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Nominate Us for Chronogram Magazine's 2022 Reader Choice Awards We are thrilled to announce that we are in the running in Chronogram magazine's The Chronogrammies. Through Feb. 15 you can nominate us in the "Library" subcategory under the Arts and Entertainment category. Click here to vote. Please share with friends and family. The more nominations we get, the better our chances are of moving in the voting round! From all of us at the Gardiner Library we thank you!
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Books, Poems and Dreams: Paintings by Stacie FlintThrough the end of February These vibrant paintings highlight warm feelings experienced through reading, imagining, dreaming, and sensing. The imagery includes books, art that was created for poems and poems for art, as well as dreams, scents, and angels. New Paltz artist Stacie Flint’s award winning paintings and portraits are owned nationally and internationally. Learn more about
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Terracycle Recycling Program @ Gardiner Library Through April 22 (Earth Day)
We are collecting items (that often get thrown away), to be recycled and upcycled through the Terracycle Recycling Program. Clearly labelled collection boxes are in the library foyer. Please clean and empty items as much as possible. Accepting floss containers, toothbrushes and all the packaging, toothpaste tubes and caps, razors, blades, rigid plastic packaging, all beauty and skincare packaging, hair spray triggers, lipstick cases, eyeliner pencils, mascara tubes and more.
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Used Books (and more) Sale and Donations Donations accepted Saturdays and Sundays. Get all details here.Browse our ever-changing used book areas. It's hard not to find something for yourself or someone you know, all while supporting the Gardiner Library. We are stocked with movies, books for all ages, music and audiobooks. Always priced to sell.
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SexSavvy Hudson Valley Presents: How to Talk to Your Kids About Sexuality3 part series for parents/caregivers of children 0-12 years old Wednesdays: 2/16, 2/23 & 3/2 7:30 - 9 PM Individual workshops $35 each. Full series: $95 Register. Registration required one week prior to each workshop or one week prior if attending all three. Read about each workshop and the educators, Elizabeth Greenblatt and Susanrachel Condon, here. Learn more about their work at SexSavvyHudsonValley.
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Felting Series with Christine Adams1 - 2:30 PM Sunday, February 20 (register): Learn to felt a penguin! Sunday, March 13 (register): Learn to felt a Gnome! Sunday, April 10 (register): Learn to felt a bunny! Ages: Adult (and kids 10 years old and up)Registration required by 24 hours before each class. $10 includes all materials. Limited spaces available. Needle felting is a fiber art that involves repeatedly stabbing a special needle into a piece of wool in order to stiffen and shape it into the desired form.
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1:1 Tech Support with IT Specialist HenryThursdays 6 - 8:00 PM Sign up for a 30 minute session on the calendar.- Computers, Laptops and Mobile Devices
- E-books, Email, Office and More
- Basic Troubleshooting
Email Henry at hbarish@rcls.org for more information.
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Blue Marble Reads - Environmental Book Club Thursday, February 10 6:30 - 7:30 PM Register here. Meets in-person and virtually. Contact Nicole at nlane@rcls.org for the link. Read a combination of modern fiction and non-fiction works through a filter to illuminate the relation humans have with our Blue Marble, a.k.a. Earth. We will explore authors who are written word artists, experts in their field, and who share their wisdom. February's book pick is The Meadow by James Galvin. Copies available at the Gardiner Library.
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Virtual Italian Conversational ClassWednesdays 5:30 - 6:30 PM Register here.This weekly virtual class is designed for people who have some knowledge of the Italian language and would like to improve their conversational skills. Learn more here.
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Slow Stitch Club Thursdays 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Meets in-person in the community room. Register here. Pack up your thread, needles, yarn, or hooks and join the slow stitch revolution. Any portable project qualifies: quilt, knit, crochet, felt, sew, embroider and more. Enjoy some "me time", a bit of socializing, show and share while artfully stitching a favorite project.
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Ukuleleans! Ukulele Club6 - 8 PM Meets second WednesdaysMeets in-person in the community room.
All ages welcome, from beginner to experienced. Our aim is to encourage one another along as we have fun with this uniquely upbeat instrument. Learn more here.
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Nature Walk with Nick Martin Second Fridays (rain dates third Fridays) 9 - 10:30 AM Meet in lower library parking lot. Join Nick Martin, Minnewaska Park Educator, for an approximately one mile walk on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail and wander through Majestic Park. On this slow-paced walk, we will be looking at whatever natural curiosities intrigue the group, from birds to trees.
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Peg's Reading Circle Book Club Meets first Wednesday 3 PM Meets in-person in the community room. Learn more here. Copies of books available at library. February book pick: Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
| March book pick: Hour of the Witch by Chris Bohjalian. |
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AARP Tax Aide Mondays, February 14 - April 18 9 AM - 3 PM The Gardiner Library and AARP Tax Aide will provide free tax services to low and moderate income taxpayers. More information can be found here. Appointments are required and can be made starting 1/25 by calling 917-757-0968 (leave a message with your name and phone number at other times) or email sweir12525@gmail.com providing your name and phone number.
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Books and Art Series with CarolynSaturday February 5 11 - 12 PM Ages 4 -6 years old Celebrate Valentine's Day and step inside the picture books Love by Eric Carle and The Snowy Day by Ezra Keats and try some collaging techniques used by these favorite authors/illustrators. Saturday March 5 Register. Required by February 28 Step inside the picture books Perfect Snow by Barbara Reid and Over in the Ocean in a Coral Reef by Marianne Berkes and make illustrations using clay.
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Temporarily on hold: Storytime with Miss Amy (2 - 5 years old)Tuesdays (in community room) 10 - 10:30 AM Limited spaces. Masks required for everyone 3+ years old.To cancel a registration, contact Amy at alaber@rcls.org so that another family may fill the spot. Enjoy picture books and songs with Miss Amy. Take a craft to make at home.
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Temporarily on hold: Bouncing Babies Storytime with Miss Amy (0 - 24 mo.) Thursdays (in community room) 9:30 - 10:50 AM Limited spaces. Masks required for everyone 3+ years old. To cancel a registration, contact Amy at alaber@rcls.org so another family can take the spot. Join Miss Amy for board books, songs, bounces, rhymes and more!
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Murder Mystery at the Zoo - Curbside KitAges 8 to adult. Reserve your "Confidential" file today! Contact Nicole at nlane@rcls.org to reserve. If the game of Clue went on a field trip, you'd be playing Murder Mystery at the Zoo. Use clues, maps, suspect files and witness statements to solve the mystery.
A veterinary assistant has been murdered at the zoo! Can you find the killer in time before they kill again? This game of strategy and deduction is a fun winter escape for up to 8 players.
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NEW START DATE: Art and Nature Series with Elissa Tuesdays, February 15 - March 15 (5 week series) 4:30 - 6 PM K - 2nd grade $120 for the series. Register here. Registration required by February 8. Children will create works of art based on nature each week, with a mix of media and materials supplied. Elissa has been a professional gardener and is a Special Events Floral Artisan through her business Flowers by Elissa for event venues including the Mohonk Mountain House. Elissa has been leading workshops throughout the Hudson Valley for many years and taught children at Sunflower Arts Studios in Gardiner where she has lived for the past 16 years.
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NEW START DATE: Art and Nature Series with Elissa Thursdays, February 17 - March 17 (5 week series) 4:30 - 6 PM 3rd - 5th grade $120 for the series. Register here. Registration required by February 10. Children will create works of art based on nature each week, with a mix of media and materials supplied.
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The Next Chapter Teen Book ClubSecond Sundays 2 - 2:30 PMRegister here.
Join other teens for a lively discussion and snacks. We are preparing for the 2022 Battle of the Books. Be part of the team! February pick: Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo Click here for all book picks.
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Battle of the Books: Join our Team this Summer! Informational MeetingSunday, February 13 2:30 PM Register here. Community Service hours for team members. Compete against other public libraries in this Jeopardy-style match. Buzz in. Answer. Victory! T-Shirts, prizes and more.
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Gardiner Ink! YA Creative Writing and Visual Art Meet-Ups Fourth Sundays 2 - 3 PM Showcase your creative writing and artwork in our yearly publication. Prompts, tips and writing and art share during monthly meetings. Help Wanted for our new Gardiner Ink! Art Department. Be part of the design and editing process. Currently accepting submissions of original poetry, fiction, and art. Original works of visual art can include paintings, drawings, and photography. More information here.
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Free Math Tutoring with Misha FredericksWednesdays 3 - 5 PM Register on calendar for date and time needed. One slot per month permitted. Free math tutoring in Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Precalculus, Calculus AB, GED and SAT/ACT Prep. Learn more here.
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Flash Fiction Writing ContestCan you write a story that takes about a minute to get through? Put your writing and editing chops to the test and write a story in 250 words or less. Get all the information here. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in the teen (13-19) and adult (20 and up) categories. Manuscripts will be blind-judged. Accepted materials will be published in the 2022 issue of Gardiner Ink!
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Teen Advisory Board (TAB)Teen Advisors make things happen!Moe More information here. Community Service hours offered. Collection Development - What books should we have in the library? Program Development - Let's design programs you'd like to come to! Library Program Assistants - Help with Special Events
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HOOPLA Borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and stream TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! - No waiting times
- Titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later
- Choose from over 1 million titles with more being
added daily - Each patron may borrow 5 items per month
- "Bonus borrows" and "Binge Passes" will be offered
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New Resource: BrainHQStart using brain HQ here. Brain-training exercises clinically proven to improve cognitive performance. The BrainHQ exercises are designed to adapt to each person’s individual goals and needs. Plus, each exercise continuously adapts to your unique performance, so you train at the right level for you.
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The Great CoursesStart using The Great Courses here.The Great Courses offers hundreds of courses, taught by college professors and experts, spanning thousands of in-depth video lectures on subjects like Science, Health & Wellness, and much more.
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Libby App - eBooks and eAudiobooksAccess here. Overdrive (with the Libby App) provides access to over 30,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks. Use an e-reader, tablet or a phone. No fines. Easy to use. You can enjoy many titles immediately online or download them for offline use.
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Mohonk Preserve and Empire State Passes Loan period: 3 days Check out at the library or reserve in advance by calling 255-1255. Mohonk Preserve passes allow admission for one adult each. Empire State pass allows free entry for one vehicle with unlimited passengers.
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FASNY Museum of Firefighting Passes Free admission for a family of 4 Loan period: 3 days FASNY Museum of Firefighting in Hudson occupies more than 50,000 square feet and features 90 vintage and rare fire engines dating back to 1731, artifacts, gear, photographs and more. Many fun, hands-on exhibits, events and activities for all ages.
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Movie Match Advisory ServicePersonalized movie/TV series recommendations.Fill out our Movie Match survey and get a list of 3 movies and/or TV series within 7 days.Our librarians will send you a personalized list of recommendations based on your responses to our Movie Match survey. Links to the library catalog included to place holds on items quickly and easily.
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BookMatch Reader's Advisory Service Personalized reading recommendations. Fill out our BookMatch survey and get a list of 8 books within 7 days.Our librarians will send you a personalized list of recommendations based on your responses to our BookMatch survey. Links to the library catalog included to place holds on items quickly and easily.
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Library Board Meetings Meets third Thursdays. 7 PM Contact Nicole at nlane@rcls.org for the Zoom link.
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