Catalog more user-friendly 
Users of the library's online catalog may have noticed some changes if they've recently logged on to order an item.
Starting last week, Wallkill's library system, RCLS, launched an updated version of the catalog that includes digital material, allowing users to preview and download content directly from the catalog. Which means if you're looking for electronic books, audiobooks, videos, or music, you can now find them within the library catalog itself, without visiting Overdrive (the library's distributor of digital material) separately.
Another new feature of the update is Buy It Now, which allows users to purchase items found in the catalog.
By clicking the Buy It Now icon, users bring up a price comparison screen that includes both new and used items offered by a variety of vendors. Patrons can either go ahead and make a purchase from one of these vendors, or go back to the catalog itself. RCLS will receive about a 5 percent share of each selling price, revenue that will be used to help reduce costs and purchase new products.
Finally, in an effort to make it clearer to users what's available in the library system, the catalog's "Holds"and "Copies" information is now displayed in a larger, red font.
Those who need help navigating Enterprise or any of the library's online resources should call the circulation desk at 895-3707.  
Coming up at the Wallkill Public Library
Tuesday: Textile Tuesdays are held in the community room in Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bestselling novelist Jennifer Probst will be hosting an hour-long write-in at the library at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday: Toddler Story Time is offered at 10 a.m. and again at 11:15 a.m. The Vision of Wallkill community improvement group will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall's community room.
Thursday: The Minecraft Building Challenge will take place from 3:30-5:30 p.m. The adult Knit and Crochet Club meets at 6:30 p.m.
Friday: Retro Afternoon will be spent creating a Steampunk Charm Bracelet at 4 p.m.

As always, registration is required for all activities.
Bestselling novelist to host writing session
Bestselling novelist Jennifer Probst will be at the library at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday to host an hour-long write-in.
Though the session is in honor of NaNoWriMo, the program is for anyone who enjoys writing of any sort, including teens. Whether you're trying to complete NaNoWriMo's challenge of writing a novel by the end of the month, scribbling on your own, or posting to Wattpad, this session will come in handy!
Registration is a must - call 895-3707 to sign up.
Job hunters - need help?
Because a lot of companies are going paperless, now, they'll advertise for help online only. This leaves those who may not be comfortable with the computer in the dark.
But the library's here to help. If you're looking for work and need assistance navigating the world of online Help Wanteds, library staff will be happy to point you in the right direction, from which job sites to search to how to call up and fill out an online application.
Call the library for an appointment - 895-3707.
Kitteridge captures book on small screen
People are tricky, as Aimee Mann sings, and no one knows that better than Elizabeth Strout, who wrote Olive Kitteridge, or Frances McDormand, who plays her in the new HBO miniseries based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book.
No one could have done a better job portraying the unlikable Olive, only because McDormand is one of the few (if not only) actresses out there with the skill to convey  tenderness without ever once dropping her icily stoic veneer.
But it's true that Olive's unabashed chilliness makes some scenes hard to watch, as her kinder (or sometimes phonier) acquaintances' failed attempts at dispelling certain social awkwardness leads to squirm-worthy exchanges or - worse yet - silences. Hard to watch, yet impossible to look away from, because this is one small-screen adaptation that gives the book it's based on a run for its money. If you don't have HBO, keep a sharp lookout for the future DVD release of Olive Kitteridge. It'll be worth the wait!
King fans - check out Stone interview
Rolling Stone celebrated Halloween with a sit-down with the master of all things macabre, Stephen King.
The spread features the typically candid King discussing everything from his loathing of the film version of The Shining to his beliefs about the root of evil and existence of God. As usual, King's colorful descriptive technique - so beloved on the page - extends to his conversation (he calls Shelley Duvall's Shining character a "screaming dishrag"),  making for an entertaining read whether you're a King fan or not.
Newburgh earns dubious distinction
Long-renowned for its mean streets, the city of Newburgh's made it official by making the top-ten list of  America's most dangerous cities.
According to the list, Newburgh's rates of murders, rapes, robberies, and assaults
not only far exceed the state average, but beat the national average, as well.
The list was compiled by  Neighborhood Scout from FBI data as well as population statistics.
What the reports don't mention is that the Newburgh Free Library is among the best in the Ramapo Catskill Library System. It's also right down the street from the police station - so don't let Newburgh's terrifying crime rates discourage you from visiting! This female has been doing so since teenagehood and has never once run into a problem.
Town hosts tree-lighting ceremony
Shawangunk will kick off the holiday season with its annual tree-lighting ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 30.
The free event will begin at 4 p.m. at the Town Hall and will feature kids' crafts, pictures with Santa, and free refreshments. A food drive will also be held for the local pantry.
 Questions? Call the Town Hall at 895-2611.
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