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.
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
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
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
Hyde Park Community Garden
Bee Program – For Elementary Ages
The Hyde Park Kids Garden Club at the Hyde Park Community Garden is hosting the second kids event of the growing season!
Butterfly houses, a butterfly story, lunch & ice cream too!
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.
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.
June Book Selection: Transient Desires by Donna Leon
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.
The Staatsburg Library Friends group plan fun and worthwhile activities that support the library and its programs. Join us! Share your ideas and help plan for upcoming fundraising events.
Past and ongoing events include concerts & dances, ice cream socials, the Staatsburg/Hyde Park Road Ramble, The Great Staatsburg Baking Competition, Staatsburg shirts, library bags, and much more!
A writing group for parents, caregivers, family members and educators of children with disabilities. This is a safe space to share and explore thoughts and feelings! This group meets throughout the year and is facilitated by Diana Rush, a writer, educator 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.
Join David McNary and Richard Mattocks, Cornell Climate Stewards for information and conversation.
Richard Mattocks
Richard, a Hyde Park, New York resident and in member of the Town Conservation Advisory Council and Climate Smart Communities Task Force (chair), is a graduate of the Virginia Tech Masters in environmental science and engineering program. Now a member of a variety of Town and County volunteer organizations (CARY Institute, Cornell Cooperative Extension, etc), and is president-elect of the Town Rotary Club. Assists his life partner folksinger performances and even sings from time to time.
David McNary
David is a Warden at St Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Staatsburg, NY, and serves on several Diocesan panels. He is a Certified Cornell Climate Steward working with his local community to address Climate Change. He has spent his professional career in healthcare management
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.
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.
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.
June Meeting: Celebration Dinner at Coppola's Restaurant.
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.