The week's events

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

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

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    August 15, 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.

    Mondays, August 1, 8 & 15
    10 – 11 AM

     

    Mah Jongg Monday

    Category: General Mah Jongg Monday

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    August 15, 2022

    Mah Jongg Monday

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

    Monday, August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
    2 PM

    Middle School Battle of the Books Team Meeting

    Category: General Middle School Battle of the Books Team Meeting

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    August 15, 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

    August 8,15, 22 & 29
    6-8 PM

     

  • Pollinator Patrol Club Guided Nature Hikes - Vlei Marsh Trail

    Category: General Pollinator Patrol Club Guided Nature Hikes - Vlei Marsh Trail

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    August 16, 2022

    Guided Nature Hikes 
    Pollinator Patrol Club for Kids

    The group will be meeting at a different trail, park or garden each week. This 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

    August 9 - Dayton Grant Park at Burger Hill
    3158 NY-9G, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
    1:00 PM

    August 16 - Vlei Marsh Trail
    186 Vlei Rd, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
    1:00 PM

    August 26 - Locust Grove
    2683 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    1:00 PM

    September 2 - Innisfree Garden
    362 Tyrrel Rd, Millbrook, NY 12545
    1:00 PM

    Meet at the trailhead rain or shine

    Tuesday, August 9, 16, 26 & September 2
    1 PM

    Book Club

    Category: General Book Club

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    August 16, 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.
    August Book Selection: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner

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

    Tuesday, August 16
    7 PM

  • Mystery Book Club

    Category: General Mystery Book Club

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    August 17, 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.
    August Book Selection: Force of Nature by Jane Harper

    Wednesday, August 17
    6:30 PM

     

     

     

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.