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May 12, 2024
May 13, 2024(3 events)

Babies & Books - A LapSit Program for Birth to 24 Months

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May 13, 2024

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 6 & 13*
10:30 AM

*THIS IS THE LAST MEETING UNTIL SUMMER READING PROGRAMS BEGIN IN JULY

 

 

Mah Jongg Monday

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May 13, 2024

Mah Jongg Monday

For more information call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com

Monday, May 6, 13 & 20
2 PM
*No meeting May 27 in observance of Memorial Day 

Homelessness In Dutchess County A discussion with CaraMia Bacchioch & Kim Greene of Hope On A Mission & assembly of personal care bags

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May 13, 2024

Homelessness In Dutchess County
A discussion with CaraMia Bacchioch & Kim Greene of Hope On A Mission
Hands-on activity: assembly of personal care bags

Hope On A Mission (HOAM) provides hot food, beverages, personal hygiene items and seasonally appropriate clothing to the homeless, addicted women (and men) of Poughkeepsie’s city streets. Last year HOAM served nearly 8,000 meals and provided over 1,000 blessing bags as well as countless pairs of socks, underwear, coats, shoes, scarves, hats, gloves.

Join us as advocates for the homeless community in the Hudson Valley CaraMia Bacchiochi, Founder of Hope On A Mission and Kim Greene, Special Projects and Donations Coordinator provide information about homelessness in Dutchess County.
CaraMia and Kim will also discuss the services provided by HOAM, and opportunities to volunteer.

Want to help?
After the discussion we will be assembling personal care bags from donated items we have been collecting at the library to be distributed locally.
*Students looking to fulfill NHS hours - we will provide National Honor Society volunteer hours for attending this program.

Monday, May 13
6:30 PM
May 14, 2024(1 event)

Hiking Through History: Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System - Hackett Hill Park

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May 14, 2024

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 4:15 pm. 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!

REGISTRATION REQUESTED:
call 845-889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com

May 7 - Pinewoods Nature Loop
May 14 - Hackett Hill Park
May 21 - Winnakee Preserve Trail
May 28 - Roosevelt WoodsTrail
4:15 PM
Meet at the trailhead rain or shine

Map Vanderbilt Loop
May 15, 2024(1 event)

Mystery Book Club

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May 15, 2024

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.
May Book Selection: Night Blind by Ragnar Jonasson

Call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to order a copy of the book.

Wednesday, May 15
6:30 PM
May 16, 2024(1 event)

Preschool Motion Commotion

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May 16, 2024

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, May 2, 16 & 30*
10 AM

*THIS IS THE LAST MEETING UNTIL SUMMER READING PROGRAMS BEGIN IN JULY
May 17, 2024(2 events)

Battle of the Books Middle School & High School Team Meeting

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May 17, 2024

Battle of the Books
Middle School & High School
Team Meeting

Battle of the Books is a book-related competition for middle students in grades 5-9 and high school 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.

Friday, May 17
6:30 PM

Teen Night (Special Guest: DR Computer Science Teacher Mr. Czechowski) - 6th Grade and Up

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May 17, 2024

Teen Night
Special Guest: DR Computer Science Teacher Mr. Czechowski
6th Grade and Up

Special Program: FDR Computer Science Teacher Mr. Czechowski will lead games and activities.

Friday, May 17
7 PM
May 18, 2024

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.