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October 13, 2019
October 14, 2019(2 events)

LIBRARY CLOSED - Columbus Day

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October 14, 2019

The Staatsburg Library is CLOSED for Columbus Day

Poetry Workshop - Poetry for Politicians: Reading & Writing Political Poetry

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October 14, 2019

Over the course of several sessions, graduate student Dennis Rush will lead us through a series of poetry reading and writing experiences with the objective of learning about political poetry and creating political poems.
The end goal is to send political poetry to politicians who have the ability to affect legislation and/or funding related to current issues and concerns.
More information about the workshop can be found at poemsforpoliticians.com
Everyone is welcome and no writing experience is necessary
October 15, 2019(2 events)

Motion Commotion for Preschoolers

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October 15, 2019

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.

NEA Big Read Book Discussion - Burning Bright by Ron Rash


October 15, 2019

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.
October Book Selection: NEA Big Read - Burning Bright by Ron Rash

Where is Appalachia? What is "Appalachian"? How does one even pronounce Appalachia? Welcome to the world of Ron Rash, "one of the best writers in America writing about Appalachia"

The NEA Big Read title for 2019 is Ron Rash's collection of shore stories from Appalachia entitled Burning Bright. The twelve short stories in this book tell the story of Appalachia from farm to subdivision, Civil War to the present, love to heartbreak. Traditions face off against progress and survival trumps all else. The stories are inhabited by flawed characters facing wrenching moral dilemmas.

Free copies of the book are available at the circulation desk while supplies last.
Adult Book Club

For information about joining the Book Club please call the Staatsburg Library
889-4683.
October 16, 2019(4 events)

Babies & Books - Lapsit Program for Birth-24 Months

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October 16, 2019

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

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October 16, 2019

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.

October Meeting: The Babysitter's Club - The Truth About Stacy by Raina Telgemeier

Community Conversations about Climate Change: Global Problem, Local Impacts

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October 16, 2019

A healthy environment is essential to strong, thriving neighborhoods. Join us for a down-to-earth Community Conversation about Climate Change, how it is impacting Staatsburg, Hyde Park & the Hudson Valley, and what we can do individually and collectively about our rapidly changing world. This forum for community discussions are a collaborative effort between the Staatsburg Library and St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church and will be facilitated by David McNary.
At this third meeting we will discuss :

Our hope is that over six sessions we can address different aspects of climate change; identify clear and reliable sources of information about the status of climate change; identify global efforts to address it; identify the local impacts and actions that we can take as individuals and organizations; identify resources we access to continue this effort.

If you would like a copy of the materials we will be discussing in advance of the meeting please email staatslibrary@gmail.com and we will send you a copy.

Community Conversations about Climate Change:  Global Problem, Local Impacts

Jointly Sponsored by: The Staatsburg Library & St. Margaret’s Church of Staatsburg

Mystery Book Club Meeting

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October 16, 2019

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.
October Book Selection: A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny
For information about joining the Mystery Book Club please call the Staatsburg Library.
889-4683.
October 17, 2019(2 events)

Motion Commotion for Preschoolers

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October 17, 2019

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.

Acoustic Night - Rich Gaz: Music of the 1960's- 1980's

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October 17, 2019

Musician (and our Staatsburg neighbor) Rich Gaz will perform a program of favorite songs from the great singer/songwriters and bands of the 1960’s – 1980’s.
This will be a laid-back and fun evening of music for young and old!

 
October 18, 2019(2 events)

Game Night

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October 18, 2019

Get your game on! We have chess, checkers, backgammon, card games, and board games. All ages are welcome.

Lego Night

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October 18, 2019

If you can dream it, you can build it – with Legos! Future engineers, architects and visionaries are invited to show off their handiwork during this exciting evening of friends, family and Legos. We have tons of Legos to use and each night has a unique theme for building inspiration. Children must be accompanied by a caretaker.
October 19, 2019(1 event)

Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group

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October 19, 2019

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

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.