Events in September 2023
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Preschool Motion Commotion
Preschool Motion Commotion
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September 7, 2023
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, September 7 & 21
10 AM -
Magic Tree House Book Club – For Early Elementary Ages
Magic Tree House Book Club – For Early Elementary Ages
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September 8, 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.
September - Book #3 Mummies In The MorningFriday, September 8
6:30 PM -
Middle School Battle of the Books POD Battle
Middle School Battle of the Books POD Battle
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September 9, 2023
Middle School Battle of the Books
POD BattleBattle 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.
The POD Battle will be held at the Norrie Point Environmental Center.Saturday, September 9
10 AM -
Babies & Books - A LapSit Program for Birth to 24 Months
Babies & Books - A LapSit Program for Birth to 24 Months
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September 11, 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, September 11, 18 & 25
10:30 AMHike Through History On The Hyde Park Trails: Kick-Off Event with Candace GallagerHike Through History On The Hyde Park Trails: Kick-Off Event with Candace Gallager
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September 11, 2023
Hike Through History On The Hyde Park Trails
Kick-Off Event with Candace Gallager34 miles of trails. Grab a friend and get outdoors!
Find out about all of the exciting nature resources, activities & programs we have planned for the fall.
We will also celebrate the spring/summer hikes and hand out patches.
All ages welcome.Monday, September 11
4:30 PM -
Hiking Through History: Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System - Hopeland Trails
Hiking Through History: Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System - Hopeland Trails
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September 12, 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.comThe 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!
Thanks to the Learning About and Appreciating Nature and the Environment Grant Funding from the
Mid-Hudson Chapter, Adirondack Mountain Club (MHADK) for supporting the Staatsburg Library Hiking Through History Programs.REGISTRATION REQUESTED:
call 845-889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.comSeptember 12 - Hopeland
September 19 - Mills-Norrie River Trail
September 26 - Mills-Norrie Blue Trail
4 PM
Meet at the trailhead rain or shine -
Women Authors Book Club - Meeting at St. Margaret's
Women Authors Book Club - Meeting at St. Margaret's
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September 13, 2023
Women Authors Book Club
An afternoon book club in collaboration with St. Margaret’s!
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 all by women authors. All are welcome!
September Book Selection: Fresh Water For Flowers by Valerie PerrinCall 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to order a copy of the book.
Wednesday, September 13
11 AM
St. Margaret's Meeting RoomPoetry Night: Flora & Fauna - Wild & Tamed - With Judith Saunders, Lucia Cherciu & Raphael KosekPoetry Night: Flora & Fauna - Wild & Tamed - With Judith Saunders, Lucia Cherciu & Raphael Kosek
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September 13, 2023
Poetry Night
With Judith Saunders, Lucia Cherciu & Raphael Kosek
Flora & Fauna - Wild & TamedFlora and Fauna (Wild and Tamed)
Poems at this reading will feature plant and animal life: familiar and exotic, wild and cultivated, from squirrels and daffodils to wombats and kudzu.
How does the natural world around us, with its extraordinary diversity of species, ignite our senses? In what unexpected ways does it enlarge and nurture the human spirit?Lucia Cherciu is the author of six books of poetry, including Immigrant Prodigal Daughter (Kelsay Books, 2023), Train Ride to Bucharest (Sheep Meadow Press, 2017), which received the Eugene Paul Nassar Poetry Prize, and Edible Flowers (Main Street Rag, 2016). Her work has appeared in Poetry, Antioch Review, and elsewhere, including numerous Romanian magazines. Cherciu is Professor of English at SUNY/Dutchess Community College, and served as the 2021-2022 Dutchess County, NY Poet Laureate.
Raphael Kosek’s HARMLESS ENCOUNTERS, won the 2021 Jesse Bryce Niles Chapbook Contest. AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY, (Brick Road Poetry Press), was released in 2019. ROUGH GRACE won the 2014 Concrete Wolf Chapbook Contest. Her poems and CNF have been nominated for Pushcart Prizes and she is an editor at The Comstock Review. She served as the 2019-2020 Dutchess County, NY Poet Laureate. She teaches at Dutchess Community College.
Judith Saunders has published poetry, humor, and creative nonfiction in a wide variety of periodicals: North American Review, Poet Lore, Christian Science Monitor, Mathematical Intelligencer, South Carolina Review, Blue Unicorn, Chiron Review, Snowy Egret, and elsewhere. She is the author of two prize-winning chapbook collections of poetry.
Wednesday, September 13
6 PM -
Story time - Building With The 3 Little Pigs
Story time - Building With The 3 Little Pigs
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September 14, 2023
Story time
Building With The 3 Little PigsJoin Miss Lisa for books, crafts, friends & FUN!
Thursday, September 14
10 AMStaatsburg Library Budget Vote & Trustee ElectionsStaatsburg Library Budget Vote & Trustee Elections
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September 14, 2023
Staatsburg Library Budget Vote & Trustee Elections
Thursday, September 14 from 2 pm - 9 pm at the Staatsburg Library.
Copies of the budget are available for review at the library.
Two Trustee candidates, Judith Linville & Luanne Panarotti to serve 5-year terms.Thursday, September 14
2pm - 9 pm
at the Staatsburg LibraryStaatsburg Library Board of Trustees Monthly MeetingStaatsburg Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
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September 14, 2023
Staatsburg Library Board of Trustees
Monthly MeetingFor more information visit the Staatsburg Library website
staatsburglibrary.org or email staatslibrary@gmail.com .The Staatsburg Library Board of Trustees meet on the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm
2023 Meeting Schedule
January 12, February 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13,
August 10, September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14Thursday, September 14
7 pm -
Teen Night - 6th Grade and Up
Teen Night - 6th Grade and Up
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September 15, 2023
Teen Night
6th Grade and UpGames, snacks & tons of FUN!
Hang out with friends and have lots of laughs at the library!Friday, September 15
7 PM -
Babies & Books - A LapSit Program for Birth to 24 Months
Babies & Books - A LapSit Program for Birth to 24 Months
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September 18, 2023Babies & 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, September 11, 18 & 25
10:30 AM -
Lunchtime Learning at the Beatrix Farrand: Beginner Ikebana With Meei-Huey Lin
Lunchtime Learning at the Beatrix Farrand: Beginner Ikebana With Meei-Huey Lin
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September 19, 2023
Lunchtime Learning at the Beatrix Farrand Garden
Beginner Ikebana
With Meei-Huey Lin
RESERVATIONS REQUESTED
Call 845-889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to registerThis beginner's lecture will provide an overview of the basic principles of the art of Japanese flower arranging, taking inspiration from the fall blooms at the Beatrix Farrand Garden. Ikebana, which emphasizes lines and curves, focuses on the careful placement of branches and a few flowers. The results of the arrangement look quiet, simple, and elegant. Arranging flowers has always been meditative and a great way to manage stress.
Meei-Huey Lin has been teaching ikebana classes of various levels from beginner to teacher’s certification for many years, including at Bard's Lifetime Learning Institute. She founded the Sogetsu Ikebana group (and has been teaching group classes to members since 2016). She and her students have exhibited at the prestigious Philadelphia Flower Show and Japan House in Philadelphia.
Beatrix Farrand Garden Located at the Home of FDR National Historic Site
4097 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538Tuesday, September 19
11 AMHiking Through History: Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System - Mills-Norrie River TrailHiking Through History: Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System - Mills-Norrie River Trail
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September 19, 2023Guided 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.comThe 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!
Thanks to the Learning About and Appreciating Nature and the Environment Grant Funding from the
Mid-Hudson Chapter, Adirondack Mountain Club (MHADK) for supporting the Staatsburg Library Hiking Through History Programs.REGISTRATION REQUESTED:
call 845-889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.comSeptember 12 - Hopeland
September 19 - Mills-Norrie River Trail
September 26 - Mills-Norrie Blue Trail
4 PM
Meet at the trailhead rain or shineBook ClubBook Club
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September 19, 2023
Book Club
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.
September Book Selection: Our Missing Hearts by Celeste NgCall 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to order a copy of the book.
Tuesday, September 19
7 PM -
Girls Book Club – For Elementary Ages (3rd - 5th Grade)
Girls Book Club – For Elementary Ages (3rd - 5th Grade)
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September 20, 2023
Girls Book Club – For Upper Elementary Ages
(3rd - 5th Grades)Talk about books, play games, make crafts, have a snack & lots of FUN!
October book(s) will be selected.Wednesday, September 20
4:30 PMMystery Book ClubMystery Book Club
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September 20, 2023
Mystery 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.
September Book Selection: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah PennerCall 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to order a copy of the book.
Wednesday, September 20
6:30 PM -
Preschool Motion Commotion
Preschool Motion Commotion
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September 21, 2023Motion 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, September 7 & 21
10 AM -
Food Lit & Cookbook Book Club
Food Lit & Cookbook Book Club
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September 24, 2023
Food Lit & Cookbook Book ClubSeptember Book Selection:
The Truffle Underground by Ryan JacobsThe ultimate truffle true crime tale: a thrilling journey through the hidden underworld of the world's most prized luxury ingredient. In The Truffle Underground, Ryan Jacobs presents a lively exposé of the truffle industry, reporting on the crimes that haunt the whole supply chain.
Monday, September 25
7 PM -
Babies & Books - A LapSit Program for Birth to 24 Months
Babies & Books - A LapSit Program for Birth to 24 Months
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September 25, 2023Babies & 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, September 11, 18 & 25
10:30 AMBoys Book & STEM Club - Upper Elementary (3rd - 5th Grade)Boys Book & STEM Club - Upper Elementary (3rd - 5th Grade)
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September 25, 2023
Boys Book & STEM Club - Upper Elementary
(3rd - 5th Grade)Discuss books, tackle stem activities & challenges, play fun games and have a snack!
October book(s) to be selectedMonday, September 25
4:30 PM -
Tasting History: Recipes From The Collection Of The NY State Library & Archives (Online Via Zoom Registration Required)
Tasting History: Recipes From The Collection Of The NY State Library & Archives (Online Via Zoom Registration Required)
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September 26, 2023
Tasting History
Recipes From The Collection Of The NY State Library & Archives
Online Via Zoom - Registration RequiredEnterprising culinary artists and fearless taste-testers at the New York State Library and New York State Archives came together to forge a series called “Tasting History.” All recipes were discovered in the collections of the Library and Archives and brought to fruition – including amazing meat sculptures, wartime “salads,” yummy desserts, and perhaps too much gelatin? Elizabeth Jakubowski (New York State Library) and Heather Carroll (New York State Archives) will showcase some of the recipes they found, how said recipes reflected the tastes of the times they were written, and share some of their favorites.
Register Here: https://nyslibrary.libcal.com/event/10786775
Tuesday, September 26
12 PM
Online Via ZoomHiking Through History: Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System - Mills-Norrie Blue TrailHiking Through History: Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System - Mills-Norrie Blue Trail
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September 26, 2023Guided 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.comThe 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!
Thanks to the Learning About and Appreciating Nature and the Environment Grant Funding from the
Mid-Hudson Chapter, Adirondack Mountain Club (MHADK) for supporting the Staatsburg Library Hiking Through History Programs.REGISTRATION REQUESTED:
call 845-889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.comSeptember 12 - Hopeland
September 19 - Mills-Norrie River Trail
September 26 - Mills-Norrie Blue Trail
4 PM
Meet at the trailhead rain or shineStanzas: Poetry CircleStanzas: Poetry Circle
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September 26, 2023
Stanzas: Poetry Circle
Bring a poem by a published poet inspired by the chosen theme.
September Theme: SCHOOL DAYSThis is not a poetry writing workshop, we read and share poetry by published authors.
Tuesday, September 26
6 PM -
Madams, Mobsters & Murders In The Hudson Valley - Author Anthony Musso
Madams, Mobsters & Murders In The Hudson Valley - Author Anthony Musso
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September 27, 2023
Madams, Mobsters & Murders In The Hudson Valley
Author Anthony MussoWhile the Hudson Valley region is long known for its peaceful environment and scenic beauty, a darker element existed through the years in the form of illegal gambling, bootleg distilleries, mobster oversight and a variety of murders that left some quaint communities in fear and deep concern.
Madams, Mobsters and Murders is a true reflection of the darker side of life in a region otherwise known for its beauty, peacefulness and quiet way of life.
Wednesday, September 27
6:30 PM -
Story time Transportation - All Things That GO!
Story time Transportation - All Things That GO!
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September 28, 2023
Story time
Transportation - All Things That GO!Join Miss Lisa for books, crafts, friends & FUN!
Thursday, September 28
10 AM -
Hudson Valley Chamber Musicians Concert - A Program Of Women Composers & Composers Of Color
Hudson Valley Chamber Musicians Concert - A Program Of Women Composers & Composers Of Color
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September 30, 2023
Hudson Valley Chamber Musicians Concert
A Program Of Women Composers & Composers Of ColorThe Hudson Valley Chamber Musicians is a professional woodwind quintet founded in 2020 consisting of flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn and bassoon. Join us for an afternoon of music featuring a program of women composers and composers of color.
Saturday, September 30
2 PM
At St. Margaret's Church
(across the street from the library)
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.
