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August News Bulletin Volume 36 |
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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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9/3: CLOSED for Labor Day 9/5: CLOSED for Labor Day
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August 8/16: Vermi (Worm) Composting with Cornell Master Gardener 8/18: Making Sock Puppets 8/20: Farm Day at the Library 8/24: Gizmo D Robot September 9/14: Age Proof your Brain 9/21: Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia 9/21: AARP Smart Driver Course 9/28: Laugh your Stress Away 9/28: AARP Smart Driver Course 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 would like to thank the Newburgh Library, the Jenna Bush Hager Book Club and The Today Show for their donation of the books pictured above as part of National Read Across America Day. The books are available in the Library Community Center and we invite anyone to come by and take one to enjoy over the summer.
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Off to a GREAT start so far!!! Help us reach 500 pounds by January
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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 in the air conditioning playing a game or if you would like to take some home they are all for sale.
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Get More From Your Favorite Library By now you all know about what we offer in the main library, but did you know that just next door at the community center we have free books on the porch? Inside the community center we have books for all ages, DVD's, audio books, signed books, rare books, cook books, records, jewelry and more you can take home for a small (or large if you prefer) donation. Next time you visit the Pine Bush Library to pick up your next summer novel or some rainy day movies for the kids take a few minutes to check out what the community center has to offer. Who knows, you just might find a treasure or two.
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New this week at the Library
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The 6:20 man
by David Baldacci
After a cryptic murder, a former soldier-turned-entry-level analyst, who boards the 6:20 commuter train like clockwork, is forced into a clandestine investigation into his firm that takes him to the darkest corners of the countrys economic halls of power, rife with corruption, where a killer awaits. One million first printing.
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Portrait of an unknown woman
by Daniel Silva
In this thrilling story of deception in the world of international fine art, restorer and spy Gabriel Allon scours Europe for the secret behind the forgery of a 17th-century masterpiece that has fooled experts and exchanged hands for millions. 500,000 first printing.
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FROM THE CHILDREN'S LIBRARY |
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STORYTIME IS COMING BACK!!! After a successful summer reading program, Oceans of Possibilities the Pine Bush Library is happy to announce that children's storytime will be returning in September for toddlers and preschoolers.
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COMING UP FOR FAMILY FUN WITH THE KIDDIES: VERMI-COMPOSTING! Yep, with worms. Tuesday, August 16th at 10:30 am Cornell Cooperative Extension will be on site to show us how. You MUST register in advance for this event!! Call 845-744-4265 ext. 2 to sign up
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R.E.A.D With Kona READING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE DOG This program is designed to help children with their read aloud skills. TUESDAY, AUGUST 30th, 11:00 am As always you MUST register in advance for your time slot. Call 845-744-3375 ext.3 to sign up. |
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R.E.A.D With Mocha READING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE DOG This program is designed to help children with their read aloud skills. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17th, 11:00 am As always you MUST register in advance for your time slot. Call 845-744-3375 ext.3 to sign up.
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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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