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September is coming soon and that back-to-school vibe is in the air! Our website events calendar has complete details and registration information on all programs. If a program is full, please use the wait list as we do have spaces open up and it helps us plan for future programming. Curbside service is still available. You can use our catalog to place a request for items, and then give us a call to pick up. You can also ask a librarian questions by phone, or email. Remember, you can use the library remotely, anywhere and anytime! Our hours are: Monday thru Thursday - 10am to 8pm Friday - 10am to 5pm Saturday - 10am to 4pm Please call us at 845-359-4595 with any questions. |
Art Show of the Month Andrew Dodge: Retrospective Opening Reception Sunday, September 10th, 3:00 - 5:00 pm You are invited to attend the opening reception of Andrew Dodge: A Retrospective on Sunday, September 10th from 3 - 5pm at the Dennis P McHugh Piermont Public Library. The work will be on display throughout the month of September. "Passionate mark-making;" "full of energy and creative expression;" "Free and bold;" and "impressive powers of observation." These are just some of the phrases that Andrew Dodge's teachers and visual arts mentors use to describe his work. Andrew was born in 1993 and at the age of three diagnosed with Profound Autism. Hyperacusis makes him sensitive to certain sounds, loud noises, and different pitches. He also has apraxia of speech, which makes verbal communication difficult. Since the age of three, art has become Andrew's primary form of expression,& communication. Primarily self-taught in his early years, he has been under the guidance of several local artists including Lauren Rudolph, Alice Mizrachi and Bill Batson. The terms Outsider Art and Art Brut describe the passionate energy of Andrew's work. Art Brut was coined by French painter Jean Dubufett, meaning Raw Art. A Retrospective. Retrospective offers a compilation of Andrew's work to date and demonstrates the power and sophistication of this prolific neurodivergent artist. |
Book Sale Collection
Collection of books for this sale will run from August 18th to September 7th. We can only collect within this window. No early birds or late deliveries. books must be clean: no stains, rips, bends, smells, dust, or sticky stuff NO encyclopedias, magazines, newspapers, textbooks, dictionaries, thesauruses, or outdated informational books. (No Guinness World Record Books, Price Guide Books, really old travel books) NO music CDs or computer CDs. DVDs are allowed but must be clean, unscratched, and in a real DVD case. No cardboard envelope discs. All DVDs accepted must be normal, everyday movies. Those donating MUST call ahead and confirm that there is a staff person available to accept the donation. Patrons MUST wait while staff go through items. NO DROP-OFFS. We will give back anything we do not take. Donations must be brought in, in-person, no leaving items outside or on the porch. No leaving items in the book drop. - Any boxes, bags, or crates that they bring in their donations with MUST leave with them. We are not keeping any boxes or bags this year.
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Create and Sip for Adults Barbie Movie Sets and Midcentury Modern Architecture of Palm Springs Thursday, September 14th, 7:00 - 8:15 pm Did you see the Barbie movie? Either way, we think you will love our next Create and Sip for Adults with Alexis Starke! This month, we will take inspiration from the fabulous sets from the Barbie movie and the midcentury modern architecture and landscape of Palm Springs, California. Production designer Sarah Greenwood and set decorator Katie Spencer, were inspired by Palm Springs for the film and you will be too! If you would like to treat yourself to some new art supplies, watercolor markers work great for this project, but you can use whatever materials you have- watercolors, colored pencils, regular markers all work great!
Each participant will receive a goody bag with chocolates, a mini bottle of wine, paper, and inspiration images. This is a live virtual class and participants are welcome to ask questions, exchange ideas, and share their work. Our projects are always designed to be relaxed and beginner friendly but fun for all levels.
Registration for Piermont patrons is open. Registration for all opens on September 1st at 9:00 am. |
United States of Friendship: 9/11 Pen Pals Tuesday, September 5th, 6:00 - 7:00 pm More than 20 years after the tragic events of 9/11/2001, school teachers Julie O’Connor and Elaine Mroczka reflect on the friendship that sparked national conversation and brought eight-year-olds together from hundreds of miles away. Shortly after the attacks, third graders in Illinois reached out to the traumatized children in New York City through a pen pal project and it was exactly the type of healing our nation craved! Unlikely friends, the two classes wrote to each other for an entire school year. May we all learn to be kind to others, just as these small-town students were to their inner-city pen pals. Featured in the New York Times, local newspapers, "The Kelly Clarkson Show", and the "Today Show", the children's patriotic example shows us what a difference caring can make in someone's life! Tenafly author Julie O'Connor, PhD, will discuss her book and the hope it elicits. Dr. O'Connor serves on her town council and has been a teacher and instructional supervisor for over 20 years in both the New York City and Cliffside Park, N.J., public school systems. As our library is named after fallen hero Dennis P. McHugh, and our building was made possible by the generosity of his family, programs of this nature are near to our hearts. We hope that you can join us for this virtual program. |
Library Book Sale! September 16th - October 7th Book Sale Price List Adult Hardcover/Trade Paperback: $4.00 Adult Nonfiction: $2.00 Adult Pocket Paperback: $1.00 Teen/YA Books: $3.00 (Both Hardcover and paperback) Children’s Picture Book Hardcover: $2.00 Children’s Picture Book Paperback: $1.00 Children’s Chapter Book: $2.00 (Both Hardcover and paperback) DVD: $2.00 CASH OR CHECK ONLY. NO CREDIT CARDS. WE CANNOT RESERVE OR HOLD ITEMS. |
Movie Matinee Friday Series Fridays at 1:00 pm Film Schedule: Movie Matinee Friday Series Sign up for reminders--you can just show up on the day, no need to register! September: Movie Based on Books - Crazy Rich Asians – PG13 (2018) 2h 1m
- Where the Crawdads Sing – PG13 (2022) 2h 5m
- A Man Called Otto – PG13 (2022) 2hr 6m
- Death on the Nile – PG13 (2022) 2h 7m
- Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret – PG13 (2023) 1hr 46m
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Adult Book Discussion Group Wednesday, September 20th, 4:00 pm Looking for your next read? We've got you covered! Our Book Club meets once per month. If interested in joining, reach out to the library to be added to the email list--or just show up! For September, we are reading Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes |
Author Talk: Matthew Raidbard "Lead Like a Pro" Tuesday, September 19th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm This is a Zoom event. With each passing year athletic coaches, at all levels of sports, are asked to take on increased leadership responsibilities for their athletes and team. However, they don’t always have the opportunity to receive the necessary coach-related leadership education and training that would provide them with the knowledge and tools required to effectively coach the team, manage the kids and parents, and deal with any unexpected conflicts or tensions that arise during the season. This talk is designed specifically for athletic coaches to provide them with foundational leadership knowledge and teach them techniques they can use to practice the best leadership style and behaviors that align with their personal values and beliefs. |
Talk Like a Pirate Day Thursday, September 21st, 5:00 - 6:00 pm Ahoy Matey! All hands to the library for games and snacks! Ages 4 and up. |
Story Time with Ms. Nancy for Babies and Toddlers Mondays, 11:00 am Join Ms. Nancy for stories, songs, and finger play. No registration necessary. Max: 20 babies |
Talking to Twos with Ms. Nancy Twosdays, 11:00 - 11:30 am Drop-in program for children 2 years old with an adult. |
Fall Art and Architecture Classes for Grades 1 - 3 Mondays, 5:30 - 6:20 pm, September 18th - December 11th This fall, join us for a fun and creative series of Art and Architecture classes taught by Alexis Starke for students entering grades 1 - 3. We will explore a variety of materials and techniques and draw inspiration from a range of sources from ancient to contemporary architecture as well as artists who use architecture thematically in their work. The series will be both creative and academically rich. Classes are free and all materials are provided. Image by Carson Ellis |
Fall Art and Architecture Classes for Grades 3 - 5 Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm September 19th - December 13th Join us for an inspiring and creative series of Art and Architecture classes taught by Alexis Starke for students entering grades 3- 5. We will explore a range of materials and techniques and draw inspiration from a variety of sources from ancient to contemporary architecture as well as artists who use architecture thematically in their work. The series will be both creative and academically rich. Classes are free and all materials are provided. Architecture by Zaha Hadid |
Fall Art and Architecture Classes for Grades 6 - 12 Tuesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm September 18th - December 12th Join us for a fun and creative series of Art and Architecture classes taught by Alexis Starke for students entering grades 6 - 12. We will explore a range of materials and techniques and draw inspiration from a variety of sources from ancient to contemporary architecture as well as artists who use architecture thematically in their work. The series will be both creative and academically rich. Students will be encouraged to develop their own ideas and approaches to each project. Classes are free and all materials are provided. Architecture by Zaha Hadid |
Story and Craft with Ms. Nancy Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm Children ages 3-5, join us for stories and simple crafts with Ms. Nancy |
YAK Youth Advisory Klub Monday, September 18th, 5:00 - 6:00 pm Talk about books, make recommendations for materials, and plan programs. PLEASE NOTE: Participating in YAK is a requisite for volunteering for community service hours at Piermont Library. If you want to earn community service credits at the Piermont Library, you must belong to our Youth Advisory Klub. You will earn one credit hour for each meeting you attend, and additional hours for programs you help run and other library assistance. |
RCLS Road Trip Through September 8th Do you love libraries? Did you know that there are 47 libraries in our library system? See how many you can visit on our RCLS Road trip! This summer, Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS) member libraries will join to connect patrons with library services and programs around the region. Between June 26th and September 8th, RCLS libraries throughout Sullivan, Rockland, Orange, and southern Ulster counties are inviting people of all ages to participate in the RCLS Road Trip Program. The goal of the RCLS Road Trip is for library users to visit as many of the 47 RCLS libraries as they can throughout the summer months, picking up prizes along the way. Learn about the different programs and services each library offers to its community. To start your trip, visit any RCLS library to pick up a Road Trip Map and pick up your first prize. Follow RCLS and your local library on social media for tips and tricks to exploring the area and enjoying libraries. |
tutor.com Available from 12pm to 12 midnight every day, Tutor.com is available to library card holders within the South Orangetown School District. Tutor.com provides 1-1, on-demand tutoring, test prep, and learning support from Kindergarten through college to careers beyond! |
Mango Languages Learn a new language from the comfort of your home with Mango Languages! You will need your Piermont library card number to utilize this service. Follow the link and enter your email, library card number, and pin. Choose a password and select “sign up” to get started. |
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Movies and Television Stream movies and television shows from Hoopla Digital or Overdrive. |
Need a Library Card? Stop in with ID and proof of address and we can sign you up for a card! |
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Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library
25 Flywheel Park West
Piermont, New York 10968-1040
(845)359-4595www.piermontlibrary.org |
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