January 2016 Newsletter
 From the Board of Trustees... 

The Board of Trustees of the Cornwall Public Library is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Library Director, Mary Lou Carolan. Currently the Director of the Wallkill Public Library, Ms. Carolan brings to Cornwall over eleven years of experience in library management, advocacy, administration, marketing, and program development. She has been honored and recognized for both her library and community leadership endeavors which include numerous webinar presentations, library programming initiatives, membership in the Placemaking Leadership Council and fellowship in the Hudson Valley Patterns for Progress organization. Ms. Carolan exemplifies our library's commitment to quality service, life-long learning, personal growth and community involvement. When asked about accepting this opportunity, Ms. Carolan stated, "I believe passionately that libraries are essential community leaders and critical partners in education. I will bring innovative leadership and progressive ideas to continue the great efforts of the Cornwall Public Library to foster community and remain vital and vibrant in this digital age". Please join us in welcoming her to Cornwall on January 4.

Christine McDonald
Board President


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!
 
January 5, 26 
February 2, 16 
March 15, 29 
April 12, 26 
May 10, 31 
All sessions @ 4:30 PM
 
T.U.T. Meeting
(Teen Underclassmen Team)
 

Friday
January 8
5:30-7:45pm

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

Monday
January 11
6:30pm

upcoming dates:
January 25
February 1, 22
March 7, 21
Wear your PJs and bring your favorite cuddly. For 3 & 4 yr. olds with a caregiver, but all are welcome.
 
Please pre-register the week before the program by calling 534-8282. 


Preschool Storytimes
In-person registration required
Registration for residents: Jan. 12
Registration for non-residents: Jan. 14

Baby Lapsit*
ages birth to 18 months with an adult 
Thursdays @ 9:30am - walking 
or 10:30am - not yet walking 
January 28, February 4, 11, 18
*no older siblings please 

Toddler Time
ages 18-36 months with an adult
Tuesdays @ 9:30am or 10:30am 
January 26, February 2, 9, 16

Circle Story Time 
for 3-year olds "all by myself"
Wednesdays @ 10:30am 
January 27, February 3, 10, 17

Preschool Storytime 
ages 4 & 5 (not yet in K)
Wednesdays @ 9:30am 
January 27, February 3, 10, 17
For those that couldn't attend Hour of Code™ and those who did and want...
For Ages 8+

Thursday
January 14
4:15-5:15pm

Limited space - Register a week before the
program by calling 534-8282.

The library will be providing some laptops and tablets. Please feel free to bring your own computer or device, as our supply is limited.

FOR ADULTS



Cooking with Cookbooks 

Saturday 
January 2  
1:00-2:30pm 
 
Prepare a slow cooker recipe, bring recipe and dish to share. Light refreshments served. Adults only. 

Limited space -- please pre-register
by calling 534-8282. 
Great Decisions Discussion Group

Wednesday
January 13
7:00-8:30pm
"Middle East Alliances"

The Great Decisions Program discusses topics of concern to U.S. Foreign Policy.  The group meets one Wednesday evening per month January through June, and resumes in September. The discussions are based on topics supplied by the Foreign Policy Association at fpa.org. There is a briefing book, containing articles on each topic, and a DVD, which is shown at the start of each meeting. Please register with Rosaleen Leahy either in-person, by phone (845-534-8282) or email: rleahy@rcls.org.
 

Apple 
Workshop 

A drop-in event

Saturday
January 16
1:00-2:00pm

Come for an Apple device training session with a certified Apple trainer.  Bring your ipad or iphone and your questions.
 
Monday
January 18
1:00-3:00pm

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! 
  
For Adults

Saturday  
January 23  
10:00-11:00am

The Hour of Code is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anybody can learn the basics. The library was part of the global event in December for youth. Now we are pleased to offer it to adults.

Please pre-register  Jan. 4-16 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. 
 
MODERN CHINA THROUGH FILM LECTURE SERIES

Wednesday
January 27 
5:30-7:45pm


This month's film:
Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress 


Lecture following film:  
"Class Struggle, Gender and the State: 1966-1976"
 
Presenter: Dr. Lan Jiang, VP of the 
Orange County Chinese Association
Cajun Music with
Krewe de la Rue
Come enjoy Krewe de la Rue and their energetic, heartfelt, punchy dance hall mix of Cajun and Creole music. Lead by Roger Weiss on fiddle, Laren Droll on accordion and Buffy Lewis on guitar and vocals, the Krewe captures and preserves the music played at festivals, dance halls, and clubs throughout Southwest Louisiana.

Sunday
January 31
1:30-2:00pm (dance lesson)
2:00-3:30pm (concert)
at Munger Cottage
(located behind the library building)

This is a free concert -- All are welcome!  

CALENDAR
Visit the library's 

Holiday Hours:
 
Dec 24: Closing @ 1:00pm 
Dec 25: CLOSED 
Dec 26: Open 10am-4pm 
Dec 31: Closing @ 1:00pm 
Jan 1:   CLOSED 
Jan 2:   Open 10am-4pm 


MEETINGS 

Library Board of
Trustees Meeting 

Tuesday   
January 12    
 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! 
Dearest Friend: The Life of Abigail Adams 
by Lynne Withey
Wednesday 
January 6 
7:00pm
Mystery Book 
Discussion Group
Hot Six   
by Janet Evanovich 
Wednesday 
January 20 
7:00pm
Book Chat & Chocolate 
The Paris Architect  
by Charles Belfoure  
Thursday 
January 28
7:00pm


GREAT FILMS  
Tea and a Classic 
Wild Hogs  
Wednesday 
January 13 
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
   

Classic Sunday   
Duke Bluebeard's Castle  
Sunday
  January 17   
1:00pm 
 

Foreign Film
Cupcakes   
Tuesday  
January 19  
6:00pm 


GREAT KIDS READS

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


SERVICES AND MORE!



Free New  York Times
Digital Access
The Power of Your Library!

The Cornwall Public Library is now providing full, free digital access to the New York Times both in the library and from home - or anywhere using a digital device.

Registering with an email is all it takes for full access within the library. Or get free access from home for 72 hours! For more information or instructions on how to use the service please visit: www.cornwallpubliclibrary.org or call 534-8282.

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 Writers 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!