LIBRARY NEWSLETTER - APRIL 2015
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MEETINGS
Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday
April 14
7:00-9:00pm

All meetings are open to the public
CLOSINGS
The library will be CLOSED on
Sunday, April 5th
for the Easter holiday
GREAT READS
1st Wednesday
Book Group
1776
by David McCullough
Wednesday
April 1st
7:00pm

Mystery Book Discussion
The Bone Bed
by Patricia Cornwell
Wednesday
April 15
7:00pm

Book Chat and Chocolate
The Daring Ladies of Lowell
by Kate Alcott
Thursday
April 23
7:00pm
GREAT FILMS

Tea and a Classic
To Wong Foo,
Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

Wednesday
April 8
12:00pm
Patrons are welcome
to bring light refreshment or a small item for the door prize

Light fare served @ 12:00 Movie starts at 12:30.
Foreign Film
Mother of Mine

Thursday
April 16
5:30pm

Running time: approx. 1 hr., 45 min.


Classic Sunday
Destination Mozart:
A Night at the Opera

Sunday
April 19
1:00pm

The 4th Annual Memorial Opera Afternoon in honor of Lorraine Weinberg sponsored by her loving family

Refreshments will be served
GREAT KIDS READS
Register for these book groups when you pick up a copy of the book at the library.
Talk It Up Book Club
with Julie Baxter
for Grade 1 & 2
Thursday
April 9
4:30-5:30pm

Book/Snack 
Book Club
with Martha LaVallee
for grades 3 & 4
Monday
April 20
4:30-5:30pm

READZZA, READZZA!
Book Club
with Martha LaVallee
Grades 5-8 with an adult
Monday
April 20
6:00-7:00pm
...and more
Creative Writing Group
Meets most Mondays at 12:00 Noon in the Library Community Room

Join an informal discussion with people who enjoy writing and sharing their thoughts and ideas.  All are welcome!
From the Library Director...

Cornwall Public Library 2015/2016 Annual Operating Budget Vote and Trustee Election

On Tuesday, April 21, voters residing in the Cornwall Central School District will have the opportunity to vote on the library's 2015/2016 annual operating budget. Staying within the tax cap, this budget supports the programs and services that the library provides to the community all year long.

Included in the budget are increases for library materials, such as books and DVDs, as well as ebooks and downloadable audiobooks, videos, and music. We find that, while demand for digital downloadable items continues to increase dramatically, there is still strong demand for books and physical audio-visual materials.

The budget also includes support for more open hours. Over the years, community members have asked for longer hours on both weekends and during the week, and the board has made this a priority in this year's budget proposal. We are working on determining which added hours would most benefit the community so that we can provide the best, most responsive service to all.

The library board remains committed to maintaining the high quality library service that you have come to expect and this budget reflects that commitment. For more information on the proposed operating budget and for details on the vote, please visit our website: (http://www.cornwallpubliclibrary.org/library-budget-vote/).

Karen LaRocca-Fels
VOTE DAY EVENTS
TUESDAY
APRIL 21

10:30am
Drop-in Story Time

4:30pm
Pat's Animal Pals
Pat's Pals is an interactive animals program designed for ages 4- adult. Expect creativity, audience participation, and a sense of wonder.
LIBRARY TOURS

Monday, April 6th - Tuesday, April 21st

Take a guided tour throughout the building, and see the diverse, extensive collections and services the library has to offer. Get a look at what goes on "behind the scenes."

Tour participants will receive a free raffle ticket for a chance to win a prize. Winners' names will be drawn on Tuesday, April 21st. The prizes have all been donated by local businesses. Tours meet at the front desk of the library at 395 Hudson Street in Cornwall. No registration is required and all are welcome. For more information, please call the library at 534-8282.
Sunday
April 12
Deadline for Poem Submissions
accepted through 4:00pm

Sunday
April 26th
3:00pm
Special Awards Ceremony

Entries are now being accepted for Cornwall Public Library's 2015 Timothy Mumford Memorial Poetry Competition.

Submissions will be rated (anonymously) in six different age categories (AGES 5-25), as well as a best overall poem. Winners in each of the categories will be announced and awards presented during a special program in the Library's community room.

Rules and more detailed information about the 2015 Timothy Mumford Memorial Poetry Competition are available at the library, on the library's website (www.cornwallpubliclibrary.org) or by e-mailing Liz Fisher at corpoetry@rcls.org.

Submissions can be dropped off at the library during regular hours, e-mailed to: corpoetry@rcls.org, or mailed to: Cornwall Public Library, Attn: Poetry Competition, 395 Hudson St., Cornwall, NY 12518.
Celebrate National Library Week! 
Give Food for Fines 
April 12-25 
 
Overdue fines?
  
Pay overdue fines with non-perishable food items. Donations benefit the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley. Each item donated will clear up to $1.00 in fines during Food for Fines. 
  • Items must be NEW (within the "use before" date).
  • No open or damaged items will be accepted.  
  • Credit for items applies only to overdue fines.  
  • No waiver for replacement on lost/damaged items. 
  • For Ramen Noodles, 5 pkgs. = $1.00 waived.
Adult and Teen Programs



Tuesday
March 31
1:00-3:00pm 

Our savvy teen volunteers will be available to answer your questions about your laptop, tablet, notebook, smart phone, iPod and/or iPad. This is a drop-in event.

Please bring your device!
Great Decisions Discussion Group

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, email: rleahy@rcls.org.

Wednesday
April 8
7:00-8:30pm
"U.S. Policy Toward Africa"

Wednesday
April 29
7:00-8:30pm
"Syria's Refugee Crisis"

Stampin' Up
Card Making Workshop

Thursday
April 9
6:30pm

Participants create two original greeting cards to take home.  All materials are supplied.
T.U.T. Meeting
(Teen Underclassmen Team)

 

 Friday
April 10th
5:30-7:45




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

WWI Lecture
"Girls to the Rescue: The Impact of
World War I on Girls' Series Books"

presented by Susan Lewis
Professor of History, SUNY New Paltz

Saturday
April 11
2:00pm
Paper Blooms
Adult Craft
"English Roses"
Tuesday
April 14
2:00-3:00pm

Celebrate the arrival of spring and learn to make paper blooms.  Please bring small needle nose pliers, small sharp scissors and glue gun if you have them.

This program is limited to 15 participants.  Please register in advance by calling 534-8282.
Kids Programs
Dig in the Dirt Day
Saturday
April 18
10:00-11:30am
(1st session)
2:00-3:00pm 
(2nd session)

Join us for two opportunities to dig in the dirt, plant seeds and enjoy a story break. Experience the debut of the library's Tumbler Composter! Wear clothes that can get dirty, bring some digging tools, and a container to be re-used as a seed's home. 
Family Build-It
A drop-in event!
Saturday
March 28
10:00-11:30am
Upcoming dates:
April 25
May 30

Bring the kids and come create a masterpiece using Legos, K'Nex and floor blocks.  All materials supplies - you bring your creativity.

No need to register - just drop-in!
READ A STORY, HEAR A STORY
Preschool Story Times
In-person
pre-registration required

Registration for residents:
Apr 15
Registration for non-residents:
Apr 17

Baby Lapsit*
ages birth to 18 months
with an adult
Thursdays at 9:30 am - Walking
or 10:30 am - Not Yet Walking
April 30, May 7, 14, 21
*no older siblings please

Toddler Time
ages 18-36 months with an adult
Tuesdays
at 9:30 or 10:30am
April 28, May 5, 12, 19

Circle Story Time
for 3-year-olds
"all by myself"
Wednesdays at 10:30 am
April 29, May 6, 13, 20

Pre-School Story Time
ages 4 & 5 (not yet in K)
Wednesdays at 9:30 am
April 29, May 6, 13, 20
Pajama Story Time
Monday
April 13
6:30-7:00pm

Wear your PJs and bring your favorite cuddly. For 3 and 4-year olds with a caregiver, but all children are welcome with an adult. Pre-register during week prior to the program. Please call 534-8282.

Upcoming Dates
May 4
FURacious Readers
with Reading Education Assistance Dog, Milo
Friday
April 24
4:00-5:00pm
Sign up to read with Milo, and his human, Janine!
Please pre-register the week before the program by calling 534-8282.

Pre-registered patrons are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis for a 10-minute reading session.  Good for picture book readers to prolific readers!
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