Here are some questions brought up by Ned Schneier on behalf of our Board:

• What is the best way to design a movie projection system that will still work well a decade from now and allow us to show a range of films?
  
  
• What kind of audio system should we have?
  
  
• What kind of room-darkening shades would be best in the community room?
  
  
• How do we configure our community room so that its acoustics allow both lectures and concerts?

 

 

"Socrates in Hillsdale" is almost 2 years old and has developed a sturdy group of loyal followers.  Our website is visited by philosophers all over the world, as the graphic above shows. 

 

Here is one of Socrates' pieces of advice which would be of use for people planning to get hitched: "My advice to you is get married: if you find a good wife you'll be happy; if not, you'll become a philosopher."  However way it goes, you can't go wrong!

 
Hey Kids!
Looking for a great web site full of fun & games?
Hey Parents!
Looking for a great web site that is safe, educational & fun for kids?
 
Check out this link on the library's website:
kids stuff
 
This new site was carefully designed by librarians in the Mid-Hudson Library System for children from preschool to age 10 and their parents.
 
We hope you have fun playing the games, finding great books, using the homework help sites, and much more.
 
Parents are encouraged to explore the Internet with their children to find sites appropriate for their reading and maturity levels.
 
This website project was made possible with legislative funding secured by New York State Senator Vincent L. Leibell.

 
The Young At Hearters who signed up for the beginning mouse exercise lessons are being scheduled for the initial one hour session at the Roe-Jan Community Library. Classes are held Tuesday afternoons during September and October. Each class consists of two students, with individualized instruction by Inge Etzbach or Teri Traver.  The students are very appreciative of the instruction, and Inge and Teri are very pleased with their success.
 
Teri Traver

 
George LaGonia Construction Manager

 

Construction Crew, left to right Brian Perkins, Scott Holsapple, James Reilly Jr. Chris Schober, Jake Martino, Kyle Taylor & Bill Rippel

Ancram - the site of the first iron works in New York State - and for many years the only one - was established by Robert Livingston on the banks of the Roeliff Jansen Kill. A 30 foot drop in the stream furnished water power.
 
When it was operating at full force, the mill provided employment for 60 to 100 men as colliers, founders, blacksmiths and teamsters. Ore came from Connecticut and Copake mines and was made into pig iron and then into iron bars and rods.
 
During the Revolutionary War Ancram iron was forged into a huge chain with links 2 feet 2 inches in diameter which was stretched across the Hudson to keep the British from sailing upriver.
 
Over the years the mill underwent many changes.  In 1854 it became a paper mill manufacturing paper from rags. In 1860 new owners switched to making paper from straw, but in the 1880's the mill went bankrupt for the third time.
 
In 1889 a Mr. Rosenbaum bought the mill and began to make manila tissue paper. During his ownership several dryers exploded and the mill was leased to another owner. 
 
In 1905 the mill was rebuilt and began producing superior quality wrapping paper and, believe it or not, had the same owner until 1949 when a labor strike closed the place for two years.
 
Are you still with me? Read on:
 
Finally, in 1957 the company was bought by the Kimberly Clark Corporation which spun it off to Schweitzer- Mauduit International Inc. in 1995, and it continues to this day, making paper products.
 
What a saga!
 
The library has a paperback booklet aptly named "The Mill". Drop in and get a look at this amazing 450 page history of 250 years of American industry.
 
Pat Stroh      

 

Diane Duryea reading to some enthralled children.

 
The Barn Dance on Saturday evening, September 26 was a beautiful sight. The music by the Kitchen Kaylie Band was lively and enjoyed by dancers and listeners alike.

  

A wide assortment of hardcovers, paperbacks and children's books

October 10th and October 11th from 10 a.m. -4 p.m.

under the tent

at the Roe-Jan Library on Route 23

Hillsdale

 

For more information call the library

518-325-4101