December 2015 Newsletter
 From the Director... 


Here's a piece of advice that I'd like to pass on to everyone interested in reading new books.  Often, when people can't find a new book they'd like to read they remark, "Oh, I'll just wait until the next time I come in and look to see whether it's on the shelf."   Times have changed.  No longer do Cornwall patrons need to wait for months to share 2 or 3 Cornwall copies of a Grisham best seller.  We have access to many more copies throughout our library system, and you can draw from that large pool with ease by placing a "hold." 
   
Placing a "hold" or "reserve" on a title is an effective way to increase your satisfaction.  You can do that online from home or mobile device, at the library, or call us and we are happy to help.  We share all of our resources with the users of all 47 libraries in our system. We might only have a few local copies of a popular book, but now our shelves extend across three counties.  Our staff is ready to help you join the "pool."  Why not jump in?
Jim Mahoney 
Interim Library Director 


KIDS, TEENS & FAMILIES
 

CHESS TIME
Open to all ages!
For any skill range from beginner
to accomplished players.
An instructor will be available. Just drop-in!
 
November 24 
December 8 
All sessions @ 4:30 PM

 
 Gift Making Workshops

Make gifts for family members - all participants will leave with a wrapped gift and card.
(No peeking parents!) 
 
Friday
December 4   
Grades K-5                     Grades 6-12
4:15-5:15pm                   6:00-7:30pm

Please register by December 1
by calling 534-8282 or stop by the library
  
For Ages 8+

Monday 
December 7 
4:15-5:15pm

Computers are everywhere, but fewer schools teach computer science than 10 years ago. Good news is, we're on our way to change this. The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. With more than 180 countries taking part -- you can be part of this global event!

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

The library will provide laptops and tablets, but PLEASE FEEL FREE to bring your own computer or device, as our supply is limited. 

Saturday, December 12
1:00-3:05pm
Episode IV: A New Hope

Sunday, December 13
1:15-3:25pm
Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Monday, December 14 
5:30-7:50pm 
Episode I: The Phantom Menace

Tuesday, December 15 
2:45-5:10pm 
Episode II: Attack of the Clones

Wednesday, December 16 
4:00-6:30pm 
Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

Thursday, December 17 
4:45-7:00pm 
Episode VI: Return of the Jedi 
 
All film goers under age 11 must be
accompanied by a caregiver 14 or older.
  

Family Build-It and
The Lego Movie!

A drop-in family event

Wednesday
December 30
2:00-4:00pm

Bring the kids and come create a masterpiece while enjoying the blockbuster hit, The Lego Movie.  All materials supplied -- just bring your AWESOME creativity! 

FOR ADULTS



Stampin' Up Card Making Workshop 
 
Tuesday   
December 1 
6:30-7:30pm 
 
Participants create two original greeting cards 
to take home. All materials supplied.

Limited space -- please pre-register
by calling 534-8282. 
 
 
MODERN CHINA THROUGH FILM LECTURE SERIES
Wednesday
December 9 
5:30-7:45pm


This month's film:
To Live




Lecture following film:  
"Social Class, Gender and Vitality: 1946-1976"
 
Presenter: Dr. Lan Jiang, VP of the 
Orange County Chinese Association
 

Wednesday
December 28
2:00-4:00pm

Have tech questions? Our savvy teen volunteers will be available to answer your questions about your laptop, tablet, smart phone, notebook, ipad or ipod.

  A drop-in event - please bring your device! 
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!

SERVICES 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.
MUSEUM PASSES
Cornwall Public Library cardholders can borrow museum passes for free admission to the sites listed here. Most 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.

CALENDAR
Visit the library's 
November
Holiday Hours:
The library will close for Thanksgiving at 1:00pm on Wednesday, November 25

We will reopen on
Friday, November 27
with our normal hours
of operation from
10:00am-6:00pm

December
Holiday Hours:  
The Library will close for the Christmas Holiday
at 1:00pm on
Thursday, December 24

We will re-open on Saturday, December 26
 with our normal hours
of operation from  
10:00am - 4:00pm

The Library will also close for New Year's Eve  
at 1:00pm on  
Thursday, December 31

We will re-open on Saturday, January 2 
with our normal hours 
 of operation from  
10:00am - 4:00pm


MEETINGS 

Library Board of
Trustees Meeting 

Tuesday   
December 8   
 7:00-9:00 pm 
 
All meetings are open 
to the public.  
Call 534-8282 for  
more information. 


GREAT READS 

1st Wednesday
Book Group 
Reading the best
in Non-Fiction! 
Bunker Hill: A City, A Siege, A Revolution
by Nathaniel Philbrick
Wednesday
December 2
7:00pm
Mystery Book 
Discussion Group
A Conspiracy of Paper  
by David Liss
Wednesday 
December 16  
7:00pm
Book Chat & Chocolate 
Tigers in Red Weather 
by Liza Klaussmann 
Thursday 
December 3
7:00pm


GREAT FILMS  
Tea and a Classic 
Pocketful of Miracles  
Wednesday
December 9 
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  
The Chorus  
Tuesday
  December 15   
  6:00pm

Classic Sunday
Salome  
Sunday 
December 20 
1:00pm 


GREAT KIDS READS

Have a great holiday!
Please look for these programs returning in 2016

Talk It Up Book Group
with Julie Baxter
for Grades 1 & 2

Book/Snack 
Book Group
with Martha LaVallee 
for Grades 3 & 4 

Readzza, Readzza!
Book Group
Share your opinion
and a slice of pizza
with Martha LaVallee
for Grades 5-8