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Bags to Bench Challenge March through August
Learn what is and is not accepted here. Drop off your clean, dry, food-free plastic bags in the bin at the library and help us win a free Trex bench made out of recycled plastic. We need to collect 500 pounds of plastic in 6 months! Drop off also available at New Paltz High School.
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Tips to Find Savings on Prescription Drugs with Karen HardingWednesday, March 15
3:30 - 4:30 PMRegistration requested. Walk-ins welcome.Learn how to save using drug discount cards, online pharmacies, patient assistance programs and grants. Karen Harding is a local independent licensed insurance agent specializing in Medicare and drug savings expert.
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Felted Eggs with Christine Adams
Sunday, March 19 1 - 2:30 PMAges: 10 to adult (6-9 year olds with adult supervision)
$10 per class (includes all materials) Learn to felt a beautiful egg! 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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Artist Talk: Paul Bracey "A Way of Seeing"Saturday, March 25
12:30 PM Paul Bracey will present "A Way of Seeing", a short story of photography highlighting historic influences on his processes.
An avid outdoor adventurer, Paul Bracey has long pursued rock climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering, traveling to many destinations which have provided amazing opportunities for interesting and expressive photographic images. Paul makes use of a wide range of equipment and techniques to share the beauty of nature and art through engaging images, real or imagined, in the hope of showing viewer’s a new way of seeing things.
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Levon Helm: Rock, Roll & Ramble Author Talk With John Barry
Sunday, March 26 2 PM
John W. Barry is a 32-year resident of Ulster County who worked for 18 years as music writer for the Poughkeepsie Journal. During his time in Poughkeepsie, John got to know Levon Helm, a longtime resident of Woodstock who played drums in The Band. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy winner as a solo performer, Levon invited John to collaborate on a book about his Midnight Ramble house concerts. These concerts saved Levon from financial calamity and sparked a comeback unlike no other in rock and roll. The book, Levon Helm: Rock, Roll & Ramble—The Inside Story of the Man, the Music and the Midnight Ramble, chronicles Levon's final chapter and the triumph of house concerts that began as rent parties. John will offer a peek behind the curtain and share stories related to his work with Levon Helm, and interviews he conducted with Roger Waters of Pink Floyd; Danny Louis and Warren Haynes of Gov't Mule; Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers; and Graham Nash. Join John for a Q&A/discussion, as he'd like to hear your Levon Helm stories as well. Inscribed copies of Rock, Roll & Ramble will be available for purchase. Visit rockrollramble.com for information. |
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Memoir Writing Workshop with Helena Rho Thursdays, March 23, 30 and April 6
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Free. Go here more information to and to register. Registration required.In this workshop, learn how a memoir comes into being. Week One: Structure--beginnings and endings and how to build the scaffolding of a memoir. Week Two: Voice and Character--how to create one's voice on the page and how to write other characters. Week Three: Place and Setting--how to write vividly about a place like it is a character because where the memoir takes place matters. Helena Rho is a three-time Pushcart Prize nominated writer. Her work has appeared in Creative Nonfiction, Slate, Fourth Genre, 805 Lit + Art, among other places. Her memoir, American Seoul (Little A, 2022), was included in BuzzFeed's "16 Memoirs by AAPI Authors to Add to Your Reading List."
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Sewing 101 with Nancy OldreySaturdays, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29 and 5/13
9:30 - 11:30 AM
Cost: $30
Learn more and register here.
Supplies needed include a working sewing machine. This is a learn to sew class for beginners, or if you want a refresh of your sewing skills. Learn how to make an apron, from how to read pattern instructions, laying and cutting out your project, assembling and sewing it together. |
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Story Times with Miss AmyNo registration required.
Toddler/Preschool: Ages 2-5 Tuesdays 10:00 - 10:30 AM Enjoy picture books and songs. Take a craft to make at home. Bouncing Babies: 0-24 months Thursdays 9:30 - 9:50 AM Board books, songs, bounces, rhymes and more!
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Creation Stations @ the Library
Sundays (see below)
1 - 3 PM All ages are welcome to come and make a small project. Supplies available, just bring your imagination. Come hang out at the library! 3/19: Polymer Animals 3/26: Paper Quilled Eggs
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Guitar 1 - Small Group Guitar Classes for Kids 5-7 Yrs.
Wednesdays 4:30 - 5 PM March 22, 29, April 12 & 19
FULL $85 for 4-week series. Registration for all 4 weeks is required. Space is limited to 5 students per session.
No guitar is needed for this series! Classroom guitars are now provided through a generous donation by the Neal Casal Music Foundation.
*Next session begins May 3. Registration opens April 5 on the online calendar.
Small group guitar lessons with Amy Laber (Gardiner Library’s “Miss Amy”). Beginner guitar lessons for young children with a gentle, playful approach. We will learn the parts of a guitar, and explore basic musical concepts such as beat, rhythm and pitch. Students will approach learning individual notes on the guitar and simple chords.
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Guitar 2 - Small Group Guitar Classes for Kids 5-8 Yrs.$85 for 4-week series. Registration for all 4 weeks is required. Space is limited to 5 students per session.
No guitar is needed for this series! Classroom guitars are now provided through a generous donation by the Neal Casal Music Foundation.
*Next session begins May 3. Registration opens April 5 on the online calendar. Continuation of Guitar 1 with Miss Amy. Beginner students 5-8 years old will explore fundamental elements of learning how to play guitar. We will continue to learn individual notes, simple chords, and approach strumming with familiar songs. The focus of this series is to get young children interested and excited about learning to play guitar and to prepare for private lessons as they grow.
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READ to Fletcher the DogThursdays 4 - 5 PM Sign up for a 15 minute time slot. March 23: Register Read to a certified therapy dog! This program helps to improve children's reading, communication, and confidence in a relaxed and stress-free environment. For readers in elementary school. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot. Children may bring a book from home or choose a book from the library's collection. |
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Historical Miniature Wargaming ClubThird Tuesdays beginning in April (New Day and Time)
5:30 - 7:30
Ages 10-18 (Under 11 with an adult)
Contact Carolyn at cthorenz@rcls.org for more information. Registration on the calendar requested.
Movies and snacks provided while playing. Play Risk Europe, Avalon Hill's Axis and Allies, Renegade's Raiders of the Lost Sea and other strategy board games. Design, build and paint trenches and scenery. |
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After-School Manga ClubMeets the first and third Tuesday in March
3:45 - 5:45 PM
Ages 11-18. Registration on the calendar requested.Contact Carolyn at cthorenz@rcls.org for more information.
Movies, DIY projects, book share, snacks, refreshments and more. Bus drop off at the library from the New Paltz Middle and High Schools.
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After-School Board Game Club Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday in March
3:45 - 5:45 PM
Ages 11-18
Contact Carolyn at cthorenz@rcls.org for more information.
Play board games like Catan, Clue, Jenga, Would You Rather, Apples to Apples, Danger-the Game, Reverse Charades and Scrabble. Refreshments and snacks provided. Bus drop off at the library from New Paltz Middle and High Schools.
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Between the Stacks Book Share Meet-Ups Third Thursdays (April and May)
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Ages 8-10
Registration on the calendar requested.
Contact cthorenz@rcls.org for more information.
Each month explore a different genre. Share your favorite books within the theme. Discover new authors. All books within the theme are acceptable. Play theme appropriate games, and fun snacks at each meeting. Bring a friend! |
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Homeschooling Coop Meetings for Tweens/Teens
Mondays (meets Thursdays 2/16 through 4/13 instead of Mondays)
10 - 1 PM
For ages 12 - 15 years old Homeschooling Coop Meetings for All Grades
Meets third, fourth (and fifth) Fridays
Meets at the Plattekill Library First and Second Fridays
10 - 1 PM
All grade levels.
$5 per student covers supplies
R.S.V.P. and get more information by emailing Barbara at barbtaylor1973@aol.com.
Barbara Taylor will work with students in all subject areas including ELA, math, social studies, and science while mixing in some fun along the way.
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Read It and Eat YA Book Club: Don't just read it,
taste it!
Meets second Sundays (April and May)
2 - 3 PM
Ages 12-18. Registration on the calendar requested.
Contact cthorenz@rcls.org for more information. Wrap ALL your senses around this monthly gathering. Read the book and have it come to life in a whole new way as we sample foods and flavors from our literary pick. March Pick: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith |
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Local Knit and Crochet Group NEW
Sundays
10 am - noon
Please note: group will meet from 1-3PM on 3/12, 4/23 and 4/30
Join local knitters and crocheters to come together for Knit Circle! Knitters and crocheters come together to work on their own projects and show off their work. Bring your own project and join us. Please note: this is not a class to learn how to knit/crochet.
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Community Writing Workshop with Grace BialeckiMeets Second Tuesdays7 - 8:30 PM
Learn more here.
Registration requested for each monthly meet-up. Register. Drop-ins also welcome. Be encouraged to start writing creatively and learn how to develop a writing practice. Explore different avenues for inspiration via reading and discussion of outside texts, writing prompts, and reading our work aloud.
March book pick: American Journal: Fifty Poems for Our Time by Tracy K. Smith
April book pick - When I Grow Up I Want to Be a List of Further Possibilities by Chen Chen
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Mah Jongg, Mexican Train and Scrabble Meet-Ups Wednesdays 1 - 3 PM Whether you are an experienced player or newbie, now is your chance to play Mah Jongg, Scrabble and Mexican Train at the library, meet new people and have fun! |
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Virtual Italian Conversational ClassWednesdays (no class 3/22)
5:30 - 6:30 PMLearn more and register to receive the Zoom link. The same link is used every week. This weekly class is designed for people who have some knowledge of the Italian language and would like to improve their conversational skills. |
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Slow Stitch Club
Thursdays
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Contact Carolyn at cthorenz@rclsorg for more information. Any portable project qualifies: quilt, knit, crochet, felt, sew, embroider and more. Enjoy some "me time", a bit of socializing, and show and share while artfully stitching a favorite project. |
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Winter Nature Walks with Nick Martin
Meets second Fridays (third Friday if snow or rain)
8:30 - 10:00 AM (new time)
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. We look at whatever natural curiosities intrigue the group, from birds to trees. |
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Peg's Reading Circle
Meets the first Wednesday of the month
3 - 4 PMJoin us as we discuss a new book on the first Wednesday of every month. April book pick: Cheap Land Colorado by Ted Conover
| | May book pick: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman |
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Al-Anon Meetings
Sundays
6:30 - 7:30 PM
Meets in-person or via Zoom. Go here to attend virtually. Password: 294349
Meeting ID: 867 327 422 Anyone who has been affected by someone else’s alcoholism is welcome to attend. Additional Al-Anon meetings are listed here. |
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Community Reiki: Individual Reiki SessionsMeets first Sundays
12 - 2 PM
20 minute sessions.
First come, first served. COVID protocols followed.
Reiki is both the energy of the universe and the Japanese system of sharing this energy with others. Recipients sit in a chair or lie on a comfortable table, clothed, while the practitioner lightly places hands on or above the recipient. The effect is of peace and deep rest for the recipient.
H.V. Community Reiki practitioners possess multiple certifications that can include Reiki I and II as well as Master level certifications in various styles including Usui/Tibetan, Komyo, Karuna, and Animal Reiki. HV Community Reiki has been providing Reiki sessions at the Gardiner Library since 2017.
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Live Virtual Author Talks with Bestselling and Award Winning Authors An ongoing series of virtual author talks, from New York Times bestselling authors and thought leaders representing a wide variety of genres and topics. Made possible by a generous donation from Stephanie and Greg Boyd. |
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Bluegrass Jam Meets 4th Wednesdays
6:30 - 8:30 PM Interested in playing bluegrass with other local musicians? All are welcome to share songs, learn new tunes and make new friends in an inviting and relaxed atmosphere.
In order to keep everyone healthy, masks are preferred and please stay home if you’re not feeling well or have been exposed to illness.
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Queer Knitting Circle
Meets second and fourth Sunday of every month
4 - 6 PM Queer Knitting Circle is a place for LGBTQ+ folks and allies of all ages to gather, socialize, and work on their fiber projects. All crafts are of course welcome here! Masks required. |
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Blue Marble Environmental Book Club with
Joan Parker
Saturday, April 15
1:30 - 3 PM
This group meets in-person and virtually. If you would like to attend virtually please 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.
April's book pick: To Speak for the Trees by Diana Beresford-Kroger
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A Way of Seeing: Photographs by Paul BraceyFebruary 1 - March 31
Artist Talk: Saturday, March 25 @ 12:30 PM
Paul Bracey is a photographer from north east Pennsylvania who began taking pictures as an offshoot of his interest in drawing and painting.
An avid outdoor adventurer, he has long pursued rock climbing, ice climbing and mountaineering, traveling to many destinations which have provided amazing opportunities for interesting and expressive photographic images.
Today, he makes use of a wide range of equipment and techniques and uses social media to share his work with a broader audience. His goal is to share the beauty of nature and art through engaging images, real or imagined, in the hope of showing viewer’s a new way of seeing things.
Learn more about Paul here and on Instagram. |
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Tiny Roost Outdoor Art Gallery Exhibit Jean Tansey: The Voiceless & The Choiceless
Learn more here. From utopia to dystopia, with reality-based images thrown in the mix, Jean Tansey brings a journalistic approach to her artmaking. Using the visual language of line and brush to describe scenes through her own lens, the focus is on complex narratives. |
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Museum and Attraction PassesVisit the library to see if available or call to place a hold for another day. More information here. Passes Available:
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum Hudson River Maritime Museum, Storm King Art Center
Time and Valleys Museum, Empire State, Mohonk Preserve, Motorcycle Museum, FASNY Fire Museum |
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Free Tutoring Services & College Counseling Learn more and register here.
English and Social Studies (4th-8th grade) with Eileen Gulbrandson Glen
Math Tutoring (Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Precalculus, Calculus AB, GED and SAT/ACT Prep) with Misha FredericksSAT Tutoring with Mary Long
College Counseling with Mary Long |
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Used Books (and more) Browse our curated collection of used books, CD's and DVD's and Open 24/7 outside and inside during normal business hours.
Donations accepted on Tuesdays 10 AM - 8 PM and Saturdays and Sundays 12 - 4 PM. Learn more here. |
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Library Board Meetings
Meets third Thursdays 7 PM
Contact Nicole at nlane@rcls.org for more information. |
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Recycling StationIn library lobby
Items accepted: Oral care products (toothpaste tubes, toothbrushes,
floss containers), pens/highlighters/markers, caps and pencils (mechanical and wooden), razors and outer packaging and
crayons
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