HKDPL eNewsletter
June 2022
 
Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library
Budget Vote and Trustee Election
Thursday, June 9, 2022, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
at both Library branches
PROPOSED BUDGET 2022-2023

The Library is closed Sundays 
June 26 through September 4, 2022

 
We are pleased to announce
the Library has been
Certified Sustainable by the
Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI)  
 
Learn more about the SLI HERE

Mental Health Association of Westchester Behavioral Health Mobile Unit
Beginning May 18, every other Wednesday, 12:00 - 6:00 pm
Beginning May 24, every other Tuesday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Behavioral Health mobile unit is staffed by a team of licensed clinicians, care managers and medical staff. Receive free mental health-related services, screenings, support and referrals in a confidential, calm and welcoming environment. 
Events for Adults

Life is Just a Bowl Full of Cherries - in the Library
Tuesday, June 7, 2:00 pm
The Maturely Motivated Players present a humorous look at our everyday lives. Selections from the writings of Erma Bombeck, Delia & Nora Ephron, Jerry Seinfeld, and Judith Viorst.  REGISTER HERE
Henna - Adults & Teens - in the Library!
Tuesday, June 14, 6:00 pm
Learn about the history of Henna, who uses it and the safest materials. This class is for ages 14+. Registration available now for HKDPL cardholders. Opens for all others on June 1st. Registration extremely limited and required.
REGISTER HERE
Shira - Mediumship - Zoom
Thursday, June 16, 6:00 pm
Learn about Shira's psychic journey and get a short, individual reading. Registration is now open for HKDPL cardholders. May 26 for all others. Zoom invites will be sent out via email the evening before the session. REGISTER HERE 
Friday & Saturday Matinees - One Summer
Friday, June 17, 1:00 pm at the Main Library
Saturday, June 18, 1:00 pm at the Village Branch
The story follows Jack who takes his children to his late wife's hometown and begins to have visions of the past that could forge a new path forward. Based on the bestseller by
David Baldacci.  PG 1 hr 24 min
Empire Safety Defensive Driving
Saturday, June 18, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
$30 per person payable by check, money order or Square. Due at time of registration. Checks payable to Ian Prastien. 
REGISTER HERE or sign up at the adult reference desk
Stoned! A Crash Course on Crystal & Stone Healing - in the Library or Zoom
Wednesday, June 22, 6:30 pm
Learn  to cleanse, charge and set intentions for your stones; the healing properties of specific crystals and which speak to you and why! Presented live from Mexico.   REGISTER HERE
VIEW THE FULL CALENDAR OF ADULT EVENTS HERE

Events for Children
Children’s Summer Reading Kick-off:
Fun & Games at the Main Library and the Village Branch
Friday, June 24, and Saturday, June 25
 
Friday - Activities from 2:00 - 5:00 pm at both buildings, with Acrobat Li Liu at 3:30 pm
at the Main Library in Garnerville, and a Magic Show at the Village Branch at 4:15 pm.
Saturday - Activities from 1:00 - 4:00 pm at both buildings, with the Seven Seas Treasure Hunt at 2:00 pm at the Village Branch at 85 Main Street in Haverstraw.
Children ages 5 and up are invited to join our Summer Reading Challenge. Keep track of all the time you spend reading this summer, earn weekly prizes, and play mini-golf at the big finale. Children under age 5 are invited to join our Read To Me Club. Keep track of all the books you read this summer or that someone reads to you, get a weekly sticker picture to decorate 
and come to our weekly craft programs and our Read To Me Fun Fair.
Sign up begins in-person & online on June 24.
 
Playtime Storytime
Fridays, June 3 & 24, 10:30 - 11:15 am. For ages 0 - 5. 
Join us for fun on Fridays! Stories & crafts, lots of toys to play with, and new friends to make!
Families welcome, no registration required.
It's a Mystery Book Club
Saturday, June 11, 1:00 - 2:30 pm. For ages 8 - 13. 
Read and discuss a page turning mystery adventure with a modern twist. Join our book talk with writing and craft activities, along with a snack. Registration is open now for everyone. REGISTER HERE
Sensory Storytime
Tuesdays, June 14 and 28, 10:30 - 11:15 am. For ages 0 - 5. 
Sensory fun with explorative and interactive play for all ages! Families welcome, no registration required.
Black History Book Club - Celebrate Jackie Robinson
Wednesday, June 22, 4:30 - 5:15 pm. For ages 5 - 12. 
Learn about Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in Major League Baseball. We will do baseball-related crafts and everyone will take home a book about Robinson to keep. Registration begins June 1 for everyone.
REGISTER HERE
VIEW THE FULL CALENDAR OF CHILDREN'S EVENTS HERE

Events for Teens
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Main Library
10 W. Ramapo Road
Garnerville, NY 10923
Monday-Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm
Friday - 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm
(845) 786-3800
Village Branch
85 Main Street
Haverstraw, NY 10927
Monday: 12 pm - 8 pm
Tuesday - Thursday: 10 am - 6 pm
Friday: 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: Closed
(845) 429-3445
haverstrawlibrary.org/