Events in June 2022

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
May 29, 2022
May 30, 2022(2 events)

Mah Jongg Monday


May 30, 2022

Mah Jongg Monday

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

Monday, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
2 PM

 

Food Lit & Cookbook Book Club


May 30, 2022

Food Lit & Cookbook Book Club

May Book Selection:
Relish: My Life In The Kitchen by Lucy Knisley

Lucy Knisley loves food. The daughter of a chef and a gourmet, this talented young cartoonist comes by her obsession honestly. In her forthright, thoughtful, and funny memoir, Lucy traces key episodes in her life thus far, framed by what she was eating at the time and lessons learned about food, cooking, and life.

Monday, May 30
7 PM

 

May 31, 2022(2 events)

Qigong & Tai Chi Tuesdays - At the Staatsburg Library


May 31, 2022

Qigong & Tai Chi Tuesdays
At the Staatsburg Firehouse

Join instructor Maryann Russell for Qigong/Tai Chi for all levels of ability on Tuesday afternoons in April.
Classes meet at the Staatsburg Firehouse. 

With a combination of meditation, controlled breathing, and gentle movement, Qigong & Tai Chi offer the opportunity to be centered and balanced physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

Tuesdays
May 3, 10, 17 & 31
(No class May 24)

May 31 Class Will Meet at the Library
2-3 pm
Staatsburg Firehouse
49 Old Post Road

 

 

Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System - Pollinator Patrol Club for Kids (Vanderbilt Loop)


May 31, 2022

Guided Nature Hikes on the Hyde Park Trails System
Pollinator Patrol Club for Kids

The group will be meeting at a different Hyde Park State Park each week. This 12 week series is geared towards families with school age children, using the hike to incorporate as many subjects and learning opportunities as possible.

Rain or shine; only required materials are appropriate hiking gear, a nature journal, and pencil. Tick and bug spray always a good idea too!

To find the weekly trail location, previous hike information & extension activities visit #pollinatorpatrolclub or the library website staatsburglibrary.org

May 3 - Hopeland
May 10 - Mills-Norrie River Trail
May 17 - Mills-Norrie Blue Trail
May 24 - Dominican Overlook Trail
May 31 - Vanderbilt Loop
3:45 PM

Meet at the trailhead rain or shine

June 1, 2022
June 2, 2022
June 3, 2022
June 4, 2022
June 5, 2022
June 6, 2022(1 event)

Mah Jongg Monday


June 6, 2022

Mah Jongg Monday

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

Monday, June 6, 13, & 27
2 PM

Library Closed Monday, June 20

June 7, 2022
June 8, 2022
June 9, 2022(1 event)

Staatsburg Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting


June 9, 2022

Staatsburg Library Board of Trustees
Monthly Meeting

For more information visit the Staatsburg Library website
staatsburglibrary.org
or email staatslibrary@gmail.com .

The Staatsburg Library Board of Trustees meet on the
second Thursday of each month at 7 pm

2022 Meeting Schedule
January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14,
August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8

Thursday, June 9
7 pm

June 10, 2022
June 11, 2022(1 event)

Hyde Park Community Garden Butterfly Program – For Elementary Ages


June 11, 2022

Hyde Park Community Garden
Bee Program – For Elementary Ages

The Hyde Park Kids Garden Club at the Hyde Park Community Garden is hosting the second kids event of the growing season!
Butterfly houses, a butterfly story, lunch & ice cream too!

Space is limited: Registration Required
Call 845-240-3194 or email deborah.belding@yahoo.com

Saturday June 11
10:30 AM - 12 PM
Hyde Park Community Garden at St. James Church
4526 Albany Post Road

 

June 12, 2022
June 13, 2022(2 events)

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


June 13, 2022

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 June 13 & 27
10 AM

 

Mah Jongg Monday


June 13, 2022

Mah Jongg Monday

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

Monday, June 6, 13, & 27
2 PM

Library Closed Monday, June 20

June 14, 2022
June 15, 2022(1 event)

Mystery Book Club


June 15, 2022

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.
June Book Selection: Transient Desires by Donna Leon

Wednesday, June 15
6:30 PM

 

 

 

June 16, 2022(4 events)

Pickleball Clinic - Registration Required


June 16, 2022

Staatsburg Library on the Go!
Pickleball Clinics
Registration Required

Located at the Courts at the Staatsburg Firehouse

Join certified instructor Bridget McGrew for clinics for ages 10+ and all levels of play. Equipment (paddles & balls) will be provided.
Please wear sneakers and bring water.
All clinics are 90 minutes. In the case of inclement weather you will be notified and we will reschedule the session.

Registration is required. Please call 845-889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to register.

BEGINNER CLINIC
Thursday, June 16
4:00 PM

INTERMEDIATE CLINIC
Thursday, June 30
4:00 PM

 

 

Friends of the Staatsburg Library Meeting


June 16, 2022

Friends of the Staatsburg Library

The Staatsburg Library Friends group plan fun and worthwhile activities that support the library and its programs. Join us! Share your ideas and help plan for upcoming fundraising events.
Past and ongoing events include concerts & dances, ice cream socials, the Staatsburg/Hyde Park Road Ramble, The Great Staatsburg Baking Competition, Staatsburg shirts, library bags, and much more!

Call 889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to receive more information.

Thursday, June 16
5 PM

 

Write It Out A Writing Group for Parents, Caregivers, Family Members & Educators of Children with Disabilities


June 16, 2022

Write It Out
A Writing Group for Parents, Caregivers, Family Members & Educators of Children with Disabilities
Virtual Program

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

A writing group for parents, caregivers, family members and educators of children with disabilities. This is a safe space to share and explore thoughts and feelings! This group meets throughout the year and is facilitated by Diana Rush, a writer, educator 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.

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

Thursday, June 16 & 30
6 PM

Climate Change - What Can We Do?


June 16, 2022

Climate Change
What Can We Do?

Join David McNary and Richard Mattocks, Cornell Climate Stewards for information and conversation.

Richard Mattocks
Richard, a Hyde Park, New York resident and in member of the Town Conservation Advisory Council and Climate Smart Communities Task Force (chair), is a graduate of the Virginia Tech Masters in environmental science and engineering program. Now a member of a variety of Town and County volunteer organizations (CARY Institute, Cornell Cooperative Extension, etc), and is president-elect of the Town Rotary Club. Assists his life partner folksinger performances and even sings from time to time.

David McNary
David is a Warden at St Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Staatsburg, NY, and serves on several Diocesan panels. He is a Certified Cornell Climate Steward working with his local community to address Climate Change. He has spent his professional career in healthcare management

Thursday, June 16
6:30 PM

June 17, 2022(1 event)

Middle School Battle of the Books - Team Meeting


June 17, 2022

Middle School Battle of the Books
Team Meeting

Battle of the Books is a book-related competition for students in grades 5-9. Students compete against teams from other libraries about books that they have read from the designated Battle of the Books reading list.

May: team meeting & team building activities

Friday, June 17
6:30 PM

 

June 18, 2022
June 19, 2022
June 20, 2022
June 21, 2022
June 22, 2022
June 23, 2022(1 event)

A Program For All Abilities - Painting


June 23, 2022

A Program For All Abilities
Arts & Crafts

Join us, with your support buddy, for a morning of crafting.
All supplies will be provided.

For teens & adults with intellectual, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities.

Wednesday, June 23
11:30 AM

June 24, 2022
June 25, 2022
June 26, 2022
June 27, 2022(4 events)

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


June 27, 2022

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 June 13 & 27
10 AM

 

Mah Jongg Monday


June 27, 2022

Mah Jongg Monday

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

Monday, June 6, 13, & 27
2 PM

Library Closed Monday, June 20

Food Lit & Cookbook Book Club


June 27, 2022

Food Lit & Cookbook Book Club

June Book Selection:
Gourmet Rhapsody by Muriel Barbery

A French food critic faces his mortality in an entertaining and witty novel by the New York Times–bestselling author of The Elegance of the Hedgehog

Monday, June 27
7 PM

Summer Reading 2022 Programs for Teens (Entering 6th Grade and Up) - Beach Party


June 27, 2022

Summer Reading 2022
Programs for Teens
Entering 6th Grade and Up

Beach Party
Fun in the sun! Games and foods that will transport you to the beach.

Monday, June 27
7 - 8:30 PM

June 28, 2022(2 events)

Summer Reading 2022 Programs for Upper Elementary (Entering 3rd - 5th Grades) - Water Games


June 28, 2022

Summer Reading 2022
Programs for Upper Elementary
Entering 3rd - 5th Grades

Water Games
Come prepared to get wet!

Tuesday, June 28
6:30-8 PM

Stanzas: Poetry Circle


June 28, 2022

Stanzas: Poetry Circle

Bring a poem by a published poet inspired by the chosen theme.
May Theme: FUNNY (Bring a poem that makes you laugh!)

This is not a poetry writing workshop, we read and share poetry by published authors.

Tuesday, June 28
7 PM

 

June 29, 2022(1 event)

Book Club - Celebration Dinner


June 29, 2022

Book Club

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.
June Meeting: Celebration Dinner at Coppola's Restaurant.

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

Wednesday, June 29
6 PM

June 30, 2022(3 events)

Story time - Oceans of Possibilities


June 30, 2022

Story time - Oceans of Possibilities

Summer Reading 2022
Books, rhymes, games, STEM & crafts

Thursday, June 30
10 AM

Summer Reading 2022 Programs for Primary Grades (Completed K - Entering 2nd Grade) - Shark Day


June 30, 2022

Summer Reading 2022
Programs for Primary Grades
Completed K - Entering 2nd Grade

Shark Day
Discover the world of sharks! Play games and make a craft!

Thursday, June 30
12:30 - 2 PM

Pickleball Clinic - Registration Required


June 30, 2022

Staatsburg Library on the Go!
Pickleball Clinics
Registration Required

Located at the Courts at the Staatsburg Firehouse

Join certified instructor Bridget McGrew for clinics for ages 10+ and all levels of play. Equipment (paddles & balls) will be provided.
Please wear sneakers and bring water.
All clinics are 90 minutes. In the case of inclement weather you will be notified and we will reschedule the session.

Registration is required. Please call 845-889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to register.

BEGINNER CLINIC
Thursday, June 16
4:00 PM

INTERMEDIATE CLINIC
Thursday, June 30
4:00 PM

 

 

July 1, 2022
July 2, 2022

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.