Job hunters, take heart! 
For those who are either out of work or eager to start on a new career path, the Wallkill Public Library can be your first step toward success!
You may think you've exhausted every avenue in your search for employment, but the truth is there are a lot of resources out there even the seasoned job hunter may have overlooked.
Wallkill Public Library will help you explore them with next week's special Career Help workshops.
The library is collaborating with the Ulster County Office of Employment and Training as well as ULSTER WORKS OneStop Career Center to offer these special programs. Included in the two-day offerings will be:

Job Consultations - offered by appointment Thursday
Online Job Searching - 10 a.m. Friday
Resume Writing - 11:30 a.m. Friday
Interviewing Skills - 1:45 p.m. Friday

Sponsored by the Ramapo Catskill Library System, the program is funded in part by the New York State Library's Adult Literacy Library Services Grant program.
Call the library to register! 895-3707.
 
Coming up at the Wallkill Public Library
Young artists created Jackson Pollock Pumpkins last Friday during Christine Adams' program.
Monday: The Library Board of Trustees meets at 7 p.m. at the library.
Tuesday: Book Buddies meets at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday: Mommy and Me meets at 10 a.m., followed by Toddler Story Time at 11 a.m. Afternoon Story Time meets at 1 p.m., followed by Kinder Art at 2 p.m. The Homework Lab meets every Wednesday from 2:30-5:30 p.m. downstairs in the children's room. Come for a quiet space to do homework, use the computers, or get some research done. Requests can be made for one-on-one tutors by calling Paulette at 895-3707.
Thursday: Career Help's Job Consultation is offered by appointment. The Knit and Crochet Club meets at 6:30 p.m.
Friday: Career Help Workshops being offered today include Online Job Searching at 10 a.m., Resume Writing at 11:30 a.m., and Interviewing Skills at 1:45 p.m. The Two-Part Art Club meets at 4 p.m. for part one of a papier mache project.
 
Halloween event full of frightful fun
Those driving past the library on Halloween Eve Wednesday may have been wondering what brought the ghouls and ghosts out a night early.
It was the library's Halloween celebration that lured a lawn full of monsters, witches, princesses and more to the building's jack-o-lantern lit path. Following Spooky Story Times and a costume contest, reveling revenants formed a flash mob to Michael Jackson's Thriller.
Thanks to all who contributed to the evening's success!
Students young and old(er) visit library
Mr. Seelig's middle schoolers absorb some local (library) history.
John G. Borden Middle School teacher Adam Seelig and students from his technology class visited the library Tuesday during their historical walking tour of Wallkill.
Library director Mary Lou Carolan and archivist Matthew Thorenz shared some of the library's history with the students and gave them a quick tour of the building.
Mr. Seelig's visit marked the fifth field trip Wallkill Central School District classes have made to the library in the past week and a
Mrs. Stokes' third-graders hang on Miss Carolyn's every word!
half! Last week, children's coordinator Carolyn Thorenz and programming assistant Christine Adams hosted visits from Ms. Jepson's fourth-grade class and Mrs. Ellison's, Ms. Lysandrou's, and Mrs. Stokes' third-grade classes!
A student from Mrs. Ellison's class remarked, "I thought we were just going to look at books...this was so much fun," a statement that confirmed to us the trip was a success!
We're always happy to see our friends from the local schools, and eager to help with Common Core requirements. If you'd like to set up a field trip, don't hesitate to call us at 895-3707.  
 
Food for Fines drive a chance to give
Stop in at the library from Nov. 11 through the 16th and you can rid yourself of some fines while helping others to a happier holiday season!
During the library's annual Food for Fines program, those with fines on their cards can get them waived by bringing in one food item per fine. Donations will be used to fill Thanksgiving baskets for the local food pantry. Items needed include:
  
  • stuffing mix
  • instant potatoes
  • cookies
  • dinner rolls
  • juice
  • canned sweet potatoes and vegetables
  • canned or dry turkey gravy
Those who would like to donate turkeys are also welcome to do so by calling the pantry directly at 895-2181.
Though Food for Fines does not apply to bills accrued for lost or damaged items, there's no limit on the number of fines you can eliminate with this food drive! Donations should be brought to the circulation desk during regular library hours.
Thank you for your help!
  
Learn how to save energy...and money!
Want to knock down some heating bills this winter?
You'll have your chance to learn how to do so on Nov. 12, when Shawangunk's Environmental Management Council will be hosting a presentation on energy efficient heating and hot water systems, including thermostats. Learn how to save money and protect the environment without sacrificing comfort!
The meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the the community room of Town Hall. All are welcome to attend.
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