 Happy New Year! 2024 was truly "one for the books" at Rose Memorial Library! We welcomed new staff members, diversified our collection, launched our exciting ‘Library of Things”, offered countless programs to individuals and families, enjoyed a jam-packed Summer Reading season, and of course celebrated the passing of a landmark proposal to increase funding —ensuring even more growth and exciting new initiatives at Rose Memorial Library in the future. We will be sharing much more detail on this in the months ahead, but for now we just want to express our sincere thanks for your continued support. We couldn’t have achieved all of this without you. Here’s to another year of reading, learning, growth, and community. Wishing you a happy, healthy, and fulfilling 2025! JANUARY PROGRAMSAdultsBeginner Painting Series
Join us for instructor led painting classes this January, weekly from 11 am – 1 pm at the Library. Open to adults of all ages and communities. Enjoy the process of painting while learning essential techniques. Materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own brushes, paints or paper if you prefer. Monday CrafternoonsMake it a day with us on Mondays! Enjoy craft projects ranging from beginner to advanced. This month we are excited to try jewelry design! We are also continuing our popular Book Binding series, for those who would like to continue the craft. Wednesday Crafternoons
Join us in the afternoons for fun and easy craft projects with our Adult Programmer, Joy. We typically provide patterns or starter templates to get you going. BYO (Bring Your Own) Craft Circle
Come craft and mingle throughout the month. All hobbies are welcome! We have people who knit, crochet, do collage, jewelry making, découpage – really anything goes! Start a new project or bring one that you need to finish. (We also have looms you can check-out). For our evening sessions we hope you’ll join us after work! Upcoming Book Discussions
Have you been looking for a book club? Join us the first Saturday of the month for a lively book discussion (and snacks!). Whether you’re an avid reader or just looking to socialize – all are welcome. Our next book is a New York Times and USA Today bestseller, based on the true story of glamour icon and scientist, Hedy Lamarr, whose groundbreaking invention revolutionized modern communication. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on this historical fiction. Check out all of our 2025 book club selections and use our online catalog to grab this title and more. Herbal ArtsJoin us to explore the world of plants and herbs and how they can support our health & wellness! We will learn various preparations for seasonal uses and talk more generally about how diet, exercise, sleep & other supplements can help. Enjoy a demonstration and sampling of the products as we chat. Open Game Play at Patriot Hills
This January, it’s ‘Friday Fundays’ at Patriot Hills! Join us for open game play starting at 11 am – we’ll have cards/card tables, board games, Mahjong, and use of the pool table! You can also bring any games of your own. Bring friends or come alone, it’s going to be a great time. And afterward, the Patriot Hills Lounge is open for lunch if you would like to stay. Health & Wellness at Patriot Hills
Tai Chi: Wednesdays, 9 am – 10 am (please bring a mat) Chair Yoga: Fridays, 10 am – 11 am (donation requested for the Instructor) Start the new year off with mindfulness and renewed health! These programs are offered in partnership with the Town and take place at Patriot Hills Community Center for Stony Point residents. Youth & FamilyZumbini – Winter Series
Inspire a love of music and movement in your little one! Zumbini with Tina combines music, dance and educational tools for 45 minutes of can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding, learning, and fun! Program for ages 0-5 with caregiver. Please join us for our 8 week Winter series. Please note this program now takes place in the Library (Children’s room). 
LEGO BuildersMonday, Jan. 20, 3 pm Drop in for LEGO fun in the Children’s Room! Build an imaginary world on your own LEGO board. Creations go on display on our LEGO wall. We are OPEN on Monday, Jan. 20 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day |
Celebrating the Most Checked-Out Titles of the Year!
As we approach the new year, we’re celebrating the most checked-out titles of 2024 across different age groups. This year – gripping thrillers, historical sagas, a heartfelt local author, and box-office hits ranked among your favorites. We also had several nontraditional items rank near the top. We love to provide you with all kinds of items that you wouldnt expect to see at a library. Have an idea for our collection? Let us know! We are always accepting suggestions.
Cheers to a great year, and happy reading!
Most Checked-Out Titles of 2024
Adults
- Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand
- The 24th Hour by James Patterson
- Mind Games by Nora Roberts
- Eruption by Michael Crichton
- The Women by Kristin Hannah
- The Housemaid is Watching by Freida McFadden
- Sandwich by Catherine Newman
- The Road to Resilience by Billy Keenan
- Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout
- The Summer Book Club by Susan Mallery
Young Adults
- One Piece by Eiichirō Oda
Children’s Books
- Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea by Dav Pilkey
- Very Hungry Caterpillar at the Bakeshop by Eric Carle
- Cat Kid Comic Club by Dav Pilkey
- Dog Man – Book 6 by Dav Pilkey
- Harry and the Guinea Pig by Nancy Lambert
- The Baby-Sitters Club by Cynthia Yuan Cheng
- Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House series) by Mary Pope Osborne
- Sisters by Raina Telgemeier
- A Test of Courage by Justina Ireland
- Bluey by Penguin Young Readers Group
Movies
- In the Land of Saints and Sinners
- Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning
- Belgravia (TV series)
- Inside Man (2-movie collection)
- Little Letters
- Sleeping Dogs
- Force of Nature
- The Fabulous Four
- End of the Rope
- Wednesday (TV series)
Non Book Items
- The New Yorker (magazine)
- Prevention (magazine)
- Children’s Discovery Kits (Library of Things)
- Looms (Library of Things)
Have you explored any of these top picks? If not, now’s the perfect time to dive into these beloved titles. Check out our Catalog to browse and place holds on anything from this list.
eNews: Dec. 2024 – Holiday Programs
Join us for December ProgramsLight Up Stony Point!We invite you to join us at the Library on Friday, Dec. 6 for parade viewing, hot cocoa, and crafts during the 3rd annual Light Up Stony Point, presented by PAL. We will be open until 8 pm. ADULTSSunday, Dec. 8, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Join us for a festive edition of the Rose Memorial Library Book Club! All are invited! Feel free to bring friends or family 
A New York Times Bestseller – "a deeply evocative story of ambition and betrayal that captures the love affair between two unforgettable people, Ernest Hemingway and his wife Hadley." Arts & CraftsMonday, Dec. 2, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm 
Monday, Dec. 2, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm 
Monday, Dec. 9, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm 
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm 
Cedar Swag: Door Swag, Mantle Spray or Centerpiece 
Monday, Dec. 9, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm 
Monday, Dec. 9, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm 
Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm 
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm 
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm 
Monday, December 16 2024 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm 
Monday, Dec. 16, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm 
Painting Workshops
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Wednesday, Dec. 11 2024 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Wednesday, Dec. 18, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Herbal Arts
Monday, Dec. 2, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm This session will focus on making the most of ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen! Explore the world of plants & herbs. Monday, Dec. 16, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm A longtime favorite in the herbal community, this DIY tonic is finally gaining mainstream popularity. Come learn its origins and health benefits, and make some to taste or try at home. KIDS & FAMILY
Monday, Dec. 9, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Decorate your own ice cream cone tree for Christmas. All supplies provided. Ages 2.5 – 5 yrs. 
Monday, Dec. 16, 11:30 am – 12:00 pm Join Ms. Susan for holiday stories, jingle bells and a flurry of fa-la-las! Don’t forget to wear your favorite pajamas. For ages 2-5 
Saturday, Dec. 14, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Create an adorable graham cracker cookie cottage. Bring a bag of candy to share with the group and lots of creativity! TEENS
Friday, Dec. 13, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Bring your own sweater or sweatshirt to decorate with bows, bells and glitter. The uglier the better! All supplies and decorations will be provided (and we’ll have t-shirts for anyone who is unable to bring a sweater/sweatshirt). Grades 4 and up. Friday, Dec. 27, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Meetup with friends and try to be the Uno champ – the winner will receive a prize. Grades 4 and up. 
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Featured Event
Join us to learn about local history: Rockland’s Fight for Independence! The Baylor Massacre
Joseph Amster presents an engaging talk on this lesser known but important event that occurred in the Hudson Valley during the Revolutionary War.
Don’t miss this special event hosted by Rose Memorial Library. Free and open to the public. No registration needed. 
General Washington’s staff (by Henry Alexander Ogden.) Washington appointed George Baylor on Aug. 15, 1775 – the son of a close friend, Baylor was 23 at the time. Above: Continental Army Dragoons. (Photo by Ken Borhrer at American Revolution Photos). On January 9, 1777, the 3rd Light Dragoon Regiment was formed. It was led by Colonel George Baylor.
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Community Newsletter: November 2024
 
Final info session before the vote!Friday, Nov. 1, 10 am – 11 am The final open community forum about Ballot Proposal 2: an increase in funding for Rose Memorial Library Association, is being held in the Kennedy Room at Rose Memorial Library on Friday, November 1 from 10:00 -11:00 am. During this forum RMLA will be sharing information about the plans for the increased funding; walking through updated models, renderings, and charts explaining the building project from various angles; and answering community members’ questions. We hope to see you there! More info: https://www.rosememoriallibrary.org/next-chapter/ FAQ page https://www.rosememoriallibrary.org/next-chapter-frequently-asked-questions/ Conceptual plans & renderings: https://www.rosememoriallibrary.org/conceptual-plans-and-renderings/ Check out an Experience PassA great way to enjoy the Fall weather is with a visit to a New York museum or natural wonder – and with our Experience Passes you and your family/friends can all enjoy free admission! Call the front desk to see what’s available, and plan the perfect Fall day trip. 
The Great Giveback Food DriveBring a nonperishable food item to the Library for Rockland Community Against Hunger. Let’s make sure all Rockland families can enjoy a quality Thanksgiving meal! Donation box is on the first floor of the Library. We will be collecting through the week of Thanksgiving. Requested items: November Programs*The Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday Wednesday, Nov. 27, Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29 ADULTS
Painting & Drawing Classes – Wednesdays Crafternoons with Joy Medicare Info Session We are proud to partner with the Town to offer free fitness classes for Stony Point residents only, at Patriot Hills Community Center:
Craft Circle – Mondays New – Mahjong! 6 Week Series Book Club Herbal Arts Workshops: Local History LectureRockland’s Fight for Independence: The Baylor Massacre Joseph Amster will present an engaging talk on this lesser known but important event that occurred in the Hudson Valley during the Revolutionary War. Free to the public. This event will take place at the Patriot Hills Community Center (19 Clubhouse Lane, Stony Point NY), in the Board Room. TEENSThanksgiving Diamond Art Diamond Art is like Paint-By-Numbers, but using little acrylic diamond pieces to create one dynamic image made with thousands of little gems. Create a small frameable Thanksgiving image to take home. For grades 4 and up. KIDS
“On Your Own” Preschool Storytime This is an independent story class in a small group setting. The program includes stories, songs and simple crafts/games/playtime. For ages 3-5 ( must be 3 by start of program). All Day Crafternoon Zumbini Fun with Playdough Thanksgiving Placemats 
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