Exercise Your Mind with This Year's SRP!

Exercise Your Mind
with This Year's SRP!

Registration for this year's Summer Reading Program: On Your Mark, Get Set... READ! is coming up fast! June 15 is the day you can sign up for the many individual programs offered between June 29 and August 10. Signing up for just one of those programs automatically gives you admittance into the library's kickoff and finale celebrations and means you can start logging your books come June 29, when the program starts.

If you'd rather skip the programs and just log books this season, all you'll have to do is click on the "Register Here" button that will be on the homepage of the library website and fill in the information requested.

More detailed information is available at the library. Stop in or give a call to find out more!

SRP Kicks Off June 29!

Join us for this year's Summer Reading Program kickoff at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 29! That's when the Traveling Lantern Theater will be at the library, along with scores of family activities, a bouncy house, and much more!

During the evening's performance, you'll hear the tale of Vladimir Cashewninski, a young athlete preparing to compete in the Olympic games who, the night before his big day, dreams of Ancient Olympia and teams up with the audience to explore the first Olympic games.

We hope you'll join us as we launch another summer season filled with friends, fun, and great stories!

Book-logging Super Easy This Year

Once you're registered for the Summer Reading Program, make sure to stock up on some good reads, because you can start logging what you read on June 29, the day of the kickoff.

This year, logging your books during the SRP is easier than ever. All you do is send an email to cthorenz@rcls.org with the titles and authors of the books you want to log. Also include your child's name and grade, and be sure to put "Book Log" in the subject heading of the email.

Logs will be tallied at the library, and any Summer Reading Program member who has recorded their books will be invited to a Top Reader Reception on Aug. 10, and get a front-row seat to the finale on the same day, which will feature Steve Johnson's Magic Variety Show.

Remember, parents, kids who read grow into adults who succeed, whether their poison is a classic or a graphic novel - it doesn't matter. Don't let the summer slide bring your student's grades down come fall - keep their minds active with visits to the library!

Programs Abound for Every Interest!

When it comes to activities and events, there's something for everyone at the library this summer!

Summer Reading Program highlights include Yoga for Kids, Fishing, the Home-School Art Club, 3D Printing, Anatomy Drawing, and much more! Our special guests this year will include a return visit from the very popular Rolling Video Game Arcade, Animal Embassy, musicians, and a magician.

Of course, favorites such as story time and craft-making will also be available.

Registration for all activities and events opens June 15 - keep an eye on the library's website for details!

SRP Program Sampler:

Anatomy Drawing

Understanding human anatomy is critical for any artist who wants to draw realistic figures with accuracy. Students in this class will work on a progressive project for four weeks to master drawing the human body with School of Visual Arts student, Josef Thorenz. Open to individuals age 11 and up, this class meets on Wednesdays from 1:30-2:30 pm starting July 7th. Class fee of $40 for the four-week program is due at registration and is non-refundable.

Fishing

Learn about nature, habitats, and our Hudson Valley environments while learning how to fish with an educator from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. For children entering grades 2-4, this class meets at Popp's Pavillion on Tuesdays from 1:00-3:00 pm starting July 5th.

Summer Maker Space: Terrariums
Got a green thumb but no space? Build a beautiful mini-plantscape! We'll provide all the tiny components including a little air-plant to complete your project. For ages 5 and up. Wednesday, July 6th at 3:00 pm.

Team Feud

Come play Team Feud and earn community service hours at the same time! What?? It's true! Whatever your team, consider yourself invited to play Team Feud at the library on July 13th, from 2:00-3:00 pm. Face off against other teams for a rousing game to see whose quick responses are winners.

Gather 6 of your fellow teammates and sign up today. Every high school player who signs up will get community service hours for participating. The winning team gets a special trophy, a case of water and prize. To compete: gather a 6-person team (required); come up with a name for your team; register to compete (contact Carolyn Thorenz at cthorenz@rcls.org or 895-3707); and arrive a half-hour before the competition to sign in. Good luck!

Plus much, much more....

* Yoga for Kids * Home School Art Club * Family Story Time * Getting Ready for Kindergarten Story Time * Family Art Program: Romero Britto-inspired Ceramic Tiles * Animal Embassy Rainforest Rendezvous * Life-Size Clue * Rolling Video Game Arcade * Harry Potter-mania Quidditch Game * Teen Snack Chat * Teen Games and Crafts * 3D Printing with TinkerCad for Adults * Print a 3D Minecraft Creeper using TinkerCad * 3D Printing Time * Grab & Go Crafts * Picture This * Teen Movies....

SRP for All Ages!

And, the fun is not just for kids this summer! Adults can get in on the action as well; simply read books or listen to them on CD and earn a chance to win prizes.

Lion Brand Yarn
Trunk Show

Lion Brand Yarn is coming to the Wallkill Public Library on Tuesday, July 19 at 1 p.m. If you are hooked on yarn, don't miss this event. A representative from Lion Brand Yarn will discuss her experience as a member of the family that has owned the company since 1878. Learn about the company's history and its yarns. View (and feel!) samples of new and popular yarns. Get a goodie bag from Lion Brand. Come with a friend! Registration for this event is required. Call 895-3707 or email cthorenz@rcls.org to reserve your seat.

Be Part of a Flash Mob This Summer!

To initiate the free summer movie series provided by VOW

(Vision of Wallkill), Adrienne Perine will be initiating a Flash Mob on Friday night, July 15, when the first free movie of the season, The Bad News Bears, will be shown in Garrison Park.

Since the movie was released in 1976, Adrienne has chosen the Bee Gees song, "You Should Be Dancing", for the dance. It was a top hit for that year.

To participate, go to the Vision of Wallkill website or Facebook page. There you will find a You Tube link for the choreography. If you contact Adrienne at dramapearl@aol.com, she will provide you with a white or black hat to decorate. That way when you show up that Friday, we will know who is participating.

This is a "spontaneous" gathering, one that will prove to be much fun! Now put on your dancing shoes and find out more!

Programming Highlights

Thursday, June 9, 2016

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Teen Games & Crafts

Join Miss Dannie for a DIY Light Bulb project. Ages 13+

6:30 PM Knit and Crochet Club

All skill levels are welcome to knit, crochet, or practice other handcrafts each week in the fiction room!

Monday, June 13, 2016

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Computer Help Time

Got a new tablet that's giving you grief? Curious about how to copy a document from the computer onto a flashdrive? Darren is here to answer all your tech-related questions, no matter what your device!

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Textile Tuesday

Members of the Quilters' Circle, knitters, and all others who enjoy handcrafts are invited to come for these events in the community room of Town Hall. Come and go as you please - sewing machines are available for those who need them.

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Adult Fiction Book Club

New members are always welcome! This month, the club is reading the classic Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Adult Coloring Club

Relax and unwind with this new and popular hobby.

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

SRP program registration starts today!

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Story Time

Toddlers can join Miss Carolyn for their chance to look, listen, sing and have fun with reading and picture books. For ages 2-3.

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Book Buddies

Children can join Miss Carolyn for their chance to look, listen, sing and have fun with books and projects. For ages 4-5.

6:30 PM Adult Board (not Bored!) Game Club

Why should the kids have all the fun? Join other adults for a game night here at the library.

6:30 PM Kids Game Club

Kids can come down to our children's room and play with various games supplied by the library, including chess and Jenga

Thursday, June 16, 2016

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Teen Snack Chat

Expand your culinary skills with Miss Dannie as you learn to make No-bake Cheesecake. Ages 13+

6:30 PM Knit and Crochet Club

Saturday, June 18, 2016

10:00 PM - 2:00 PM Archive Saturday

Archivist Matt Thorenz will be on hand to answer your local history questions. Call ahead to make an appointment.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Teen Movie

Join us for the movie Beetlejuice. Ages 13+

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Computer Help Time

Monday, June 20, 2016

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Computer Help Time

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Textile Tuesday

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Adult Coloring Club

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Friends of the Library Meeting

New members are always welcome to join this dynamic group of volunteers whose fundraisers and events provide the library with a much-needed source of capital. Thanks to the Friends, the library is able to offer more and better programming, performers, and events than we would without their invaluable help. This group meets in the Friends' Used Bookshop on the corner of Bridge Street and Park Avenue.

Wednesday, June 22, 2016