Summer Reading Program Finale!

SRP Finale!

It's hard to believe that Wednesday marks the end of this year's Summer Reading Program! We hope all our participants had as great a time as we did!

Following Wednesday's Top Reader Reception at 5:30 p.m., this year's SRP Finale will feature a Magic Variety Show with Steve Johnson at 6 p.m.! Steve will combine magic, comedy, and juggling into one entertaining show for the whole family!

The library's annual Ice Cream Social will follow the show, as will the raffle drawing for the adults who participated in their own SRP by logging the books they've read these past few weeks and putting their names in for the gift baskets on display at the library. If you're a participant who can't make it to the raffle drawing, no worries - we will notify winners the following day.

Thanks to all who took part in this year's programming!

Book Logs are Due on Saturday!

Summer Reading Program book logs are due on Saturday, August 6th at 2:00 pm. Readers who have recorded books will be invited to a Top Reader Reception and will receive front row seats for our SRP finale on Wednesday, August 10th, featuring the Magic Variety Show with Steve Johnson.

Email the titles and authors of the books you want to log to cthorenz@rcls.org with "book log" in the subject heading. Please include the child's name and grade. Logs will be tallied at the library.

Adult Summer Reading Program is Still Going On!

Keep reading for your chance to win a gift basket! Just read a book or listen to an audio book. Each time you do, we will give you a chance to win one of our beautiful Summer Reading gift baskets. Entering is free, fast and easy. Just visit the library for your chance to win.

Winners will be announced at our finale on August 10th. Good luck and keep on reading!

Board of Trustees Seeks New Members

Now you have a chance to help the library 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 the beginning of September.

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

Log Cabin Fabrics

Trunk Show

It's been a couple of weeks since the excitement of the Lion Brand Yarn Trunk show, so it's time to get your next fiber fix!

An amazing Trunk Show will be presented by Pat Cunningham from Log Cabin Fabrics in Selkirk, New York. Pat will be coming to share her quilt collection filled with history, techniques and, of course, stories. Join us on August 16th at 12:00 noon in the Town Hall Community Room. Share in this wonderful show and tell event. Register now via our online calendar or contact Carolyn at cthorenz@rcls.org or 895-3707.

Last Week for Book Shop Sale

This weekend will be your last chance to restock your bookshelf this summer at outrageously affordable prices at the Friends' Used Book Shop bag sale!

On August 4, 5, and 6, the store will be charging just $2 for an entire bag of books!

Located on the corner of Bridge Street and Park Avenue, the book shop is open from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

Looking for a specific title? Browse through the shop's extensive collection before you even get in your car by visiting their online catalog.

Many thanks to Mike DeMeo and his staff of dedicated volunteers for all the work they put in to organizing and running the shop!

VOW 2016 Summer Entertainment Series Continues...

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

Aug 4 CONCERT TONIGHT! - 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

SRP Snaps from the Past Week

Gamers in the Rolling Video Arcade

Veggie potstickers were a huge hit at Teen Snack Chat

Wand-wielding winners of the newest Harry Potter book.


Wallkill Public Library's first Harry Potter-mania Quidditch match

A delicious and informative Taste of Brazil

Josef Thorenz, center, teaches the finer points

of drawing the human body.

Programming Highlights

Thursday, August 4, 2016

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

Join Miss Dannie for Melted Crayon Art. 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.

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, August 5, 2016

11:00 AM Grab & Go Craft Demo - EVENT IS FULL

This week's craft: Nature Journal

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 PM - 1:00 PM Picture This

This week: Rail Trail Walk

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

Saturday, August 6, 2016

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Teen Movie

Join us for the movie, Jurassic World. 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, August 8, 2016

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

Tuesday, August 9, 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.

2:00 PM Quilters' Circle Tea

Join us for a tea with finger sandwiches and small treats and a raffle! Everyone should bring their own cup. Meets in the Town Hall community room. Registration required.

6:30 - 8:00 PM Adult Coloring Club

Relax and unwind with this new and popular hobby.

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

5:30 PM Top Reader Reception

By invitation only! Top readers get priority seating for the finale!

6:00 PM Summer Reading Program Finale!

Join us for a Magic Variety Show with Steve Johnson. Using innovative adaptations to magic, comedy and juggling, Steve draws the audience into a contemporary, upbeat and humorous entertainment journey. Ice Cream social to follow!

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, August 11, 2016

3:00 - 4:00 PM Teen Snack Chat

Expand your culinary skills with Miss Dannie as you learn to make Blueberry Lemonade. 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!

Saturday, August 13, 2016

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Teen Movie

Join us for the movie, Batman Begins. Ages 13+

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

Monday, August 15, 2016

4:00 - 5:00 PM Computer Help Time

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Textile Tuesday

12:00 PM Log Cabin Fabrics Trunk Show

Pat Cunningham from Log Cabin Fabrics in Selkirk, NY will be on hand to share her quilt collection, some tips and some stories. Meets in the Town Hall community room.

6:30 - 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. This meeting is at the Book Shop.

Wednesday, August 17, 2016