Redeem your Summer Reading "Book Bucks" for great books and prizes. The store is open for all registered summer reading participants who submitted reading logs either online or on paper before the September 1st deadline.
The store will be open from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Redeem your Summer Reading "Book Bucks" for great books and prizes. The store is open for all registered summer reading participants who submitted reading logs either online or on paper before the September 1st deadline.
The store will be open from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Redeem your Summer Reading "Book Bucks" for great books and prizes. The store is open for all registered summer reading participants who submitted reading logs either online or on paper before the September 1st deadline.
The store will be open from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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.
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
Babies & Books - Lapsit Program for Birth-24 Months
– September 11, 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.
Vote on the proposed Library Budget and to elect members to the Board of Trustees.
Polls are at the Staatsburg Library and are open from 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Time to PARTY!!!! Let's celebrate with ice cream sundaes! Friday September 13 at 7 p.m.
We are so proud of our Battle of the Books teams! This year we had a High School team and a Middle School Team. Both teams did an awesome job reading and preparing all summer. They also did an awesome job at the regional battle, held at Columbia – Greene Community College. They are an amazing group of kids!
Thanks to all those behind-the-scenes volunteers, especially our own wonderful coaches Sarah Wiley, Kia Grogan and especially Lisa Prentiss. Lisa also works throughout the year to help manage the many moving parts needed to make the day happen!
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.
Poetry Workshop - Poetry for Politicians: Reading & Writing Political Poetry
– September 16, 2019
Over the course of several sessions, graduate student Dennis Rush will lead us through a series of poetry reading and writing experiences with the objective of learning about political poetry and creating political poems.
The end goal is to send political poetry to politicians who have the ability to affect legislation and/or funding related to current issues and concerns.
More information about the workshop can be found at poemsforpoliticians.com
Everyone is welcome and no writing experience is necessary
Community Conversations about Climate Change: Global Problem, Local Impacts
– September 17, 2019
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
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.
September Book Selection: Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
For information about joining the Book Club please call the Staatsburg Library 889-4683.
Babies & Books - Lapsit Program for Birth-24 Months
– September 18, 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.
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.
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.
September Book Selection: Careless Love by Peter Robinson
For information about joining the Mystery Book Club please call the Staatsburg Library.
889-4683.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
September Book Selections: The Food Lab by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt & The Man Who Ate Everything by Jeffrey Steingarten
Babies & Books - Lapsit Program for Birth-24 Months
– September 25, 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.
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:
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.
Poetry Workshop - Poetry for Politicians: Reading & Writing Political Poetry
– September 30, 2019
Over the course of several sessions, graduate student Dennis Rush will lead us through a series of poetry reading and writing experiences with the objective of learning about political poetry and creating political poems.
The end goal is to send political poetry to politicians who have the ability to affect legislation and/or funding related to current issues and concerns.
More information about the workshop can be found at poemsforpoliticians.com
Everyone is welcome and no writing experience is necessary
Babies & Books - Lapsit Program for Birth-24 Months
– October 2, 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.
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.
Staatsburg Library Friends plan fun and worthwhile activities that support the library and its programs. Any level of participation is appreciated. Come to meetings and share your ideas, help out with events that interest you, or make a monetary contribution to support the Friends.
Planning for Great Staatsburg Baking Competition Fundraiser
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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