Wallkill Public Library
Scary Story Time a scream
  
The weather outside might have been frightful, but those who attended Miss Carolyn's Scary Story Time last Friday night were too terrified to care! A ghoulishly good time was had by all....


 
Give and receive for the holiday 
 
You can clear your fines and give to the community at the same time with the library's annual Food for Fines program. From Nov. 14 through the 21st, we'll be collecting items to donate to the Wallkill Reformed Church's food pantry. Items needed, in addition to canned goods and other non-perishables, include cookies, stuffing, instant potatoes, and yams.Bring your donations in and, in exchange, we'll clear your tab if you owe any fines on our lending materials.As a courtesy to those receiving these items, please make sure your donations are not expired and are still in good condition (no rusty cans, etc.). Thanks for your help!  
Coming up at the Wallkill Public Library 
 
  • The Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the library. There remain two vacancies for unfinished terms on the board. Those appointed would begin serving immediately and remain on the board until Sept. 2012. Applicants should send letters of interest with their qualifications c/o Stewart Crowell, Board President, Wallkill Public Library, PO Box C, Wallkill, NY 12589. 
  • The American Girl Club (for ages 8 and up) will meet from 4-4:45 p.m. Tuesday. This week learn paper quilling techniques to create beautiful designs that can be used to put together your own cards and other handmade items.
  • The Friends of the Wallkill Public Library meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the library.
  • The Afterschool Art Workshop, for ages 12 and over, meets from 3-3:45 p.m. every Wednesday, followed by the Young Art Club (for ages 8-11), which meets from 4-4:45 p.m.

Please note that there will be no Together Program on Tuesday, Nov. 8, which is Election Day.

Thursday, Nov. 10, is the tentative make-up session for the Nov. 1 Together session, which was cancelled due to a widespread power outage.Please email Mary Lou at [email protected] by Sunday to let her know whether or not you can make this date.

The program's finale will go on as scheduled Tuesday the 15th at 6:30 p.m., when Serena Butch, Youth Services Coordinator for the New York Council for the Humanities, will join us. The Council, which funds projects that use the humanities to engage people in analyzing issues and sharing ideas and opinions, is responsible for giving Wallkill Public Library the grant that allowed us to offer this wonderful program. 

Looking ahead.... 
 
  • Mommy and Me kicks off its late-fall season at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15. Moms and babies up to age 2 are invited to share songs, stories, and play. Enjoy some one-on-one time with your baby while they get to know the library! Registration is open now! 
  • Let's Play, for ages 3-4, takes place Tuesdays again starting the 15th. Join us from 1-1:30 p.m. for a fun, new activity each week - Play Doh, crafts, chalk, and more!
  • Registration is underway for Toddler Story Time, which begins Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 10:30 a.m., and Book Buddies, which also starts that day, at 1 p.m. Toddler Story Time will also be offered Fridays starting the 18th at 10:30 a.m.
  • Millie the therapy dog will be back at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 16 to hear her friends ages 5 and up read to her (just remember to bring along relatively short books so everyone gets a chance to share their stories)!
  • The Quilters' Circle meets at 6:30 p.m. the 16th in the community room of the Town Hall.
  • The Imagination Playstation makes its return Nov. 17 from 4:30-5:15 p.m. Ages 5-7 are invited to dabble in a different activity each Thursday - from board games, to Play Doh, to Legos, and more!
  • The Invention of Hugo Cabret Book Club is also set for the 17th. Grades 2 and up are welcome to read Brian Selznick's popular book and come in at 6 p.m. to discuss and explore the novel before the movie based on it hits theaters Nov. 23.
On our shelves.... 
 
  • Accord resident Nicole Quinn wrote and directed one of our recently-arrived DVDs, Racing Daylight, starring David Strathairn and Melissa Leo. The award-winning film tells the tale of lovers from two different times and is described as being part ghost story, part murder mystery, and part supernatural love story.
  • The DVD Triumph of the Nerds tells the inspirational stories of the geniuses behind the PC industry...Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Steve Wozniak are among those profiled.

 

 And coming soon....

  • If You Ask Me (and of Course You Won't), by Betty White - The seven-decade Hollywood veteran dishes on love, life, and celebrity
  • The Read-Aloud Handbook, by Jim Trelease - The latest edition of the beloved classic continues to help countless children become avid readers by awakening their imaginations and improving their language skills. An absolute must-read for parents and teachers alike.
  • The Medusa Plot, by Gordon Korman - The bestselling 39 Clues series returns with a new adventure. Are you ready to save the world?
  • And due to popular demand, Pseudonymous Bosch's Secret Series, Books 1 through 5, will soon be secreted away in the Children's Room. Don't tell anyone!
Make your Election Day easier.... 

Visit the Ulster County Board of Elections website for a quick and easy guide to local voting. There you can type in your address to find your polling place, take a look at sample ballots with specific races and candidates listed, and more!

 
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