Rose Memorial Library NEWSLETTER Fall October, November, & December

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1 Rose Memorial Library NEWSLETTER Fall October, November, & December Greetings, Fall Into A Good Book As we move into the holiday season the library has planned several programs to help the community. From November 8-14, the library will be offering an Amnesty Week. If you have overdue fines this is your chance to eliminate your fines and help your community. Bring in canned or boxed food items in exchange for your Rose Memorial Library overdue fines. All food items must be unopened and unexpired. We will also be holding a donation drive for Hi- Tor Animal Care Center on December 15. The library welcomes two new employees. Charles DeYoe is the new Adult Services Librarian. Charles comes to us from Thrall Public Library District of Middletown and Wallkill where he served as a reference librarian and local history librarian. He previously worked at the State University of New York, University at Buffalo, Charles P. Sears Law Library, Koren A/V Center. Charles received his Master of Library Science from the State University of New York. Veronica Coffey is our new Youth Services Librarian. Veronica has previously worked at New York Public Library, Desmond-Fish Library and Highland Falls Library. Veronica earned her Master of Library and Information Science from Long Island University. Sincerely, Jennifer Brown, MLS, MPA On Display Friends of the Library In the Library Display Case October & November Halloween and Thanksgiving Brenda Cirruzzo December & January Old Fashioned Holiday Decorations LillyAnn Wilson In the Irving G. Kennedy Room October & November Puzzle Art Brenda Cirruzzo December & January Festive Decorations Brenda Cirruzzo LillyAnn Wilson The Friends of the Rose Memorial Library are looking for volunteers to help with book sales, fundraising, events, and more. Friends meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm. If you have art, artifacts, or a special collection that you would like to display at the library, please contact Jennifer Brown at jbrown@rcls.org with your contact information. Your information will be forwarded to Brenda Cirruzzo. For program updates, please consult our program calendar at

2 ADULT PROGRAMS Registration is required. Register at the library, online, call ext 13 or OCTOBER STEM Book Club Thursday, October 1 at 4:30 pm American Wasteland by Jonathan Bloom Mah Jongg Monday, October 5, 19 & 26 at 4:30 pm Do you love Mah Jongg? Come to learn or play! ZUMBA! Monday, October 5 at 7:30 pm Get in shape by dancing to fun and energetic music with Lindsay Gregorio, our certified Zumba instructor! Chair Yoga Friday, October 9 & 23 at 10:30 am Join Jody Atkinson for the gentle and relaxing yoga. Friends of the Library Meeting Wednesday, October 14 at 6 pm Join the Friends of the Library to help raise money and promote library activities. Third Thursday Book Club Thursday, October 15 at 4:30pm The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins Historical True Crime Stories Tuesday, October 20 at 6:30 pm Join Michael Worden, a police detective and author, as he speaks about cases from the Hudson Valley and Orange County s nefarious histories. Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, October 21 at 6 pm Shira, the Psychic Medium Tuesday, October 27 at 7 pm Shira Benedetto is a gifted psychic medium who will conduct a gallery reading communicating with Spirit. This is an extraordinary healing experience where Shira will deliver messaged from deceases loved ones, guides, and angels. All attendees are not guaranteed a reading. NOVEMBER Mah Jongg Monday, November 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 4:30 pm Do you love Mah Jongg? Come to learn or play! ZUMBA! Monday, November 2 at 7:30 pm Don t suffer the holiday weight gain. Get in shape with Lindsay Gregorio, our certified Zumba instructor. Chair Yoga Friday, November 6 & 20 at 10:30 am Join Jody Atkinson for the gentle and relaxing yoga. Rethink Your Drink! Tuesday, November 17 at 6:00 pm Join us for an informative lesson that will increase your awareness of the calories you drink. Learn how to pick drinks that taste great and keep you healthy. Friends of the Library Meeting Wednesday, November 11 at 6 pm Join the Friends of the Library to help raise money and promote library activities. STEM Book Club Thursday, November 12 at 4:30 pm Oregon Trail by Rinker Buck Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, November 18 at 6 pm AARP Defensive Driving Course Thursday & Friday, November 19 & 20 10am - 1pm, must attend both days This event is held at the Rho Building but please register at the library. Third Thursday Book Club Thursday, November 19 at 4:30 pm The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon DECEMBER Chair Yoga Friday, December 4 & 18 at 10:30 am Join Jody Atkinson for the gentle and relaxing yoga. Mah Jongg Monday, December 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 4:30 pm Do you love Mah Jongg? Come to learn or play! ZUMBA! Monday, December 7 at 7:30 pm Friends of the Library Meeting Wednesday, December 9 at 6 pm Join the Friends of the Library to help raise money and promote library activities. STEM Book Club Thursday, December 10 at 4:30 pm The Wright Brothers by David McCullough Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, December 16 at 6 pm Third Thursday Book Club Thursday, December 17 at 4:30 pm I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai

3 TEEN PROGRAMS Registration is required. Register at the library, online, call ext 12, or OCTOBER Teen Movie Night Friday, October 2 at 4:30 pm Join your friends for a scary movie and popcorn. Movies may have a rating of PG or PG-13. Choosing the Right College Tuesday, October 6 at 7 pm Learn about the ins and outs of searching for colleges and visiting them, filling out the application and writing a good essay; taking the ACT or SAT; and financial aid and scholarships from Joshua Marber, MS. Ed. Tween Gaming Night Wednesday, October 7 at 4:30 pm Bring your handheld device or play on one of the library s laptops. Children under age 13 wishing to play Minecraft will need their parents to set up a Minecraft account. Teen Advisory Group Meeting Wednesday, October 14 at 5 pm Help the library plan programs and events, learn about volunteer opportunities, and join your friends to help the library. Wii Gaming and Minecraft Night Friday, October 16 at 4:30 pm Play Wii or Minecraft on the library s laptops and Wii Gaming System. Costume Creation Thursday, October 22 at 4:30 pm Have you ever participated in COSPLAY? Come find out more about this and bring stuff to make your costume. The library will provide some art materials. Pumpkin Carving Monday, October 26 at 5 pm Come to the library for a free pumpkin and the tools to carve or decorate it. Registration is required so we know how many pumpkins to get. NOVEMBER Tween Gaming Night Wednesday, November 4 at 4:30 pm Bring your handheld device or play on one of the library s laptops. Children under age 13 wishing to play Minecraft will need their parents to set up a Minecraft account. Teen Movie Night Friday, November 6 at 4:30 pm Join your friends for a movie and popcorn. Movies may have a rating of PG or PG-13. Teen Advisory Group Meeting Wednesday, November 11 at 5 pm Help the library plan programs and events, learn about volunteer opportunities, and join your friends to help the library. Wii Gaming and Minecraft Night Friday, November 13 at 4:30 pm Play Wii or Minecraft on the library s laptops and Wii Gaming System. Canned Food Drive Tuesday, November 17 at 4:30 pm Food collected during the library s amnesty week will be packed and taken to the North Rockland Food Pantry. DECEMBER Tween Gaming Night Wednesday, December 2 at 4:30 pm Bring your handheld device or play on one of the library s laptops. Children under age 13 wishing to play Minecraft will need their parents to set up a Minecraft account. Teen Movie Night Friday, December 4 at 4:30 pm Join your friends for a movie and popcorn. Movies may have a rating of PG or PG-13. Teen Advisory Group Meeting Wednesday, December 9 at 5 pm Help the library plan programs and events, learn about volunteer opportunities, and join your friends to help the library. Wii Gaming and Minecraft Night Friday, December 11 at 4:30 pm Play Wii or Minecraft on the library s laptops and Wii Gaming System. Hi-Tor Animal Care Center Donation Drive Tuesday, December 15 at 4:30 pm Teen will pack donated goods to take to Hi-Tor Animal Care Center. Most programs open for registration two weeks before they begin. Please register for the programs you plan to attend. For specific registration dates please consult the program calendar at Food for Fines! Amnesty Week - November 8 - November 14 Donate to the North Rockland Food Pantry in exchange for your overdue fines.

4 PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN Registration is required. Register at the library, online, call ext 12 or OCTOBER Toddler Storytime Thursday, October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 10:30 am Ages 16 months - 36 months Enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and finger plays. Preschool Storytime Thursday, October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 1:45 pm Enjoy stories and songs, followed by a fun craft or coloring. Family Movie Night Thursday, October 1 at 6 pm Bring the family for a movie and popcorn. Films may be rated G or PG. Not-So-Spooky Film & Simple Craft Friday, October 2, 16 & 30 at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Watch a not-so-spooky film followed by a simple craft. Snack Lapsit Storytime Wednesday, October 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 10:30 am For babies up to 16 months Introduce your little one to simple stories, songs and rhymes. Crazy About Science Thursday, October 8 at 4:30 pm For ages 6-10 Participate in fun science experiments. Snack Goosebumps: Movie, Game & Craft Friday, October 9 & 23 & 4:30 pm Viewers beware! You re in for a scare Snack Hot-Diggity-Dog! Music and Fun for Tots Tuesday, October 13, 20 & 27 at 10:15 & 11 am Join Miss Debbie for stories, puppets, songs, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music. LEGO Builders Wednesday, October 14 at 4:30 pm Create your own LEGO design for display at the library. Family Storytime Saturday, October 17 at 10:30 am Ages 5 & under Hear some silly stories and make a craft to take home. Preschool LEGO Builders Monday, October 19 at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Ages 3-5 Children and their caregivers will create their own LEGO design for display at the library. PJ Storytime Monday, October 19 at 6:30 pm Ages 3 and up Get into your PJs then head on over to the library for sleepy-time stories, silly songs & a craft. Howl & Scream to Silly Songs with Mr. Kurt Thursday, October 22 at 4:30pm Toddlers to age 5 Come dressed in your costumes and ready to sing, clap and dance to the silliest tunes with Mr. Kurt. Hocus-Pocus! Magic Show Wednesday, October 28 at 5:30pm NOVEM BER Hot-Diggity-Dog! Music & Fun for Tots Tuesday, November 3 at 10:15 & 11 am Join Miss Debbie for stories, puppets, songs, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music. Samantha: An American Girl Holiday Movie Tuesday, November 3 at 3 pm Lapsit Storytime Wednesday, November 4, 11, 18 & 25 at 10:30 am For babies up to 16 months Introduce your little one to simple stories, songs and rhymes. Toddler Storytime Thursday, November 5, 12 & 19 at 10:30am Ages 16 months - 36 months Enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and finger plays. Preschool Storytime Thursday, November 5, 12 & 19 at 1:45 pm Enjoy stories and songs, followed by a fun craft or coloring. Most programs open for registration two weeks before they begin. Please register for the programs you plan to attend. For specific registration dates and program updates please consult the program calendar at

5 MORE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN Family Movie Night Thursday, November 5 at 6 pm Bring the family for a movie and popcorn. Films may be rated G or PG. LEGO Builders Wednesday, November 11 at 2:30 pm Create your own LEGO design for display at the library. Crazy About Science Thursday, November 12 at 4:30 pm Ages 6-10 Participate in fun science experiments. Snack Thanksgiving Film & Simple Craft Friday, November 13 at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Watch a Thanksgiving film and make a simple holiday craft. Snack Preschool LEGO Builders Monday, November 16 at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Ages 3-5 Children and their caregivers will create their own LEGO design for display at the library. PJ Storytime Monday, November 16 at 6:30 pm Ages 3 and up Get into your PJs then head on over to the library for sleepy-time stories, silly songs & a craft. Silly Songs for Kids with Mr. Kurt Thursday, November 19 at 5:30 pm Get ready to sing, clap and dance to the silliest tunes with Mr. Kurt, in a fun-filled show. Goosebumps: Movie, Game & Craft Friday, November 20 at 4:30 pm Viewers beware! You re in for a scare Snack Family Storytime Saturday, November 21 at 10:30 am Ages 5 & under Hear some silly stories and make a craft to take home. DECEMBER Lapsit Storytime Wednesday, Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 10:30 am For babies up to 16 months Introduce your little one to simple stories, songs and rhymes. Toddler Storytime Thursday, December 3, 10 & 17 at 10:30 am Ages 16 months - 36 months Enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and finger plays. Preschool Storytime Thursday, December 3, 10 & 17 at 1:45 pm Enjoy stories and songs, followed by a fun craft or coloring. Family Movie Night Thursday, December 3 at 6 pm Bring the family for a movie and popcorn. Films may be rated G or PG. Holiday Film & Simple Craft Friday, December 4 at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Watch a holiday film and make a simple holiday craft. Snack Hot-Diggity-Dog! Music and Fun for Tots Tuesday, December 8 at 10:15 & 11 am Join Miss Debbie for stories, puppets, songs, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music. LEGO Builders Wednesday, December 9 at 4:30 pm Create your own LEGO design for display at the library. Crazy About Science Thursday, December 10 at 4:30 pm Ages 6-10 Participate in fun science experiments. Snack Preschool LEGO Builders Monday, December 14 at 10:30 am & 1:30 pm Ages 3-5 Children and their caregivers will create their own LEGO design for display at the library. Silly Songs for Kids with Mr. Kurt Thursday, December 17 at 5:30 pm Toddlers to age 5 Get ready to sing, clap and dance to the silliest tunes with Mr. Kurt, in a fun-filled show. Goosebumps: Movie, Game & Craft Friday, December 18 at 4:30 pm Viewers beware! You re in for a scare Snack Family Storytime Saturday, December 19 at 10:30 am Ages 5 & under Hear some silly stories and make a craft to take home. PJ Storytime Monday, December 21 at 6:30 pm Ages 3 and up Get into your PJs then head on over to the library for sleepy-time stories, silly songs & a craft.

6 Rose Memorial Library 79 East Main Street Stony Point, NY HOURS Monday - Thursday 10:00a - 9:00p Friday 10:00a - 7:00 p Saturday 10:00a - 5:00p Sunday 1:00p - 5:00p HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Monday, Oct Columbus Day Thursday, Nov Thanksgiving Friday, Nov Day after Thanksgiving Thursday, Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Friday, Dec Christmas Thursday, Dec New Year s Eve INFORMATION Telephone: Jennifer Brown, Library Director: x 10 Front Desk: x 11 Youth Services: x 12 Adult Services: x 13 Non Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit # 8350 Monsey, NY Postal Patron Board of Trustees Barnaby Joyce, President Jennifer Lima, Vice-President/Secretary George Mulligan, Treasurer Christine Miles Ted Needleman Christine Silverstein Board Meetings: Third Wednesday of the month, 6:00pm Are you interested in receiving library news and information about events electronically? Talk to a staff member or contact the Library at stp@rcls.org. Leave your full name, address, and permission to use the address for library correspondence. Thank you! ROSE MEMORIAL LIBRARY QUARTERLY FUND DRIVE Yes, I would like to make a donation to the Library to enhance its programs and facilities. [Please make check payable to Rose Memorial Library Association] Amount enclosed: [ ] $25 [ ] $50 [ ] $100 [ ] Other $ [ ] Gift in honor of [ ] Gift in memory of Name Address [ ] Please me about library news and events Please drop off your donation at the Library or send to Rose Memorial Library 79 East Main Street Stony Point, New York Donations to the Library are tax-deductible. Check to see if your employer matches donations to non-profits.