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2024-2026 Sullivan County Poet Laureate Inaugural Event
Kevin Scot Graham will be recognized as the county’s fifth Poet Laureate at a ceremony on Saturday, May 4th, at the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library in Monticello. The public is welcome to attend the ceremony, which will take place on the outdoor stage at 2:30 p.m. In case of rain, the ceremony will be moved indoors. |
Delaware Free Branch 845-887-4040 del@rcls.org Mon, Wed, Thurs: 10am - 5pm Tuesday: 3pm - 7pm Friday: 10am - 6pm Saturday: 11:30am - 4pm |
Jeffersonville Branch 845-482-4350 jef@rcls.org Tues, Wed: 10am - 8pm Thurs, Fri: 10am - 6pm Saturday: 10am - 2pm |
Tusten-Cochecton Branch 845-252-3360 nar@rcls.org Monday: 10am - 8pm Tuesday: 9:30am - 2pm Wed, Fri: 10am - 7pm Saturday: 9:30am - 2pm |
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Jeffersonville Book Club In-Person Friday, May 10th, 4:00pm Jeffersonville Branch We will be discussing The Villa by Rachel Hawkins.
No Registration Required. |
Callicoon Book Club In-Person Tuesday, May 21st, 5:00pm Peppino's Family Restaurant We will be discussing Happiness Falls by Angie Kim. |
Narrowsburg Book Club In-Person Wednesday, May 22nd, 11:00am Tusten-Cochecton Branch We will be discussing The Great Reclamation by Rachel Heng. No Registration Required. |
Open Mic First Fridays Delaware Free Branch Friday, May 3rd, 6:30pm We are so excited to bring back Open Mic First Fridays! All performers and poets are welcome! Share a poem, song, story, or other inspiration. 5 minute slots are limited and sign up begins at 6:15pm. This month we are excited to welcome Jonathan Wells! Check out his work here. 6:15-6:30pm: Sign up for open mic 6:30-7:30pm: Open mic readings 7:30-8:30pm: Visiting Poet Email wsplprograms@rcls.org for more info. This project is made possible in part with funding from a Sullivan County Arts & Heritage Grant, funded by the Sullivan County Legislature and administered by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance and Poets & Writers with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. |
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Paperwork & Photos Decluttering Virtual via ZOOM Tuesday, May 14th, 7:00pm Come to any or all of our NEW 3-part Decluttering series, held on the 2nd Tuesday in April, May, & June. Log on with expert organizer Jamie Novak. See instant success with LIVE mini-tidy ups during each program. This month we will discuss simple steps to sort stuff. Please register online to receive the Zoom link. Email wsplprograms@rcls.org with any questions. |
Cricut Meet-Up Jeffersonville Branch Wednesday, May 15th, 5:30pm-7:00pm Join us for a Cricut Meet-up! We encourage people who know their Cricut machine well to train others on new techniques. Discuss your machine's capabilities and share the latest tips and tricks for making your current project. This program works great because we work together to come up with projects and help follow through on ideas! |
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Perspective Drawing Workshop Virtual via ZOOM Thursday, May 16th, 2:00pm Join Joyce Raimondo from the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center for a virtual art workshop. Architecture, buildings, streets, rooms, and more. How do you create the illusion of depth in a drawing? This workshop will teach you the basics of one and two-point perspective drawing that will improve your drawing skills in one session. Supplies: ruler or straight edge, two sheets of paper, pencil, sharpener, eraser. This program will be held virtually over Zoom. If you have any questions, please email wsplprograms@rcls.org. |
Delaware Free Branch Friday, May 17th, 4:00pm-6:00pm Join Ciera, our Adult Programmer, in-person, and other craft lovers for a free form paint night! We encourage you to be as creative as possible, so come with ideas ready! Registration is required and you can register on our calendar here. For additional information or questions, contact Ciera at wsplprograms@rcls.org. |
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Reverse Tie-Dye T-Shirts Tusten-Cochecton Branch Friday, May 31st, 4:00pm Join us for a fun craft project where we'll be using bleach to create a "reverse" tie-dye effect! T-shirts will be provided and sizes are a first come first serve basis. Please register online and email wsplprograms@rcls.org with any questions. Register here. |
Narrowsburg Knitters Tusten-Cochecton Branch Every Monday at 6:00pm Join the group at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch in Narrowsburg for an evening of knitting, crocheting, and other needle crafts, as well as sharing ideas and showing off your latest projects. |
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Sew-cial Circle Jeffersonville Branch Every Thursday from 1:00pm-3:00pm Come and join fellow needleworkers to talk through and share projects you're working on. This group is open to cross stitchers, embroidery fanatics, and needlepoint lovers. Basic supplies are provided but we welcome you to bring your own. Call us for any questions! |
In-Person/Virtual Open Tech Support Schedule an appointment with our tech and digital navigator for an in-person appointment at one of our three branches or virtually via Zoom.
Mondays, 1-4pm, Tusten-Cochecton Branch in Narrowsburg
Tuesdays, 1-4pm, Jeffersonville Branch Wednesdays, 1-4pm, Delaware Free Branch in Callicoon |
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Tech Educational Series Intro to the Podcast Revolution 5:00pm Tuesday, May 21st | JEF |
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Let's Play! Tuesday, May 7th @ 10:00am Tusten-Cochecton Branch Tuesday, May 28th @ 10:00am Jeffersonville Branch
This playgroup is intended for active children under the age of three. We'll have a healthy blend of open play, structured games and activities. The loose structure will allow the group to fluidly spend time socializing together while learning through play. |
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Storytime Thursday, May 23rd @ 10:15am Delaware Free Branch
We'll read together, sing songs, learn age-old rhymes, participate in felt board type activities, craft, and play with our friends! This program is intended for ages 3-5, but all are welcome. |
Children's Paint Party Friday, May 10th @ 4:00pm Jeffersonville Branch Tuesday, May 14th @ 5:30pm Delaware Free Branch
Pablo Picasso famously said, "It took me a lifetime to learn to paint like a child." And he was right! Children are the world's best artists. So, we are hosting this paint party for our young people to show us how it's done! Then on August 3rd, their work will be presented at an exhibition hosted by the Delaware Valley Art Alliance. Allowing young people to experience the feeling of opening night! **This program is for children ages 16 & under. Registration is required. **Weather pending we'll be painting outside. Please dress accordingly. |
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Afterschool @ The Library: Crafts & Games Monday, May 6th 4:30pm, Tusten-Cochecton Branch Cartoon ClubMonday, May 13th 4:30pm, Tusten-Cochecton Branch Paint Party Monday, May 20th 4:30pm, Tusten-Cochecton Branch Another fun opportunity for tweens & teens is happening in tandem with the Tusten Youth Club. We’ll be gathering right off the school bus for a weekly exploration of the fiber arts. First time crafters are welcome to come and learn how to knit, loom or crochet. Return each week as we practice our craft, troubleshoot and share our successes. This program is for grades 5-12. To register for this event visit info@tustenyouth.org. Registration is required to coordinate bus drop off with the school. |
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