Events in November 2019

  • Magic Tree House Book Club

    Category: General Magic Tree House Book Club


    November 1, 2019

    Follow the adventures of Jack and Annie with the Magic Tree House Book Club. Each month the group meets to discuss a title, make crafts, and have fun.

    November Book: The Knight at Dawn (Book #2)

  • Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group

    Category: General Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group


    November 2, 2019

    Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group. Bring your needles and projects. All ages and skill levels welcome!

  • Mah Jongg Monday

    Category: General Mah Jongg Monday


    November 4, 2019

    Join our group of “Mah Jonggers” for a fun and friendly game of Mah Jongg. If you want to learn how to play, watch and ask questions between hands.
    No registration necessary. Call the library 889-4683 to confirm there is a game.

    Write it Out - Writing Group

    Category: General Write it Out - Writing Group


    November 4, 2019

    A writing group for parents, caregivers, family members and educators of children with special needs. This is a safe space to share and explore thoughts and feelings! This group meets regularly at the library throughout the year and is facilitated by Diana Rush, a writer and parent. Diana will help participants use writing as a means to sort through some of the unique challenges and victories of parenting and working with these special kids. Everyone is welcome and no writing experience is necessary

  • Story Time for Preschoolers

    Category: General Story Time for Preschoolers


    November 5, 2019

    Join Miss Lisa for stories, rhymes, songs, games, a craft and a snack.
    Program is the same on Tuesday and Thursday.

    Stanzas - A Poetry Circle

    Category: General Stanzas - A Poetry Circle


    November 5, 2019

    Bring a one page poem by a published poet inspired by FOLK TALES & FAIRY TALES.

    If possible bring 5 copies of your poem, to pass around to the group.

    This is NOT a poetry writing workshop, this is simply a gathering of poetry enthusiasts who wish to share their favorite poems and thoughts on poetry.

  • Babies & Books - Lapsit Program for Birth-24 Months

    Category: General Babies & Books - Lapsit Program for Birth-24 Months


    November 6, 2019

    Join Miss Lisa for this program specifically for infants and babies. Using songs, rhymes, fingerplay, puppets and more this program is geared to promote the development of early literacy skills, motor coordination and provide opportunities for social interaction.

    Girls Book Club for 5th - 6th Graders

    Category: General Girls Book Club for 5th - 6th Graders


    November 6, 2019

    A book club for girls in 3rd, and 4th grade who love to read! Join Miss Lisa for a book discussion, craft games, snacks & FUN! Contact the circulation desk to order a copy of the book.

    November Book Selection: An Elephant in the Garden by Michael Morpurgo

    The Malvinas: Folk Concert for the Big Read 2019

    Category: General The Malvinas: Folk Concert for the Big Read 2019


    November 6, 2019

    This female folk trio from upstate New York, Quebec, and Louisiana performs a broad range of regional music from blues-tinged grooves to Celtic sounds. The Malvinas offer tight harmonies and quirky instrumentation for high-energy fun for the whole family.

    This event will be held at the Taconic Regional Office Auditorium (Old Staatsburg School) 9 Old Post Road, Staatsburg This event is free.

  • Story Time for Preschoolers

    Category: General Story Time for Preschoolers


    November 7, 2019

    Join Miss Lisa for stories, rhymes, songs, games, a craft and a snack.
    Program is the same on Tuesday and Thursday.

    Board of Trustees Meeting

    Category: General Board of Trustees Meeting


    November 7, 2019

    Board of Trustees Meeting

  • Teen Lounge - Teen Night

    Category: General Teen Lounge - Teen Night


    November 8, 2019

    Teens - you take over! Come to the Teen Lounge at the library to hang out & play games. Tonight we will be testing your "minute to winit" skills! We'll have refreshments too.

  • Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group

    Category: General Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group


    November 9, 2019

    Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group. Bring your needles and projects. All ages and skill levels welcome!

  • LIBRARY CLOSED - Veterans Day

    Category: General LIBRARY CLOSED - Veterans Day

    N/A
    November 11, 2019

    The Staatsburg Library is CLOSED for Veterans Day

    Mock Caldecott Kick-off Meeting at the Staatsburg Library

    Category: General Mock Caldecott Kick-off Meeting at the Staatsburg Library


    November 11, 2019

    Calling all adults, teens  & kids who love picture books!

    Join other book and art enthusiasts in reading, discussing and evaluating this year’s crop of beautiful books. The Randolph Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book published in the United States the previous year.

    Join us and the Hyde Park Library in reading, discussing and evaluating this year’s crop of fantastic and beautiful books. Nominated Books are available for review at your convenience in the Staatsburg Library Program Room or order your copies from the library catalog. Meetings alternate location between Hyde Park and Staatsburg Libraries. THIS MEETING IS AT THE STAATSBURG LIBRARY

  • Motion Commotion for Preschoolers

    Category: General Motion Commotion for Preschoolers


    November 12, 2019

    Join Miss Lisa for a movement and music program including songs, instruments, rhyme and interactive play for children.

    Active participation of an adult caregiver is required.

    Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-11 am. The same theme is offered both days.

    Hidden Treasures of the Hudson Valley Volume 3 - Author Anthony Musso

    Category: General Hidden Treasures of the Hudson Valley Volume 3 - Author Anthony Musso


    November 12, 2019

    Join Anthony Musso, columnist for the Poughkeepsie Journal, and author of a new volume of his popular book Hidden Treasures of the Hudson Valley. In this, the third volume of the Hidden Treasures of the Hudson Valley series, Anthony Musso identifies another fifty-five lesser known but historically rich sites, which played an important role in the establishment of the region. Get an insider look at a variety of sites that remain under the mainstream tourist destination radar.

  • Babies & Books - Lapsit Program for Birth-24 Months

    Category: General Babies & Books - Lapsit Program for Birth-24 Months


    November 13, 2019

    Join Miss Lisa for this program specifically for infants and babies. Using songs, rhymes, fingerplay, puppets and more this program is geared to promote the development of early literacy skills, motor coordination and provide opportunities for social interaction.

    Stretching, Breathing & Meditation

    Category: General Stretching, Breathing & Meditation


    November 13, 2019

    Gentile stretching, breathing and meditation for all ages and abilities. If you are looking for ways to relax, to help with sleep, calm your mind, and improve your health in general… PLEASE JOIN US!

    – 30 minutes stretching
    – 10 minutes breathing exercises
    – 10 minutes sitting meditation
    – 10 minutes tea and discussion

    This session will be facilitated by Clement Lau, owner of Earthgoods Market health food store located in Hyde Park.

  • Motion Commotion for Preschoolers

    Category: General Motion Commotion for Preschoolers


    November 14, 2019

    Join Miss Lisa for a movement and music program including songs, instruments, rhyme and interactive play for children.

    Active participation of an adult caregiver is required.

    Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-11 am. The same theme is offered both days.

  • Game Night

    Category: General Game Night


    November 15, 2019

    Get your game on! We have chess, checkers, backgammon, card games, and board games. All ages are welcome.

    Lego Night

    Category: General Lego Night


    November 15, 2019

    If you can dream it, you can build it – with Legos! Future engineers, architects and visionaries are invited to show off their handiwork during this exciting evening of friends, family and Legos. We have tons of Legos to use and each night has a unique theme for building inspiration. Children must be accompanied by a caretaker.

  • Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group

    Category: General Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group


    November 16, 2019

    Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group. Bring your needles and projects. All ages and skill levels welcome!

  • Mah Jongg Monday

    Category: General Mah Jongg Monday


    November 18, 2019

    Join our group of “Mah Jonggers” for a fun and friendly game of Mah Jongg. If you want to learn how to play, watch and ask questions between hands.
    No registration necessary. Call the library 889-4683 to confirm there is a game.

    Write it Out - Writing Group

    Category: General Write it Out - Writing Group


    November 18, 2019

    A writing group for parents, caregivers, family members and educators of children with special needs. This is a safe space to share and explore thoughts and feelings! This group meets regularly at the library throughout the year and is facilitated by Diana Rush, a writer and parent. Diana will help participants use writing as a means to sort through some of the unique challenges and victories of parenting and working with these special kids. Everyone is welcome and no writing experience is necessary

  • Story Time for Preschoolers

    Category: General Story Time for Preschoolers


    November 19, 2019

    Join Miss Lisa for stories, rhymes, songs, games, a craft and a snack.
    Program is the same on Tuesday and Thursday.

    Community Conversations about Climate Change: Global Problem, Local Impacts

    Category: General Community Conversations about Climate Change: Global Problem, Local Impacts


    November 19, 2019

    This Month we will be joining the Staatsburg Library Book Club to discuss the book The Uninhabitable Earth by David Wallace-Wells.

    A healthy environment is essential to strong, thriving neighborhoods. Join us for a down-to-earth Community Conversation about Climate Change, how it is impacting Staatsburg, Hyde Park & the Hudson Valley, and what we can do individually and collectively about our rapidly changing world. This forum for community discussions are a collaborative effort between the Staatsburg Library and St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church and will be facilitated by David McNary.
    At this third meeting we will discuss :

    Our hope is that over six sessions we can address different aspects of climate change; identify clear and reliable sources of information about the status of climate change; identify global efforts to address it; identify the local impacts and actions that we can take as individuals and organizations; identify resources we access to continue this effort.

    If you would like a copy of the materials we will be discussing in advance of the meeting please email staatslibrary@gmail.com and we will send you a copy.

    Community Conversations about Climate Change:  Global Problem, Local Impacts

    Jointly Sponsored by: The Staatsburg Library & St. Margaret’s Church of Staatsburg

    Adult Book Club Meeting

    Category: General Adult Book Club Meeting


    November 19, 2019

    The adult book club is a dynamic group of readers that meet monthly for fun and lively discussions about a vast array of books, from contemporary to the classics.

    November Book Selection: The Uninhabitable Earth by David Wallace-Wells

    For information about joining the Book Club please call the Staatsburg Library 889-4683.

  • Girls Book Club for 3rd & 4th Graders

    Category: General Girls Book Club for 3rd & 4th Graders


    November 20, 2019

    A book club for girls in 3rd, and 4th grade who love to read! Join Miss Lisa for a book discussion, craft games, snacks & FUN! Contact the circulation desk to order a copy of the book.

    November Meeting: Katt vs. Dogg by James Patterson

    Mystery Book Club Meeting

    Category: General Mystery Book Club Meeting


    November 20, 2019

    The mystery book club is a dynamic group of readers that meet monthly for fun and lively discussions about a vast array of mystery books, from contemporary to the classics.
    November Book Selection: Bittersweet by Susan Albert Witting
    For information about joining the Mystery Book Club please call the Staatsburg Library.
    889-4683.

  • Story Time for Preschoolers

    Category: General Story Time for Preschoolers


    November 21, 2019

    Join Miss Lisa for stories, rhymes, songs, games, a craft and a snack.
    Program is the same on Tuesday and Thursday.

  • Maker Space for Upper Elem. & Middle School

    Category: General Maker Space for Upper Elem. & Middle School


    November 22, 2019

    This program is for Upper Elementary and Middle School students to explore their creativity through projects in science, art, math and technology.
    This month we will explore: optical illusions

  • Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group

    Category: General Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group


    November 23, 2019

    Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group. Bring your needles and projects. All ages and skill levels welcome!

    Group Ukulele Jam - Beginners Welcome

    Category: General Group Ukulele Jam - Beginners Welcome


    November 23, 2019

    Join our resident musician (and library clerk) Lisa Markley for some Ukulele fun! All levels of experience welcome!
    Bring your own instrument as we have a limited number of ukuleles that can be borrowed. To request a Ukulele to borrow, call the library 889-4683.
    This program is for 4th graders - adults.

  • Mah Jongg Monday

    Category: General Mah Jongg Monday


    November 25, 2019

    Join our group of “Mah Jonggers” for a fun and friendly game of Mah Jongg. If you want to learn how to play, watch and ask questions between hands.
    No registration necessary. Call the library 889-4683 to confirm there is a game.

    Boys Book Club for 3rd - 5th Graders

    Category: General Boys Book Club for 3rd - 5th Graders


    November 25, 2019

    A book club for boys in 3rd - 5th grade who love to read! Join Miss Lisa for a book discussion and craft. Contact the circulation desk to order a copy of the book.

    November Book Selection: Who Was Harry Houdini? by Tui T. Sutherland

    Food Lit & Cookbook Bookclub

    Category: General Food Lit & Cookbook Bookclub


    November 25, 2019

    A monthly book club that centers around the themes of food, cooking & eating. Books and discussions range from ingredients & flavors to health, policy, people and the environment.

    October Book Selections: Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal

  • Motion Commotion for Preschoolers

    Category: General Motion Commotion for Preschoolers


    November 26, 2019

    Join Miss Lisa for a movement and music program including songs, instruments, rhyme and interactive play for children.

    Active participation of an adult caregiver is required.

    Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-11 am. The same theme is offered both days.

  • Babies & Books - Lapsit Program for Birth-24 Months

    Category: General Babies & Books - Lapsit Program for Birth-24 Months


    November 27, 2019

    Join Miss Lisa for this program specifically for infants and babies. Using songs, rhymes, fingerplay, puppets and more this program is geared to promote the development of early literacy skills, motor coordination and provide opportunities for social interaction.

    Library Closing at 5 p.m. for Thanksgiving

    Category: General Library Closing at 5 p.m. for Thanksgiving


    November 27, 2019

  • LIBRARY CLOSED - Thanksgiving

    Category: General LIBRARY CLOSED - Thanksgiving

    N/A
    November 28, 2019

    The Library will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving Thursday November 24, 2016

  • Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group

    Category: General Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group


    November 30, 2019

    Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group. Bring your needles and projects. All ages and skill levels welcome!

We offer story times and other activities for children, teens, and adults, including a book discussion group. Check our program calendar or call the library at 845-889-4683.