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December News Bulletin Volume 43 |
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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
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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
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12/24: CLOSED for Christmas 12/26: CLOSED for Christmas 12/31: CLOSING at 1pm
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January 1/04: The Erie's Pine Bush Branch Then and Now 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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The Pine Bush Library presents : Alex Prizgintas, local author and historian, as he explores the transformation of a forgotten branchlike railroad; The Pine Bush Erie Railroad Line When the Erie Railroad operated its first train through Orange County in 1841, it sparked a seismic shift for transportation in the Hudson Valley. By the end of the nineteenth century, the region was a nexus of railroad traffic and nearly all points in the county could be reached by rail. Though countless other railroads soon built routes through Orange County, the Erie maintained a powerful presence through the operation of various branch lines. The Middletown & Crawford Railroad, later known as the Pine Bush branch, was a prime example of a railroad that connected the countryside to an industrial center. From its origin in Middletown to Pine Bush, the line connected communities such as Circleville, Bullville, and Thompson Ridge as well as highlighting Orange County’s once-prosperous dairy farming industry through the creameries that this line served. However, like several local railroad lines, the Pine Bush branch has faded into obscurity with no service for more than three decades. Join Alex Prizgintas as he retraces the history of the Pine Bush branch and identifies its route through many local communities. Join us at the Library Community Room on January 4, 2023 at 6:00 PM Call: 845-744-4265 ext. 2 to sign up
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We cannot express enough appreciation for your response to our plastic recycling program. Between our patrons and community partners we are well on our way to keeping HALF A TON of plastic out of the landfills/oceans in 2022. Our amazing staff and volunteers have been spending hours every day sorting, weighing and repacking all your donations and they have made a couple of requests that if fulfilled would make their jobs easier. The first one is to please remove any paper labels from your donations. It is a privacy concern, Trex doesn't want them and about 1/3 of their time is spent cutting them out. The second one is please take a moment to read the list of items we can't use. The third and final request is to make sure your donations are DRY and free of any food residue. The volunteers and staff of the Pine Bush Library would like to thank you in advance for your time, your donations and your consideration.
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CHECK OUT OUR LATEST VIDEOS Some older adults get upset with the thought of being alone and feel more comfortable being with a friend/family every day. There are some who relish the idea of having alone time and are okay doing activities alone occasionally. When was the last time you took yourself out on a date or traveled by yourself? Self-dates and solo travel can be a powerful tool for learning how to be happy alone. We can’t depend on other people to satisfy all our needs, so we need to learn how to be our own best friend and entertain ourselves. We were never taught to take care of our own needs first and for some it’s very difficult. Happy people who love their own company are fun to be around because they share their joy with others. In this program, you’ll learn powerful tools to be happy as your own best friend. Watch Nate the dog man demonstrate obedience and training techniques. MAKING CRANBERRY SAUCE
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AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER Did you know that the Pine Bush Library Community Center has DOZENS of games and puzzles? You can come by anytime we are open to see our selection. You can feel free to spend some time playing a game with a friend or if you would like to take some home they are all for sale.
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New this week at the Library
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The choice
by Nora Roberts
When the enemys witches, traitorous and power-mad, appear to her in a dream, practicing black magick and sacrificing the innocent, Breen, united with Keegan and all of Talamh, must save those in need of rescue and, with every weapon she has, confront the darkness once and for all. One million first printing.
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Surrender : 40 songs, one story
by Bono
One of the music worlds most iconic artists writes about his remarkable life for the first time, from his early days growing up in Dublin, to U2s meteoric rise to fame, to his more than 20 years of activism dedicated to the fight against AIDS and extreme poverty. Illustrations.
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Mad honey : a novel
by Jodi Picoult
Her life upended when her husband revealed a darker side, Olivia MacAfee and her teenage son Asher move back to her New Hampshire hometown for a new beginning until Asher is implicated in the death of his girlfriend and she realizes he has hidden more than he has shared with her
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FROM THE CHILDREN'S LIBRARY |
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TODDLER TIME (Ages 2 - 3 years with adult) No Storytime November 28th MONDAYS December 5th -19th 10:30 AM PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (Ages 3 - 5 years with adult) WEDNESDAYS November 30th - December 21st, 2022 10:30 AM YOU MUST BE REGISTERED IN ADVANCE FOR ALL STORYTIME EVENTS, AS SPACE IS LIMITED INDOORS!!! PLEASE, NO DROP-INS! 845-744-3375 ext.3 IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT AFTER REGISTRATION, PLEASE CALL TO LET US KNOW! PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOUR CHILD HAS A FEVER, COUGH OR RUNNY NOSE!!!!!!
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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. It can also be found on Canal St. in Ellenville every Wednesday from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. 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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