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September News Bulletin
Volume 89
 
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
The Pine Bush Library will be CLOSED 
Saturday, August 31st
&
Monday, September 2nd in observance of Labor Day
 
 
September
 9/19: Experiencing the Energy
9/21: Harvest Fest
9/25: National Night Out
9/28: Square Dance 
November 
11/6: Veterans Apprecation Day
Before it was a federal holiday, Labor Day was recognized by labor activists and individual states. After municipal ordinances were passed in 1885 and 1886, a movement developed to secure state legislation. New York was the first state to introduce a bill, but Oregon was the first to pass a law recognizing Labor Day, on February 21, 1887. During 1887, four more states – Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York – passed laws creating a Labor Day holiday. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday.
 
The staff of the Pine Bush Library would like to wish all of you a
happy and safe Labor Day.
 
Your favorite library will be back at
The Harvest Festival!
 
We will have goodies to hand out, a chance to sign up for your library card and staff on hand to answer any questions you have about the library or our programs.
 
Hope to see you there!
 
Join the Pine Bush Library and our community partners on Tuesday, September 24th between 6:00pm and 9:00pm.
 
 
To everyone who came out and made our 3rd annual Farm Day a HUGE success!
 
We would like to extend a special thank you to all of the people who brought their animals and all of the organizations who took the time out of their busy
day to spend time with us. 
 
The winners of our Adirondack chair raffle have been chosen!!!!
 
Thanks to the generosity of everyone who purchased tickets we were able to
raise $515 for the library.
 
We would also like to thank Earl Caston of
Earl's Wood and Metal Works
for donating these amazing chairs.
 
 
Watch our latest YouTube video 
 
Borsch Belt Artifacts: Relics of the Catskill Resort Age
  
Click HERE to watch the video.
To explore our YouTube Channel Click HERE
 
New this week at the Library
 
Born of blood and ash
by Jennifer L. Armentrout

After freeing themselves from captivity at the hands of the false King of the Gods, Sera and Nyktos race to maintain peace in the Shadowlands, in the fourth novel of the series following A Fire in the Flesh.
Shameless : Republicans' deliberate dysfunction and the battle to preserve democracy
by Brian Tyler Cohen

Drawing on interviews and insights with luminaries of the Left, a leading progressive voice—and the first content creator to interview President Biden—lays bare the long con of the modern Republican, explaining how American politics has turn into a dumpster fire and what we can do to preserve democracy.
Angel of vengeance
by Douglas J. Preston

An FBI Special Agent poses as a cleric in New York's notorious Five Points slum to help catch a dangerous serial killer, in the latest addition to the long-running series following The Cabinet of Dr. Leng. 375,000 first printing.
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
(2 - 3 years with one adult)
Mondays Sept. 9 - 30, 2024
10:30 am
 
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
with Miss Chrissy
(3 - 5 years with one adult)
Wednesdays Sept. 11 - 25, 2024
10:30 am
 
MUST BE REGISTERED IN ADVANCE.  PLEASE NO DROP-INS.  
SPACE IS LIMITED!

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.
 
Caring.com is a leading senior care resource for family caregivers seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones. We have been featured by AARP, The Administration for Community Living, The National Legal Resource Center, and Forbes, as well as referenced by many governmental agencies and organizations across the Internet.
 
For more information click HERE
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.
 
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.     
 
Just in time for back to school. Completely free to all Pine
Bush Library Patrons.

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