 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 |
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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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 
Drop in and design a placemat for your special meal! |
October eNews: Spooky Season Is Upon Us!
 Spooky Season is Upon Us
Get in the spirit with these featured events: 4th Annual Book Character Pumpkin Contest Spooky Terrariums (grades 4 and up) Mini Pumpkin Decorating (ages 2-5) LEGO Builders – Spooky Edition (grades K-5) Black Cat Ornaments (adults) Book Club – Frankenstein by Mary Shelley 
AdultsPainting & Drawing Classes – Wednesdays Join us for a variety of beginner drawing & painting classes, exploring watercolors, acrylics & drawing basics. Limited space. Bring your own craft to this fun meetup. Work while chatting and making new friends. Get help and feedback on your craft project. All projects welcome and we
have some supplies to lend. We are proud to partner with the Town to offer free fitness classes for Stony Point residents only, at Patriot Hills Community Center:
Crafternoons with Joy Join Joy, our Adult Programming Coordinator, to learn a new craft. October crafts include jewelry sculpture, mosaics, seasonal crafts, needle felting, and more. Offered weekdays, 12 pm and 2 pm, throughout the month. Foraging Plant Walks
Thursday, Oct. 10, 10 am – 12 pm & Saturday, Oct. 26, 4 pm – 6 pm The leaves are changing – so let’s take a gentle walk and see what we can find! This is a guided walk teaching the basics of seasonal plant identification and usage. Individuals, families and large groups welcome. Participants will be emailed or called with the meetup location. Senior Zumba 
Drop-in Crafternoons Messy Meetups 
Circle Time at the Park Looking Toward NovemberKeep an eye on our social media pages as we are excited to share a 3D model and new renderings of the proposed new library! 
(Pictured: proposed new children’s room which would be located on the main floor, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a learning garden. The children’s room would also include the whole children’s resource collection, a hands-on early literacy play space, and an art zone.) Many people have asked specifically about the ballot number, and it is Proposal 2. It reads:
This amount includes a new library building and all costs associated with that project, including moving expenses and a temporary rental space during the building process; and increasing library hours and expanding services beginning in 2025.
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eNews: Sept. 2024
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Happy Back to School!With the school year upon us, we like to remind students & parents (and teachers!) that we are a great support to our local schools. We have over 70 eResources and many are geared towards kids to improve their reading, assist with homework, research, and school projects. They are all free with your Library card! K-8 Homework & Research New E-ResourcesAdditionally, we have added 7 new e-resources for the 2024-2025 year from NovelNY to help young adults and adults. These are available to ALL New York residents. Books and Authors
Featured Adult Programs
Saturday, Sept. 7, 11 am – 12 pm Join the Library’s Book Club! Each month we have a lively discussion over a light brunch. Great chance to meet new people! This month our book is The Book Thief by Markus Zusak; the extraordinary, beloved novel about the ability of books to feed the soul even in the darkest of times. If you saw the movie instead, that’s fine too – this is a fun and social Book Club. 
Mon., Sept. 16, 2 pm – 4 pm Learn to fold pages of a used book to create a sculptural piece of art! This is a great upcycle craft. You can bring your own hard-bound book, or we will have some. Watercolors – Landscape Learn to Sketch Acrylics Open Studio Watercolors – Water Control Tutorial Plein Air Painting & Drawing Watercolors – Botanical Abstract Textured Painting Paper Pulp Painting 
Wed., Sept. 11, 2 pm – 4 pm Learn how to create amazing prints using photo reactive paper, some plant material or shapes and the sun! Special Bookmarks Mandala Dot Art DIY Shrinky Dinks Decoupage Day Library Card Sign-Up MonthSeptember is Library Card Sign Up Month! Kids ages 5 and up are eligible to get their very first library card! Come check out all the Library has to offer this month and take it home with your new card. Books, comics, discovery kits, board games, music and more are all at your fingertips. 
Youth ProgramsTues., Sept. 24, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Kids layer wool in colors of their choice on a pre-cut, flat apple shape. A drop of soap, a little warm water and gentle agitation in a sealed bag on special mat will “felt” the layers together creating a soft, colorful, 100% wool Apple. Perfect activity to aid in motor skills and sensory development. It’s almost pumpkin time! 
Sign-up will start soon to reserve a foam pumpkin for our annual book character pumpkin contest. Always a hit! Circle Time (Ages 1-5) Messy Meetups (Ages 0-5) LEGO Builders Fun with Play Dough An Update from Rose Memorial Library AssociationRose Memorial Library is officially on the November 5, 2024 ballot for an increase in funding that would support the building of a larger library; moving and rental costs during the construction period; expanded hours and services; and the increased operating costs that would accompany a larger building and expanded hours and services. Over the next two months Rose Memorial will be visiting local community groups, hosting community forums, and answering questions and sharing information about the proposal on its website and social media channels. For the most up-to-date, fact-based information on the proposed project, we encourage you to visit rosememoriallibrary.org/next-chapter regularly and follow Rose Memorial Library’s official Facebook page at facebook.com/STPRoseMemorialLibrary 
Have questions, feedback, or would like for RML to visit your community group to discuss the proposed project? Please reach out to Rose Memorial Library Director, Alice Meacham, at ameacham@rcls.org  |
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