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October 2, 2019
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October 3, 2019
Staatsburg Library Friends plan fun and worthwhile activities that support the library and its programs. Any level of participation is appreciated. Come to meetings and share your ideas, help out with events that interest you, or make a monetary contribution to support the Friends.
Planning for Great Staatsburg Baking Competition Fundraiser
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October 5, 2019
Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group. Bring your needles and projects. All ages and skill levels welcome!
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October 6, 2019
The Great Staatsburg Baking Competition – A FUNdraiser for the Staatsburg Library
Sunday, October 6 at the Staatsburg Library
COME TO COMPETE OR COME TO EAT!
Entry Registration 1 PM
Judging & Awards 2-4 PM
Enter in one or more category: $5.00 per entry
*Pies & Tarts / *Cakes & Cupcakes / *Cookies / *Gluten Free/ *Unique Desserts
3 Divisions: Junior (6-12 yrs) Teen (13-16 yrs) Adult (17+ yrs)
Cupcakes, Cookies (1 entry = 1 dozen)
Also enjoy Raffles, Music, Sale of Entries and Refreshments, FUN FOR ALL AGES!
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October 7, 2019
A writing group for parents, caregivers, family members and educators of children with special needs. This is a safe space to share and explore thoughts and feelings! This group meets regularly at the library throughout the year and is facilitated by Diana Rush, a writer 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
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October 9, 2019
October 11, 2019
Teens - you take over! Come to the Teen Lounge at the library to hang out & play games. We'll have refreshments too.
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October 12, 2019
Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group. Bring your needles and projects. All ages and skill levels welcome!
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October 12, 2019
Join our resident musician (and library clerk) Lisa Markley for some Ukulele fun! All levels of experience welcome!
Bring your own instrument as we have a limited number of ukuleles that can be borrowed. To request a Ukulele to borrow, call the library 889-4683.
This program is for 4th graders - adults.
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October 14, 2019
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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
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.
For information about joining the Book Club please call the Staatsburg Library
889-4683.
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October 16, 2019
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October 16, 2019
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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October 19, 2019
Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group. Bring your needles and projects. All ages and skill levels welcome!
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October 21, 2019
A writing group for parents, caregivers, family members and educators of children with special needs. This is a safe space to share and explore thoughts and feelings! This group meets regularly at the library throughout the year and is facilitated by Diana Rush, a writer 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
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October 23, 2019
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October 23, 2019
Rocks hold the history of the earth and the materials that will be used to build its future. Geologist & educator Jessica Moore will be here to prove that geology rocks! She will walk us through the basics including minerals vs. rocks, where (generally) to find each type of rock, and what rocks can be found in the Mid-Hudson valley.
Bring a favorite rock or two for identifying fun!
This program is for all ages.
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October 26, 2019
Purl Jam - Knitters, Crocheters & Needlework group. Bring your needles and projects. All ages and skill levels welcome!
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October 28, 2019
A monthly book club that centers around the themes of food, cooking & eating. Books and discussions range from ingredients & flavors to health, policy, people and the environment.
October Meeting: As part of the NEA 2019 Big Read we will be discussing The Potlikker Papers: A Food History of the Modern South. The book offers a culinary celebration of the many ethnic groups that have contributed to America's vibrant food culture.
Wrenching changes transformed the South over the last two generations. During that same span, Southerners transformed America. The Potlikker Papers frames and interprets these shifts in beliefs and identities, revealing how Southern food has become a shared culinary language for the nation.
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October 29, 2019
This collection of interviews with local residents offers a glimpse of life in Staatsburg during the early to mid-1900’s. Tales of encounters with Roosevelts, Mills, Hoyts, and Norries are intermixed with the realities of the Depression and the strength of a close knit community. Narrators recall what it was like to play all summer on the river; go to school in the original wooden schoolhouse, and work on the thriving Great Estates that lined the Hudson in this once bustling village. From these poignant, and sometimes humorous, memories we are reminded of the meaning of “home” in its most universal sense. Combined, the stories help us to recognize what is really important, no matter where we live.
Join us as Judy Linville presents her oral history of Staatsburg accompanied by historic photographs.
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October 30, 2019
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October 30, 2019
Having good digestive health is more than just about popping an antacid (which has unwanted side effects). In order to restore and maintain good health, we all need to have a high functioning digestive system so that foods can be broken down, nutrients can be absorbed, and toxins can be flushed out of the body.
We will discuss ways you can improve your digestive system through diet, the way you eat, lifestyle change, herbal remedies, and natural supplements.
supplements.
This informational session will be facilitated by Clement Lau, owner of Earthgoods Market, a health food store located in Hyde Park.
October 31, 2019