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December News Bulletin
Volume 70
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
SCHEDULE CHANGES
12/23: CLOSED for Christmas
12/25: CLOSED for Christmas
12/26: CLOSED for Christmas
1/1: CLOSED for New Years Day
 
December
12/5: Watercolor Demonstration and Lecture
12/7: Discussing Fraud with Walden Savings Bank
12/16: Cookie Walk 
12/19: Citizen Preparedness
 
The 2023 Holiday Sale at the Pine Bush Library is up and running!!!!
 
Come by the library community center and see all we have to offer.
New this week at the Library
The edge
by David Baldacci

Sent to a small coastal town in Maine to solve the murder of a CIA operative who was in possession of countless state secrets, ex-Army ranger Travis Devine, with no one to trust, must unravel a long history of secrets while evading those who want him dead.
Ghosts of Honolulu : a Japanese spy, a Japanese American spy hunter, and the untold story of Pearl Harbor
by Mark Harmon

The star of NCIS along with a former Special Agent share the dueling stories of the cat-and-mouse games played between a real-life Japanese American naval intelligence officer and a Japanese spy in Pearl Harbor posing as a diplomat. Illustrations.
System collapse
by Martha Wells

"Everyone's favorite lethal SecUnit is back in the next installment in Martha Wells's New York Times bestselling Murderbot Diaries series. Am I making it worse? I think I'm making it worse. Following the events in Network Effect, the Barish-Estranza corporation has sent rescue ships to a newly-colonized planet in peril, as well as additional SecUnits. But if there's an ethical corporation out there, Murderbot has yet to find it, and if Barish-Estranza can't have the planet, they're sure as hell not leaving without something. If that something just happens to be an entire colony of humans, well, a free workforce is a decent runner-up prize. But there's something wrong with Murderbot; it isn't running within normal operational parameters. ART's crew and the humans from Preservation are doing everything they can to protect the colonists, but with Barish-Estranza's SecUnit-heavy persuasion teams, they're going to have to hope Murderbot figures out what's wrong with itself, and fast! Yeah, this plan is... notgoing to work. The Murderbot Diaries All Systems Red Artificial Condition Rogue Protocol Exit Strategy Network Effect Fugitive Telemetry System Collapse"
Watch Our Latest
YouTube Video
Winterizing Your Garden
 
Local gardening expert Kevin Cannon teaches us how to prepare our ornamental and  vegetable gardens for winter and be a step ahead, come spring. Topics include mulching, trimming, what to do with all those leaves, flower bulbs, cover crops, protecting native flora and of course garlic.
 
Click HERE to watch the video. 
 
To browse our YouTube channel click HERE
 
 
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.
 
 

FROM THE CHILDREN'S LIBRARY
 
TODDLER STORYTIME 
WITH MISS LUCY
MONDAYS
December 4th, 11th & 18th
10:30 AM.
 
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 
WITH MISS CHRISSY
WEDNESDAYS 
November 6th, 13th & 20th
10:30 AM
 
 
CALL 845-744-3375 ext.3 TO REGISTER
 
MUST BE REGISTERED IN ADVANCE...PLEASE NO DROP-INS!
R.E.A.D. with Mocha
 
The Reading Education
 
Assistance Dog
 
Thursday, December 28th
11:00 am
 
You must register in advance for your spot
Call 845-744-3375 ext. 3 to sign up 

The Pine Bush Library has a long history of working with community partners in an effort to reach out to the less fortunate among us. From acting as a collection point to handing out scholarships and everything in between, the Pine Bush Library and our patrons are always doing our best to give back.
Hudson Valley CA$H Coalition and AARP Tax-Aide provide free tax preparation to low-to-moderate income residents. Volunteers are needed to continue to provide this support. Tax Counselor and other volunteer roles are available and free training is provided. For more information or to volunteer, contact Linda Eddy at 845-475-7500.
CALLING ALL VETERANS!
VetNow stands by our community's veterans, providing unwavering support in securing the benefits they rightfully deserve. Connect with a live veteran navigator today for  assistance with housing, education, employment, healthcare, mental health services, and much more. Access these vital VetNow resources by using your RCLS member library card. Click HERE for more information or to sign up.
 
Don't have a card yet? No problem! Simply visit one of our 47 member libraries to obtain your library card and unlock a world of invaluable services tailored specifically for veterans like you. For a list of library locations CLICK HERE.
 
 
 
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, 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.
 
 
 
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.     
 
 
Read with Libby
Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your local library for free! Libby is the newer library reading app, loved by millions of readers worldwide!
 
If you have questions about how to install and/or use Libby make an appointment to come in, we will be happy to walk you through the setup process and get you started.

Pine Bush Area Public Library District
223-227 Maple Avenue
P.O. Box 63
Pine Bush, New York 12566-0063
(845)744-3375

pinebusharealibrary.org