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Cornwall Public Library Newsletter                                        October 2014
From the Library Director . . .

  As you may already know, Cornwall Public Library is pursuing a plan to expand the library by adding 30 percent more space by renovating the existing space to better meet the needs of the community and to address needed building improvements. This project responds to the needs outlined in the library's 2011 Long Range Strategic Plan that surveyed Cornwall residents using focus groups and questionnaires to help shape the library's future direction.  

   On Monday, September 22, the Cornwall Central School District Board passed a resolution that allows us to move forward with scheduling a required public referendum to approve the bond financing needed to fund the expansion.

   The date of the vote is Tuesday, November 18th from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm in the library's community room. All registered voters in the Cornwall Central School District are eligible to vote.

  I encourage you to click here to access more information about our exciting plans for Cornwall Public Library and the costs involved. Our renovation project will allow the Cornwall Library to grow in size and sophistication to meet the changing demands of our community. Thank you for your ongoing support of our Library! 

                   Karen LaRocca-Fels

 

 
Your library can
lead you to a

   

Resume Writing Workshop

($175 Value - FREE to you)

Monday, September 29
6:30-8:00 pm

 

Individual Job Coaching   

30-Minute Sessions     ($175 Value - FREE to you)  

Monday, October 6    5:00-8:00 pm 
(Waiting list only.) 
    

 Discover Your Hidden Skills
to Get the Job You Want

($185 Value - FREE to you)

Tuesday, October 14
6:30-8:00 pm

  

REGISTRATION for the Workshops 
& Job Coaching Sessions is Required.
Come to Cornwall Library or call 845-534-8282
 
These workshops are sponsored by the Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS) and have been funded in part by the New York State Library's Adult Literacy Service Grant Program.
 
 
Cornwall Public Library presents
Rhonda Den�t 
"From Jazz
to Soul"
Sunday, Oct. 5
2:00 pm
at Munger Cottage (behind the library) 

 

Rhonda Den�t is a New York City based jazz/soul vocalist who invites her audience to surrender to the groove by blending classic and contemporary favorites with her inspiring original music.
The concert is sponsored by the Friends of Cornwall Public Library and the Cornwall Public Library Foundation, and is part of the Library's "World/Ethnic Music in America - Our Musical Heritage" 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. This program is funded, in part, by Orange County Tourism, the County of Orange, Cornwall Public Library Foundation, and Friends of Cornwall Library. 
 
Great Decisions Discussion Group

Wednesday October 8 
7:00-8:30 pm

 

The Great Decisions program highlights eight of the most thought-provoking foreign policy challenges facing Americans each year. Great Decisions provides background information, current data and policy options for each issue and serves as the focal text for discussion groups. If you are interested in joining, contact: Rosaleen Leahy, Library Program Coordinator, 845-534- 8282 ext. 204, e-mail: [email protected]
 
Thursday
October 9

6:00-7:30 pm 
Grab this opportunity to have our teen volunteers answer your questions about smart phones, iPads, iPods, tablets, laptop computers, and more. Just drop in - no registration required.  
PLEASE BRING YOUR DEVICE WITH YOU! 
 
PJ
Story Time
Monday
October 13
& October 27

6:30 pm
 Wear your PJs and bring your favorite cuddly. For 3 and 4-year olds but all children are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Register during week prior to program.
 
FURacious Readers 
Read to Milo 
Friday, October 17 
4:00-5:00 pm 

Milo is a trained therapy dog who enjoys his 10 minute one-on-one sessions with young readers. Register during the week prior to the program. 
 
T.U.T. 
Meeting
Friday
October 17 
5:30-7:45 pm 
For active members. For more information call the library and speak with Lisa SinClair.
 
legos
Family Build-It 
A Drop-in Event 
Saturday 
October 18 
10:00-11:30 am 
Bring the kids and come create a masterpiece using Legos�, K'Nex� and floor blocks. All materials supplied - you bring your creativity! No need to register . . . just drop in. 
 

Pre-School Story Time Registration
for the Fall II Session Begins . . .
Monday, October 20 - Cornwall Residents
Wednesday, October 22 - Non-Residents

Pre-School Story Time
ages 4 & 5 (not yet in K)
Wednesdays at 9:30 am
October 29 & November 5, 12, 19

Circle Story Time
for 3-year-olds

Wednesdays at 10:30 am
October 29 & November 5, 12, 19

Toddler Time
ages 18-36 months with an adult
Thursdays at 9:30 or 10:30 am
October 30 & November 6, 13, 20

Baby Lapsit
ages birth to 18 months 
Fridays - October 31 & November 7, 14, 21
9:30 am - Walking
10:30 am - Not Yet Walking
 
 
Tuesday 
October 21 
4:00-5:30 pm 


Register during the week
prior to the program. 
 

WWI/WWII Lecture
Germany's Wars of Conquest 
1939-1943 
by Dr. Jennie Kiesling, West Point Professor
Tuesday, Oct. 21       7:00 pm

 

An
OrangeREADS Unbroken

Event

 

 
Author Visit with
Bill Alexander 
Monday
October 20   
7:00-8:00 pm 






Join us as Bill talks about his latest release: Flirting with French: How a Language Charmed Me, Seduced Me, and Nearly Broke My Heart. The author will do a book signing, and copies of the book will be available to purchase through The Friends of Cornwall Library. 
 
Friends of Cornwall Library  
Annual Cider  
& Donuts  
BOOK SALE
Saturday 
October 25 
10:00-12:30 pm 
This is the perfect time to pay bargain prices on gently used hardcover and paperback books, coffee table books, audio books, DVDs and music CDs. There are plenty of holiday titles and a large inventory of children's books, just in time to begin (or continue) your holiday shopping! Then enjoy some of the delicious apple cider and apple cider donuts from Cornwall's own Jones Farm. Proceeds from the sale will further support and enhance the library's programs and services.  
 
stampingStampin' Up Card-Making Workshop 
Thursday
October 30  
6:30-7:30 pm 

Participants will create two original seasonal greeting cards to take home. All materials are supplied. Please register by calling the library at 534-8282. The program is limited to 15 participants. 
 
  
to see the
Library's complete
OCTOBER 
CALENDAR


Creative 
Writing Group
Most Mondays  
at 12:00 Noon 
Library Community Room


Library 
Board Meeting 
Tuesday 
October 14  
7:00-9:00 pm 
Call 534-8282 for
more information.


Adult Book Discussions

 
All That Is
by James Salter 
1st Wednesday
Book Club
Wednesday
October 8
7:00 pm
(This group is meeting one
week later this month.)


The Girl
Who Played
With Fire
by Stieg Larsson 
Mystery
Book Group 
Wednesday
October 15
7:00 pm
 

The Night Strangers 
by Chris Bohjalian 
Book Chat
& Chocolate
Thursday 
October 23
7:00 pm

Kids & Teens Book Discussions
 (Register for any
of these programs
when you pick up a copy
of the book to read.)
 

Talk it Up
with Julie Baxter
for Grades 1 & 2 
 Wednesday 
October 22
4:30-5:30 pm
 
Book/Snack 
with Martha LaVallee
for Grades 3 & 4
Tuesday
October 28
4:30-5:30 pm
 
 
Readzza Readzza
(Read/Pizza)
with Martha LaVallee
for Grades 5 & 6 
Tuesday
October 28
6:00-7:00 pm

Random
Fandom
 
('shipping it.) 
for Grades 6+ 
Tuesday
October 7
& October 14 
3:00-4:00 pm

Great Films 
  
Tea & a Classic
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Starring James Stewart & Doris Day 
 Wednesday
October 8
12:00 Noon



Foreign Film
 From Up On
Poppy Hill 
A wonderful animated film featuring an all-star English voice cast!  
Thursday
October 16
5:30 pm


 
Opera Club 
The Mikado 
by Gilbert & Sullivan 
Sunday
October 19
1:00 pm