Virtual Field Trips With The Ashokan Center
For Kids
Virtual Event
Climate Science - Evidence to Action
Part I
What's the difference between climate and weather? What are the scientific indicators of Earth's changing climate over time and how are young people and adults studying its causes and effects? Learn and investigate with biologist Hailey Luedtke and discover what you can do to make a positive difference.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to receive email with program link.
Staatsburg: A Gilded Age Village
Throwback Thursday - A 3 Part Video Series
The Staatsburg Library and the Staatsburgh State Historic Site have joined forces to collaborate on this educational video series.
Join Staatsburgh Historic Interpreter Zachary Veith for a video series exploring the relationship between the Mills estate and the nearby hamlet of Staatsburg using images from the Staatsburg Library Image Collection.
Episode I: Thursday, April 1
Businesses at the Turn of the Century
Episode II: Thursday, April 8
Local People & Events
Episode III: Thursday, April 15
Mills Estate Employees
Episodes can be viewed by visiting
STAATSBURG LIBRARY WEBSITE
Disability Rights Workshop
Facilitated by Disability Rights New York
REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to receive an email with the program link.
Disability Rights New York (DRNY) is the federally and state-authorized Protection and Advocacy System and Client Assistance Program (P&A/CAP) for people with disabilities in New York State. DRNY provides free legal and advocacy services to individuals with disabilities. Working tirelessly to protect and advance the rights of children and adults with disabilities, DRNY is committed to enabling those we serve to exercise their own life choices and fully participate in community life.
Join this workshop to learn more about:
– The Client Assistance Program (CAP) and how DRNY can assist those with disabilities
– Adult Continuing Career & Educational Services Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR)
– New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) and how their services compare and contrast to those of ACCES-VR.
– How to apply for ACCES-VR services
– How CAP can assist clients who may not currently be satisfied with ACCES-VR services.
There will also be time set aside at the end of the session for general questions to be asked. All registrants will receive a link to the presentation’s recording after this live session.
7 Books for the Pandemic:
The Power of Literature in Times of Crisis
Virtual Event
Join New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice author and Bard College Literature Professor Joseph Luzzi as we discuss beloved classics - past and present - and think through the challenges of life and find hope for moving forward. Books discussed will include Boccaccio’s Decameron, Camus’ The Plague, Bronte’s Jane Eyre, as well as works by George Orwell, Margaret Atwood, and more.
Presented by Poughkeepsie Public Library District
To receive the link for the meeting register at poklib.org
Financial Literacy Workshop
Raising Financially Aware Kids
Sponsored by the Hyde Park & Pleasant Valley Rotary
Virtual Event
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
From toddlers to teens, Raising Financially Aware Kids helps parents and grandparents teach their children about money. The presentation and additional resources highlight steps to develop lifelong values about money, work, education and more.
Key Takeaways for Parents and Grandparents
• Help children to understand the difference between “needs” and “wants” and values around money
• Establishing saving and investing habits at every age
• Knowing the aspects of debt and borrowing—what to watch for and how those concepts apply to paying for an education
The Hyde Park & Pleasant Valley Rotary Clubs have partnered with American Century Investments to present this FREE Online Educational Seminar. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide, and should not be relied upon for, investment, accounting, legal or tax advice.
To register for this event visit:
Hyde Park Rotary Facebook Page or
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIodu-prz8iGdMlHOl_OA195_nYFS_Gtgv1?fbclid=IwAR0Hdd-PbOswxp5X-I0varukifHBcipo17aBwj-tvm2drJ9POn8hvsMoofA
Battle of the Books
Middle School Team Meeting
Outside - Weather Permitting
Masks required and appropriate physical distancing will be maintained.
In the event of inclement weather: to receive the link for the meeting email staatslibyouth@gmail.com
Staatsburg: A Gilded Age Village
Throwback Thursday - A 3 Part Video Series
The Staatsburg Library and the Staatsburgh State Historic Site have joined forces to collaborate on this educational video series.
Join Staatsburgh Historic Interpreter Zachary Veith for a video series exploring the relationship between the Mills estate and the nearby hamlet of Staatsburg using images from the Staatsburg Library Image Collection.
Episode I: Thursday, April 1
Businesses at the Turn of the Century
Episode II: Thursday, April 8
Local People & Events
Episode III: Thursday, April 15
Mills Estate Employees
Episodes can be viewed by visiting
STAATSBURG LIBRARY WEBSITE
New York State Library
Swing Era in the Capital District- 1935-1945
Virtual Event
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Bill Schilling and Michael Catoggio share their research into the history of the Swing Era in the Capital District. The PowerPoint slide-presentation explores the musical venues and the local musicians who brought this significant cultural moment to the Albany area. The talk will also introduce the lecturer's website: www.albanynyswinghistory.com
Bill Schilling is a retired librarian with a Masters in Library Science from UAlbany. He has worked in university libraries, the Albany Public Library, and the New York State Library. He has had a lifelong interest in jazz, especially on the local level. He currently serves on the Board of Capital District Jazz, Ltd.
Michael Catoggio is a retired librarian with a Masters in Library Science and undergraduate preparation in history. He has served as the Albany History Librarian at Albany Public Library, Head of Adult Services and Interim Director at the East Greenbush Community, Assistant Professor of Library Science at the University of Alaska Anchorage, and Humanities Librarian at the Anchorage (Alaska) Public Library. HIs father, Dominic Catoggio, played in various bands during the Era and learning about his career represents the inspiration and motivation for this project.
To register for this event visit:
The New York State Library Website
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/programs/
OR
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g-acqBL2RgyK14hnEtyRtg
Boys Book Club - Upper Elementary
Outside - Weather Permitting
Masks required and appropriate physical distancing will be maintained.
In the event of inclement weather: to receive the link for the meeting email staatslibyouth@gmail.com
Virtual Field Trips With The Ashokan Center
For Kids - All Ages
Virtual Event
Tap the sap! Maple Sugaring
What makes the sugar maple tree so special? Did Indigenous people eat pancakes? Learn the history of maple sugaring in NY State from pre-Colonial era to today's modern methods, explore the fascinating science of sap & syrup, and examine potential climate change effects on the horizon.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to receive email with program link.
Staatsburg: A Gilded Age Village
Throwback Thursday - A 3 Part Video Series
The Staatsburg Library and the Staatsburgh State Historic Site have joined forces to collaborate on this educational video series.
Join Staatsburgh Historic Interpreter Zachary Veith for a video series exploring the relationship between the Mills estate and the nearby hamlet of Staatsburg using images from the Staatsburg Library Image Collection.
Episode I: Thursday, April 1
Businesses at the Turn of the Century
Episode II: Thursday, April 8
Local People & Events
Episode III: Thursday, April 15
Mills Estate Employees
Episodes can be viewed by visiting
STAATSBURG LIBRARY WEBSITE
Book Club
Virtual Event
Join a dynamic group of adult readers that meet monthly for fun and lively discussions about a vast array of books, from contemporary to the classics.
April Book Selection: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson
Call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to receive a link to the meeting.
Masks required and appropriate physical distancing will be maintained.
In the event of inclement weather: to receive the link for the meeting email staatslibyouth@gmail.com
Pick up a packet of pollinator seeds to plant at home. Help the planet by planting wildflowers that provide food, shelter and habitat for a variety of pollinators.
Pick up your seed packets from in the library gazebo from 2 - 6 pm.
Celebrate Earth Day
Yarn Birds
Virtual Program & Take Home Project
Celebrate Earth Day and learn to create an adorable yarn bird perched on a branch.
Join Miss Lisa virtually as we follow the tutorial from Creativebug to make these charming birdies from fuzzy yarn, feathers, and your imagination.
All supplies will be provided. Materials can be picked up at the library beginning Thursday, April 18 during regular library hours.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Call 889-4683 or email staatslibyouth@gmail.com to receive email with program link.
Supplies Pick-Up
Thursday, April 18 - Thursday, April 22
During Regular Library Hours
Finding Your 300 Year Old Grandma Using 21st Century Technology
Genealogy Workshop
Virtual Event
Join genealogy expert, Sarah Gutmann, for a deep-dive into the numerous genealogy websites and resources you can use to trace your family’s lineage. In addition to the “Big Four” genealogy websites - Ancestry, Family Search, My Heritage, and Find My Past - participants will also learn how to use national archives, online databases, and other tools to learn more about their past.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to receive email with program link.
Battle of the Books
High School Team Meeting
Outside - Weather Permitting
Masks required and appropriate physical distancing will be maintained.
In the event of inclement weather: to receive the link for the meeting email staatslibyouth@gmail.com
Bring a poem by a published poet inspired by the chosen theme.
March Theme: GARDENS
This is not a poetry writing workshop, we read and share poetry by published authors.
Call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to receive a link to the meeting.
Magic Tree House Book Club – For Early Elementary Ages
Outside - Weather Permitting
Masks required and appropriate physical distancing will be maintained.
In the event of inclement weather: to receive the link for the meeting email staatslibyouth@gmail.com
Story time on the Library Lawn - Sheep
