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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    September 19, 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, September 12, 19 & 26
    10 AM

     

    Mah Jongg Monday

    Category: General Mah Jongg Monday

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    September 19, 2022

    Mah Jongg Monday

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

    Monday, September 12, 19 & 26
    2 PM

  • Lunchtime Learning at the Beatrix Farrand Garden - Registration Required

    Category: General Lunchtime Learning at the Beatrix Farrand Garden - Registration Required

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    September 20, 2022

    Lunchtime Learning at the Beatrix Farrand Garden
    Located at the Home of FDR National Historic Site
    4097 Albany Post Rd., Hyde Park, NY 12538
    REGISTRATION REQUIRED
    Call 845-889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com to register

    The third installment of this popular series! Led by local artist Roni Wilder-Guidi, this watercolor painting workshop for beginners will take place at the Beatrix Farrand Garden, located on the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt Historic Site in Hyde Park. Beatrix Farrand was the first professional woman landscape gardener in America, and in 1899, one of the founding members of the Society for Landscape Architects. During this workshop, Roni will demonstrate basic watercolor painting techniques for capturing the natural world.
    Participants are encouraged to bring a chair to work from, but all art supplies and snacks will be included. Class size is limited! REGISTRATION REQUIRED
    To register call 845-889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com

    Sponsored by Staatsburg Library, Starr Library and the Beatrix Farrand Garden at Bellefield.

    Tuesday, September 20
    12:30 PM

     

    Preschool Motion Commotion

    Category: General Preschool Motion Commotion

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    September 20, 2022

    Motion Commotion For Preschoolers

    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
    September 13, 20 & 27
    10 AM

     

    Book Club

    Category: General Book Club

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    September 20, 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.
    September Book Selection: The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb

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

    Tuesday, September 20
    7 PM

  • Mystery Book Club

    Category: General Mystery Book Club

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    September 21, 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.
    September Book Selection: The Man With the Silver Saab by Alexander McCall Smith

    Wednesday, September 21
    6:30 PM

     

     

     

  • Story time

    Category: General Story time

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    September 22, 2022

    Story time
    Thursday Mornings In September

    Join Miss Lisa for books, crafts, friends & FUN!

    Thursdays
    September 8, 15, 22 & 29
    10 AM

     

  • Pollinator Patrol Club Guided Nature Hikes - Mills-Norrie Blue Trail

    Category: General Pollinator Patrol Club Guided Nature Hikes - Mills-Norrie Blue Trail

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    September 23, 2022

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

    Join the Pollinator Patrol Club as they hike and explore the trails on the Hyde Park Trails Walkabout Scorecard to earn the walkabout patch!
    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 clothing/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

    September 9 - Hopeland Trail
    September 16 - Mills-Norrie River Trail
    September 23 - Mills-Norrie Blue Trail
    September 30 - Dominican Overlook Trail
    Meet at the trailhead rain or shine

    REGISTRATION REQUESTED
    Call 845-889-4683 or email staatslibrary@gmail.com

     

    Middle School Battle of the Books Middle & High School Teams Celebration

    Category: General Middle School Battle of the Books Middle & High School Teams Celebration

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    September 23, 2022

    Middle School Battle of the Books
    Middle & High School Teams Celebration

    Celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of the 2022 Middle & HS Battle of the Books participants with an ice cream party!

    Friday, September 23
    6:30 PM

    Middle School Book Club - 6th - 8th Grade

    Category: General Middle School Book Club - 6th - 8th Grade

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    September 23, 2022

    Middle School Book Club
    6th - 8th Grade

    Do you love to read great books?
    Join us for the Middle School Book Club to read and discuss outstanding books
    and meet other kids who love to read.
    September Meeting:
    Select the book for October and celebrate the Middle School Battle of the Books Team

    Friday, September 23
    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.