office of the District Clerk at least seven days prior to the vote if the ballot is to be mailed, and no later than the day before the vote if the ballot is being picked up. Both absentee and early mail ballots must be received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the vote, April 17, 2024.
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Spring Break Backpack Kits All 3 Branches! April 1st-6th We've got some fun planned for your spring break this year! Stop into any WSPL Branch to see just what it is! We have Take-Home Kits at the front desk ready for your children to explore at your leisure, from home. There will be a kit designed for children under 5, ages 6-10 and 11+. Please take the one that matches your child's interests and skill-set. There is no registration for this event, kits are first come first served while supplies last - feel free to call ahead.
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Seed Starting Kits Now Available! Stop by any of the Western Sullivan Public Library Branches to get our annual seed starting kits. We will have seeds, soil, and egg cartons. Take what you need or donate seeds for our Seed Library. This is a perfect opportunity to try your hand at growing your favorite flower or vegetable!
Questions? Email wsplprograms@rcls.org.
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Book Donations now Accepted! During open hours Jeffersonville Branch
We are now accepting book donations in preparation for our August Firehouse Book Sale! Please make sure your donated books are clean, readable, and in overall good condition. We do not take dictionaries, encyclopedias, textbooks, or magazines. If you have any specific questions please call (845)482-4350.
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Delaware Free Branch 845-887-4040 del@rcls.org Mon, Wed, Thurs: 10am - 5pm Tuesday: 3pm - 7pm Friday: 10am - 6pm Saturday: 11:30am - 4pm
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Jeffersonville Branch 845-482-4350 jef@rcls.org Tues, Wed: 10am - 8pm Thurs, Fri: 10am - 6pm Saturday: 10am - 2pm
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Tusten-Cochecton Branch 845-252-3360 nar@rcls.org Monday: 10am - 8pm Tuesday: 9:30am - 2pm Wed, Fri: 10am - 7pm Saturday: 9:30am - 2pm
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Jeffersonville Book Club In-Person Friday, April 12th, 4:00pm Jeffersonville Branch We will be discussing The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. No Registration Required.
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Callicoon Book Club In-Person Tuesday, April 16th, 5:00pm Peppino's Family Restaurant We will be discussing Tom Lake by Ann Pattchett.
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Narrowsburg Book Club In-Person Wednesday, April 24th, 11:00am Tusten-Cochecton Branch We will be discussing Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld. No Registration Required.
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Open Mic First Fridays Delaware Free Branch Friday, April 5th, 6:30pm We are so excited to bring back Open Mic First Fridays! All performers and poets are welcome! Share a poem, song, story, or other inspiration. 5 minute slots are limited and sign up begins at 6:15pm. This month we have the privilege of welcoming back Elana Bell to the stage! Check out her work on her website here. 6:15-6:30pm: Sign up for open mic 6:30-7:30pm: Open mic readings 7:30-8:30pm: Visiting Poet Email wsplprograms@rcls.org for more info. This project is made possible in part with funding from a Sullivan County Arts & Heritage Grant, funded by the Sullivan County Legislature and administered by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance.
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Elana Bell sponsored by DVAA
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Paperwork & Photos Decluttering Virtual via ZOOM Tuesday, April 9th, 7:00pm Come to any or all of our NEW 3-part Decluttering series, held on the 2nd Tuesday in April, May, & June. Log on with expert organizer Jamie Novak. See instant success with LIVE mini-tidy ups during each program. This month we will discuss which papers to keep and organizing boxes of photos. Please register online to receive the Zoom link. Email wsplprograms@rcls.org with any questions.
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Cricut Meet-Up Jeffersonville Branch Wednesday, April 17th, 5:30pm-7:00pm Join us for a Cricut Meet-up! We encourage people who know their Cricut machine well to train others on new techniques. Discuss your machine's capabilities and share the latest tips and tricks for making your current project. This program works great because we work together to come up with projects and help follow through on ideas!
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Art of the Eye: Drawing Workshop Virtual via ZOOM Thursday, April 18th, 4:00pm Join Joyce Raimondo from the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center for another virtual art workshop. Learn how to improve your observation skills to draw the human eye more accurately. Draw alongside Joyce Raimondo, as she presents techniques to help you look carefully and draw eyes with enhanced precision. Supplies; mirror, pencil, eraser, sharpener, three sheets of paper. This program will be held virtually over Zoom. If you have any questions, please email wsplprograms@rcls.org.
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Delaware Free Branch Friday, April 19th, 4:00pm-6:00pm Join Ciera, our Adult Programmer, in-person, and other craft lovers in making wall flower hangings! We encourage you to be as creative as possible, so come with ideas ready! Registration is required and you can register on our calendar here. For additional information or questions, contact Ciera at wsplprograms@rcls.org.
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Get the Dirt on Soil Tusten-Cochecton Branch Monday, April 22nd, 3:30pm April 22nd is Earth Day! Soil is an important natural resource. Learn about soil types, soil properties, and how to enrich and support your soil so it better suits your garden's needs. Please register for the program, as space is limited. Register here.
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Narrowsburg Knitters Tusten-Cochecton Branch Every Monday at 6:00pm Join the group at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch in Narrowsburg for an evening of knitting, crocheting, and other needle crafts, as well as sharing ideas and showing off your latest projects.
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Sew-cial Circle Jeffersonville Branch Every Thursday from 1:00pm-3:00pm Come and join fellow needleworkers to talk through and share projects you're working on. This group is open to cross stitchers, embroidery fanatics, and needlepoint lovers. Basic supplies are provided but we welcome you to bring your own. Call us for any questions!
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In-Person/Virtual Open Tech Support Schedule an appointment with our tech and digital navigator for an in-person appointment at one of our three branches or virtually via Zoom. Mondays, 1-4pm, Tusten-Cochecton Branch in Narrowsburg
Tuesdays, 1-4pm, Jeffersonville Branch Wednesdays, 1-4pm, Delaware Free Branch in Callicoon
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Tech Educational Series @ Home Internet of Things 5:00pm Tuesday, April 16th | JEF
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Let's Play! Tuesday, April 9th @ 10:00am Tusten-Cochecton Branch Tuesday, April 16th @ 10:00am Jeffersonville Branch
This playgroup is intended for active children under the age of three. We'll have a healthy blend of open play, structured games and activities. The loose structure will allow the group to fluidly spend time socializing together while learning through play. |
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Storytime Thursday, April 25th @ 10:15am Delaware Free Branch We'll read together, sing songs, learn age-old rhymes, participate in felt board type activities, craft, and play with our friends! This program is intended for ages 3-5, but all are welcome.
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Children's Garden Class: Seed Starting Tuesday, April 2nd @ 5:00pm Delaware Free Branch Tuesday, April 23rd @ 5:00pm Jeffersonville Branch What better way to celebrate Spring Break than with an interactive sprouting session. In this class, students will learn what it takes to make a seed germinate and will handle various kinds of seeds to compare sizes, shapes and textures. Indoor and outdoor sowing will be discussed as well as how to know when to sow each kind of seed. We'll learn how plants develop and the best ways to get our garden started. Beginners and more experienced junior gardeners are welcome. This class works best with children 8+ and their adult.
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Afterschool @ The Library: Cartoon Club Monday, April 15th 4:30pm, Tusten-Cochecton Branch Crafternoon Monday, April 22nd 4:30pm, Tusten-Cochecton Branch Crafts & Games Monday, April 29th 4:30pm, Tusten-Cochecton Branch Another fun opportunity for tweens & teens is happening in tandem with the Tusten Youth Club. We’ll be gathering right off the school bus for a weekly exploration of the fiber arts. First time crafters are welcome to come and learn how to knit, loom or crochet. Return each week as we practice our craft, troubleshoot and share our successes. This program is for grades 5-12. To register for this event visit info@tustenyouth.org. Registration is required to coordinate bus drop off with the school.
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