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.
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.
Calling all adults, teens & kids who love picture books!
Join other book and art enthusiasts in reading, discussing and evaluating this year’s crop of beautiful books. The Randolph Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book published in the United States the previous year.
Join us and the Hyde Park Library in reading, discussing and evaluating this year’s crop of fantastic and beautiful books. Nominated Books are available for review at your convenience in the Staatsburg Library Program Room or order your copies from the library catalog. THIS MEETING IS AT THE STAATSBURG LIBRARY
Babies & Books - Lapsit Program for Birth-24 Months
– January 8, 2020
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.
Get together with friends to create a masterpiece! Art student Lilly will lead us step by step to create a winter sunset scene with birch trees on canvas. There will be pizza, snacks and lots of fun.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED – program limited to 15 participants. Call 889-4683 to register. Must be in 7th grade or above.
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
Healthy and Natural Ways to Slow Down Aging and Live Longer
– January 13, 2020
It's true, we can't prevent getting older. However, there are certainly many things we can do to slow down the aging process, and more importantly, to improve the quality of our lives while we age.
During this class, we will discuss:
What causes aging
What happens when we age
Suggestions for slowing down the aging process through diet, natural supplements & lifestyle change
This informational session will be facilitated by Clement Lau, owner of Earthgoods Market, a health food store located in Hyde Park.
Babies & Books - Lapsit Program for Birth-24 Months
– January 15, 2020
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.
January Book Selection: The Long Call by Ann Cleeves
For information about joining the Mystery Book Club please call the Staatsburg Library.
889-4683.
Join our resident musician (and library clerk) Lisa Markley for some Ukulele fun! All levels of experience welcome!
Bring your own instrument as we have a limited number of ukuleles that can be borrowed. To request a Ukulele to borrow, call the library 889-4683.
This program is for 4th graders - adults.
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.
January Book Selection: Atonement by Ian McEwan
For information about joining the Book Club please call the Staatsburg Library 889-4683.
Babies & Books - Lapsit Program for Birth-24 Months
– January 22, 2020
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: bristle bots
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
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.
January Book Selection: Hudson River Valley Farms by Joanna Michaels
Calling all adults, teens & kids who love picture books!
Join other book and art enthusiasts in reading, discussing and evaluating this year’s crop of beautiful books. The Randolph Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book published in the United States the previous year.
Join us and the Hyde Park Library in reading, discussing and evaluating this year’s crop of fantastic and beautiful books. Nominated Books are available for review at your convenience in the Staatsburg Library Program Room or order your copies from the library catalog. THIS MEETING IS AT THE STAATSBURG LIBRARY
Babies & Books - Lapsit Program for Birth-24 Months
– January 29, 2020
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.
Art Night – Polymer Clay Sculptures on Tin Cans (6th grade and above)
– January 31, 2020
Learn how to create a unique sculpture using a variety of hand-building techniques with polymer clay. This class will be taught by art student Amelia Booth.
Bee Calm Yoga – Children 4-10 Yrs (Registration Required)
– February 1, 2020
Saturday, February 1 from 1-2 pm REGISTRATION REQUIRED – Call 889-4683 to register.
Learn about bees and the calming techniques of yoga in a class led by Beth Cooper with Yoga Motion Kids, an experienced early childhood educator and certified children's yoga instructor. Junior pollinators will learn yoga motions accompanied by fun music and mindfulness activities influenced by recording artist and Yogi Bari Koral. Please bring a yoga mat.
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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