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Fans - of libraries - pack the bleachers for Geek the Library Night at Dutchess Stadium Saturday. |
Last Saturday was the Hudson Valley Renegades' first sold-out game of the season! And because it was also Geek the Library Night, Wallkill's own patrons and supporters were among the 5,234 crowding Dutchess Stadium! Library supporters and baseball fans alike watched as the Renegades scored a 6-4 victory over the visiting Staten Island Yankees. The crowd got to see what our patrons geek during the game, too - shots from the Geek the Library photo sessions of a couple of weeks ago were featured on the big screen! Our sincere thanks go out to all who attended, and to all who continue to support our library in so many meaningful ways. We geek you! If you're planning on attending another Renegades game this season, stop by the circulation desk and show us your library card - we'll give you a voucher for a free team hat! |
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Coming up at the Wallkill Public Library  Today: Make and Take Masterpiece meets at noon to get inspired by van Gogh's Starry Night. The Chess Club meets at 3:30 p.m. Games on the Lawn starts at 4:15 p.m. with Capture the Flag. The four-part harmony singing group Voce will give a free concert at 6:30 p.m. on the library lawn (rain location will be the Lion's Club Pavilion). Monday: The Art Club will be working on Altered T-Shirts at 11 a.m. Come join us for a few rounds of Simon Says at 1 p.m. The Cub Scouts can come in and earn their reading badges at 2:30 p.m. The Library Board of Trustees meet at 7 p.m. at the library. Tuesday: Lego Building will be offered at 10:30 a.m. K-1 Story Time takes place at 2:30 p.m. Cooking with Miss Carolyn will be offered at 4 p.m. There will be a Costume PJ Party at 7 p.m. Wednesday: Come enjoy a Drop-In Craft from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Make your own Bizarre Banks at 4 p.m. The Cartoon and Drawing Class meets at 6 p.m. Felting for Adults takes place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday: Grades 2-6 Book Club meets at 2 p.m., followed by the Goosebumps Book Club at 3 p.m. Crocheting for Kids takes place at 6:30 p.m. Friday: Altered Pillows is the 11 a.m. Art Club project. Noon's Make and Take Masterpiece will feature William Wegman Art Trading Cards. The Chess Club meets at 3:30 p.m. Games on the Lawn at 4:15 p.m. will feature Nerf games.
Ongoing: Mommy and Me meets at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Toddler Story Time meets at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays or 11:30 a.m. Thursdays. Book Buddies meets at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Get Ready for Kindergarten Story Time (for children entering kindergarten in September) meets at 12:30 p.m. Thursdays. School Crew Story Time (for children entering first grade) meets at 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays. |
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Voce offers free concert on library lawn
 Bring a blanket or chairs and picnic on the lawn of the library as you enjoy the four-part harmony of the group Voce today at 6:30 p.m.
The group (which includes Ostrander's own Marie Lysandrou!) has been performing together since 1999. Their repertoire has expanded from doo-wop to mostly a cappella songs from a variety of music genres.
Voce has performed at a number of Hudson Valley hot spots, including the Harvest Home Music Fair at Belleayre Mountain, the Festival of the Arts at Mohonk Mountain House, and the Clearwater Pumpkin Festival in Beacon, where Pete Seeger accompanied them. Don't miss out on their latest performance!
In case of rain, the concert will be held beneath the Lion's Club Pavilion. |
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It's finally time for Lego Camp 2012!
 No matter what the weather this upcoming week, children ages 5 and up are guaranteed a good time at Lego Camp!
An experienced instructor from Play-Well Teknologies will apply real-world concepts from physics, engineering, and architecture to projects like bridges, skyscrapers, motorized cars, and more.
Grades K-2 will attend the 9 a.m. to noon sessions Monday through Friday. Grades 3-5 are scheduled for the 1-4 p.m. sessions on those days.
Get ready to hone your architectural skills and ignite your inspiration with this fun-filled camp! |
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Readers of eBooks may buy vs. borrow  Did you know that you can borrow eBooks from the library?
If you didn't, you're not alone. According to a recent survey, 62 percent of the general public is not aware they can borrow eBooks from libraries, although three-quarters of the nation's public libraries (including Wallkill) offer this service. As for those who read eBooks, only 12 percent ages 16 and up have borrowed one from their library in the past year, according to the survey. Libraries and major book publishers have locked horns lately about eBook lending policies, specifically regarding whether or not the most popular eBooks should be available for borrowing. The survey was conducted by Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project, and published in PCMag. |
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Patterson comes to Newburgh library!
 Wildly popular author and Newburgh native James Patterson will be at the Newburgh Free Library at noon Saturday, July 14, as part of his mission to get kids to read!
Patterson will talk about how the power of books can improve the school experience and transform kids into better citizens. He'll also be taking questions from his young fans!
If you're one of them, you can fill out a "Maximum Read" question form and return it to Lisa Kochik, Head of Youth Services at Newburgh. Those interested in having a form emailed to them should contact lpalmer@rcls.org. Questions must be submitted to Lisa by July 12 - information on how to get them to her is on the form.
Remember to bring your favorite Patterson novel to Newburgh July 14, too....he's has offered to sign them!
No registration is required. For more information, call Newburgh at 563-3600.
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And speaking of James Patterson....  Did you know the prolific writer also has his own website, ReadKiddoRead? The site offers book suggestions and reading tips to both parents and educators. The booklists target audiences from babyhood on, and some zero in on tougher-to-please readers who tend to get hooked on one particular series (read: Diary of a Wimpy Kid) and decide that's all the world has to offer. The site also includes lesson plans for teachers, a list of resource books for adults interested in getting their kids reading, author interviews, blogs, a newsletter, and much more. All in all, it's yet another great literacy tool to add to your summer arsenal. |
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Book two of trilogy better than the first  Shadow of Night, by Deborah Harkness Deborah Harkness burst onto the scene with her 2011 debut A Discovery of Witches, a book that introduced legions of fans to Diana Bishop, an Oxford scholar, and Matthew Clairmont, a handsome geneticist. Diana also happened to be a witch, and Matthew a vampire - and readers couldn't get enough of them, right up to the thrilling cliffhanger ending. Now Shadow of Night picks up where the first book leaves off, with Diana and Matthew entering Elizabethan London, where Mathew is part of the mysterious School of Night, a group that counts Christopher Marlowe and Sir Walter Raleigh among its members. Characterization, a great eye for detail, and a story that takes some notable twists and turns make this a great novel that will more than live up to eager fans' expectations. It's even better than the first. - Amazon.com |
Week two hints for scavenger hunt 
Welcome to week two of Lou's Clues!
Here's how to play:
Identify the local businesses where these two photos were taken. Email the full name of the businesses to lpalmer@rcls.org. If your entry is correct, you'll earn a ticket (one per correct answer) toward cool prizes like movie passes, dinner certificates, iTunes cards, and more!  Players must have a library card to be eligible. The contest is open to all ages.
Good luck! |
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