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Coming up at the Wallkill Public Library  Please note the library will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, for the New Year holiday.
Wednesday: The Art Club meets at 4 p.m. Thursday: The Knit and Crochet Club meets at 6:30 p.m., as does the Fiction Book Club (downstairs in the children's room). This month's selection is The Baker's Daughter by Sarah McCoy. Friday: The Nintendo DS Club meets at 4 p.m. Bring your DS and the games you got for the holidays and enjoy them with your friends! Coming up: Story Times resume Jan. 8, with a 10:30 a.m. Book Buddies. Mommy and Me and Toddler Story Time will be back in session Jan. 9, at 10 and 11 a.m., respectively. The Exchange meets next at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, for a Re-Gift Party! Bring in those presents you weren't too crazy about and see if someone else wants them (because you may not like the second season of Alf, but someone out there just might)! |
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Rehearsals start Jan. 8 for Books Alive!  Season 8 of Books Alive! - the children's theater project for kids ages 8 through 13 - kicks off with its first rehearsal Tuesday, Jan. 8
This year, practice sessions for ages 11-13 will be held from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays; those ages 8-10 will meet Wednesdays, also from 3:30-5:30 p.m. This season's musical - Imagine That! - will feature the works of Mo Willems and Maurice Sendak. The performance is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, March 16. |
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Book describes life as Edwardian servant  Life Below Stairs: True Lives of Edwardian Servants, by Alison Maloney For those who can't get enough of the PBS hit Downton Abbey - whose third season kicks off Jan. 6 - Alison Maloney's account of what life was really like for those who lived and toiled below the stairs of Edwardian homes is a good companion piece. Detailing everything from household structure, pay and conditions, special duties, perks, and even romance, Maloney examines the drudgery and hardships of downstairs, as well as the rewards and pleasures. Thoroughly researched and reliably informed, the book also contains firsthand stories from the staff of the time, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the lifestyle and conduct of a bygone era. |
Online tutor helps more than students
Another great resource Wallkill Public Library patrons can access through our online InfoPortal includes Tutor.com.
The comprehensive site offers one-on-one instruction between 3 p.m. and midnight each day, as well as study, test prep, and career resources users can access whenever they want.
The resource library section of the site contains worksheets, flashcards, sample tests, helpful websites, local job openings, resume templates, and more.
As usual, all Wallkill patrons need to access the site is their library card number. It's a less costly solution for the struggling student (and/or parent). |
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