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Happy 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 KITS
Our 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 PROGRAMS
All 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/TWEEN
Tuesday, 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. 
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