Babies & Books - A LapSit Program for Birth to 24 Months
10:30 am – 11:00 am May 1, 2023
Babies & Books
A LapSit Program for Birth to 24 Months
Using songs, rhymes, fingerplay, puppets, toys and more this program is geared to promote the development of early literacy skills, motor coordination and provide opportunities for social interaction.
Monday, May 1, 8, 15 & 22 10:30 AM
*MAY 22 IS THE LAST MEETING UNTIL SUMMER READING PROGRAMS BEGIN IN JULY
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.
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.
Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System - Registration Requested
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm May 2, 2023
Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System
Pollinator Patrol Club hikes of the Hyde Park Healthy Trails Walkabout
We will “hike through history” each week on Tuesdays at 4pm. You will meet Candace Gallagher at the trail head to explore 12 different trails in Hyde Park. Each hike is approximately an hour and a half. There are more than 30 miles of beautiful trails where we will learn about the history of the area, immerse in nature, look for pollinators and other creatures, while earning a free sew-on patch.
More information about the trail system can be found at www.hydeparktrails.com
The hikes are guided but adults are responsible for their individual group and are required to follow these basic rules.
Guidelines on the Trail:
- Make sure you can see who brought you while hiking.
- No running and stay on the trail.
- Do not hike with sticks or bring items home.
- We follow all the rules of the park we are visiting.
We recommend bringing water, bug spray, and sunscreen and a little snack. Weather appropriate clothing and proper footwear like sneakers or hiking boots are necessary. Dress in layers, prepared for cold or warm weather. Bring umbrellas or coats, and plan to hike no matter what the weather because that is part of the fun!
Pictures:We take photographs and share what we learn on the hikes with others. We would love to highlight your photos too. Send them or tag Staatsburg library, Morton library, and the Pollinator Patrol Club.
Can’t make the hikes? Pick up a copy of the trail map and Walkabout form at Morton and Staatsburg library. Follow #pollinatorpatrolclub or Facebook info for the libraries - an overview of each hike every week will be posted so you can look for the things we saw. Hike each trail when you can and keep track on your form. Share what you see and learn with us!
Backpacks are also available for you to take out and use from Staatsburg library. There is information and tools available in each to learn about pollinators, birdwatching, geology, and more. They will enhance your hiking experience!
May 2 - Hopeland
May 9 - Mills-Norrie River Trail
May 116 - Mills-Norrie Blue Trail
May 24- Dominican Overlook Trail
May 30 - Vanderbilt Loop
3:45 PM Meet at the trailhead rain or shine
*CAN'T JOIN US ON THE GUIDED HIKE? VISIT @pollinatorpatrolclub for an overview of what to look for and explore when you hike the trail
Magic Tree House Book Club – For Early Elementary Ages
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm May 5, 2023
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.
May - Special Program
The Nutty Scientists - The Ice Age Show
Friday, May 5 6:30 PM
*THIS IS THE LAST MEETING BEFORE WE BREAK FOR SUMMER READING PROGRAMS BEGINING IN JULY
Nutty Scientists Science Show for Early & Upper Elementary - REGISTRATION REQUESTED
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm May 5, 2023
Nutty Scientists
Science Show for Early & Upper Elementary
The Ice Age Show
REGISTRATION REQUESTED
Join us for an amazing Science Show with Nutty Scientists Hudson Valley - delighting children with engaging scientific experiments. The kids will help our scientists overcome incredible challenges within the secret forest of Merlin the Wizard by performing amazing experiments. They will learn about the amazing properties of CO2 and dry ice getting to know about sublimation, chemical reactions, pressure, density, weight and osmosis.
Behind The Scenes Tour Staatsburgh State Historic Site (Mlls Mansion) - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm May 7, 2023
Behind The Scenes Tour
Staatsburgh State Historic Site - Mlls Mansion
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
In each room in Staatsburgh, there are layers of stories. On tour, visitors hear how the rooms were used in the Gilded Age, as Ruth Livingston Mills hosted house parties for society’s elite. Behind the scenes, there are other tales to tell: how the room was restored to Gilded Age splendor, unique pieces that you don’t notice when touring, difficult choices a historic site has to make, hopes and plans for the future.
Come to a “Behind the Scenes” tour and see Staatsburgh in a way you’ve never seen it before. To reserve your spot call 845-889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com
Sunday, May 7
3 PM
Staatsburgh State Historic Site - Mills Mansion To reserve your spot call 845-889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com
Babies & Books - A LapSit Program for Birth to 24 Months
10:30 am – 11:00 am May 8, 2023
Babies & Books
A LapSit Program for Birth to 24 Months
Using songs, rhymes, fingerplay, puppets, toys and more this program is geared to promote the development of early literacy skills, motor coordination and provide opportunities for social interaction.
Monday, May 1, 8, 15 & 22 10:30 AM
*MAY 22 IS THE LAST MEETING UNTIL SUMMER READING PROGRAMS BEGIN IN JULY
Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System - Registration Requested
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm May 9, 2023
Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System
Pollinator Patrol Club hikes of the Hyde Park Healthy Trails Walkabout
We will “hike through history” each week on Tuesdays at 4pm. You will meet Candace Gallagher at the trail head to explore 12 different trails in Hyde Park. Each hike is approximately an hour and a half. There are more than 30 miles of beautiful trails where we will learn about the history of the area, immerse in nature, look for pollinators and other creatures, while earning a free sew-on patch.
More information about the trail system can be found at www.hydeparktrails.com
The hikes are guided but adults are responsible for their individual group and are required to follow these basic rules.
Guidelines on the Trail:
- Make sure you can see who brought you while hiking.
- No running and stay on the trail.
- Do not hike with sticks or bring items home.
- We follow all the rules of the park we are visiting.
We recommend bringing water, bug spray, and sunscreen and a little snack. Weather appropriate clothing and proper footwear like sneakers or hiking boots are necessary. Dress in layers, prepared for cold or warm weather. Bring umbrellas or coats, and plan to hike no matter what the weather because that is part of the fun!
Pictures:We take photographs and share what we learn on the hikes with others. We would love to highlight your photos too. Send them or tag Staatsburg library, Morton library, and the Pollinator Patrol Club.
Can’t make the hikes? Pick up a copy of the trail map and Walkabout form at Morton and Staatsburg library. Follow #pollinatorpatrolclub or Facebook info for the libraries - an overview of each hike every week will be posted so you can look for the things we saw. Hike each trail when you can and keep track on your form. Share what you see and learn with us!
Backpacks are also available for you to take out and use from Staatsburg library. There is information and tools available in each to learn about pollinators, birdwatching, geology, and more. They will enhance your hiking experience!
May 2 - Hopeland
May 9 - Mills-Norrie River Trail
May 116 - Mills-Norrie Blue Trail
May 24- Dominican Overlook Trail
May 30 - Vanderbilt Loop
3:45 PM Meet at the trailhead rain or shine
*CAN'T JOIN US ON THE GUIDED HIKE? VISIT @pollinatorpatrolclub for an overview of what to look for and explore when you hike the trail
Babies & Books - A LapSit Program for Birth to 24 Months
10:30 am – 11:00 am May 15, 2023
Babies & Books
A LapSit Program for Birth to 24 Months
Using songs, rhymes, fingerplay, puppets, toys and more this program is geared to promote the development of early literacy skills, motor coordination and provide opportunities for social interaction.
Monday, May 1, 8, 15 & 22 10:30 AM
*MAY 22 IS THE LAST MEETING UNTIL SUMMER READING PROGRAMS BEGIN IN JULY
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.
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.
Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System - Registration Requested
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm May 16, 2023
Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System
Pollinator Patrol Club hikes of the Hyde Park Healthy Trails Walkabout
We will “hike through history” each week on Tuesdays at 4pm. You will meet Candace Gallagher at the trail head to explore 12 different trails in Hyde Park. Each hike is approximately an hour and a half. There are more than 30 miles of beautiful trails where we will learn about the history of the area, immerse in nature, look for pollinators and other creatures, while earning a free sew-on patch.
More information about the trail system can be found at www.hydeparktrails.com
The hikes are guided but adults are responsible for their individual group and are required to follow these basic rules.
Guidelines on the Trail:
- Make sure you can see who brought you while hiking.
- No running and stay on the trail.
- Do not hike with sticks or bring items home.
- We follow all the rules of the park we are visiting.
We recommend bringing water, bug spray, and sunscreen and a little snack. Weather appropriate clothing and proper footwear like sneakers or hiking boots are necessary. Dress in layers, prepared for cold or warm weather. Bring umbrellas or coats, and plan to hike no matter what the weather because that is part of the fun!
Pictures:We take photographs and share what we learn on the hikes with others. We would love to highlight your photos too. Send them or tag Staatsburg library, Morton library, and the Pollinator Patrol Club.
Can’t make the hikes? Pick up a copy of the trail map and Walkabout form at Morton and Staatsburg library. Follow #pollinatorpatrolclub or Facebook info for the libraries - an overview of each hike every week will be posted so you can look for the things we saw. Hike each trail when you can and keep track on your form. Share what you see and learn with us!
Backpacks are also available for you to take out and use from Staatsburg library. There is information and tools available in each to learn about pollinators, birdwatching, geology, and more. They will enhance your hiking experience!
May 2 - Hopeland
May 9 - Mills-Norrie River Trail
May 116 - Mills-Norrie Blue Trail
May 24- Dominican Overlook Trail
May 30 - Vanderbilt Loop
3:45 PM Meet at the trailhead rain or shine
*CAN'T JOIN US ON THE GUIDED HIKE? VISIT @pollinatorpatrolclub for an overview of what to look for and explore when you hike the trail
Fishing The River Norrie Point Environmental Center - REGISTRATION REQUESTED
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm May 16, 2023
Fishing The River Norrie Point Environmental Center
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: SPACE LIMITED Call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to reserve a spot.
Join us at the Norrie Point Environmental Center for some fishing fun!
Put on waders and help pull a seine net, then identify the catch with Norrie research educators.
This program is for adults and children (6 and older). All gear is provided.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: SPACE LIMITED Call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to reserve a spot.
At the Norrie Point Environmental Center
256 Norrie Point Way
Staatsburg, NY 12580
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.
May Book Selection: Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty
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.
May Book Selection: Fox Creek by William Kent Krueger
Meet the Artist Meredith Morabito - Wild Chipmunk Photos
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm May 18, 2023
Meet the Artist Meredith Morabito
Wild Chipmunk Photos
Just prior to Covid, Meredith noticed a lively scurry of chipmunks frolicking outside her artist studio. One, in particular, would soon become her muse. Meredith and “Cali Bubbleyum” (as the inquisitive chipmunk would come to be known) soon bonded, and an unexpected photography project was born. Meredith lays out elaborate stage sets and waits for Cali to show up and pose appropriately.
Meet Meredith and hear the story of how she creates her detailed sets and photographs her furry visitors!
Battle of the Books is a book-related competition for students in grades 9-12. Students compete against teams from other libraries about books that they have read from the designated Battle of the Books reading list.
Battle of the Books is a book-related competition for students in grades 5-9. Students compete against teams from other libraries about books that they have read from the designated Battle of the Books reading list.
Special Program: FDR Computer Science Teacher Mr. Czechowski will lead games and activities to discover how artificial intelligence impacts our world!.
Join us to celebrate World Bee Day and help Winnakee and the Pollinator Patrol Club, raise awareness of the essential role bees and other pollinators play in keeping people and the planet healthy, and the many challenges they face today.
We will build native bee houses while learning about Burger Hill’s pollinator habitat and how to create an inviting space for these important species. Wild pollinators like bees play a major role in maintaining biodiversity, ensuring the survival and reproduction of many plants, supporting forest regeneration, promoting sustainability and adaptation to climate change and improving the quantity and quality of agricultural productions. Help us support them!
Babies & Books - A LapSit Program for Birth to 24 Months
10:30 am – 11:00 am May 22, 2023
Babies & Books
A LapSit Program for Birth to 24 Months
Using songs, rhymes, fingerplay, puppets, toys and more this program is geared to promote the development of early literacy skills, motor coordination and provide opportunities for social interaction.
Monday, May 1, 8, 15 & 22 10:30 AM
*MAY 22 IS THE LAST MEETING UNTIL SUMMER READING PROGRAMS BEGIN IN JULY
May Book Selection: Finding Freedom: A Cook's Story; Remaking a Life from Scratch by Erin French
From Erin French, owner of the critically acclaimed The Lost Kitchen, a life-affirming memoir about survival, renewal, and finding a community to lift her up.
Lunchtime Learning at the Beatrix Farrand: Garden History & Tour With Horticulturist Karen Waltuch - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
11:03 am – 12:30 pm May 23, 2023
Lunchtime Learning at the Beatrix Farrand Garden History & Tour With Horticulturist Karen Waltuch REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Call 845-889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to register
This popular Lunchtime Learning series in collaboration with Starr Library and the Beatrix Farrand Garden is back for a second season! Led by NPS rangers, horticulturists, librarians, and artists, each event will take place at the Beatrix Farrand Garden, located on the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt Historic Site in Hyde Park.
This program will begin with a tour of the Beatrix Farrand Garden, located on the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt Historic Site in Hyde Park. Beatrix Farrand was the first professional woman landscape gardener in America. During the tour, we’ll discuss her work, the plantings, and the history of Bellefield–her oldest surviving residential work, completed in 1912–and then save time for a picnic lunch in the garden!
This program is a collaboration between the Staatsburg Library, Starr Library, and the Beatrix Farrand Garden
Located at the Home of FDR National Historic Site 4097 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538
Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System - Registration Requested
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm May 23, 2023
Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System
Pollinator Patrol Club hikes of the Hyde Park Healthy Trails Walkabout
We will “hike through history” each week on Tuesdays at 4pm. You will meet Candace Gallagher at the trail head to explore 12 different trails in Hyde Park. Each hike is approximately an hour and a half. There are more than 30 miles of beautiful trails where we will learn about the history of the area, immerse in nature, look for pollinators and other creatures, while earning a free sew-on patch.
More information about the trail system can be found at www.hydeparktrails.com
The hikes are guided but adults are responsible for their individual group and are required to follow these basic rules.
Guidelines on the Trail:
- Make sure you can see who brought you while hiking.
- No running and stay on the trail.
- Do not hike with sticks or bring items home.
- We follow all the rules of the park we are visiting.
We recommend bringing water, bug spray, and sunscreen and a little snack. Weather appropriate clothing and proper footwear like sneakers or hiking boots are necessary. Dress in layers, prepared for cold or warm weather. Bring umbrellas or coats, and plan to hike no matter what the weather because that is part of the fun!
Pictures:We take photographs and share what we learn on the hikes with others. We would love to highlight your photos too. Send them or tag Staatsburg library, Morton library, and the Pollinator Patrol Club.
Can’t make the hikes? Pick up a copy of the trail map and Walkabout form at Morton and Staatsburg library. Follow #pollinatorpatrolclub or Facebook info for the libraries - an overview of each hike every week will be posted so you can look for the things we saw. Hike each trail when you can and keep track on your form. Share what you see and learn with us!
Backpacks are also available for you to take out and use from Staatsburg library. There is information and tools available in each to learn about pollinators, birdwatching, geology, and more. They will enhance your hiking experience!
May 2 - Hopeland
May 9 - Mills-Norrie River Trail
May 116 - Mills-Norrie Blue Trail
May 24- Dominican Overlook Trail
May 30 - Vanderbilt Loop
3:45 PM Meet at the trailhead rain or shine
*CAN'T JOIN US ON THE GUIDED HIKE? VISIT @pollinatorpatrolclub for an overview of what to look for and explore when you hike the trail
*POSTPONED* TO BE RESCHEDULED Unfortunately, the event scheduled for May 24 has to be postponed. We will get the word out about a new date as soon as it is on the calendar. In the meantime, the garden is open and growing by the day! Please stop by anytime. We look forward to celebrating with you soon!
A Program For All Abilities - Trip to the Norrie Point Environmental Center
11:00 am – 12:00 pm May 24, 2023
A Program For All Abilities
Trip to the Norrie Point Environmental Center
This month we will take a field trip to the Norrie Point Environmental Center! We will check out the resident fish and turtles, watch boats and wildlife on the river, and listen to a story or two. Bring a lunch or snack to enjoy while looking at the Hudson River.
For teens & adults with intellectual, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities.
Wednesday, May 24 11 AM
Meet At the Norrie Point Environmental Center
256 Norrie Point Way
Staatsburg, NY 12580
*THIS IS THE LAST MEETING BEFORE WE BREAK FOR SUMMER READING PROGRAMS BEGINING IN JULY
Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System - Registration Requested
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm May 30, 2023
Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System
Pollinator Patrol Club hikes of the Hyde Park Healthy Trails Walkabout
We will “hike through history” each week on Tuesdays at 4pm. You will meet Candace Gallagher at the trail head to explore 12 different trails in Hyde Park. Each hike is approximately an hour and a half. There are more than 30 miles of beautiful trails where we will learn about the history of the area, immerse in nature, look for pollinators and other creatures, while earning a free sew-on patch.
More information about the trail system can be found at www.hydeparktrails.com
The hikes are guided but adults are responsible for their individual group and are required to follow these basic rules.
Guidelines on the Trail:
- Make sure you can see who brought you while hiking.
- No running and stay on the trail.
- Do not hike with sticks or bring items home.
- We follow all the rules of the park we are visiting.
We recommend bringing water, bug spray, and sunscreen and a little snack. Weather appropriate clothing and proper footwear like sneakers or hiking boots are necessary. Dress in layers, prepared for cold or warm weather. Bring umbrellas or coats, and plan to hike no matter what the weather because that is part of the fun!
Pictures:We take photographs and share what we learn on the hikes with others. We would love to highlight your photos too. Send them or tag Staatsburg library, Morton library, and the Pollinator Patrol Club.
Can’t make the hikes? Pick up a copy of the trail map and Walkabout form at Morton and Staatsburg library. Follow #pollinatorpatrolclub or Facebook info for the libraries - an overview of each hike every week will be posted so you can look for the things we saw. Hike each trail when you can and keep track on your form. Share what you see and learn with us!
Backpacks are also available for you to take out and use from Staatsburg library. There is information and tools available in each to learn about pollinators, birdwatching, geology, and more. They will enhance your hiking experience!
May 2 - Hopeland
May 9 - Mills-Norrie River Trail
May 116 - Mills-Norrie Blue Trail
May 24- Dominican Overlook Trail
May 30 - Vanderbilt Loop
3:45 PM Meet at the trailhead rain or shine
*CAN'T JOIN US ON THE GUIDED HIKE? VISIT @pollinatorpatrolclub for an overview of what to look for and explore when you hike the trail
