Events in March 2021

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February 28, 2021
March 1, 2021(3 events)

Community Star Art Walk & Online Virtual Gallery - Throughout March

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March 1, 2021

Community Star Art Walk & Online Virtual Gallery

Community members of all ages & abilities have collectively created and submitted more than 50 inspirational pieces of original artwork to light up our community through these final winter months.
Congratulations to all the winners! Explore the artwork & find contest winners now through march 30.
In Staatsburg, artwork is displayed outside for viewing in two locations:
The Staatsburg Library - in the gazebo (70 Old Post Road)
River and Post Restaurant - on the porch (57 Old Post Road)

Take the walking tour or visit the online gallery:
VIRTUAL ONLINE GALLERY

https://myalbum.com/album/Gb5LRShyXW2c

WALKING TOUR MAP

https://rhinebeckresponds.org/art-map-walk/

Hyde Park Teachers Association Read Across Hyde Park Fundraiser for Local Libraries

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March 1, 2021

Hyde Park Teachers Association
Read Across Hyde Park
Fundraiser for Local Libraries
February 1 - March 31

On your mark, get set, READ!
The Hyde Park Teacher's Association annual fundraiser supporting the Staatsburg, Hyde Park & Clinton libraries. Join us in this virtual fundraiser by helping us read 300 books as a community by March 31! Each $10 registration will count as 1 book toward our goal!

Or you can choose to make a donation to help us meet our fundraising goals.

For information, to register, or to make a donation visit:

.https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/HydePark/ReadAcrossHydePark

Virtual Event
February 1 - March 31

Notes For Neighbors - All Month

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March 1, 2021

Notes For Neighbors

Send our neighbors some love today!
Write a note of encouragement, hope, and friendship.
Your kind words will make a difference for those who are alone!
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Even during the best of times, living alone can be isolating. In an effort to ease some of the loneliness members of our community are experiencing we are collecting notes and cards to be distributed through
Meals On Wheels of Greater Hyde Park

Make your own card, draw a picture, write a note on a greeting card or pick up blank notecards from the library.
If you need supplies to make or decorate your cards, stop by the library and we can provide you with what you need.
March 2, 2021(2 events)

Online Story Time Virtual Event - Tuesday/Thursday Weekly

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March 2, 2021

Online Story Time
Virtual Event

Miss Lisa's story time is online. Check out a new story time each week on our website at staatsburglibrary.org or watch archived story times & activities on our YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCclIZP-fzX17to1LWUfQ66Q/videos

Kids Yoga (Age 5 & Up) - Virtual Event

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March 2, 2021

Kids Yoga - Age 5 & Up
Virtual Event

Focusing on balance and breathwork, children will explore yoga poses with the encouragement of imagination and story telling. The class will encourage healthy peer interaction, spatial awareness, self confidence and much more.
Props, such as stuffed animals and books are used to enhance the experience.
Have fun and finish feeling accomplished and relaxed,

To receive the link for the meeting email staatslibyouth@gmail.com

Virtual Event
Classes 4 Consecutive Wednesdays
Wednesday, February 9, 16, 23 & March 2
4 PM
March 3, 2021(1 event)

Battle of the Books Middle School Team Meeting - Virtual Event

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March 3, 2021

Battle of the Books
Middle School Team Meeting
Virtual Event

To receive the link for the meeting email staatslibyouth@gmail.com

Virtual Event
Wednesday, March 3
5 PM
March 4, 2021(1 event)

Teen Book Club (6th Grade and Up) - Virtual Event

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March 4, 2021

Teen Book Club - 6th Grade and Up
Virtual Event

To receive the link for the meeting email staatslibyouth@gmail.com

Virtual Event
Thursday, March 4
5 PM
March 5, 2021
March 6, 2021
March 7, 2021
March 8, 2021
March 9, 2021(1 event)

Estuary Live! American Eels Norrie Point Environmental Center - Virtual Event

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March 9, 2021

Estuary Live! American Eels
Norrie Point Environmental Center
Virtual Event

The Estuary Live! environmental education programs are engaging science adventures on the Hudson River with live animals, beautiful riverside locations, and enthusiastic educators.
Learn about American Eels and their natural habitat!

Virtual Event
Tuesday, March 9
4:30 PM
March 10, 2021(2 events)

Boys Book Club (Upper Elementary) - Virtual Event

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March 10, 2021

Boys Book Club - Upper Elementary
Virtual Event

To receive the link for the meeting email staatslibyouth@gmail.com

Virtual Event
Wednesday, March 10
4 PM

Virtual Field Trips With The Ashokan Center: Stream & Pond Investigations - Virtual Event

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March 10, 2021

Virtual Field Trips With The Ashokan Center
For Kids
Virtual Event

Stream & Pond Investigations
Let’s take a field trip to Ashokan’s Esopus Creek and pond and investigate two very different aquatic ecosystems. We will catch and examine macroinvertebrates, learn about indicator species, and join Hailey in the lab to get a closer look at microscopic life using our powerful NOAA microscope.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to receive email with program link.

Virtual Event
Wednesday, March 10
4 PM
March 11, 2021
March 12, 2021
March 13, 2021(1 event)

Medicare 101 With James Farnham - Virtual Event

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March 13, 2021

Medicare 101
With James Farnham
Virtual Event
REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

Are you currently enrolled in Medicare?
Will you be turning 65 over the next year or two?

Learn about eligibility, how and when to enroll, when you can make changes, and the insurance options available to you.

Review and compare what services are covered/not covered under Medicare Parts A, B, C and D.
Detail the costs associated with medical and drug insurance.
Explore and evaluate Original Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans.
This program will simplify the choices you need to make, help you make more well-informed decisions and explain what Medicare means for you! This is an educational event.

You must register in advance for this educational event
At the registration page, please fill in your first name only
and leave your last name blank.
http://bit.ly/2Kh2tHy

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Virtual Event
Saturday, March 13
12 PM
March 14, 2021
March 15, 2021(1 event)

We All Scream For Ice Cream: 4H Story Time & Ice Cream Kits

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March 15, 2021

Get a virtual look into how ice cream is produced from farm to cone! Pick up your ice cream kit from the library on Saturday, March 13 between 10am and 2 pm.

Then on Monday, March 15 at 4:30 watch the video story time reading of "Chuck's Ice Cream Wish Tales of a Dairy Godmother" and see a video of a real working farm as 4H members show off their cows!

This program is for 1st-3rd Grade
To register call 889-4683 or email staatslibyouth@gmail.com

Ice Cream Kit Pick-up
Saturday March 13
10-2 PM

Video Story Time, 4H Cows & Farm Tour
Monday, March 15
4:30

In celebration of NY Agriculture, NY Ag in the Classroom is coordinating the 17th Annual New York Agriculture Literacy Week to provide this program.
March 16, 2021(2 events)

Live Story Time - Virtual Event

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March 16, 2021

Live Story Time
Virtual Event

Watch and interact with Miss Lisa in real time!
To receive the link for the meeting email staatslibyouth@gmail.com
or call 889-4683.

Virtual Event
Tuesday, March 16
10 AM

Book Club - Virtual Event

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March 16, 2021

Book Club
Virtual Event
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.
March Book Selection: The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson

Call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to receive a link to the meeting.

Tuesday, March 16
7 PM
March 17, 2021(1 event)

Girl's Book Club (For Elementary Ages) - Virtual Event

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March 17, 2021

Girl's Book Club – For Elementary Ages
Virtual Event

To receive the link for the meeting email staatslibyouth@gmail.com

Virtual Event
Wednesday, March 17
4 PM
March 18, 2021
March 19, 2021
March 20, 2021
March 21, 2021
March 22, 2021(1 event)

Food Lit & Cookbook Book Club - Virtual Event

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March 22, 2021

Food Lit & Cookbook Book Club
Virtual Event

March Book Selection:
52 Loaves by William Alexander

Call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to receive a link to the meeting.

Virtual Event
Monday, March 22
7 PM
March 23, 2021(3 events)

Battle of the Books High School Team Meeting - Virtual Event

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March 23, 2021

Battle of the Books
High School Team Meeting
Virtual Event

To receive the link for the meeting email staatslibyouth@gmail.com

Virtual Event
Wednesday, March 23
5 PM

Remember the Ladies: Finding Your Maternal Ancestors Genealogy Workshop - Virtual Event

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March 23, 2021

Remember the Ladies: Finding Your Maternal Ancestors
Genealogy Workshop
Virtual Event

Genealogy research often focuses on the males, but 50% of our family tree is made up of women. Learn how to uncover your maternal ancestors' stories and where she might be hiding in the record collections.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to receive email with program link.

Virtual Event
Tuesday, March 23
6 PM

Stanzas: Poetry Circle - Virtual Event

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March 23, 2021

Stanzas: Poetry Circle
Virtual Event

Bring a poem by a published poet inspired by the chosen theme.
March Theme: IRISH POETRY

This is not a poetry writing workshop, we read and share poetry by published authors.
Call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to receive a link to the meeting.

Virtual Event
Tuesday, March 23
7 PM
March 24, 2021(2 events)

Magic Tree House Book Club (For Early Elementary Ages) - Virtual Event

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March 24, 2021

Magic Tree House Book Club – For Early Elementary Ages
Virtual Event

To receive the link for the meeting email staatslibyouth@gmail.com

Virtual Event
Wednesday, March 24
4 PM

Virtual Field Trips With The Ashokan Center: Power of Pollinators - Virtual Event

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March 24, 2021

Virtual Field Trips With The Ashokan Center
For Kids
Virtual Event

Power of Pollinators
Come travel with us to the magical garden of Maraleen Manos-Jones to learn how bees, butterflies and birds support the cycle of life. We will explore how pollinators promote biodiversity and help us grow the food we eat. Learn how you can help pollinators in your community by creating your very own pollinator gateway garden!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to receive email with program link.

Virtual Event
Wednesday, March 24
4 PM
March 25, 2021
March 26, 2021
March 27, 2021(1 event)

POSTPONED Artisan Bread: Focaccia Facilitated by Baker Julia Tait - Virtual Event

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March 27, 2021

Artisan Bread: Focaccia
Facilitated by Baker Julia Tait
Virtual Event
REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to receive email with program link.

Learn how to make artisan bread at home! This time we will be baking Focaccia. Julia will share her extensive knowledge, tips & techniques for baking bread.

This class will meet at two different times during the day.
Part 1 at 10 am & Part 2 at 6 pm.
Each meeting will be approximately 90 minutes.

Some preparation prior to class - ingredient/supply list will be provided.
We will provide a link to the live online class

Virtual Event
Saturday, March 27
Part 1: 10 am
Part 2: 6 pm
March 28, 2021
March 29, 2021
March 30, 2021(1 event)

Story time on the Library Lawn - Sheep

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March 30, 2021

Story time on the Library Lawn
Registration Required

Sheep - baaa!

Tuesday, March 30 & Thursday, April 1
10 AM
(weather permitting)

Seating will be arranged for appropriate physical distancing

REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
send an email with name, contact phone # & date requesting registration to:
staatslibyouth@gmail.com or call 889-4683

Tuesday, March 30 & Thursday, April 1
10 AM
March 31, 2021(1 event)

Virtual Field Trips With The Ashokan Center: Climate Science Evidence to Action Part I - Virtual Event

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March 31, 2021

Virtual Field Trips With The Ashokan Center
For Kids
Virtual Event

Climate Science - Evidence to Action
Part I
What's the difference between climate and weather? What are the scientific indicators of Earth's changing climate over time and how are young people and adults studying its causes and effects? Learn and investigate with biologist Hailey Luedtke and discover what you can do to make a positive difference.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to receive email with program link.

Virtual Event
Wednesday, April 21
4 PM
April 1, 2021(2 events)

Staatsburg: A Gilded Age Village Episode I Businesses at the Turn of the Century - Virtual Program

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April 1, 2021

Staatsburg: A Gilded Age Village
Throwback Thursday - A 3 Part Video Series

The Staatsburg Library and the Staatsburgh State Historic Site have joined forces to collaborate on this educational video series.
Join Staatsburgh Historic Interpreter Zachary Veith for a video series exploring the relationship between the Mills estate and the nearby hamlet of Staatsburg using images from the Staatsburg Library Image Collection.

Episode I: Thursday, April 1
Businesses at the Turn of the Century

Episode II: Thursday, April 8
Local People & Events

Episode III: Thursday, April 15
Mills Estate Employees

Episodes can be viewed by visiting
STAATSBURG LIBRARY WEBSITE

http://staatsburglibrary.org/

STAATSBURG LIBRARY FACEBOOK PAGE

https://www.facebook.com/StaatsburgLibrary

STAATSBURG LIBRARY YOUTUBE CHANNEL

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCclIZP-fzX17to1LWUfQ66Q

STAATSBURGH STATE HISTORIC SITE FACEBOOK PAGE

https://www.facebook.com/StaatsburghSHS

STAATSBURGH STATE HISTORIC SITE

https://millsfriends.org/virtual/

Story time on the Library Lawn - Sheep

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April 1, 2021

Story time on the Library Lawn
Registration Required

Sheep - baaa!

Tuesday, March 30 & Thursday, April 1
10 AM
(weather permitting)

Seating will be arranged for appropriate physical distancing

REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
send an email with name, contact phone # & date requesting registration to:
staatslibyouth@gmail.com or call 889-4683

Tuesday, March 30 & Thursday, April 1
10 AM
April 2, 2021
April 3, 2021

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.