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Trade Food for Fines
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 Clear Up Your Library Fines and Help the Local Food Pantry
at the Same Time
The annual Food for Fines Thanksgiving Food Drive begins November 2nd and runs trough November 20th. Gather together your food items and save on fines. Here's how the program works:
- We will exchange one fine for one non-perishable food item of any size.
- Fines will be waived only at the time of exchange for a food item.
- Good for previous or current fines, but this does not apply to replacement fees for lost or damaged items.
- There is no limit! If you have the food, we'll forgive the fines!
- Food items must be presented at the Circulation Desk.
- No items will be accepted in the book drop box. That's right, you've got to come in and see us in person.
- No expired food, rusted cans, damaged or opened items will be accepted.
Please consider donating the following items that will be used to fill Thanksgiving baskets for needy families in our community.
- Stuffing mix
- Instant potatoes
- Canned vegetables (green beans, corn)
- Canned sweet potatoes
- Canned or dry turkey gravy
- Juice
- Cookies
Donations of turkeys can be made directly to the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry at the Wallkill Reformed Church. Call 895-2181. Thank you for your participation in this program!
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 Teen-Run Literary Magazine Seeks Submissions
Attention creative people ages 10-19! We are looking for art and writing submissions for our new Art Lit Mag. Send your
best stuff for review to:
ecasterdudzick@rcls.org! Poetry, short stories, photography, and art are all welcome! Please put your name, age and grade on all submissions.We will be accepting materials until January 1st. Thank you!
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 Ben Franklin and
the Glass Armonica
Can glasses and bowls produce lovely notes? Find out on Friday, November 6th at 4 PM, during a lecture/demo of this amazing 18th
century instrument! Learn how founding father and inventor, Benjamin Franklin was inspired to invent the Armonica.
Hear recorded examples of this unique musical instrument. Play the Armonica online. Experiment with water-filled plastic and glass bottles to see if you can play music. Finally, using Franklin's technique, try to make the glass bowls "sing"! This program is open for ages 7 and up. Register online today!
To see what an Armonica looks like and hear a sample of music played on this instrument, click here:
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The Glass Armonica played by William Zeitler
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"Secret Garden," an adult coloring book by Scottish artist, Johanna Basford, has sold over 6 million copies since its publication in 2013.
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Color Your World!
Adult coloring books are the latest hot tickets at book and craft stores. The books feature intricate patterns and designs that are far too sophisticated
for a child's hand. But for adults, they're a way to engage creatively with a relatively low barrier of entry: coloring is easier than most crafts like, say, learning to knit or crochet.
Join us as we explore this trend that is sweeping the world. Coloring Club for Adults will meet on Tuesdays beginning Tuesday, November 3rd at the Library, from 6:30-8:00 pm in the fireplace room. Supplies will be provided to get us started - colored pencils, colored markers and coloring pages. Bring treats to share. We'll have coffee and tea.
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Coming up this Week
Tuesday, October 27
Textile Tuesday, from 10 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday, October 28
Toddler Story Time, 11 AM
Day of the Dead MakeIt! Space, 3:30-5 PM, registration required Thursday, October 29 Adult Knit & Crochet Club, 6:30 PM
Friday, October 30
Grab 'n Go Halloween Craft, 2-3 PM, registration required. Make test tube slime, freaky FrankenArt projects and ghoulish games.
Saturday, October 31 - Halloween
Halloween Story Time, 11 AM - Come in costume and trick or treat here first. Make a Jack-o-Lantern votive holder for your window. A great way to start your Halloween festivities
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 Pinterest-ing
Craft for Adults:
Countdown to Christmas Charger
Friday, November 20th from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
We all have a desire to not only pin those great projects but actually do them... eventually! We'll provide the space, time and materials, so it is in your best PINTEREST to be here!
Registration required, $5 materials fee. Register by November 18th.
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The library circa 1950-1960
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Archive Saturday
Have questions about local history or geneology? Like to browse through our collection of archival and local history materials? Want to peruse your old Wallkill High School yearbook? Archive Saturday is November 21st from 10 am to 2 pm. Matthew Thorenz, Contract Archivist at the Wallkill Public Library, will be available to assist patrons with genealogy and local history research. Our archives contain a wealth of materials that document the history and development of the Hamlet of Wallkill and Town of Shawangunk. Highlights include the Borden Photograph Collection, the Wallkill Central School District Collection, which has a nearly complete set of high school yearbooks from 1946 to 1995; and the Local Veterans Collection, containing images, obituaries, and service records of those who served in the armed forces from our area. You can browse these collections and view other local history materials by visiting our online guide. Due to the unique nature of our items, some can only be viewed after making an appointment. Please call (845) 895-3707 for more information, or to leave a question!
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 Magazines for Every Interest Did you know that our extensive magazine collection is available to borrow, not just to browse while you are at the library? We currently subscribe to over 46 magazines for adults, plus several for children and teens. Our newest title, coming in a few weeks, is The Good Life by Doctor Oz. |
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Online Registration Available
Never miss out on a great library program again. Reserve your spot today. Find your program on our online Calendar of Events and click the blue "Register" button. It's that easy!
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