HKDPL eNewsletter
February 2022
 
Curbside service is available for your convenience  
Call (845) 786-3800 x 10
 
The Library is closed Monday, February 21, 2022

Events for Adults
Alice’s Ordinary People - Film & Zoom Discussion
Celebrate Black History Month with HKDPL - Borrow the DVD, then Join the Discussion -  Wednesday, February 9, 7:00 pm
Alice's Ordinary People is a documentary about Alice Tregay – a woman who refused to stand still for injustice and brought others together for change. Her remarkable story extends from the marches of Dr. King to the election of Barack Obama. REGISTER HERE or call (845) 786-3800 x 18
NEW!! Books and Brew - Book Club
Thursday, February 10, 6:00 pm
Meet us at Industrial Arts for a lively discussion and complimentary snacks. There is still time to join. Pick up a copy of Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy at the adult reference desk. Each participant will be required to purchase 1 drink.  For more information call (845) 786-3800 x 19
Crafts at Home - Fairy Jars
Each month, stop by and grab our monthly "Make at Home" craft bag for adults. Your bag will contain almost everything you need to make a Fairy Jar.  Link to our YouTube tutorial and follow the directions. The YouTube link will also appear in your confirmation email. Pick up a new craft each month at the Adult Reference Desk.  Limit one craft bag per person, Adults only, please.
History of the Hershey Chocolate Company
Wednesday, February 16, 6:30 pm
Today the name Hershey is synonymous with quality chocolate. Milton S. Hershey worked hard and failed often before he became a household name and his company earned a vast fortune. He and his wife Catherine gave it all away to save, protect and educate tens of thousands of orphans. Presenter Jennifer Keys discusses Hershey history in this virtual lecture on Zoom.   REGISTER HERE
Project Hope - Zoom
Tuesday, February 22, 6:00 pm
Join us for a brief introduction to Project Hope - offering Rockland County residents access to trained counselors, free confidential counseling, referrals to local agencies and tips for coping during the COVID-19 pandemic. Counseling will be offered in French Creole, Spanish and Yiddish, as well as translation services.  REGISTER HERE
Morning Meditation with Carole Brill - Zoom
Every Monday at 11:00 am   
Join Carole Brill to learn techniques to restore inner peace and healing with meditation and music.  Registration required. 
Call (845) 786-3800 x 18 or select a date to register:
       Feb 7          Feb 14         Feb 28     (No class on Feb 21)  
Zoom sign-in details will be emailed to all participants.
Chair Yoga with Marla - Zoom
Every Wednesday at 1:30 pm  
Call to register: (845) 786-3800 x 18 or REGISTER HERE
Zoom sign-in details will be emailed to all participants. 
Practice with Marla anytime:  Gentle Yoga YouTube
                                Chair Yoga onYouTube
Events for Children
Virtual Cartooning Class 
Let's Draw STUPOR Heroes!
Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 6:00 pm. For all ages.
Award-winning cartoonist Rick Stromoski will teach you how to create your own cartoon characters. Registration is open now for everyone. Call (845) 786-3800 x 25 with your email to register. We will send you a link to the program.
Happy Valentine's Day with Miss Jolie on Zoom!
Monday, Feb. 14 at 10:30 am. For ages 5 and under.
Join Miss Jolie on ZOOM to celebrate Valentine’s Day and have a dance party! Get ready to laugh, learn, dance, and play! Registration is open for everyone.
Register at (845) 786-3800 x 25 with your email and we will send you a link to the programs. 
Black History Month Grab & Go Stories & Crafts
Throughout the month, we will be offering special grab and go crafts to celebrate Black History Month, along with some special read-alouds on our Facebook and YouTube pages!  
Zoom and Groove with Miss Jolie
Wednesdays in February at 9:30 am. For ages 6 and under. Join Miss Jolie on ZOOM for singing, dancing, rhymes and silly fun! Get ready to laugh, learn, dance and play with Miss Jolie!  Registration is open for everyone.
Register at (845) 786-3800 x 25 with your email and we will send you a link to the programs. 
Tales & Tunes on YouTube and Facebook
Miss Yolanda will entertain us with fun songs and nursery rhymes! For preschoolers. Look for these videos on our Children’s Facebook page and the HKDPL YouTube page! Subscribe to our YouTube page and receive a notification whenever a new video is released.  SUBSCRIBE HERE
Miss Jolie on Facebook Live!
Fridays at 9:30 am.  For ages 5 and under
So much fun and very interactive! Registration is open for everyone.  Register at (845) 786-3800 x 25 with your email & we will send you a link to the programs.  
Or join on the HKDPL Children's Faceboook Page
Reading Challenge 2022
Want to challenge yourself? Stretch your reading muscles? Or maybe just have a little fun? Then check out our 2022 Reading Challenge! How many of the missions can you make it through before the end of the year?
REGISTER HERE
Winter Themed Grab & Go Stories & Crafts
For ages 3-8. Pick up a craft kit in the Children’s Department, and scan the QR code on the bag to link to a fun winter-themed story online! New crafts will be available on February 1 and 15.
Events for Teens
Thank you for your participation and cooperation  
Please take a moment to review the HKDPL Virtual Program Policy 
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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
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