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April News Bulletin Volume 29 |
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Main Library
Monday: 9:30 am - 5 pm Tuesday: 9:30 am - 5 pm Wednesday: 9:30 am - 6 pm Thursday: 9:30 am - 5 pm Friday: 9:30 am - 5 pm Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm Sunday: CLOSED |
Community Center
Monday: 9:30 am - 4 pm Tuesday: 9:30 am - 4 pm Wednesday: 9:30 am - 4 pm Thursday: 9:30 am - 4 pm Friday: 9:30 am - 4 pm Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm Sunday: CLOSED |
The Pine Bush Library & Community Center will be CLOSED on the following dates: April 15th: Good Friday April 16th: Easter Break |
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Wondering if the library is open when the weather gets nasty?
Call 845-744-3375 any time after 8:30 am to get the latest updates on our schedule. If you are scheduled to attend one of our programs on a day we are closed someone will be in touch with you the next day we are open. |
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April 4-5: NY Project Hope Gratitude and Emotional Wellness 4-6: Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease 4-20: Healthy Living for your Brain and Body 4-21: Body Energy Fields with Bill and Sue Wiand 4-26: Hypnosis May 5-3: NY Project Hope, Relieving Stress Through Nature 5-18: Stargazing at SUNY New Paltz June 6-7: Stress Reduction thru Creativity This is not a list of all the activities we have planned in the coming months and some of these dates are subject to change due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control. Any schedule changes will be posted on our Facebook Page and Website as soon as we are aware of them. |
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New this week at the Library |
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The match
by Harlan Coben
When a DNA match on an online ancestry database leads him to a second cousin who disappears as quickly as he resurfaces after an epic fall from grace, WIlde must figure out if his cousin is linked to a cunning conspiracy involving a ruthless killer. 750,000 first printing.
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Run, Rose, run
by Dolly Parton
On the rise and on the run, a young singer-songwriter arrives in Nashville to claim her destiny, but it’s also where the darkness she’s fled might find her—and destroy her. 1,000,000 first printing.
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Lessons from the edge : a memoir
by Maria L. Yovanovitch
In a new memoir, the U.S. ambassador to the Ukraine, whose life and work have taught her the preciousness of democracy as well as the dangers of corruption, details her involvement in President Trump’s impeachment inquiry and her response to his smear campaign. 100,000 first printing.
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FROM THE CHILDREN'S LIBRARY |
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SPRING SEED PLANTING THURSDAY APRIL 14 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM We will provide recyclable containers, soil and seeds to get your garden started! If you have any seeds to share, please bring them along. |
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BOOK BUDDIES (Grades K - 3) "You read to me, I'll read to you" Dates and times to be announced for week of PBCSD SPRING BREAK. This program is for young children to practice their read aloud skills with a BOOK BUDDY; an older child from Middle School or High School. This is a One-on-One event and each child must register for a time slot. |
TEENS & TWEENS APRIL IS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH BOOK SPINE POETRY Stop by the Children's Section and create a poem using book titles only! HAIKU HIKING LET US GO OUTSIDE OBSERVE OUR MOTHER NATURE BREATHE WRITE BE AT PEACE A traditional Japanese haiku is a three-line poem with seventeen syllables, written in a 5/7/5 syllable count. Often focusing on images from nature, haiku emphasizes simplicity, intensity, and directness of expression. Create a HAIKU while hiking. Draw a picture, snap a photo and drop it off in the Children's Section. |
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R.E.A.D To Mocha READING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE DOG This program is designed to help children with their read aloud skills. TUESDAY, APRIL 12th, 1:00 PM & TUESDAY APRIL 26th 1:00 PM As always you MUST register in advance for your time slot. Call 845-744-3375 ext.3 to sign up. |
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While most of us feel helpless when confronted with geopolitical machinations of this scale, there are ways you can help the citizens of Ukraine right now. Here is a short list of verified reputable charitable organizations you can donate to. Global Empowerment Mission Global Empowerment Mission is on the ground in the tiny village of Medyka, Poland, using donations to buy refugees train and plane tickets to help them reach any family or friends they may have in Europe. World Central Kitchen For many refugees, food is an immediate need. Chef Jose Andrés has set up his World Central Kitchen on the ground at the Ukraine-Poland border providing warm meals for the hungry. Americares Americares has deployed an emergency response team to Krakow, Poland, to provide aid to the Ukrainian refugees there. According to their press release, they have been sending "large-scale shipments of medicine and relief supplies" to the refugees and are prepared to "deliver medicine, medical supplies, emergency funding and relief items to the region" at will. |
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Here is a short list of the charitable initiatives we are currently a part of: Bullville Methodist Church Food Pantry We are collecting any and all food items as well as cleaning supplies, PPE, hygiene products, baby products, etc. Donations can be dropped off at either the main library or community center. Jewish Family Service At Jewish Family Service of Orange County, we are dedicated to welcoming all members of the entire Orange County community connecting them to resources and services that can provide support and comfort. Lions Club International Recycle For Sight You can drop off your gently used eye glasses in the collection box at the community center. Keep an eye on our website, Facebook page, and newsletter for any new opportunities to give back. If you have a charity or program you would like us to collect for or promote, please reach out by calling 845-744-4265 ext. 2, emailing PBL@rcls.org, or sending us a message on Facebook @PineBushPublicLibrary. |
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THE ULSTER COUNTY MOBILE DMV BUS IS BACK! In an effort to be as conveniently accessible to as many Ulster County residents as possible, the County Clerk’s Office offers limited DMV services through our DMV Mobile Unit. The DMV Mobile Unit travels to 6 different towns throughout Ulster County during the year. You DO NOT need to be an Ulster County resident to use the Mobile DMV! The following transactions can be conducted at the Mobile Unit: Driver’s License Renewal Learner’s Permit Non-Driver I.D. Real I.D. Vehicle Registration Registration Renewal License Plate Surrender Duplicate Title Request Change of Address The Ulster County Mobile DMV will be at the Shawangunk Town Hall on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Friday of every month. Hours each day are 10:00-1:00 and 2:00-3:30. |
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What Can Your Library Do For You? We here at the Pine Bush Library are always thinking of new, educational, and fun ways to serve our patrons. In the last two years we have created a YouTube channel, gotten a pass so you can access NY State Parks for free, created unique programs such as stargazing and Next Stop Adventure, brought in someone to help you with your technology problems and more. Now we want to hear from YOU, our loyal patrons. Tell us what programs, activities, services, etc. you want your favorite library to offer. If you have an idea for a new program, activity, service, event or anything else please reach out. You can email us PBL@rcls.org, call us 845-744-4265 ext. 2, send us a message on Facebook @PineBushPublicLibrary or just come by the Community Center and tell us in person. |
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You can access hundreds of eBooks, audio books, videos, and more. Download the Libby App to your smartphone or tablet. Kindle users can visit https://rcls.overdrive.com/ and start reading today! If you have questions about any of these apps make an appointment to come in, we will be happy to walk you through the setup process and get you started. |
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Pine Bush Area Public Library District
223-227 Maple Avenue
P.O. Box 63
Pine Bush, New York 12566-0063
(845)744-3375pinebusharealibrary.org |
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