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"STAFF READS" Spotlight on Ciera Happy People Are Annoying by Josh Peck I absolutely love memoirs, and I knew that when this book came out by one of my favorite actors growing up, that I just had to read it. Fortunately, I was able to listen to this on audiobook, and Josh Peck narrated it himself which made the experience even more fun! It was really insightful to learn more about his life and what he's been up to since Drake and Josh. |
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Need a Tutor?
Tutor.com is now available through the library. Connect with a live tutor between 3:00pm and 10:00pm. Access practice quizzes, find test prep materials from Princeton Review for the SAT/ACT, GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT, and many more. You can also submit an essay for review and prep for AP exams. There is also a Skill Center where you will find even more test options and learning materials covering core topics to help prepare you for the GED. All you need is your library card. Create an account and start exploring. |
Learn a New Language The library now offers the only personalized, adaptive language-learning experience that provides the tools and guidance you need to expand your language skills. Download the free Mango app from the App Store or Play Store, or open up a new browser from your desktop to begin. - Select 'Sign Up' to create an account.
- Enter an email and password.
- Select 'Find Free Mango' and find Western Sullivan Public Library.
- Enter your library card barcode number and PIN, and start learning!
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Puzzle Swap @ All Three Branches! We are so happy that over 100 puzzles have been swapped! That's a lot of money saved! Thank you to everyone who has been participating. Are you tired of completing the same puzzle over and over again and are ready for a new one? Do you want to save money? Come to any WSPL branch during open hours and swap out your gently used 500+ piece puzzle for one that is new-to-you! Please be sure that your puzzles have all their pieces prior to swapping. |
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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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Callicoon Book Club In-Person & Virtual Tuesday, May 23rd, 6:00pm Delaware Free Branch We will be discussing The Stranger by |
Narrowsburg Book Club In-Person Wednesday, May 24th, 11:00am Tusten-Cochecton Branch We will be discussing The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. |
Jeffersonville Book Club In-Person Friday, June 9th, 4:00pm Jeffersonville Branch |
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Catskills Rainbow Readers Book Club In-Person & Virtual Thursday, May 25th, 5:00pm Delaware Free Branch
Welcome back! The book we will discuss is
The Memory Library and Other Stories of Dirty Computer by Janelle Monáe. |
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NEW! Board Game Group Jeffersonville Branch Wednesday, May 3rd, 11:00am-1:00pm Join us for fun games the first Wednesday of the month in our community room at the Jeffersonville Branch. We'll include games like UNO, chess, checkers, Cranium, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, and more! You can also bring your own board/card games to play and share with others. Join local game enthusiast, Dan Anders, to learn how to play Commands & Colors Wargames FREE FOR EVERYONE, REGISTRATION REQUIRED |
First Fridays REVIVAL Delaware Free Branch Friday, May 5th, 6:15pm-8:30pm You asked, and the Western Sullivan Public Library answered! We are reviving First Fridays Author Series! Join us to see a national award-winning author, hear a local feature, and participate in open mic every month from April-December 2023. Polish up your poems, and soak up some good words! Best for teens and adults. FREE. WSPL- Delaware Free Branch. 45 Lower Main St. Callicoon, NY 12723. For additional information, email Lmoran@rcls.org. 6:15pm Open mic sign up (10 slots,1 poem,3 min or less.) 6:30pm Open Mic. 7:00pm Local feature Jason Macey 7:15pm Visiting Author, Sean Thomas Dougherty. This event is funded in part by 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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John Conway Presents Famous Murder Trials in Sullivan County Jeffersonville Branch Wednesday, May 10th, 6:00pm-7:30pm Join John Conway at WSPL as he presents a new lecture on local Famous Murder Trials! Two of these trials took place in Jeffersonville, and the others in different places throughout the county. Come to the discussion to find out more! Registration is required as seating is limited. Call us or email wsplprograms@rcls.org for any questions! Register here. |
Cricut Meet-Up Jeffersonville Branch Wednesday, May 17th, 5:30pm-7:00pm Join Sara Diehl and others for a Cricut Meet-up! Discuss your machine's capabilities and share the latest tips and tricks for making your current project. Register here. |
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Delaware Free Branch Friday, May 19th, 4:00pm-6:00pm Join Ciera, in-person, and other craft lovers in making upcycled CD coasters! 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. |
Luxton (Lucky) Lake: A Forgotten Community Tusten-Cochecton Branch Friday, May 26th, 5:00pm Join WSPL and local resident and filmmaker, Tina Spangler, to learn more about the history of this forgotten African American vacation community in Narrowsburg from the 1950s-80s. |
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Sew-cial Circle aka Needle Crafts Group 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! |
Narrowsburg Knitters Tusten-Cochecton Branch Every Monday at 6:00pm Join Irma and other knitters at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch in Narrowsburg for an evening of knitting, sharing ideas and showing off your latest projects. |
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In-Person/Virtual Open Tech Support Schedule an appointment with Dale virtually via Zoom or at one of our three branches.
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 Tuesday, May 9th, 12pm Living in the Metaverse Part 1 Tuesday, May 23rd, 12pm Living in the Metaverse Part 2 |
Storytime & Let's Play! at all Three Branches this Month Tusten-Cochecton Branch: Wednesday, May 3rd, 10-11:30am Jeffersonville Branch: Wednesday, May 10th, 10-11:30am Delaware Free Branch: Wednesday, May 17th, 10-11:30am Each week we'll meet up with other families to help the littlest ones develop their social and motor skills. Adults can connect with other caregivers to share tips and ideas. Let's Play! is a playgroup designed for the more active child - 3 and under. We've created a safe space for families to connect and children to interact with each other in open play. The loose structure will allow the group to fluidly spend time socializing as well as learning. |
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Family Garden Class: Seed Starting Monday, May 31st at 4:30pm Tusten-Cochecton Branch Join us for an interactive planting session. In this month’s class, we’ll meet in the garden for an orientation and spring clean up. Come out with any questions you have about being part of a community garden. We’ll talk about the plants we’re growing this year and how we designed the layout. Be prepared to get your hands dirty as we weed through the plot and surrounding area to get our garden bed ready for the growing season ahead! Please dress prepared for the weather and bring plenty of water. Beginners and more experienced junior gardeners are welcome. Join us for this class or become a part of the gardening team! This class works best with children 8+ with an adult. |
Community Garden Day Saturday, May 27th Delaware Free Branch Join us for a fun day full of gardening. We'll start with an interactive storytime for children under 7, then we'll get the older kids involved in creating a community container at the library! Feel free to come for any or all of the activities and stick around for all the fun planting that's happening around town. 12:00 Garden Together Storytime (7 & under) 1:30 Community Container at the Library (7 & older) |
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Sneak Peak: Superhero Training Academy AKA Summer Reading Kickoff Familes with children ages 4+ join us for our Summer Reading Program Kickoff! Direct from the halls of The Justice Headquarters to your stage, Sgt. Major MAJOR offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn to harness the powers of the Superheroes! The vainglorious Sgt. MAJOR challenges the reflexes, eyesight, strength and noodles of the most valiant Do-Gooders in the audience. This “action-clown” show features active, on-their-feet participation, nonsensical competitions, with cartoon-like sound effects, magic, bubble-play, eye-popping puppetry and a laugh-riot of epic proportions as kids become empowered to fight crime across the Universe! Kids are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite Superhero! *You do NOT need to be a member to attend the Library Programs at the Delaware Youth Center* **IN CASE OF RAIN, we will be inside the Delaware Free Branch - upstairs in the Community Room** |
Tween Cartoon Drawing Class Cartoon Drawing Workshop with Joe Kennedy. A 1 hour drawing session showing basic techniques to improve drawing skills for any skill level. Suggested for ages 8+, but interest in drawing is enough for any age to participate. The workshop will focus on sketching human poses and facial expressions by simplifying forms, as well as editing and finishing rough drawings using a Light Table. Materials for drawing (paper, pencils, pens, and markers) and reference images will be available, but students are encouraged to bring sketchbooks and preferred drawing tools, as well as reference pictures they would like to draw. Cartoon Drawing is happening at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch on Monday, May 15th at 5:00pm. Register here.  |
Be a Part of Teen Advisory Group Teen Advisory Group is designed to find out how the library can best serve you. We choose which YA books, movies and games to order; discuss ideas for the teen website; write articles and book reviews; design programs for you and your peers or help with programming for the younger kids. Get involved to whatever extent you can and earn COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS for your time spent with us! |
Home-School LEGO Club Tuesday, May 30th, 1:00pm Jeffersonville Branch Join us for another monthly home-school session where families get a chance to relax at the library while connecting with other home-schooled families. This month we're going to try our hand at LEGO!Building with Lego is a great way to help your child improve focus and concentration, increase spatial awareness, develop fine motor skills, encourage lateral thinking and problem solving, inspire experimentation and adventure, develop organizational skills, patience, communication and teamwork. Plus it's fun! |
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