Events in May 2022

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
May 1, 2022
May 2, 2022(1 event)

2:00 pm 5:00 pm
May 2, 2022

Mah Jongg Monday

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

Monday, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
2 PM

 

May 3, 2022(3 events)

10:00 am 11:00 am
May 3, 2022

Story time - Mother's Day

Hey mom - tons of hugs coming your way!
Story time & craft

Tuesday, May 3
10 AM

2:00 pm 3:00 pm
May 3, 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)

2-3 pm
Staatsburg Firehouse
49 Old Post Road

 

3:45 pm 4:45 pm
May 3, 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

May 4, 2022
May 5, 2022(3 events)

10:00 am 11:00 am
May 5, 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.

Thursday, May 5, 12, 19 & 26
10 AM

10:00 am 11:00 am
May 5, 2022

Motion Commotion For Preschoolers
at the Staatsburg Firehouse

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.
(Staatsburg Firehouse 49 Old Post Road)

Thursday, May 5, 12, 19 & 26
10 AM

6:30 pm 7:30 pm
May 5, 2022

Ukulele 101
All Ages (Upper Elementary to Adult)

Want to learn to play the Ukulele?
Karen and Alana Tobias will teach you the basics you need to play this fun instrument.

The library has a limited number of ukuleles to borrow.
We encourage participants to bring a ukulele if possible.

Thursday, May 5, 12, 19, 26
6:30 PM

May 6, 2022(1 event)

6:30 pm 7:30 pm
May 6, 2022

Magic Tree House Book Club – For Early Elementary Ages

Discuss the adventures of Jack & Annie! Activities, crafts and games based on the Magic Treehouse Book Series.

May -  Book #29 A Big Day For Baseball

End-Of-Year Celebration!
*THIS IS THE LAST MEETING BEFORE SUMMER READING PROGRAMS BEGIN IN JULY

Friday, May 6
6:30 PM

 

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

2:00 pm 5:00 pm
May 9, 2022

Mah Jongg Monday

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

Monday, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
2 PM

 

May 10, 2022(3 events)

10:00 am 11:00 am
May 10, 2022

Story time - On The Farm

Time to check out what's happening down on the farm!
Story time & craft

Tuesday, May 10
10 AM

2:00 pm 3:00 pm
May 10, 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)

2-3 pm
Staatsburg Firehouse
49 Old Post Road

 

3:45 pm 4:45 pm
May 10, 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

May 11, 2022
May 12, 2022(5 events)

10:00 am 11:00 am
May 12, 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.

Thursday, May 5, 12, 19 & 26
10 AM

10:00 am 11:00 am
May 12, 2022

Motion Commotion For Preschoolers
at the Staatsburg Firehouse

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.
(Staatsburg Firehouse 49 Old Post Road)

Thursday, May 5, 12, 19 & 26
10 AM

4:00 pm 5:30 pm
May 12, 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 ADULT CLINIC
Thursday, May 12
4:00 PM

INTERMEDIATE ADULT CLINIC
Friday, May 13
12:00 PM

FAMILY DAY
(10 yrs +)
Saturday, May 21
11:00 AM

Programs sponsored by the Dutchess County Learn, Play, Create Grant.

6:30 pm 7:30 pm
May 12, 2022

Ukulele 101
All Ages (Upper Elementary to Adult)

Want to learn to play the Ukulele?
Karen and Alana Tobias will teach you the basics you need to play this fun instrument.

The library has a limited number of ukuleles to borrow.
We encourage participants to bring a ukulele if possible.

Thursday, May 5, 12, 19, 26
6:30 PM

7:00 pm 9:00 pm
May 12, 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, May 12
7 pm

May 13, 2022(1 event)

12:00 pm 1:30 pm
May 13, 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 ADULT CLINIC
Thursday, May 12
4:00 PM

INTERMEDIATE ADULT CLINIC
Friday, May 13
12:00 PM

FAMILY DAY
(10 yrs +)
Saturday, May 21
11:00 AM

Programs sponsored by the Dutchess County Learn, Play, Create Grant.

May 14, 2022(2 events)

10:30 am 12:00 pm
May 14, 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 first kids event of the growing season!
Bee Houses, a bee story, a tour of the garden bee hive & ice cream too!

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

Saturday May 14
10:30 AM - 12 PM
Hyde Park Community Garden at St. James Church
4526 Albany Post Road

7:00 pm 9:30 pm
May 14, 2022

Girls Book Club – For Elementary Ages

Meet with other readers to discuss books, play games and make crafts.
May Meeting: Movie Night

End-Of-Year Celebration!
*THIS IS THE LAST MEETING BEFORE SUMMER READING PROGRAMS BEGIN IN JULY

Saturday May 14
7 - 9:30 PM

 

May 15, 2022
May 16, 2022(1 event)

2:00 pm 5:00 pm
May 16, 2022

Mah Jongg Monday

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

Monday, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
2 PM

 

May 17, 2022(4 events)

10:00 am 11:00 am
May 17, 2022

Story time - Birds!

Tweet, tweet.
Story time & craft

Tuesday, May 17
10 AM

2:00 pm 3:00 pm
May 17, 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)

2-3 pm
Staatsburg Firehouse
49 Old Post Road

 

3:45 pm 4:45 pm
May 17, 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

7:00 pm 8:00 pm
May 17, 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.
May Book Selection: In The Time Of The Butterflies by Julia Alvarez

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

Tuesday, May 17
7 PM

May 18, 2022(1 event)

6:30 pm 8:00 pm
May 18, 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.
May Book Selection: The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman

Wednesday, May 18
6:30 PM

 

 

 

May 19, 2022(5 events)

10:00 am 11:00 am
May 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.

Thursday, May 5, 12, 19 & 26
10 AM

10:00 am 11:00 am
May 19, 2022

Motion Commotion For Preschoolers
at the Staatsburg Firehouse

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.
(Staatsburg Firehouse 49 Old Post Road)

Thursday, May 5, 12, 19 & 26
10 AM

12:00 pm 1:30 pm
May 19, 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 ADULT CLINIC
Thursday, May 19
4:00 PM

INTERMEDIATE ADULT CLINIC
Friday, May 20
12:00 PM

FAMILY DAY
(10 yrs +)
Saturday, May 21
11:00 AM

Programs sponsored by the Dutchess County Learn, Play, Create Grant.

12:00 pm 1:30 pm
May 19, 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 ADULT CLINIC
Thursday, May 12
4:00 PM

INTERMEDIATE ADULT CLINIC
Friday, May 13
12:00 PM

FAMILY DAY
(10 yrs +)
Saturday, May 21
11:00 AM

Programs sponsored by the Dutchess County Learn, Play, Create Grant.

6:30 pm 7:30 pm
May 19, 2022

Ukulele 101
All Ages (Upper Elementary to Adult)

Want to learn to play the Ukulele?
Karen and Alana Tobias will teach you the basics you need to play this fun instrument.

The library has a limited number of ukuleles to borrow.
We encourage participants to bring a ukulele if possible.

Thursday, May 5, 12, 19, 26
6:30 PM

May 20, 2022(2 events)

12:00 pm 1:30 pm
May 20, 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 ADULT CLINIC
Thursday, May 19
4:00 PM

INTERMEDIATE ADULT CLINIC
Friday, May 20
12:00 PM

FAMILY DAY
(10 yrs +)
Saturday, May 21
11:00 AM

Programs sponsored by the Dutchess County Learn, Play, Create Grant.

6:30 pm 7:30 pm
May 20, 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, May 20
6:30 PM

 

May 21, 2022(1 event)

11:00 am 12:30 pm
May 21, 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 ADULT CLINIC
Thursday, May 19
4:00 PM

INTERMEDIATE ADULT CLINIC
Friday, May 20
12:00 PM

FAMILY DAY
(10 yrs +)
Saturday, May 21
11:00 AM

Programs sponsored by the Dutchess County Learn, Play, Create Grant.

May 22, 2022
May 23, 2022(2 events)

2:00 pm 5:00 pm
May 23, 2022

Mah Jongg Monday

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

Monday, May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
2 PM

 

4:00 pm 5:00 pm
May 23, 2022

Boys Book Club - Upper Elementary

Discuss books, work on stem activities & challenges and play fun games!.

May Meeting: Hoops & snacks at the park. Bring a snack and meet us at the basketball courts at Dinsmore Park (next to the firehouse on Old Post Road).

End-Of-Year Celebration!
*THIS IS THE LAST MEETING BEFORE SUMMER READING PROGRAMS BEGIN IN JULY

Monday, May 23
4 PM

 

May 24, 2022(4 events)

10:00 am 11:00 am
May 24, 2022

Story time - Space

Let's discover what's in space!
Story time & craft

*THIS IS THE LAST MEETING BEFORE SUMMER READING PROGRAMS BEGIN IN JULY

Tuesday, May 24
10 AM

2:00 pm 3:00 pm
May 24, 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

 

 

3:45 pm 4:45 pm
May 24, 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

7:00 pm 8:00 pm
May 24, 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, May 24
7 PM

 

May 25, 2022(1 event)

11:30 am 12:30 pm
May 25, 2022

A Program For All Abilities
Make A Wind Chime

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

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

Wednesday, May 25
11:30 AM
TO REGISTER CALL 845-889-4683

May 26, 2022(3 events)

10:00 am 11:00 am
May 26, 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.

Thursday, May 5, 12, 19 & 26
10 AM

10:00 am 11:00 am
May 26, 2022

Motion Commotion For Preschoolers
at the Staatsburg Firehouse

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.
(Staatsburg Firehouse 49 Old Post Road)

Thursday, May 5, 12, 19 & 26
10 AM

6:30 pm 7:30 pm
May 26, 2022

Ukulele 101
All Ages (Upper Elementary to Adult)

Want to learn to play the Ukulele?
Karen and Alana Tobias will teach you the basics you need to play this fun instrument.

The library has a limited number of ukuleles to borrow.
We encourage participants to bring a ukulele if possible.

Thursday, May 5, 12, 19, 26
6:30 PM

May 27, 2022(1 event)

6:00 pm 7:00 pm
May 27, 2022

Lego Night
All Ages

Love to build with Legos? Create a Lego masterpiece using the provided theme or dream up your own design.
If you can dream it, you can build it!

Friday, May 27
6 PM

 

May 28, 2022
May 29, 2022
May 30, 2022(2 events)

2:00 pm 5:00 pm
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

 

7:00 pm 8:00 pm
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)

2:00 pm 3:00 pm
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

 

 

3:45 pm 4:45 pm
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

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