No images? Click here BACK TO SCHOOLHappy back to school! While Summer Reading was awesome, we have lots of resources & programs to support your little scholar this year. HOMEWORK HELPOur extensive online resources are here to help you with homework, research, science projects, test prep, and more for ages K-12. Check out these recommendations, all free with your Library card: DECORATE YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES!Stop into the Children’s room to decorate a folder for the upcoming school year. We have all kinds of fun stickers and art supplies to make your stuff stand out at school. LITTLE FREE LIBRARY NEEDS A NEW HOMERose Memorial Library will be debuting a new mobile Little Free Library out in the community thanks to the generosity of community members, Ed and Nancy Lenore! The Little Free Library will be moving locations every 4-6 months. The host locations need to be on flat ground and an area that sees a decent amount of foot traffic is preferable. If you are interested in potentially hosting a Little Free Library at your Stony Point or Tomkins Cove home or business, please fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/bHta7KZZs9 NEW DISCOVERY KITSOur new Discovery Kits are ready to be checked out. Each bag comes loaded with books and activity items for kids to explore a new idea or hobby! We have 10 themes…
ANNUAL BOOK CHARACTER PUMPKIN CONTESTIt’s back! Decorate a pumpkin to look like your favorite book character! Registration is required on our online events calendar to claim a foam pumpkin. Return it to the library by October 11th so we can put it on display. Library staff will pick our top 5 favorites, and patrons will vote on the final winner. STONY POINT FALL FESTWe’ll be at the annual Stony Point Fall Fest and Family Fun Day, presented by PAL, on Saturday Sept. 30 at Kirkbridge Hall from 10am – 4pm. Come enjoy games, food and vendors and say hello to Library staff! In honor of Library Card Sign Up Month we have goodies for kids who register for their very first Library card! We’ll also have info on our programs and services as well as a fun craft for the kids to do! SEPTEMBER PROGRAMSAll programs take place outdoors at Vincent Clark Park, weather permittingYOUTH & FAMILYTuesdays, Sept. 12 – Oct. 3, 10:30amThis 45 minute outdoor program uses live music to aid in childhood development. It’s well known that introducing music early helps cognitive development, social, emotional and motor skills as well as language development. Not to mention bonding time with your family, and we think that’s the most important part! Mondays, Sept. 11 – 25, 11 amOur Fall series of Messy Meetups continues! This program promotes child-led discovery and a love of the outdoors. Prepare to get messy! Proper shoes and clothing needed. Baby/Toddler: Fridays, Sept. 15 – Oct. 20, 10:30amStories for ages 12 – 36 months… read, sing, and clap along! Lunch Bunch : Fridays, Sept. 15 – Oct. 20, 12pmAges 3-5 enjoy books followed by crafts and open play time. Bring lunch! TEEN/TWEENTuesday, Sept. 19, 4:30pm at the LibrarySnack on some cookies while using acrylic paints to create your own masterpiece. Register online starting Sept. 4. Grades 4 and up. at Patriot Hills Community Center (12 Club House Ln.)ADULT & SENIORMondays, Sept. 11, 18, 25, 10-10:45amYoga is for EVERY body! It is an excellent practice for anyone at any level to help build strength & balance while learning breath work & mindfulness for body, mind & soul. Wednesdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, 9-10amPractice Tai Chi to help improve strength, flexibility, and balance. at Rose Memorial Library, Kennedy Room
Saturday, Sept. 9, 11am-12pmJoin the Rose Memorial Library bookclub! We meet once a month on a Saturday and enjoy a lively discussion of a book over pastries and coffee. New members are always welcome. Our September book is Zero Days by Ruth Ware – an adrenaline-fueled thriller that combines Mr. and Mrs. Smith with The Fugitive about a woman in a race against time to clear her name and find her husband’s murderer. at Rose Memorial Library, Kennedy RoomNature Foraging Walk: Tuesday, Sept. 19, 9-11amJoin us for a leisurely stroll in Rockland and get to know the local flora & fauna of the area. We will explore medicinal, culinary and other possibilities for what’s growing in our backyard. Location will be emailed to registered participants. Herbal Bath Bombs: Monday, Sept. 25, 4-6PMWe will chat while we learn how to make bath bombs to soothe our body & mind! Come with questions, or let’s chat about herbal benefits. Saturday, Sept. 16, 10am-3pmLearn to weave an autumn decor basket with expert Robin Ingram. You get your choice of colors for the dyed reed. There is a $16 Materials Fee due at least two weeks before the class. Registration is required but will only HOLD your place until the materials fee is received. (We will work with a Waiting List once capacity has been reached.) at Patriot Hills Community Center (12 Club House Ln.)Monday, Sept. 11, 6-7pmMonday, Sept. 18, 12-1pmMonday, Sept. 25, 12-1pmat Rose Memorial Library, Kennedy RoomCalling all fiber artists! Bring your projects… knit, crochet, needle felt, needle point, macramé, embroider, etc and join our circle. It’s more fun and social together! Come learn a new craft or lend a hand to a beginner. |
eNews: July 2023
No images? Click here Thank you, Stony Point!The Friends of Rose Memorial Library beat the heat (and the rain) to pull off a great event at Charles S. Eccher Park on Sunday, June 25. Thanks to everyone who came out in support of the Library, Romolo’s on the Road, Icee is Nice, Chomped, and all of the vendors who lent their time and/or contributed a prize to our raffle. Raffle winners have been notified. We look forward to making this a yearly event!
New Catalog Launching July 14On July 14 you will notice a very different looking Catalog that has the feel of a site like Amazon. It’s called Aspen Discovery, and it is going to make searching for books and putting them on hold much easier. There’s nothing you have to do to set it up, and nothing from your old account will be lost – but like all new things it may take some time getting used to! With Aspen Discovery You Can:
JULY ADULT PROGRAMSJoin us to meet the new book club members! The goal of these sessions is to decide what the group would like to read (fiction, memoirs, poetry, cookbooks – it can be anything); and confirm dates for future meetups. Our Saturday session will include a nice catered brunch. Saturday, July 22, 11am – 12pm & Monday, July 24, 6pm – 7pm Join us for a leisurely stroll in Rockland County and get to know the local flora and fauna of the area. We will explore medicinal, culinary and other uses of what’s growing in our backyard! Bring water, wear appropriate clothing/footwear and bring bug spray. The location will be confirmed closer to the date and emailed to those registered. Join others in knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, quilting etc. Fun and social! All ages and skills welcome! Bring your project. Group often shares materials and helps each other. We also have one-on-one instruction if needed. Monday, July 24, 12pm – 1pm
ARTS & CRAFTSDecoupage – Bring Your Own Object Join us to create one-of-a-kind decorative objects! Bring your own: box, tray, plate/platter, shells, flower pots etc. We will have decorative papers but you are also welcome to bring your own special papers or special cutouts to adorn your objects. Suminagashi (Japanese Paper Marbling) The suminagashi marbling technique is an ancient meditative process that emphasizes mindfulness, slowing down, and the value of imperfection known as ‘wabi sabi’. In this class we will experiment with materials and techniques to make paper that can be used to wrap gifts, frame as art, or as the cover for a book or journal. Zentangle Time In this class we will explore a few special methods to use art as therapy to calm your mind. We will be working with a combination of Sharpie markers, Micron pens, watercolors, markers &/or colored pencils.Teens welcome to join. Beginner Watercolors – Beach Scene Explore the special quality of watercolors – enjoy the process and learn essential watercolor techniques. Fills up quickly, register early. HERBAL ARTS TALK: HEALTHY STRESS RESPONSEMonday, July 17, 4pm – 6pm Rose Memorial Library, Kennedy Room Let’s discuss how to remain calm when the stresses of life become too much. From diet, mindfulness and sleeping habits – to supplements and herbs – these tips can help you stay calm and maintain good health. Bring your questions! JULY TEEN PROGRAMSTeen Programs with Joy!Join artist and Library Programmer, Joy Buckhout, to make these summer crafts! These programs are open to teens AND adults. SALT & SUGAR SCRUBSMonday, July 31, 4pm – 6pm We will chat while making salt & sugar scrubs to exfoliate for beautiful skin. FABRIC COLLAGE WALL ARTWednesday, July 12, 3pm – 5pm Create a retro wall hanging using fabric collage technique – layering small cuts of fabric. The design will be a 70’s style mushroom pattern! JULY YOUTH PROGRAMSBEACH BLANKET BINGOWednesday, July 19, 6pm – 7pm It’s a night of family friendly BINGO on the beach at Vincent Clark Park. We encourage you to bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic dinner. The Library will provide snacks. Chance to win fun prizes! Registration begins July 3. MESSY MEETUPSTuesdays, 11am – 11:45am *No program on July 4 Let your kids indulge in some messy outdoor play! Messy Meetup promotes child-led exploration of the outdooors. Prepare to get messy – wear appropriate clothes and shoes for water and mud! Each week we will focus on a different creative activity. Great chance to connect with other parents while getting some fresh air! Meet at Vincent Clark Park. STORY TIMEKids with their caregivers enjoy stories, songs, bubbles and playtime at Vincent Clark Park. Bring something to eat and sit on. Baby/Toddler ages 0-3 Lunch Bunch ages 3-5 |
Summer Reading
Reading over the summer months helps kids foster a love of independent reading and keep their literacy skills strong. Stay tuned for information, booklists, and events for our 2024 season “Adventure Begins at Your Library”.
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eNews: May 2023
No images? Click here BEGINNER WATERCOLORSJoin us for a beginner’s class to explore the special quality of watercolors. We will enjoy the process and learn essential watercolor techniques as we paint. Materials are provided but feel free to bring your preferred paint, paper or brushes. Trees |
An Update from Rose Memorial Library Association
To the Patrons of Rose Memorial Library and Residents of Stony Point,
Rose Memorial Library’s request to place a measure on the November 8, 2022 ballot for funding to purchase, renovate, and operate the historic schoolhouse at 117 W Main Street as a new library and center for community gathering, learning, creating and connecting has been denied in court. We are disappointed the Judge ruled as she did, but we respect her decision about a point of law.
While the petition errors were caused by the well-intentioned attempt by the library to assist the Town Clerk, we are disheartened, not only in the opposition received from the Town of Stony Point government from the beginning, but also for their disregard of the overwhelming response received from the community. Only 629 signatures were required and the library was able to obtain almost 1000 signatures from registered Stony Point voters in just two-and-a-half weeks. It is obvious that the voters of Stony Point wanted this issue included on the ballot. We hope that going forward that the will of the voters of Stony Point will be respected and honored.
We remain committed to serving the Town of Stony Point, and will continue to work with all stakeholders on next steps for a vibrant future for this library and community. We wish to thank everyone who helped us envision and promote the library expansion project! We know that even though there might be some bumps in the road, together we can go far.
With sincerest appreciation,
The Board of Rose Memorial Library