February 2021
Some of the many titles coming soon to a branch near you.  Place a hold on any of these titles today!
For ebooks, visit OverDrive on your computer, or download the OverDrive or Libby app on your tablet or mobile device.  
                
 
Current Hours and Contact Information
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @westernsullivan, or visit WSPLonline.org for the latest news and updates.
 
Delaware Free Branch
845-887-4040  del@rcls.org
Mon, Wed, Thurs: 10am-5pm
Tuesday: 10am - 2pm
Friday: 10:00 - 6pm
Saturday: 11:30am - 3pm
Jeffersonville Branch
845-482-4350   jef@rcls.org
Tues, Wed, Thurs: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 10 - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 2pm
 
Tusten-Cochecton Branch
845-252-3360   nar@rcls.org
Mon, Wed: 10am - 5pm
Tuesday: 10am - 2pm
Friday: 10 - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 2pm
 
Adult Programs
Intro to Drawing with Danielle Lafayette
February 17th at 3:00pm 
Register for Zoom link
 
Virtually, learn the basics of drawing with artist Danielle Lafayette! Grab a pencil, paper and a household object to join the fun!
 
Join Danielle, via Zoom, and learn basic drawing techniques such as contour line drawing and shading. She'll give demonstrations and then allow you to try your own hand. Use objects from around your home such as a plant, tea cup, piece of fruit or holiday decorations.  Program is recommended for teens and adults.
Poems of Love & Romance
February 9th at 4:30pm
Register for Zoom Link

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and let's face it: The World Needs More Love!!!  Join Sullivan County Poet Laureate, Lisa Caloro, at this virtual Poetry Workshop and write that special someone a poem full of love and romance or get some feedback on something you've already written.
Stitch & Listen with Fiber Nation and Leila McCullough
You’re invited to a virtual Stitch & Listen, Monday, February 8th at 7:00pm. Join Leila McCullough, via Zoom, for a ½ hour of listening to an episode of The Fiber Nation Podcast and a ½ hour of catching up with your stitching neighbors.

Fiber Nation is an Interweave Podcast that produces Tales of Textiles, Craft and Culture! Host Allison Korleski brings you stories from all corners of the yarniverse. From Victorian murder mysteries to the trenches of the Western Front, from deadly dyes to futuristic fabric, each episode explores the connections between fiber, history, and humanity. This month’s Fiber Nation podcast is titled: The Godey’s Lady’s Book!

Please visit our website’s calendar at wsplonline.org to register and receive the Zoom Link.
 
Virtual Book Club
Thursday, February 25th, 6:00pm via Zoom
 
 
Register on the website calendar to receive an email with the Zoom link.
Catskill Rainbow Readers
Wednesday, February 24th, 7:00pm
via Zoom
 

Register on the website calendar to receive an email with the Zoom link.
 
Looking for a Job?  Grow with Google
Tuesday, March 2nd at 6:00pm via Zoom
 
Virtually, join Workforce Coach Hannah Early and learn the Basics of Google Drive, the elements of a resume and how to begin a resume draft in Google Docs.

Hannah Early is an impact-focused nonprofit professional with experience in workforce coaching, leadership development, and youth programming. With a knack for public speaking and desire to give all program participants much-needed tools and support to work towards their own unique goals, Hannah crafts sessions that are as useful as they are engaging.

This program is intended for teens and adults.  Please visit our website’s calendar at wsplonline.org to register with your e-mail address to receive the Zoom Link. For further questions call (845) 252-3360.
 
Virtual Craft Lovers with Raina Bowers
 
Learn to make fabric beads and macrame with feathers this month!  Raina will post tutorials on Friday, February 12th and 26th at 4:00pm on the library's Facebook and Instagram pages and our YouTube channel.  

For more information visit the calendar on our website or call (845) 887-4040.
 
Take-and-Make Valentine Card Making Kits

Stop by the library and check out this month’s “Take & Make!”

Who doesn’t love to receive a hand-made card for Valentine’s Day? Be sure to pick up your “Take & Make” kits while supplies last.
 
COMING THIS MONTH!  Old Time Radio Theatre
 
Tech Talks and Support Hours at WSPL
Join us via Zoom to chat with Dale
Register for Tech Talks on our website to get the Zoom link by going to the Programs tab and selecting Public Computer Center.
 
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1:00pm
 
Zoom for 2021 for All
[Feb. 1st, 3rd, 5th]
Love a Language with Rosetta Stone Library Edition
[Feb. 8th, 10th, 12th]
Discover Family with Ancestry.com and more
[Feb. 17th, 19th]
Great Movies with Kanopy
[Feb. 22nd, 24th, 26th]
 
Virtual Open
Technology Support Hours
Until we can resume onsite open support, the library is offering virtual help between 2:00 and 5:00pm Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays by appointment. 
 
Call the library or sign up for a  30-minute time slot here!
Children's Programs
Virtual Storytime
 Families with children under 5, join us for Virtual Storytime. We'll read together, sing songs, learn age-old rhymes, participate in felt board type activities, craft and play with our friends!
 
Via Zoom
Register to receive link
10:30am on Thursday, February 18th
 
Via Facebook Live
10:30am on Thursdays, February 4th and March 4th
(participate live or watch the video later. Videos will be archived for up to 30 days). 
 
Take Home Craft Kits 
 
Each week we will be putting out brand new kits for you to take home and enjoy.
*February 7 - 13: Valentines Card & Finger Puppet
*February 14 - 20: Peanuts Pop-Up Scene
*February 21 - 27: Color-In Tic-Tac-Toe Board
*February 28 - March 6: Color-In Dinosaur Slap Bracelet
 
All of our kits are free and available for contactless pick-up at each branch. For information about each week’s craft - check out our website at www.WSPLonline.org & don’t forget to register by Sunday night so we can have your packet ready for you.
 
Teens and Tweens
Pretzel Kisses Take-and-Make Kit
 
This kit will set you up to make a perfect bite-sized treat with a balance of salty, crunchy and milk chocolatey sweet. This easy recipe is so delicious with fun colors that make it hard to resist.
 
This kit is intended for children over 10 & may require adult supervision. For more information and registration visit the library’s calendar at www.WSPLonline.org.  Kits available while supplies last, so register today.
WSPL Virtual Teen Hangout
 
Teens, join us for our weekly zoom call.  During our time together anything can happen! We catch up on the past week, talk about interesting projects we’ve done or what we’d like to do in the future, and even get into a game of Among Us.
 
Teen Hangout is happening on Wednesday, February 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24th from 4:00 - 5:00pm.  Come for any or all of the time! This program is intended for teens ages 13-17, please register online at WSPLonline.org.
 
Zoom link & password will be emailed to you after registration.
 
Homeschool Program
Winter Screen Free Coding Packet. Screen-free coding is a fun and easy way to introduce computer coding concepts to young kids! Explore the binary alphabet, discover how an algorithm works, and draw a snowman based on an algorithm. Instructions included.
 
Register any time in February - packets can be picked up at the library or printed at home. This Packet is intended for children ages 7 & up. For more information & registration visit our website’s calendar section at www.WSPLonline.org.
 
Online Resources
OverDrive is our digital collection of e-books, audiobooks, magazines, and video.  Download the OverDrive App from your app store or access the resource from your computer at https://rcls.overdrive.com/rcls-westernsullivan/content
 
 
 
Libby is an app you can download from your app store to listen to audiobooks and read e-books.  It is an alternative to OverDrive. 
 
 
 
Kanopy is a film streaming service offered to Western Sullivan Public Library card holders.  It can be accessed from your computer or by downloading the app from your app store.  There is a collection of films just for kids available too.
 
 
Learn a new language with Rosetta Stone Library Solutions.  Click here for directions on how to access this free service from our library. 
 
 
Access the digital version of Consumer Reports from our website and find reviews for thousands of products.
 
Available to you at home for a limited time! Use the first three digits of your library card number as the password. Ancestry Library Edition includes records from the Census; military records; court, land, probate, vital and church records; directories; petitions for naturalization; passenger lists and more!
 
Full-text of more than 100 major newspapers (New York Times, Financial Times, Dallas Morning News, The Times (London), Boston Herald, Korea Times, Irish Times, & Denver Post.)
 
Students of all ages can learn about any subject and view thousands of up-to-date, curated, and curriculum-relevant articles, images, videos, audio clips, primary sources, maps, research tools, and recommended websites.
 
Explore the 50+ other databases available to you including Britannica Escolar, Educator's Reference Complete, Gale Literature Resource Center, Heritage Quest, JobsNow, Gale In Context: Elementary, New York State Newspapers, Opposing Viewpoints, and many more!
 
Resources on the Web 
NEW RESOURCE!  New York Project Hope: Coping with COVID
 
NYS COVID-19 vaccine information and registration.
 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Up-to-date information about COVID-19.
 
US Small Business Administration: Small business guidance and loan resources.

Sullivan County Government Center: Provides updates and info on COVID-19 in Sullivan County.
 
Sullivan County Emergency Community Assistance Hotline
Assistance for senior citizens, the physically disabled, and others unable to shop for food, medicine and other necessities.
(845) 807-0925
 
Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce
845-791-4200
 
Emotional Support Line:
Free, confidential support for callers experiencing anxiety due to the coronavirus emergency.
1-844-863-9314
 
COVID-19 Neighbors Deliver
Volunteers deliver necessities to your doorstep in our local communities.
 
Novel Coronavirus Resources compiled by Middletown Thrall Library
 


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