Events in January 2020

  • LIBRARY CLOSED - New Year's Day

    Category: General LIBRARY CLOSED - New Year's Day

    N/A
    January 1, 2020

    The Library will be CLOSED on New Year's Eve Tuesday, December 31 and New Year's Day Wednesday, January 1

  • Magic Tree House Book Club

    Category: General Magic Tree House Book Club


    January 3, 2020

    Follow the adventures of Jack and Annie with the Magic Tree House Book Club. Each month the group meets to discuss a title, make crafts, and have fun.

    January Book: Thanksgiving On Thursday (Book #27)

  • Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group

    Category: General Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group


    January 4, 2020

    Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group. Bring your needles and projects. All ages and skill levels welcome!

  • Mah Jongg Monday

    Category: General Mah Jongg Monday


    January 6, 2020

    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.

    Mock Caldecott Meeting at the Staatsburg Library

    Category: General Mock Caldecott Meeting at the Staatsburg Library


    January 6, 2020

    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

  • Motion Commotion for Preschoolers

    Category: General Motion Commotion for Preschoolers


    January 7, 2020

    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.

    Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-11 am. The same theme is offered both days.

    Stanzas - A Poetry Circle

    Category: General Stanzas - A Poetry Circle


    January 7, 2020

    Bring a one page poem by a published poet inspired by the theme MYSTERY.

    If possible bring 5 copies of your poem, to pass around to the group.

    This is NOT a poetry writing workshop, this is simply a gathering of poetry enthusiasts who wish to share their favorite poems and thoughts on poetry.

  • Babies & Books - Lapsit Program for Birth-24 Months

    Category: General 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.

    Girls Book Club for 5th - 6th Graders

    Category: General Girls Book Club for 5th - 6th Graders


    January 8, 2020

    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.

    January Book Selection: Reader's Choice

  • Motion Commotion for Preschoolers

    Category: General Motion Commotion for Preschoolers


    January 9, 2020

    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.

    Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-11 am. The same theme is offered both days.

  • Paint & Party Teen Night (7th Grade & Up)

    Category: General Paint & Party Teen Night (7th Grade & Up)


    January 10, 2020

    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.

  • Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group

    Category: General Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group


    January 11, 2020

    Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group. Bring your needles and projects. All ages and skill levels welcome!

  • Mah Jongg Monday

    Category: General Mah Jongg Monday


    January 13, 2020

    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.

    Write it Out - Writing Group

    Category: General Write it Out - Writing Group


    January 13, 2020

    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

    Category: General 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.

  • Story Time for Preschoolers

    Category: General Story Time for Preschoolers


    January 14, 2020

    Join Miss Lisa for stories, rhymes, songs, games, a craft and a snack.
    Program is the same on Tuesday and Thursday.

  • Babies & Books - Lapsit Program for Birth-24 Months

    Category: General 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.

    Girls Book Club for 3rd & 4th Graders

    Category: General Girls Book Club for 3rd & 4th Graders


    January 15, 2020

    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.

    January Meeting: Reader's Choice

    Mystery Book Club Meeting

    Category: General Mystery Book Club Meeting


    January 15, 2020

    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.

  • Story Time for Preschoolers

    Category: General Story Time for Preschoolers


    January 16, 2020

    Join Miss Lisa for stories, rhymes, songs, games, a craft and a snack.
    Program is the same on Tuesday and Thursday.

  • Game Night - 5th through 8th Grade

    Category: General Game Night - 5th through 8th Grade


    January 17, 2020

    Ready to rock game night? We will be playing all kinds of games, from board games to team games. Join us for socializing, snacks and fun!

  • Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group

    Category: General Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group


    January 18, 2020

    Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group. Bring your needles and projects. All ages and skill levels welcome!

    Group Ukulele Jam - Beginners Welcome

    Category: General Group Ukulele Jam - Beginners Welcome


    January 18, 2020

    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.

  • LIBRARY CLOSED - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Category: General LIBRARY CLOSED - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    N/A
    January 20, 2020

    The Library will be CLOSED in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday January 20, 2020

  • Motion Commotion for Preschoolers

    Category: General Motion Commotion for Preschoolers


    January 21, 2020

    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.

    Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-11 am. The same theme is offered both days.

    Adult Book Club Meeting

    Category: General Adult Book Club Meeting


    January 21, 2020

    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

    Category: General 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.

  • Motion Commotion for Preschoolers

    Category: General Motion Commotion for Preschoolers


    January 23, 2020

    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.

    Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-11 am. The same theme is offered both days.

  • Maker Space for Upper Elem. & Middle School

    Category: General Maker Space for Upper Elem. & Middle School


    January 24, 2020

    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

  • Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group

    Category: General Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group


    January 25, 2020

    Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group. Bring your needles and projects. All ages and skill levels welcome!

  • Mah Jongg Monday

    Category: General Mah Jongg Monday


    January 27, 2020

    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.

    Write it Out - Writing Group

    Category: General Write it Out - Writing Group


    January 27, 2020

    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

    Food Lit & Cookbook Bookclub

    Category: General Food Lit & Cookbook Bookclub


    January 27, 2020

    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

    Mock Caldecott Meeting at the Staatsburg Library

    Category: General Mock Caldecott Meeting at the Staatsburg Library


    January 27, 2020

    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

  • Story Time for Preschoolers

    Category: General Story Time for Preschoolers


    January 28, 2020

    Join Miss Lisa for stories, rhymes, songs, games, a craft and a snack.
    Program is the same on Tuesday and Thursday.

  • Babies & Books - Lapsit Program for Birth-24 Months

    Category: General 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.

  • Story Time for Preschoolers

    Category: General Story Time for Preschoolers


    January 30, 2020

    Join Miss Lisa for stories, rhymes, songs, games, a craft and a snack.
    Program is the same on Tuesday and Thursday.

  • Art Night – Polymer Clay Sculptures on Tin Cans (6th grade and above)

    Category: General 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.

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.