June News Bulletin
Volume 59
 
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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
 
 
Monday, June 19th:
 
The library will be CLOSED in observance of Juneteenth 
 
Monday & Tuesday, July 3rd and 4th:
 
The library will be CLOSED in observance of Independence day
 
 
June
6/10: Defensive Driving
6/15: Dowsing Part 3
6/17: Family Fishing Day
 
July
7/15: Touch a Truck 
CELEBRATE FLAG DAY
According to legend, in 1776, George Washington commissioned Philadelphia seamstress Betsy Ross to create a flag for the new nation. Scholars, however, credit the flag’s design to Francis Hopkinson, who also designed the Great Seal and first coin of the United States. Even so, Ross most likely met Washington and certainly sewed early American flags in her family’s Philadelphia upholstery shop.
 
   To date, there have been twenty-seven official      versions of the flag, but the arrangement of the stars varied according to the flag-makers’ preferences until 1912 when President Taft standardized the then-new flag’s forty-eight stars into six rows of eight. The forty-nine-star flag (1959-60), as well as the fifty-star flag, also have standardized star patterns. The current version of the flag dates to July 4, 1960, after Hawaii became the fiftieth state on August 21, 1959.
 
Join the Pine Bush Library in celebrating Flag Day on June 14th.
Join the Pine Bush Library on June 19th to Celebrate Juneteenth
 
On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas with the news that more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free. This day came to be known as Juneteenth, now officially a federal holiday.
 
Juneteenth marks our country’s second independence day. Although it has long celebrated in the African American community, this monumental event remains largely unknown to most Americans.
 
The historical legacy of Juneteenth shows the value of never giving up hope in uncertain times.
 
Seating for these courses is limited and spots fill up FAST if you are interested we recommend you sign up ASAP.
Click HERE or scan the QR code above to take the survey. The survey runs through June 30th
 
CHECK OUT OUR LATEST 
VIDEO
 
Pendulum dowsing is a form of divination that uses a weighted object usually a crystal or gemstone hung from a metal chain or pendant to tap into your intuition for spiritual guidance. Join Sue Wiand as she introduces us to Pendulum Dowsing in Part 2 of her 3 part dowsing series.
 
 Click HERE to watch the video
 
Don't forget to visit our YouTube channel (Search "Pine Bush Library" on YouTube or just click HERE) for more informative and entertaining videos. If you enjoy what you see and want to help out your favorite library, please click the "Subscribe" button.
New this week at the Library
Identity
by Nora Roberts

A woman discovers her apartment broken into and her roommate dead after meeting a cold-hearted con artist at the bar where she works in the new novel from the number-one best-selling author of more than 230 novels. One million first printing.
The book of Charlie : wisdom from the remarkable American life of a 109-year-old man
by David Von Drehle

A veteran Washington journalist recounts his long friendship with Charlie White, the centenarian next door who, sharing his good and meaningful life, mastered survival strategies that reflect thousands of years of human wisdom as his sense of adventure guided him through a century of upheaval.
I will find you
by Harlan Coben

Receiving evidence that his son might still be alive, an innocent father convicted of murdering his own child breaks out of prison to uncover the truth in the new novel by the best-selling author of The Stranger. (suspense). Simultaneous.
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
 
Preschool English/Spanish Storytime
With Camilla and Mom
 
Wednesday, June 14th
Please call (845) 744-5295 x 3
to register.
 
 
SPACE IS LIMITED INDOORS.
PLEASE NO DROP-INS!
 
LOVE TO RACE children's book author, Amber Sawyer will be joining us on Wednesday,
June 28, 2023 at 10:30 AM to tell us about her love of harness racing. 
 
She will have books available to purchase and have autographed for $15.00.
 
R.E.A.D.
To Mocha
READING EDUCATION ASSISTANCE DOG
 
This program is designed to help children with their read aloud skills.  
 
Thursday, June 15th 
3:00pm - 4:00pm
 
Thursday, June 29th
11:00am - 12:00pm
 
As always you MUST register in advance for your time slot.
 
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.
 
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.
 
 
 
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.     
 
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.

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