January 2021
 
Make sure the library is at your fingertips this year!  
 
Apps 
RCLS Gateway is a smartphone app that allows you to check your library record, search the catalog, place requests, and find and select digital content.
Online Catalog
Check your account, renew items, search and place holds.
 
Callicoon
 
Jeffersonville
 
Narrowsburg
 
In Person
Put us on speed dial!
Callicoon
845-887-4040
 
Jeffersonville
845-482-4350
 
Narrowsburg
845-252-3360
 
Ebooks, audiobooks, and films to stream are available to you 24/7 via OverDrive, Libby, and Kanopy.  See below for more details!
 
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: 12:00 - 6pm
Saturday: 11:30am - 3pm
Jeffersonville Branch
845-482-4350   jef@rcls.org
Tues, Wed, Thurs: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 12 - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 2pm
 
Tusten-Cochecton Branch
845-252-3360   nar@rcls.org
Mon, Wed: 10am - 5pm
Tuesday: 10am - 2pm
Friday: 12 - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 2pm
 
Adult Programs
Stitch & Listen with Fiber Nation and Leila McCullough
You’re invited to a virtual Stitch & Listen, Monday, January 11th at 7:00pm. Join Leila McCullough, via Zoom, for ½ hour of listening to an episode of The Fiber Nation Podcast and 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 Hand-Knit Socks that Marched to War!
 
Please visit our website’s calendar at wsplonline.org to register and receive the Zoom Link.
 
Virtual Book Club
Thursday, January 28th, 6:00pm via Zoom
 
Join the Virtual Book Discussion Group with special guest and author,  Gray Basnight.  We’ll be discussing Gray’s latest political thriller, (and sequel to Flight of the Fox), Madness of the Q!

In Madness of the Q, Gray has managed to combine, deadly drones, religious fanatics, flash-mob suicide, an ex-Mossad hitman hired by the Vatican, a Mediterranean cruise, and a newly unearthed manuscript dating to the first century creation of Christianity!
 
Join the discussion! Visit our website’s calendar at wsplonline.org and register with your e-mail address to receive the Zoom Link.
Catskill Rainbow Readers
Wednesday, January 27th, 7:00pm
via Zoom
 
Join our newest book club for the LGBTQIA community, supporters, and allies.  The group will meet the 4th Wednesday monthly for discussion of our favorite new and old books and authors on everything LGBT++.  Email pcc@rcls.org for more information.
 
The group will discuss Gay Like Me: A Father Writes to His Son by Richie Jackson.  Request the book from one of our branches or visit OverDrive or Libby to borrow the ebook.
 

Visit our website’s calendar at WSPLonline.org to register and receive the Zoom link.
Virtual Craft Lovers with Raina Bowers
 
Celebrate 2021 virtually, with Raina Bowers and other Craft Lovers, on Tuesday, January 12th and 26th at 7pm, for a Vision Board Making Zoom Party! 

What is your 2021 going to look like? While supplies last, visit any one of our branches and “take” some vision board making materials. Then register for the program by visiting our website’s calendar (at wsplonline.org). Once registered, you’ll receive the Zoom Link to join the party and “make” your 2021 Vision Board!

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

Looking for an activity while you’re stuck in the house during the pandemic? Stop by the library and check out this month’s “Take & Make!”

Beginning January 4th we’ll have Adult Coloring Kits available for anyone wishing to practice a little art therapy! 
 
On January 19th, we’ll offer Valentine card making kits. 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.
 
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 1:00 PM
 
Zoom for 2021
[Jan 4th - 6th - 8th]
Free Great Movies with Kanopy Streaming
[Jan 11th - 13th - 15th]
Discover Family with Ancestry.com and more
[Jan 20th]
Love a Language with Rosetta Stone Library Edition
[Jan 25th - 27th -29th]
 
Virtual Open
Technology Support Hours
Until we can resume onsite open support, the library is offering virtual help between 2:00 and 5:00 PM 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
10:30 am on Thursday, January 21st
 
Via Facebook Live
10:30 am on Thursdays, January 7th and February 4th
(participate live or watch the video later. Videos will be archived for up to 30 days). 
 
Take Home Craft Kits 
Register each week for a new kit you can to take home and enjoy.
 
January 3 - 9: Stuffed Alien Friend
January 10 - 16: Thermometer Craft Kit
January 17 - 23: Color Your Own Mini-Puzzle
January 24 - 30: Winter Magic Book
Jan 31 - Feb 6: Color-In Valentines Treat Bag
 
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 & don’t forget to register by Sunday night so we can have your packet ready for you.
 
Teens and Tweens
Hot Chocolate Bomb Craft Kit
 
What better way to stay warm this winter than a bomb of hot chocolate?
 
This clever craft kit allows you to create this treat - a thin shell of chocolate, filled with hot chocolate and candies that melt when immersed in warm water or milk...What more could you want this winter, except maybe a good book to enjoy it with!
 
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.
 
Teen Hangout
 
Spend some time with friends, new & old. During our time together, we’ll catch up on all the things we’ve been doing, share fun tips on different projects we’re working on and talk about how we’re adjusting to a virtual world.  Teen Hangout is happening on Wednesday, January 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.  This program is intended for teens ages 13-17. Register online at www.WSPLonline.org - Zoom link & password will be emailed to you after registration.
 
Homeschool Program
A S.T.E.M. story is a fantastic way to incorporate English, Science, Engineering, and Math skills all in one! Jump into this story of four kids as they enjoy a winter snow day, but also encounter different kinds of STEM challenges for you to solve along the way! 
 
Register any time before January 29. Packets can be picked up at the library or printed at home. This S.T.E.M. Packet is intended for children ages 7 & up. For more information & registration visit 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 
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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