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Cornwall Public Library Newsletter                                             MAY 2014
Dear Library Patrons,

     Did you know that the library provides home delivery service to individuals who are homebound for reasons of medical disability? Homebound residents can arrange for books, audiobooks, and other library materials to be delivered to their homes and picked up again when they are due. You are welcome to choose your own titles, or we will gladly help select titles appropriate to your interests and choice of format.  

    The program is available to those who are temporarily disabled and homebound, as well. This service is limited to residents within the Cornwall Central School District.    

     If you or someone you know would benefit from this service, please see our website and go to "About Us" and then "Homebound Delivery Program" for more information, or call 534-8282 and ask to speak to Mary Ellen or Charlotte.

                   Karen LaRocca-Fels

                                     Library Director 

 

www.cornwallpubliclibrary.org 

 

INDIVIDUAL JOB COACHING
Monday, Apr. 28 ~ Wednesday, Apr. 30
Tuesday, May 6 ~ Monday, May 12 
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
30-minute one-on-one sessions with a professional Job Coach who will help you assess your needs, skills and interests, plus answer any career questions you may have. The Coach will guide you through a step-by-step approach to your job search, re-entry into the workforce, or rebuild your resume. (Bring a copy of your resume with you.) Register in advance by calling 534-8282. 
 
PJ Storytimes
Mondays
April 28
May 5 & May 19 
6:30 PM
Wear your PJs and bring your favorite cuddly. Geared to 3 and 4-year-olds but all children are welcome with an adult. Register during the week prior to the program by calling the library at 534-8282. 
 

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME 
Spring II Session
Call 534-8282 and speak with
Youth Services for more information.
Participants must register in person. 
 
Toddler Storytime 
for children ages 18-36 months 
Tuesday - April 29, May 6, 13 & 20
@ 9:30 or 10:30 AM

Pre-School Storytime
for 4 and 5-year-olds not yet in Kindergarten
Wednesday - April 30, May 7, 14 & 21
@ 9:30 AM
Circle Storytime 
for 3-year-olds "all by myself" 
Wednesday - April 30, May 7, 14 & 21
@ 10:30 AM 
 
Baby Lapsit 
for ages birth to 18 months - walking  
Friday - May 1, 8, 15 & 22 @ 9:30 AM 
for ages birth to 18 months - not yet walking
Friday - May 1, 8, 15 & 22 @ 10:30 AM

 
Hands-On Computer Workshop
(session 2)
Tuesday, April 29 ~ 1:00 to 2:00 PM
Register if you need to use one of the Library's 3 laptops. Two more sessions are coming up on May 13 and May 20.
Please see below for details.

Book/Snack - Everything on a Waffle
by Polly Horvach 
for grades 3 & 4, with Martha LaVallee
Tuesday, April 29 ~ 4:30 to 5:30 PM
Register when you pick up your copy of the book to read.

Chess Time 
For serious Chess players of all ages 
Wednesdays ~ April 30, May 7, May 14
4:30 to 5:30 PM
No registration required...drop in!
 
FURacious 
Readers 
Read to Milo 
a trained therapy dog

Friday Afternoons May 2 & May 9 
4:00 to 5:00 PM

10-minute one-on-one sessions. Register during the week prior to the program by calling the library at 534-8282.
 
Join Us For Our Annual 
"Dig in the Dirt" Day
Saturday, May 3 
10:00 to 11:30 AM
and 2:00 to 3:00 PM
Family Drop-In Event! 

Dig in the dirt, plant seeds, and enjoy a story break. Wear clothes that can get dirty, bring some digging tools, and a container to be reused as a seed's home. Call the library for more details at 534-8282, and speak with Youth Services.
 
Flamenco 
Guitar & Dance Concert 
featuring
Greg Melnick, Guitar & Juana Cala, Dancer 
Sunday
May 4  
2:00 p.m.
 at Munger Cottage

Concert sponsored by the Friends of Cornwall Public Library and the Cornwall Public Library Foundation. Third event in the Library's "World/Ethnic Music in America" Concert Series.

This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by Arts Mid-Hudson.

 
Join Us for This
HELPFUL
Drop-In Event 
Teen Volunteers Answer Questions About Technology
6:30 to 7:30 PM 
Thursday, May 8   
Our teens have volunteered to answer questions about smart phones, iPads, iPods, tablets, laptop computers - most devices that are available. They know their stuff, so take advantage of this opportunity. Just drop in - no registration required.  
PLEASE BRING YOUR DEVICE WITH YOU! 
 
T.U.T. Meeting 
(Teen Underclassmen Team)

Friday, May 9 
5:30 to 7:45 PM


For more information, please call the library at 534-8282 and speak with Lisa SinClair. 

 
knex
Family 
Build-It Time
with LegoŽ Bricks,
K'Nex & floor blocks

Saturday 
May 10   
10:00 to 11:30 AM 

A FAMILY

DROP-IN EVENT -
no registration required!

 
laptop
Hands-On Computer Workshop 
1-2 PM 
Tuesday
May 13
& May 20  
Bring your laptop and your questions. Charlotte and Mary Ellen will be available to work with you and help you better understand how to use your laptop. Register in advance if you need to use one of the Library's 3 laptops, by calling 534-8282. You're welcome to register for BOTH sessions! 
 
Great Decisions
Discussion Group
7:00-8:30 PM 
Wednesday 
May 14
Please register ahead to participate in America's largest dis- cussion program on world affairs. For more information or to register to participate, contact Rosaleen Leahy, 534-8282 ext 204, rleahy@rcls.org.
 
ipad
iPad Workshop
with Anthony Gillmeier 
Certified AppleŽ Trainer
 
Saturday, May 17 
10 to 11 a.m.
Bring your iPad or Mini iPad and your questions. Register in advance by calling 534-8282.  
 

TUESDAY 5/20/14 
         4:15 to 5:30 PM 
       











Come and learn the art of painting with watercolor paints. All materials supplied. Come dressed to paint!
PRE-REGISTER one
week prior to program. 845-534-8282  
Limited Space  
 
Stampin' Up
Card-Making Workshop 
Thursday, May 29       6 to 7:45 PM 
Participants will create two original greeting cards. All materials will be supplied. Limited to 15 people - adults and youth in grades 6+. Please register by calling the library at 534-8282. 
 

to see the
Library's complete
MAY 
CALENDAR
Please join us
for the Awards Ceremony on
Sunday, Apr. 27
at 3:00 p.m.
in the Library Community Room 


Creative 
Writing Groups

MONDAY NOON GROUP  
Library Community Room
Meets most Mondays.

EVENING EDITION
Library Community Room
Monday, May 5 & 19
6:30-7:45 p.m.


Library 
Board Meeting 
7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20
Call 534-8282 for
more information.

Adult Book Discussions

The Red House
by Mark Haddon
1st Wednesday
Book Club
7:00 PM
Wednesday
May 7 
  
  The Grave Maurice 
by Martha Grimes
Mystery
Book Group
7:00 PM
Wednesday
May 21

 
Looking for Me
by Beth Hoffman 
Book Chat
& Chocolate
7:00 PM 
Thursday
May 22


Children's Book Discussions

Astronaut  
Handbook 
by Meghan McCarthy 
Talk It Up
for Grades 1 & 2 
with Julie Baxter
4:30-5:30 PM
Thursday
May 22 
Books are available to borrow. Please register  
when you pick up your book.
 

H O O T 
by Carl Hiaasen
Book/Snack 
for Grades 4 & 5
with Martha LaVallee
4:30-5:30 PM
Tuesday
May 27
Books will be available
to borrow by May 10.
Please register when 
you pick up your book.


Movies
& Opera

 
Tea & a Classic
Philomena 
Starring Judi Dench  
& Steve Coogan 
12 Noon
Wednesday
May 14

 
Foreign Film
Arranged 
Friendship Has  
No Religion 
5:30 PM 
Thursday
May 15 



Opera Club 
Pagliacci 
by Leoncavallo 
1:00 PM
Sunday, May 18 
Starring 
Placido Domingo 


THE LIBRARY
WILL BE
CLOSED
MEMORIAL DAY
MONDAY 
MAY 26