Events in October 2021
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September 26, 2021
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September 27, 2021(3 events)
Mah Jongg MondayMah Jongg Monday –
For more information call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com Monday, September 13, 20 & 27 Boys Book Club - Upper ElementaryBoys Book Club - Upper Elementary –
Discuss books, make crafts and play fun games! Monday, September 27 Author Amy Wu - From Farms To Incubators Women Innovators Revolutionizing How Our Food Is GrownAuthor Amy Wu - From Farms To Incubators Women Innovators Revolutionizing How Our Food Is Grown –
Join us for an exciting discussion with local author Amy Wu about her new book, women innovators in farming and food technology, and what's happening in the Hudson Valley. Monday, September 27 |
September 28, 2021(2 events)
Story time on the Library Lawn - ColorsStory time on the Library Lawn - Colors –
Colors! Seating will be arranged for appropriate physical distancing Tuesday, September 28 Stanzas: Poetry CircleStanzas: Poetry Circle –
Bring a poem by a published poet inspired by the chosen theme. 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 information about the meeting. Tuesday, September 28 |
September 29, 2021
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September 30, 2021(1 event)
Motion Commotion For PreschoolersMotion Commotion For Preschoolers –
Active participation of an adult caregiver is required. Thursday, September 16, 23 & 30 |
October 1, 2021(1 event)
Magic Tree House Book Club – For Early Elementary AgesMagic Tree House Book Club – For Early Elementary Ages –
Magic Tree House Book Club – For Early Elementary Ages Discuss the adventures of Jack & Annie! Activities, crafts and games based on the Magic Treehouse Book Series.
Friday, October 1 |
October 2, 2021(1 event)
Great Give Back 2021 Program - Donations for the Hygiene Closets for the Hyde Park Schools THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF OCTOBERGreat Give Back 2021 Program - Donations for the Hygiene Closets for the Hyde Park Schools THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF OCTOBER N/A
The mission of The Great Give Back is to provide a day of opportunities for the patrons of the Public Libraries of New York State to participate in meaningful, service-oriented experiences. This year the Staatsburg Library has partnered with The Hyde Park Education Foundation to collect supplies for the Hyde Park Central School District (HPCSD) hygiene closets serving the students of Hyde Park. Donation items we are collecting include: Drop off items at the Staatsburg Library |
October 3, 2021
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October 4, 2021(1 event)
Mah Jongg MondayMah Jongg Monday –
For more information call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com Monday, October 4, 18 & 25 |
October 5, 2021(1 event)
Story time on the Library Lawn - BedtimeStory time on the Library Lawn - Bedtime –
ZZzzzzzz Goodnight moon - It's bedtime story time! Seating will be arranged for appropriate physical distancing Tuesday, October 5
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October 6, 2021
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October 7, 2021(3 events)
Motion Commotion For PreschoolersMotion Commotion For Preschoolers –
Active participation of an adult caregiver is required. Thursday, October 7, 14, 21 & 28
Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System - Pollinator Patrol Club for KidsGuided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System - Pollinator Patrol Club for Kids –
The group will be meeting at a different Hyde Park State Park each week. This 12 week series is geared towards families with school age children, using the hike to incorporate as many subjects and learning opportunities as possible. Rain or shine; only required materials would be appropriate hiking gear, a nature journal, and pencil. Tick and bug spray always a good idea! To find the weekly trail location, previous hike information & extension activities visit the library website: staatsburglibrary.org Thursday, October 7, 14, 21 & 28 Write It Out A Writing Group for Parents, Caregivers, Family Members & Educators of Children with DisabilitiesWrite It Out A Writing Group for Parents, Caregivers, Family Members & Educators of Children with Disabilities –
For information and registration call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com A writing group for parents, caregivers, family members and educators of children with disabilities. This is a safe space to share and explore thoughts and feelings! This group meets throughout the year and is facilitated by Diana Rush, a writer, educator and parent. For information and registration call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com Thursday, October 7 & 21 |
October 8, 2021(1 event)
High School Book ClubHigh School Book Club –
High School Book Club Do you love to read great books? Friday, October 8
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October 9, 2021
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October 10, 2021
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October 11, 2021(1 event)
Library CLOSED in Observance of Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' DayLibrary CLOSED in Observance of Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day N/A
Monday, October 11 |
October 12, 2021(2 events)
Story time on the Library Lawn - FallStory time on the Library Lawn - Fall –
The weather is changing. Leaves are falling! Seating will be arranged for appropriate physical distancing Tuesday, October 12
Big Read 2021 Program - Graphic Novelist Don BrownBig Read 2021 Program - Graphic Novelist Don Brown –
Don Brown, author and illustrator of the award winning graphic novel The Unwanted will join us to discuss the graphic novel format and give an artist's perspective on storytelling. The 2021 Big Read book is the Graphic Novel Tuesday, October 12 |
October 13, 2021(1 event)
Girl's Book Club – For Elementary AgesGirl's Book Club – For Elementary Ages –
Girl's Book Club – For Elementary Ages Meet with other readers to discuss books, play games and make crafts. Wednesday, October 13
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October 14, 2021(2 events)
Motion Commotion For PreschoolersMotion Commotion For Preschoolers –
Active participation of an adult caregiver is required. Thursday, October 7, 14, 21 & 28
Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System - Pollinator Patrol Club for KidsGuided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System - Pollinator Patrol Club for Kids –
The group will be meeting at a different Hyde Park State Park each week. This 12 week series is geared towards families with school age children, using the hike to incorporate as many subjects and learning opportunities as possible. Rain or shine; only required materials would be appropriate hiking gear, a nature journal, and pencil. Tick and bug spray always a good idea! To find the weekly trail location, previous hike information & extension activities visit the library website: staatsburglibrary.org Thursday, October 7, 14, 21 & 28 |
October 15, 2021(1 event)
Big Read 2021 Program - Podcast & Radio Production for Teens (Virtual Program)Big Read 2021 Program - Podcast & Radio Production for Teens (Virtual Program) –
Teens - learn to plan, produce & edit your own digital audio stories. The 2021 Big Read book is the Graphic Novel Friday, October 15 |
October 16, 2021(2 events)
Great Give Back 2021- Planting a Pollinator Pathway & Milkweed WaystationGreat Give Back 2021- Planting a Pollinator Pathway & Milkweed Waystation –
The mission of The Great Give Back is to provide a day of opportunities for the patrons of the Public Libraries of New York State to participate in meaningful, service-oriented experiences. This year the Staatsburg Library is helping to save Monarch butterflies and pollinators by expanding our garden to provide a pollinator pathway and milkweed waystation. Working in collaboration with Candace Gallagher of the Pollinator Patrol Club and our neighbors at the Morton Memorial Library in Rhinecliff, we will be planting a pollinator pathway from library to library along the route 9/9G corridor. Planting on October 16 will take place throughout the day at 4 locations (The Staatsburg Library, The Morton Memorial Library, The Rhinecliff Waterfront Park, Burger Hill) Join us for planting at any or all of the locations. Saturday, October 16 Big Read 2021 - Working With Watercolors (Virtual Program)Big Read 2021 - Working With Watercolors (Virtual Program) –
Inspired by the illustrations of Tai Bui, learn to create art using watercolors. The 2021 Big Read book is the Graphic Novel Saturday, October 16 |
October 17, 2021
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October 18, 2021(1 event)
Mah Jongg MondayMah Jongg Monday –
For more information call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com Monday, October 4, 18 & 25 |
October 19, 2021(3 events)
Story time on the Library Lawn - PumpkinsStory time on the Library Lawn - Pumpkins –
Time to pick your PUMPKINS - carve them into jack-o'-lanterns! Seating will be arranged for appropriate physical distancing Tuesday, October 19
Mandarin & Chinese Culture Club For 3rd - 5th Grade (Virtual Program)Mandarin & Chinese Culture Club For 3rd - 5th Grade (Virtual Program) –
Learn Chinese language and culture in this five week series of classes for 3rd - 5th graders. Tuesday, October 19 & 26 Big Read 2021 - Book Discussion GroupBig Read 2021 - Book Discussion Group –
Join the Staatsburg Library Book Club members for a discussion of the 2021 Big Read Graphic Novel Tuesday, October 19 |
October 20, 2021(1 event)
Mystery Book ClubMystery Book Club –
Mystery loves company! Join a dynamic group of adult readers that meet monthly for fun and lively discussions about a vast array of mystery books, from contemporary to the classics. Wednesday, October 20
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October 21, 2021(5 events)
Motion Commotion For PreschoolersMotion Commotion For Preschoolers –
Active participation of an adult caregiver is required. Thursday, October 7, 14, 21 & 28
Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System - Pollinator Patrol Club for KidsGuided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System - Pollinator Patrol Club for Kids –
The group will be meeting at a different Hyde Park State Park each week. This 12 week series is geared towards families with school age children, using the hike to incorporate as many subjects and learning opportunities as possible. Rain or shine; only required materials would be appropriate hiking gear, a nature journal, and pencil. Tick and bug spray always a good idea! To find the weekly trail location, previous hike information & extension activities visit the library website: staatsburglibrary.org Thursday, October 7, 14, 21 & 28 Friends of the Staatsburg Library MeetingFriends of the Staatsburg Library Meeting –
The Staatsburg Library Friends group plan fun and worthwhile activities that support the library and its programs. Join us to share your ideas to support the library and help plan for upcoming fundraising events. Masks required and appropriate physical distancing will be maintained. Thursday, October 21
Baking With Holly - Quick Bread Bake Along (Virtual Program)Baking With Holly - Quick Bread Bake Along (Virtual Program) –
Class takes place on Zoom with live video so Holly is in her kitchen and you are in yours, cooking along together. Thursday, October 21 Write It Out A Writing Group for Parents, Caregivers, Family Members & Educators of Children with DisabilitiesWrite It Out A Writing Group for Parents, Caregivers, Family Members & Educators of Children with Disabilities –
For information and registration call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com A writing group for parents, caregivers, family members and educators of children with disabilities. This is a safe space to share and explore thoughts and feelings! This group meets throughout the year and is facilitated by Diana Rush, a writer, educator and parent. For information and registration call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com Thursday, October 7 & 21 |
October 22, 2021(1 event)
Middle School Book ClubMiddle School Book Club –
Do you love to read great books? Friday, October 22
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October 23, 2021
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October 24, 2021
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October 25, 2021(3 events)
Mah Jongg MondayMah Jongg Monday –
For more information call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com Monday, October 4, 18 & 25 Boys Book Club - Upper ElementaryBoys Book Club - Upper Elementary –
Boys Book Club - Upper Elementary Discuss books, make crafts and play fun games! Monday, October 25
Food Lit & Cookbook Book ClubFood Lit & Cookbook Book Club –
October Book Selection: Monday, October 25
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October 26, 2021(3 events)
Story time on the Library Lawn - HalloweenStory time on the Library Lawn - Halloween –
Story time on the Library Lawn Trick -or- Treat Seating will be arranged for appropriate physical distancing Tuesday, October 26
Mandarin & Chinese Culture Club For 3rd - 5th Grade (Virtual Program)Mandarin & Chinese Culture Club For 3rd - 5th Grade (Virtual Program) –
Learn Chinese language and culture in this five week series of classes for 3rd - 5th graders. Tuesday, October 19 & 26 Stanzas: Poetry CircleStanzas: Poetry Circle –
Bring a poem by a published poet inspired by the chosen theme. This is not a poetry writing workshop, we read and share poetry by published authors. Tuesday, October 26
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October 27, 2021(1 event)
Big Read 2021 - Graphic Depictions of the Women of the Vietnam War Facilitated by Rose Grosskopf (Virtual Program)Big Read 2021 - Graphic Depictions of the Women of the Vietnam War Facilitated by Rose Grosskopf (Virtual Program) –
Thi Bui’s The Best We Could Do is one of many graphic novels that portray the experiences of Vietnamese women during and after the Vietnam War. Rose Grosskopf provides an overview of these depictions, from the GI-produced comics of the 1960’s to the refugee-created graphic memoirs of the 2010’s. This presentation follows her work as a Weiss Summer Research Fellow, examining illustrations of Vietnamese women alongside America’s evolving cultural memory of the war. The 2021 Big Read book is the Graphic Novel Wednesday, October 27 |
October 28, 2021(2 events)
Motion Commotion For PreschoolersMotion Commotion For Preschoolers –
Active participation of an adult caregiver is required. Thursday, October 7, 14, 21 & 28
Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System - Pollinator Patrol Club for KidsGuided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System - Pollinator Patrol Club for Kids –
The group will be meeting at a different Hyde Park State Park each week. This 12 week series is geared towards families with school age children, using the hike to incorporate as many subjects and learning opportunities as possible. Rain or shine; only required materials would be appropriate hiking gear, a nature journal, and pencil. Tick and bug spray always a good idea! To find the weekly trail location, previous hike information & extension activities visit the library website: staatsburglibrary.org Thursday, October 7, 14, 21 & 28 |
October 29, 2021
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October 30, 2021
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October 31, 2021(1 event)
Halloween on the Library LawnHalloween on the Library Lawn –
If you are out Trick -or- Treating come visit us at the library! Sunday, October 31 |
November 1, 2021(1 event)
Mah Jongg MondayMah Jongg Monday –
For more information call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com Monday, November 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 |
November 2, 2021(2 events)
Story time - Animals In The FallStory time - Animals In The Fall –
Story time - Animals In The Fall What are the animals doing to prepare for winter? Seating will be arranged for appropriate physical distancing. Tuesday, November 2
Mandarin & Chinese Culture Club For 3rd - 5th Grade (Virtual Program)Mandarin & Chinese Culture Club For 3rd - 5th Grade (Virtual Program) –
Learn Chinese language and culture in this five week series of classes for 3rd - 5th graders. Tuesday, October 19 & 26 |
November 3, 2021
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November 4, 2021(3 events)
Motion Commotion For PreschoolersMotion Commotion For Preschoolers –
Motion Commotion For Preschoolers 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. Thursday, November 4, 11 & 18
Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System - Pollinator Patrol Club for KidsGuided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System - Pollinator Patrol Club for Kids –
The group will be meeting at a different Hyde Park State Park each week. This 12 week series is geared towards families with school age children, using the hike to incorporate as many subjects and learning opportunities as possible. Rain or shine; only required materials would be appropriate hiking gear, a nature journal, and pencil. Tick and bug spray always a good idea! To find the weekly trail location, previous hike information & extension activities visit the library website: staatsburglibrary.org Thursday, November 4, 11 & 18
Write It Out A Writing Group for Parents, Caregivers, Family Members & Educators of Children with DisabilitiesWrite It Out A Writing Group for Parents, Caregivers, Family Members & Educators of Children with Disabilities –
For information and registration call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com A writing group for parents, caregivers, family members and educators of children with disabilities. This is a safe space to share and explore thoughts and feelings! This group meets throughout the year and is facilitated by Diana Rush, a writer, educator and parent. For information and registration call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com Thursday, November 4 & 18 |
November 5, 2021(1 event)
Magic Tree House Book Club – For Early Elementary AgesMagic Tree House Book Club – For Early Elementary Ages –
Discuss the adventures of Jack & Annie! Activities, crafts and games based on the Magic Treehouse Book Series. |
November 6, 2021(1 event)
Paper Inventing - Amazing Math Models (Virtual Program)Paper Inventing - Amazing Math Models (Virtual Program) –
Make three paper math models with a twist! Saturday, November 6 |
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.
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