October 2015 Newsletter
 
A message from the Director...

Greetings to all those living in the Greater Cornwall area. Having lived in Cornwall myself for various periods over the past 30 years I come to my job here with some interesting memories and connections to people in the community. But I'd like to expand my knowledge of what the Library means to you. That means I'm here to listen. Tell me please your opinion of what the library should be doing to further fulfill your needs.  What resources, programs, equipment or facilities would you like to find at the Cornwall Library? Email me at jmahoney@rcls.org, drop me a line in the mail, or call me at 534-8282, ext. 201.  The library is committed to continuing the service the community has come to expect during this transition period. We're here to serve you and your family.

Jim Mahoney 
Interim Library Director 


ADULT PROGRAMS



Putting the Garden to Bed 
A Master Gardener Lecture from
Cornell Cooperative Extension 
a drop-in event! 
 
Thursday 
October 1 
6:30-7:30pm 
 
The event is sponsored by the Friends of Cornwall Library
 
Meet local author and ghost investigator
Linda Zimmermann

Learn about haunted historic sites
of the Hudson Valley
Tuesday
October 6
6:30-8:00pm
Linda will have copies of her books on hand for sale.

World Events Discussion Group
"Renewed Diplomatic Relations
with Cuba"

Wednesday
October 14
7:00-8:30pm

Please register the week before the program by calling 534-8282.  For more program information contact Rosaleen Leahy: rleahy@rcls.org, 534-8282, ext 204. 
Cooking with Cookbooks
"Whether you're rooting for root vegetables
or pondering pumpkins" 

Choose a fall food recipe from a
cookbook or magazine
Prepare at home
Bring in and share with everyone!

Saturday
October 17
1:00-2:30pm

Light refreshments will also be served.
Microwave available.
Limited to 10 people
Please register in advance by calling 534-8282.
Cornwall Public Library presents an
"Our Musical Heritage" Concert with... 
The Eric Person Quartet

Sunday
October 18
2:00pm
@ Munger Cottage
(located behind the
library building)
 
Come enjoy the dynamic jazz of Eric Person performing both original pieces and jazz standards.


The concert is FREE and open to the public!


CORNWALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
 CAN HELP LEAD YOU TO A



Resume Writing Workshop
($175 Value - FREE to you)
Limited to 15 participants
Monday  October 19 » 6:00-7:30 pm

One-on-One Job Coaching
45-Minute Sessions
with a Career Counseling Professional
($175 Value - FREE to you)
 Tuesday October 27 » 5:30-8:00 pm
Tuesday November 3 » 5:30-8:00 pm
(only 3 slots available each date)

REGISTRATION REQUIRED for All Sessions
Stop by the Library or Call 845-534-8282
 
These workshops are part of the Job Help @ Your Library series sponsored by the Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS).
 
 
The Friends
Cider & Donuts Book Sale!
 
Saturday
October 24
10:00am-12:30pm

Come support the Friends of Cornwall Public Library at the ever-popular 1/2 price book sale.

Enjoy a taste of fall with
donuts and cider from Jones Farm!

KIDS AND TEEN PROGRAMS
 

CHESS TIME
Open to all ages!
For any skill range from beginner
to accomplished players.
An instructor will be available.

September 29 
October 14, 27 
November 10, 24 
December 8 
All sessions @ 4:30 PM

Preschool Story Times
1st Session: 
Baby Lapsit*
ages birth to 18 months with an adult
Tuesdays @ 9:30am - walking (**full)
or 10:30am - not yet walking
September 29, October 6, 13 
*no older siblings please

Toddler Time
ages 18-36 months with an adult
Mondays @ 9:30am or 10:30am (**full) 
September 28, October 5, 12

Circle Story Time
for 3-year olds "all by myself"
Fridays @ 10:30am
October 2, 9, 16

Preschool Story Time
ages 4 & 5 (not yet in K)
Fridays @ 9:30am
October 2, 9, 16

2nd session: 
In-person registration required
Registration for residents: October 19
Registration for non-residents: October 21

Baby Lapsit*
ages birth to 18 months with an adult
Mondays @ 9:30am - walking
or 10:30am - not yet walking
October 26, November 2, 9, 16
*no older siblings please

Toddler Time
ages 18-36 months with an adult
Fridays @ 9:30 or 10:30
October 30, November 6, 13, 20

Circle Time
for 3-years olds "all by myself"
Thursdays @ 10:30am
October 29, November 5, 12, 19

Preschool Storytime
ages 4 & 5 (not yet in K)
Thursdays @ 9:30am
October 29, November 5, 12, 19

All story times will be cancelled if Cornwall schools are closed or delayed due to inclement weather.

**These story times are currently full. If interested, please register for the waiting list. A second session will be added if there is enough interest.


StoryWalk® Opening
 
 at the Museum of the Hudson Highlands
 Wildlife Education Center
in partnership with the
Cornwall Public Library and the Grail

Saturday
October 10th
12 Noon to 4:00 p.m.


Featured book:
The Secret Life of the
Woolly Bear Caterpillar
by Laurence Pringle

A Meet-the-Author and
Book-signing event!


More events
1:30 & 2:30pm - Meet Woolly Bear Caterpillars
2:00 & 3:00pm -Take a guided walk along the  Story Walk Trail
Crafts & snacks for the kids

*The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.
T.U.T. Meeting
(Teen Underclassmen Team)
 
 
Friday
October 16
5:30-7:45pm

For active members only. For more information call the library at 534-8282 and speak with Lisa SinClair.
 
 
Family Build-It 
A drop-in event! 

Saturday
October 17
10:00-11:30am 
 
Bring the kids and come create a masterpiece using Legos, K'Nex and floor blocks. All materials supplied - just bring your creativity. 

Monday
October 19
6:30-7:15pm

Upcoming dates:
Monday
November 9
6:30-7:15pm 

Wear your PJs and bring your favorite cuddly. For 3 & 4-year olds with a caregiver, but all are welcome.

Please pre-register the week before
the program by calling 534-8282


Paint Like An Aborigine! 
  
  Thursday
October 22
4:15-5:30pm

For Grades K-12 
Dress for Mess!

There is limited space.
Please pre-register the week
before the program by
calling 534-8282. 
 
 


Find Out About Bats!
Presented by the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum's Sasha Boucher
Monday
October 26
6:30pm

Ages 5+ 
This is a family drop-in event
in the library community room

CALENDAR
Visit the library's 


MEETINGS 

Library Board of
Trustees Meeting 

Tuesday   
October 13 
 7:00-9:00 pm 
 
All meetings are open 
to the public.  
Call 534-8282 for  
more information. 


GREAT READS 

1st Wednesday
Book Group
The End of Your Life Book Club  
by Will Schwalbe
Wednesday
October 7
7:00pm
Mystery Book 
Discussion Group
The Bookman's Promise  
by John Dunning  
Wednesday 
October 21 
7:00pm  
Book Chat & Chocolate 
The Miniaturist  
by Jessie Burton 
Thursday 
October 22
7:00pm


GREAT FILMS  
Tea and a Classic 
Abbott and Costello
Meet the Mummy
Wednesday
October 14 
12:00-3:00pm
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  
Eat Drink Man Woman 
Tuesday
  October 13   
  5:30pm

Classic Sunday
Pippin 
w/Ben Vereen 
Sunday 
October 25 
1:00pm 


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 Grades 1 & 2
Thursday
October 15
4:30-5:30pm
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
 by Mordicai Gerstein



Book/Snack
Book Group 
with Martha LaVallee 
for Grades 3 & 4 
Tuesday 
October 20 
4:30-5:30pm 
The One and Only Ivan 
by Katherine Applegate
2013 Newbery Award Winner 

Readzza, Readzza!
Book Group
share your opinion
and a slice of pizza
with Martha LaVallee
for Grades 5-8
with an adult 
Tuesday
October 20
6:00-7:00pm
The View from Saturday 
by E.L. Konigsburg


... and more!
 
MOBILE PRINT IS 
AT YOUR LIBRARY

Printerton Mobile Printing Service allows you to print from any smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer. Print documents, emails, photos, attachments, boarding passes and more from both wired and wireless connections.
Wherever you are
the library is now a
destination for printing!
For more information or instructions on how to use the service please visit: 
www.cornwallpubliclibrary.org or call 534-8282. 

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!

 
MUSEUM PASSES
Cornwall Public Library cardholders can borrow museum passes for free admission to the sites listed here. The passes are available to borrow for 3 days* and may be reserved. Please call 534-8282 for more information.

Storm King Art Center
(2 passes available now!)
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
The Frick Collection
NY-Historical Society
Boscobel
Mid-Hudson Children's Museum
Hudson Highlands
Nature Museum* 
(1 day pass) 

Our passes are sponsored, in part, by the Friends of Cornwall Library.