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February News Bulletin Volume 75 |
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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 |
In the event of inclement weather call 845-744-3375 after 8am to check if the library is open. We no longer follow Pine Bush Schools schedule. |
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SCHEDULE CHANGES 2/19: CLOSED for Presidents' Day |
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February 2/9: Basic Garden Design with Kevin Cannon 2/10: Valentine's Day Kids Craft 2/14: Valentine's Day Tea March 3/1: Learn Basic Garden Design 2nd Session 3/1: Tips for Starting Seeds 3/4: Bingosize Begins 3/16: Newburgh Trolley Presentation Part: 1 with Ray Kelley 3/20: Financial Literacy "Understanding Credit" |
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Black History Month was created to focus attention on the contributions of African Americans to the United States. It honors all Black people from all periods of U.S. history, from the enslaved people first brought over from Africa in the early 17th century to African Americans living in the United States today. Join the Pine Bush Library in celebrating Black History Month throughout the entire month of February. Stop by the main library and check out our Black History Month books. |
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New this week at the Library |
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Random in death / : An Eve Dallas Novel
by J. D. Robb
When a 16-year-old girl is murdered during a show at a New York club, Lieutenant Eve Dallas, with the lab results showing a toxic mix of substances and infectious agents in the victim's body, must find a madman consumed by hatred who's just another face in the crowd.
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Madness : race and insanity in a Jim Crow asylum
by Antonia Hylton
Tracing the legacy of slavery to the treatment of Black people's bodies and minds in our current healthcare system, a Peabody and Emmy award-winning journalist tells the 93-year-old history of Crownsville Hospital, one of the nation's last segregated asylums. Illustrations.
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House of earth and blood
by Sarah J. Maas
"Half-Fae, half-human Bryce Quinlan loves her life. By day, she works for an antiquities dealer, selling barely legal magical artifacts, and by night, she parties with her friends, savoring every pleasure Lunathion-otherwise known as Crescent City-has tooffer. But it all comes crumbling down when a ruthless murder shakes the very foundations of the city-and Bryce's world. Two years later, her job has become a dead end, and she now seeks only blissful oblivion in the city's most notorious nightclubs. Butwhen the murderer attacks again, Bryce finds herself dragged into the investigation and paired with an infamous Fallen angel whose own brutal past haunts his every step..."
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Watch Our Latest YouTube Video Energy Efficiency & Home Electrification Interested in learning more about energy efficiency and home electrification, but don't know where to start? Join Pine Bush Residents Marcy & Jeff from Green Buildings Specialists to learn about: Energy Audits, Air Sealing, Insulation, Heat Pumps, Induction Stoves and going solar. Click HERE to watch the video. To browse our YouTube channel click HERE |
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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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FROM THE CHILDREN'S LIBRARY |
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TODDLER STORYTIME WITH MISS LUCY MONDAY February 12th & 26th 10:30 AM. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME WITH MISS CHRISSY WEDNESDAY February 14th, 21st & 28th 10:30 AM CALL 845-744-3375 ext.3 TO REGISTER MUST BE REGISTERED IN ADVANCE...PLEASE NO DROP-INS! |
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R.E.A.D. with Mocha The Reading Education Assistance Dog Thursday, Feb. 22 11:00 am - 12:00 pm You must register in advance for your spotCall 845-744-3375 ext. 3 to sign up |
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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. |
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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, 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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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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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. |
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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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