No images? Click here By now you’ve probably heard the big news of our plans for a new Library and extended services – which will be on the Nov. 5th ballot. That information is now online! Financial and other details are here, and you can view the Conceptual Plans and Renderings here. Thank you to everyone who gave feedback at our Community Forums. We have another tonight, Tuesday, July 23 at 7 pm. Hope you can make it! LIBRARY CLOSUREThe Library will be closed to the public Aug. 1-5 for transition to a new Integrated Library System. This is an important technology that connects patron accounts, catalog records, and other points of service across all 47 member libraries. Please check with individual RCLS libraries for their hours during this time. Service impacts:
AUGUST PROGRAMSAdultsSummer Reading There’s still time to collect raffle tickets toward fabulous Summer Reading prizes. Come in and grab a Reading Challenge (2 tickets) or BINGO (1 ticket). You can also win by attending August programs. Book Club Saturday, Aug. 3, 11 am- 12 pm Join us for a discussion of Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Named a "Best book of Summer" … A charming, witty and compulsively readable exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope that traces a widow’s unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus. We will still meet at the Library even though it is closed to the general public. Painting, Printing & Drawing
Craft Classes
Foraging Plant Walks Monday, Aug. 5, 9:30 am – 11:30 am & Sunday, Aug. 25, 4 pm – 6pm Take a guided walk in Rockland County to learn plant identification and discover medicinal and culinary possibilities for what’s growing.
TeensThursday, Aug. 8, 6:30 pm Test your knowledge of books and pop culture. Have fun and win prizes. Become a Teen Volunteer! We now have applications for teens who would like to volunteer with us starting this summer. Opportunities might include reading to kids in our Book Buddies program, assisting in other youth programs, or helping us plan future programs or displays. Drop in for an application, or learn more on our teen page. Kids / FamilyEnchanted Sculpture Garden Paint Party – Squishmallows (Grades 2 – 5) Summer Reading Finale with The Bubble Bus! Join us at Charles Eccher Park to celebrate all of your Summer Reading accomplishments. There will be music, ice cream, and of course bubbles! Prizes and certificates will be handed out. All ages are welcome. Support the library with a tax-deductible donation. Our library enhances the quality of life in Stony Point by providing essential services to everyone, regardless of age or economic circumstance. Your donation will make a positive difference in what we can offer. |
eNews: July 2024
We hope to see you this month for a program or two! If you haven’t signed up for Summer Reading yet, drop by the Library to pick up instructions and activities for all ages. Compete to win prizes! Summer Art Show: Enchanted Creatures Sculpture GardenAll ages are invited to participate in another community art project! Make an enchanted clay creature for an indoor Sculpture Garden that will go on display in the library. Take & Make bags with Air Dry clay will be available for pickup at the front desk this month. We encourage you to paint your clay creatures to bring them to life! AdultsNo Sew T-Shirt Bag Wednesday, July 3, 2 pm- 4 pm Make an easy tote with an old t-shirt – a great up-cycling project you can take on your next outing. Book Club Saturday, July 6, 11 am- 12 pm Join us for a discussion of Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson. A light brunch will be served. Cyanotype Prints Monday, July 8, 1 pm – 3 pm Learn how to create amazing botanical prints using a photo reactive paper, some plant material & the sun. Watercolor Painting – Bears Wednesday, July 17, 11 am – 1 pm Discover the special quality of watercolors by painting an adventurous summer scene – bears. Herbal Arts – Spa Day Monday, July 22, 4 pm – 6 pm Facial scrubs, masks, body butters, and foot soaks.. learn to pamper yourself with all natural products. Plein Air Drawing at Vincent Clark Park Wednesday, July 24, 5 pm – 7 pm Join us for a Plein Air experience to draw, doodle or sketch. Pencils, markers, colored pencils, sketch paper & boards provided. Shibori Dyeing Monday, July 29, 2 pm- 4 pm Create beautiful Shibori patterns on fabric using…of all things – avocado pits! Watercolor Painting – Hot Air Balloons Wednesday, July 31, 11 am-1 pm Up, up, and away! Have fun painting this escapist summer scene. Foraging Plant Walks Tuesday, July 9 & Saturday, July 27, 10 am – 12 pm Take a guided walk in Rockland County to learn plant identification and discover medicinal and culinary possibilities for what’s growing. TeensTeen Summer Reading Info Session Tuesday, July 2, 5:30 pm For teens interested in summer reading opportunities including reading challenges, programs and volunteering. We will have pizza! Thursday, July 11, 6:30 pm Do you think you have what it takes to be Uno Champion? Join us for an epic Uno battle & show off your card skills to win prizes! Paint &
Sip Thursday, August 8, 6:30 pm Test your knowledge of books and pop culture. Have fun and win prizes. Kids / FamilyReading Buddies (Ages 3 – 6) Wednesdays, July 3 – July 31, 5 pm – 6 pm Sign up for a 15-minute time slot for your child to listen to a student volunteer read to them, or vice versa. Boost your child’s reading confidence! Sunshine & Stories at Vincent Clark Park (Ages 2 – 5) Tuesdays, July 2 – August 6, 10:30
am Join Ms. Susan for some simple stories, songs and fun! Cookies & Crafts (Preschoolers age 2 & up) Mondays, July 8 – 29, 10:30 am OR 1:30 pm Crafts and coloring while snacking on animal crackers. Summer Reading Crafternoons (Kids entering K – 5th grade) Mondays, July 8 – 29, 3
pm – 5 pm Drop into the Library with your weekly reading log & do a simple craft. Messy Meetups at Vincent Clark Park (Ages 2 – 5) Wednesdays, July 10 – August 7, 10:30 am A "free explore" program with lots of fun sensory/ messy activities. Proper outdoor play clothing & supervision required. Science
Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure (Ages 5 & up) Thursday, July 11, 4:30 pm Listen as Talewise tells the story of a lost treasure deep within the jungle with wild science experiments! Wonderspark Puppets: Goldilocks and the 3 Bears (Ages 3 & up) Thursday, July 18, 6 pm A classic tale told through vibrant puppets with lots of laughs. Monday, July 22, 6 pm Bring the family and some snacks to Vincent Clark Park for Adventure themed Bingo. Prizes and lots of fun! Paint Party – Squishmallows (Grades 2 – 5) Thursday, August 1, 4 pm It’s super soft, huggable, round, and adorable! So let’s make a piece of fan art to celebrate squishmallows. SUMMER READING FINALE WITH THE BUBBLE BUS!Monday, August 5, 6 pm Join us at Charles Eccher Park to celebrate all your summer accomplishments with music, ice cream and of course bubbles! Prizes and certificates will be handed out. All ages are welcome.
On June 24, we released a press release officially announcing plans to substantially expand the Library and increase hours and services. Please read the announcement for details of our plan and its major benefits to the community. The proposal is subject to a public vote on Nov. 5, 2024. Thank you to everyone who attended our 2nd annual Family Fun Fest! Thank you to our vendors, musicians, and our Friends Group for organizing. Raffle winners have now been contacted – congrats! We also made a live announcement about our future plans, which you can view on Facebook. |
eNews: June 2024
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eNews : May 2024
No images? Click here Count Down to Summer Reading!Get ready, Summer Reading is almost here! This year’s theme is Adventure Begins at Your Library : La Aventura Comienza en tu Biblioteca. We’re getting lots of action-packed programs and prizes ready for all ages, plus we have a date set for our Summer Reading Kickoff! Plan to join us on: Saturday, June 22 Like last summer this event will have vendors for shopping, food trucks, local authors, music and performers, arts & crafts, and other fun activities for the whole family. Stop by the Library booth to get a Library Card and sign up for our official Summer Reading program to start winning prizes. More details will be announced soon. For questions / vendor requests, please reach out to the Friends of Rose Memorial Library at rmlfriends79@gmail.com or visit their Facebook page. Saturday, May 4 | 1 pm – 3 pm | Calling all gardening enthusiasts or newbies! Come swap seeds, seedlings, or houseplant cuttings. Get advice for your garden this year, or learn how to revive a houseplant. Lots of gardening experts will be on hand. And If you have nothing to swap that’s fine too – there will be plenty to go around. Arts & CraftsBeginner WatercolorsBeginner AcrylicsFiber Arts/ Crafts Meetup – bring your own projectWednesday, May 1 | 2 pm – 4 pm |*open to tweens/teens Monday, May 6 | 1 pm – 3 pm | Wednesday, May 8 | 4 pm – 6 pm | Monday, May 13 | 1 pm – 3 pm | Monday, May 13 | 4 pm – 6 pm | Wednesday, May 15 | 2:30 pm – 4 pm |*open to tweens/teens Monday, May 20 | 1 pm – 3 pm | Wednesday, May 22 | 1 pm – 3 pm | Wednesday, May 22 | 4 pm – 6 pm | Wednesday, May 29 | 4 pm – 6 pm | *open to tweens/teens Saturday, May 4 | 11 am- 12 pm | Join us for a light brunch and lively discussion of our May book – Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer – a book that anyone interested in natural history, botany, protecting nature, or Native American culture will love. As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer asks questions of nature using the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces indigenous teachings that consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers. Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, a mother, and a woman, Kimmerer shows how other living beings offer us gifts and lessons, even if we’ve forgotten how to hear their voices. Braiding Sweetgrass is already being called a new classic in Nature Writing. Get a copy of the book here. Health & WellnessMonday, May 6 |4 pm – 6 pm | Part of our Herbal Arts series. Meet at the Library. We will discuss diet, food, exercise & sleep, as well as herbal & supplemental support for allergies. Monday, May 13 |9 am – 11 am | Explore what’s growing in Rockland County! This guided walk will concentrate on plant identification and their medicinal, culinary and other uses. Meet up location will be emailed after you register. Monday, May 20 | 4 pm – 6 pm | Part of our Herbal Arts series. Meet at the Library. Learn how to create delicious, healthy sodas! Wednesdays : May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22 & May 29 | 9 am – 10 am | Free, Stony Point residents only. Fridays : May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24 & May 31 | 10 am – 11 am | Suggested donation $5-10. Stony Point residents only. Registration preferred, especially for first time students. Wednesdays : May 1, May 8, May 15, May 22 & May 29 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Suggested donation $5-10. Stony Point residents only. Bring a mat. Youth ProgramsWednesdays through June | 10:30 am – 11:30 am | Messy Meetups are an outdoor program designed to expose families to the concept of child-directed, messy outdoor play and to meet other families. Each week we will focus on a different creative activity and also have the freedom to explore. Be prepared to engage and make a mess with your child. Proper clothing and footwear for outdoor play/weather recommended. These activities require close adult supervision by a parent or caregiver. This program is for ages 2-5, and siblings are welcome. Mondays : May 13 & May 20 |10:30 am – 11:15 am | Zumbini with Tina combines music, dance and educational tools for 45 minutes of can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding, learning, and fun! Friday, May 24 | 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Come to the Children’s room and create a LEGO design to join our display. Let your imagination run wild Book DonationsPlease be advised: we can no longer take book donations of any kind either in the Library or in the bin in the back parking lot. Our book bin is full! Please try to find a spot for your donated books in our two Little Free Libraries, or we can give you the names of some other organizations who accept book donations. Thank you! |
eNews: April 2024
No images? Click here Hey, ChickadeeA happy Easter to all who celebrate…and speaking of eggs, our baby chicks are back again this Spring. We are getting the last details together to welcome home a new batch of eggs that will hatch in the Library (!), offering a chance for people to see and learn about animals as they grow! Like last year, the eggs will be near the entrance and after they hatch will live with us for a few weeks before finding a permanent home. Reading & Resources for AprilBook Club: The Silent Patient by Alex MichaelidesSaturday, April 6 | 11am -12pm | RML Kennedy Room Earth Day 2024Celebrate Earth Day (April 22) with these creative books to live more sustainably. This year’s theme, Planet vs. Plastics, calls to advocate for widespread awareness on the health risks of plastics, rapidly phase out all single use plastics, push for strong legislation on plastic pollution, and demand an end to fast fashion. Spring BestsellersCheck out our anticipated Spring Best Sellers to find your next read. Beginning with releases in April, these books are on their way to Rose Memorial Library. These will be popular, so advance holds are highly recommended! (Did you know you can rate books in our Catalog? Log-in to your account and let us know what you’d rate these books, 1-5 stars!) Health & WellnessTai Chi with Mark Breithaupt – Patriot Hills Community Center Wednesdays: April 3, 10, 17, 24 | 9am – 10am | Yoga Flow with Lonnie June – Patriot Hills Community Center Wednesdays: April 3, 10, 17, 24 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Chair Yoga with Lonnie June – Patriot Hills Community Center Fridays: April 5, 12, 19, 26 | 10am – 11am | Must be a Stony Point resident. No registration required. Monday, April 8 | 4pm – 6pm | Thursday, April 25 | 11am – 1pm | Monday, April 29 | 4pm – 6pm | Learn to PaintBeginner Watercolors – Iris Beginner Watercolors – Open Studio Beginner Watercolors – Spring Landscape Beginner Acrylics – Open Studio Arts & CraftsMonday, April 1 | 1pm – 3pm | Wednesday, April 3 | 4pm – 6pm | Monday, April 8 | 1pm – 3pm | Wednesday, April 10 | 2pm – 4pm | Session I: Monday, April 15 | 1pm – 2:30pm | Session II: Monday, April 15 | 3pm – 4:30pm | Wednesday, April 17 | 2pm – 4pm | Wednesday, April 24 | 2pm – 4pm | Wednesday, April 24 | 4:30pm – 6pm | Monday, April 29 | 1pm – 3pm | Monday, April 1 | 12pm – 1pm | Big Little Art Show Is Back!There is still time to pick up a mini canvas from the front desk to participate in our 2nd annual Big Little Art Show! Return your artwork ASAP and check out the works as they go up on display. Open to all ages! Congrats to our Winter Reading Challenge winners, who read 6 books in 2 months! They took home a Library tote bag and gift certificate to tasty Rock’s Kitchen in Stony Point. TWEEN / TEENTaylor Swift Album Release PartyTuesday, April 23 | 6pm – 8pm | Calling all Swifties! Come listen to her new album while creating friendship bracelets, a poetry journal and compete in a TS trivia contest! REGISTER > YOUTH PROGRAMSZumbiniMondays: April 8 and April 15 | 10:30am – 11:15am | Powerhouse Dance Center Zumbini with Tina combines music, dance and educational tools for 45 minutes of can’t-stop, won’t-stop bonding, learning, and fun! REGISTER FOR THE SERIES > Itty Bitty PlaydateTuesdays: April 9, 16, 23, and 30 | 10:30am – 11:30am | RML – Children’s Room Come and play with a variety of toys and activities. Complete a simple craft/art project and socialize. For ages 2-5 with caregiver. REGISTER FOR THE SERIES > Fun with PlaydoughApril 24 | 10:30am or 4:30pm | RML – Children’s Room Squeeze, roll and cut out fun shapes with Play Dough and decorate your creations. For preschoolers with caregiver. REGISTER ᐳ Support the LibrarySpring into action and support Rose Memorial Library. Your contribution goes towards all kinds of activity at the Library- exciting programs, presenters, new books and media and more. Donate today and you’ll be featured in our Summer mailer! Visit our Online Giving page. |
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