It's Not Too Late to Join the SRP!

It's Not Too Late

to Join the SRP!

This season's Summer Reading Program got off to a great start last Wednesday, when more than 225 people crowded the library lawn to see the Traveling Lantern Theatre!

But just because you may have missed the opener, don't think you can't participate! Some programs are still taking registrants, and you have until August 10 to start reading and logging books.

For a list of available programs and events, visit our website calendar. Don't forget that even when a program is full, it pays to sign up on the waiting list - you may very well get a call that there's a last-minute opening!

You Can Help THIS Library Transform

Libraries transform, as the American Library Association's public awareness campaign says. And it's true - our own little library transforms young kids into readers, the out-of-work into the happily employed, the computer illiterate into the tech-savvy, and more.

Now you have a chance to help US transform into an even better resource, gathering place, and community center by running for a spot on our board of trustees. All that's required is a commitment to attend one meeting a month and help our dynamic, energetic board keep the library on its path toward success.

Our election, this year, will be held on September 20. Interested candidates must be residents of the Town of Shawangunk and the Wallkill Central School District. They are required to have petitions filled out with 50 signatures from other library district residents by September 7.

If you're interested in learning more, contact Lisa Palmer at lpalmer@rcls.org, or at 895-3707.

Just Stay Calm and Color On!

Are you ready for a day to relax and color? August 2nd is National Coloring Book Day! Join our group of colorists on Tuesdays between 6:30 and 8 PM.

Recent studies have found that not only is coloring enjoyable and relaxing, it may actually be good for you too! A recent article from USA Today fills in the details...

"Coloring not only evokes happy memories of childhood; the act can also foster a sense of well-being and offer a relaxing respite from our digital world. Crafters have known this intuitively for years.

An accumulation of research shows that these creative activities can help you de-stress from everyday pressures. Recent studies suggest that structured, rhythmic endeavors such as coloring, knitting, crocheting or quilting are particularly beneficial because they ease you into a meditative state of mind that allows you to push away negative thoughts and worries.

"These activities engage your hands as well as your mind and your focus," says art therapist Lacy Mucklow, the author of several best-selling Zen-themed coloring books. "Plus, the repetitive actions release serotonin, the brain transmitter responsible for relaxation."

Numerous studies have looked into how crafting benefits mood and physical health. In a 2006 study co-sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and several federal health agencies, researchers found that adults 65 or older who engaged in creative activities such as making jewelry, painting or writing had better overall health, made fewer visits to the doctor, used less medication and had fewer health problems than non-crafters.

Stress reduction is a top reason Cathy Simocko-Smith, 59, a professional gardener in Bridgeport, Conn., enjoys coloring. "Coloring at night while I'm watching TV helps quiet my mind," she says. "I can really lose myself in it, and it stops me from thinking about my work and the stresses in my life."

SRP Moments!

Photos from some of our great summer reading programs...

Fishing! Some shots from our first day on the river! There is still room in this program! Learn about nature, habitats and the Hudson Valley environment while learning how to fish with a NYS DEC educator. For kids entering grades 2-4.

Family Art Program: Romero Britto! Check out these amazing ceramic tiles from last night's program. Thanks to Sherwood Tile and Granite for their generous tile donation!

Family Story Time with Miss Carolyn! Join us for a story time filled with songs, stories and activities for busy toddlers. Register for next week's Family Story Time today!

Discount Cards Still Available

You can support your local businesses AND music education at the same time!

Supporters of Music Education (SOME) are selling their Ultimate Discount Cards right here at the library. Right now you can purchase either a Wallkill or New Paltz card (or both) for $12 each, good for year-long discounts at the Countryside Café, China Kitchen, San Marino's, as well as shopping centers like Woodbury Common, Wal-Mart, and more!

Your purchase will benefit music education in the Wallkill School District, including the summer instrumental music programs that will be playing for our library lawn concerts at the end of this month.

Stop by the circ desk at the library soon to pick up your card today!

SRP Program Sampler:

Animal Embassy:

Rainforest Rendezvous

Wednesday, July 13, 3:00 pm

Journey through the four major tropical rainforest regions of the world. We'll explore the layers of the rainforest and meet Animal Ambassador representatives of rainforest regions around the globe. We will discuss the significance of rainforests to our everyday lives, and learn how they supply many of the foods we eat, and medicines we need. Families will meet Animal Ambassadors such as a Chinchilla, a Jungle Carpet Python, a Red-foot Tortoise, Red-eyed Tree Frogs, a large Green Iguana or Solomon Islands Monkey-tailed Skink and possibly an Eclectus Parrot! Make a rainstick at the library following the program! In the Town Hall Community Room.

Life-Sized Clue

Wednesday, July 20, 3:00 pm

The classic mystery game is brought to life! Costumes, props, crime scene room settings and tools of the trade set the stage for everyone to play. Be a character, in the "stage crew", or an "innocent bystander". As the mystery unfolds, all attempt to solve the case. In the Town Hall Community Room. Open game time following in the library.

Teen Snack Chat
Every other Thursday, 3:00-4:00 pm,

Learn to cook something new to eat while mingling with your friends. Ages 10-18.

July 14 S'mores Milkshake
July 28 Veggie Potstickers
August 11 Blueberry Lemonade
August 25 Raspberry & Ricotta

Cheese-Stuffed French Toast

Teen Games & Crafts

Every other Thursday, 3:00-4:00 pm,

Have some fun with board games supplied by the library this summer. Looking to enjoy the outside? We have a giant Jenga, giant Dominos, and a giant Chess set you can play with outside on the lawn. We'll learn some crafts in the shade outside or relax with creative projects. Ages 10-18.

July 7 DIY Bracelets
July 21 Board/Outdoor Games
August 4 DIY Melted Crayon Art
August 18 Board/Outdoor Games

Photo Editing Workshop

Do you want to learn how to edit your photos but you don't want to purchase the expensive software to do it? Join us at the library where you'll learn how to edit your photos using

free apps on your phone or tablet. (You can also submit your photo to our photo contest. The deadline is September 7th.)

All you need to bring is your smart phone or tablet with the two apps already downloaded to your device: Fotor

and PencilSketch. If you need any help with this, stop by the circulation desk and ask for Dannie or attend one of our Computer Time classes.

Plus much, much more....

Yoga for Kids * Home School Art Club * Fishing! * Team Feud * Anatomy Drawing * 3D Printing Time * Picture This * Teen Movies....

Programs are filing up fast, so register online! If a program you wanted is full, call the library and ask to be placed on the waiting list.

VOW 2016 Summer Entertainment Series

In cooperation with the Town of Shawangunk and with thanks to their generous sponsors, Vision of Wallkill presents...

July 7 CONCERT - The Mustangs 65 - 7 pm - Popp Pavilion
July 15 MOVIE - Bad News Bears - 8:30 pm - Garrison Park
July 21 CONCERT - Diamond Head Trio - 7 pm - Popp Pavilion
July 29 MOVIE - Cool Running - 8:30 pm - Garrison Park
Aug 4 CONCERT - Dylan Doyle - 7 pm - Popp Pavilion
Aug 12 MOVIE - Air Bud World Pup -8:30 pm - Garrison Park
Aug 18 CONCERT - Breakfast for the Boys - 7 pm -

Popp Pavilion

VOW is a community improvement group open to new faces and new perspectives. We are committed to creating a unified Wallkill, where all residents take pride in their community and promote changes to the hamlet to make it a more friendly, vibrant place to call home. VOW is a catalyst for innovative and practical ideas that focus on using the collaboration of various local groups and businesses for a better Wallkill. We see a future where residents and businesses will invest in our community to create a momentum of positive change bringing about a destination that nourishes our sense of welcoming, safety, acceptance, and belonging.

VOW Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 6:30 pm in the Community Room of the Shawangunk Town Hall, 14 Central Avenue in the hamlet of Wallkill.

Concerts kick off at Desmond Campus

The Desmond Back Porch Concert Series begins tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. Award-winning and renowned performers Kofi and Sankofa Drum and Dance Ensemble will be featured during this outdoor, interactive concert with African drums and dance. Those with their own drums are welcome to bring them and join in.

Campus grounds will be open at 5:30 p.m. for picnickers. Attendees should bring chairs or blankets to sit on. Admission is $5 per person. The rain date will be 2 p.m. Sunday.

The Desmond Campus is located at 6 Albany Post Road, Newburgh. For more information, call 565-2076.

Programming Highlights

Thursday, July 7, 2016

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Anatomy Drawing - week 1

Working towards a better understanding of drawing the human body-muscles, proportions,etc. with School of Visual Art student Josef Thorenz. Ages 11+. $40 for the entire four week program. Program fees are due by June 30th. Register once here for the entire program.

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

Join Miss Dannie for a DIY Bracelets. Ages 13+

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 3D Printing with TinkerCad for Adults (THIS PROGRAM IS FULL)

Learn how to create 3D models to print with TinkerCad software or take tons of ideas from people on the internet already in the 3D printing craze! Registration by 7/4/2016 is required.

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!

Friday, July 8, 2016

11:00 AM Grab & Go Craft Demo

(THIS PROGRAM IS FULL)

This week's craft: Sneakers

Grab a free craft kit and go or stay for the simple instruction and the tie-in program to follow. Kits come with directions and supplies needed to complete one project. Suggested age 7+, some kits may require help from an adult, some kits may require additional supplies

12:00-1:00 PM Picture This (THIS PROGRAM IS FULL)

This week: Lego Marathon Mile

Share a story and bring the book to life with a variety of activities. For children entering grades 1-6.

Saturday, July 9, 2016

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Teen Movie

Join us for the movie, Sherlock Holmes. Ages 13+

12:00 PM - 1:00 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!

Monday, July 11, 2016

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Yoga for Kids

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

Tuesday, July 12, 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.

1:00 - 3:00 PM Fishing!

Learn about nature, habitats and our Hudson Valley environment while learning how to fish with an educator from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. For children entering grades 2-4. Meets at Popp's Pavillion.

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

Relax and unwind with this new and popular hobby.

Wednesday, July 13, 2016

11:00 - 11:30 AM Family Story Time

This Story Time is filled with songs, stories and activities for busy toddlers. (THIS PROGRAM IS FULL)

1:00 - 2:00 PM Getting Ready for Kindergarten Story Time

This Story Time is geared toward children who will be entering kindergarten in the fall. Stories, show and tell and activities.

2:00 PM Team Feud

If you are on a sports team and want to compete in a different sport, join us for a rousing round of Team Feud. Face off against other teams and see whose quick response is the winner! Six people per team is required. Meets on the Library lawn.

3:00 PM Animal Embassy: Rainforest Rendezvous

Journey through the four major tropical rainforest regions of the world. We'll explore the layers of the rainforest and meet Animal Ambassador representatives of the rainforest regions around the globe. Families will meet Animal Ambassadors such as a chinchilla, a jungle carpet python and more! Make a rainstick following the program! Meets in the Town Hall community room.

6:30 PM Vision of Wallkill Meeting

Vision of Wallkill is a community improvement group. New members are always welcome. Meeting is in the Town Hall community room.

Thursday, July 14, 2016

1:30 - 2:30 PM Anatomy Drawing - week 2

3:00 - 4:00 PM Teen Snack Chat

Expand your culinary skills with Miss Dannie as you learn to make S'mores Milkshakes. Ages 13+

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 3D Printing a Minecraft Creeper with TinkerCad (THIS EVENT IS FULL)

Join us in creating our very own creeper from Minecraft with TinkerCad! For ages 7+ This program is full. Call the library to ask to be put on our waiting list.

6:30 PM Knit and Crochet Club

Friday, July 15, 2016

11:00 AM Grab & Go Craft Demo

(THIS PROGRAM IS FULL)

This week's craft: Chameleon

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Picture This

(THIS PROGRAM IS FULL)

This week: Pancake Races

Share a story and bring the book to life with a variety of activities. For children entering grades 1-6.

Saturday, July 16, 2016

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Teen Movie

Join us for the movie, The Great Gatsby. Ages 13+

12:00 - 1:00 PM Computer Help Time

Monday, July 18, 2016

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Yoga for Kids

1:00 PM Home School Art Club

Open to home schooled children ages 5-12. This month's featured artist is Picasso.

4:00 - 5:00 PM Computer Help Time

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Textile Tuesday

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Fishing!

1:00 PM Lion Brand Trunk Show

Shira Blumenthal from Lion Brand Yarns will be visiting to discuss new products, old favorites and all things Lion Brand. There will be goodie bags, too! Meets in the Town Hall community room.

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

7:00 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. Meeting is at book shop.

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

11:00 - 11:30 AM Family Story Time

(THIS PROGRAM IS FULL)

1:00 - 2:00 PM Getting Ready for Kindergarten Story Time

3:00 PM Life-Sized Clue

This classic mystery game is brought to life! Costumes, props, crime scene room settings and tools of the trade set the state for everyone to play. Meets in the Town Hall community room, open game time follows in the library.

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, July 21, 2016

1:30 - 2:30 PM Anatomy Drawing - week 3

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

Join Miss Dannie for board and outdoor games. Ages 13+

5:00 - 6:00 PM 3D Printing Time

Did you miss the 3D printing class or maybe you need help on a recent design you're working on? Come in and receive help from our designated library staff on any question you might have. Or, just stop by to see our 3D printer in action.