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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eNews: January 2024
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No images? Click here  Celebrating Our 75th AnniversaryHappy New Year, and Happy Birthday Rose Memorial Library! This year we are celebrating 75 years of service to Stony Point. Follow along with us as we commemorate this milestone. We will be compiling historic photos, asking you to share your Library stories with us, hosting special programs and an official anniversary party in the Fall. You’re invited! These past 75 years the Library has been the cornerstone in our community for lifelong learning and discovery. It has served as a sanctuary for book lovers and fostered a love of reading in our kids. And as you have surely seen, we have evolved way beyond books. Access to e-books, audiobooks, online databases, and digital resources that cater to diverse interests are just a few of the changes. Our inclusive programs have brought us all together. We’ve shared so many memories through our programs – book clubs, storytimes, craft classes, art exhibitions, our annual summer reading program and countless more. We have a great line up of programs already in the works for 2024 to continue our tradition of unique, high-quality events. Looking ahead, our anniversary reminds us that the Library, and access to books and information, are as relevant today as ever. We’ll continue to embrace change, new technologies, and expand our services to meet the diverse needs of Stony Point. Thank you for the last 75 years and hope you’ll join us in our next chapter! Community Art Show
Works of art by patrons are currently on view in the Library’s Kennedy Room through February. All of the pieces were created during our adult painting and crafting classes led by Joy Buckhout. Thanks to all who participated and their ‘teacher’! Reading & Resources for JanuaryBook Club: Ball of Fire by Stefan KanferSaturday, Jan. 6 | 11 am -12 pm | RML Kennedy Room Winter Reading ChallengeJan. 15 – Feb. 29 | RML front desk January New BooksFor everyone who enjoys new books, we’ve compiled a list of some January releases that are headed our way. Many are well-reviewed and/or predicted best-sellers, so early holds are encouraged. Check out time for new books is 2 weeks. 
Health & WellnessWe’re proud to partner with the town to offer no-cost health and wellness classes off-site at Kirkbride Hall (5 Patriot Hills Lane). Must be a Stony Point resident. No registration required. 
Tai Chi with Mark BreithaupWednesdays : Jan. 3, Jan. 10, Jan. 17, Jan. 24, Jan. 31 | 9 am – 10 am | Chair YogaMondays : Jan. 8, Jan. 15, Jan. 22, Jan. 29 | 10 am – 10:45 am | Gentle Yoga and StretchingWednesdays : Jan. 3, Jan. 10, Jan. 17, Jan. 24, Jan. 31 | 5 pm – 6 pm | Yoga FlowWednesdays : Jan. 3, Jan. 10, Jan. 17, Jan. 24, Jan. 31 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Instructor Lonnie June has three Yoga offerings, open to all levels. Come work on your strength, balance, breath work and mindfulness. Bring a mat. Suggested donation is $5 -10 per class. Fiber Arts / Craft CircleMonday, Jan. 15, 12 pm – 1 pm | Wednesday, Jan. 24, 6 pm – 7 pm | Monday, Jan. 29, 12 pm – 1 pm Painting & Drawing
Beginner WatercolorsWoodpecker in Snow Open Studio Snowy Lake This is a series of workshops for beginners to explore the special quality of watercolors. Enjoy the process of painting while learning essential techniques. Materials are provided but feel free to bring your preferred paint, paper or brushes. This is a popular class and seats fill up quickly, so please register for the waitlist if available. Abstract Paper Towel PaintingWednesday, Jan. 10 | 2 pm – 4 pm | Beginner Acrylic Painting – Open StudioWednesday, Jan. 24 | 11 am – 1 pm | Bubble PaintingWednesday, Jan. 24 | 2 pm – 4 pm | Zentangle & Neurographic ArtWednesday, Jan. 17 | 3 pm – 5 pm | 
YOUTH PROGRAMSLittle YogaWednesdays : Jan. 10, Jan. 17, Jan. 24, Jan. 31 | 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm | RML Children’s Room Update to our Program Registration ProcessWe are replacing our Events Calendar software, and making some changes to our program registration process – to better ensure that all members of our community have a spot. This change will go into effect next month (February 2024). The new Calendar will make it easier to view programs; see available seats; register with your basic info; and be emailed confirmation. We want to encourage everyone to register ONLINE for our programs: this is the easiest way for us to manage attendance and cancellations and move people over from the waitlist. Advance online registration is required for all programs. We will be providing tech help to anyone who may need it, and we understand technology and change can be difficult! Please contact us for help using the online calendar/ event registration. Support the LibraryLast month we sent out our Annual Appeal and welcomed in a record amount of support! There is still time to make a tax deductible donation to contribute to our growth in 2024. If you are interested in joining our Donor List and making a financial contribution visit our Online Giving page. Your generous contribution will directly impact the quality and accessibility of programs, collections, and resources we can provide. Contributions will support the acquisition of new books, the maintenance of popular programs for all ages, and the upkeep of a welcoming environment – although our limited space remains an issue! The Library staff and Board express their deep gratitude for your support. Thank you and a very happy and healthy New Year from all of us! |
eNews: Dec. 2023
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Happy Holidays from Rose Memorial LibraryWishing everyone a happy holiday season! We’re kicking things off with Light Up Stony Point on Friday, Dec. 1. Join us on the lawn to watch the parade, and enjoy hot cocoa and crafts. We’ll be open late (8pm). 
‘Tis the season for fun holiday programs. Join us for these featured events.
Cedar SwagCreate a small cedar bough for your door or mantle. We will provide the cedar boughs, some pine cones and ribbons as well as twine and floral wire (and maybe some other decorations); however, if you have any stray ornaments, special ribbons or other decorations you’d like to place on your swag, feel free to bring them! Session 1: Monday, Dec. 4, 1pm – 2:30pm 
Beginner WatercolorsHoliday Cards: Winter Wonderland: Wednesday, Dec. 27, 11am – 1pm 
Paper Stars & Honeycomb Ornaments: Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2pm – 4pm Dot Art Bird Clip Ornaments: Monday, Dec. 18, 12pm – 2pm 
Ornaments Galore!Macramé Wreath Ornaments: Wednesday, Dec. 6, 4pm – 6pm Iron-On Napkin Ornaments: Monday, Dec. 11, 1pm – 2pm Woodland Animal Ornaments: Monday, Dec. 11, 2pm – 3pm Marble Swirl Ornaments: Monday, Dec. 11, 3pm – 4pm Cork Figures/Ornaments: Wednesday, Dec. 13, 11am – 1pm 
Potluck Book ClubJoin us to celebrate the holiday season! Bring a dish to share and let’s talk great cookbooks / recipes, and any other books you’ve read recently. Feel free to bring friends or family. Saturday, Dec. 9, 11am – 1pm If you can’t make it, join us for our next book discussion. The reading schedule is here. 
Faux Stained GlassCreate the illusion of stained glass using sharpie markers. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 11am – 1pm 
Chocolate Pretzel WreathsCreate delicious holiday themed pretzel wreaths. Yummy! Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2pm – 3:30pm 
Wire Wrapped Sea GlassLearn simple wrapping techniques to create beautiful wire wrapped jewelry using sea glass. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2pm – 4pm 
Holiday Diamond Painting (Teens)Join us for hot cocoa and cookies as you diamond "paint" a few holiday ornaments (or alternatively you can make diamond coasters). Friday, Dec. 8, 6pm – 8pm 
Tunes for Tots is back!Registration is open for another 3 week session of Tunes for Tots at Powerhouse Dance Center in Stony Point (Tuesdays, Dec. 5, 12, & 19). This program uses live music to aid in childhood development. Introducing music early helps cognitive development, social, emotional and motor skills as well as language development. We will be integrating some favorite Holiday sing-a-long songs for this session.
Winter Art Show – Call for SubmissionsHave you taken one of our painting classes? If so please consider contributing a piece to our Community Art Show which will be on display at the Library from the beginning of January to the end of February. Please mat and frame your work and drop off at the front desk anytime in December along with your contact information. For more info or help getting the work ready contact Joy at jbuckhout@rcls.org
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eNews: Nov. 2023
Holiday PlanningAs we head into the holiday season we have lots of special events coming up! Look out for our Toys For Tots boxes at the Library coming soon. Please drop off a new, unwrapped toy, and brighten up spirits for Rockland kids this season. And save the date!…The 2nd annual Light Up Stony Point is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 1. We will be open until 8 pm that night. Join us for hot cocoa, crafts, and parade viewing on the lawn.Holiday ClosuresRose Memorial Library will be closed Nov. 22, 23, and 24; Dec. 24 and 25; and Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.ADULT PROGRAMSBRUNCH BOOK CLUBThe Last Masterpiece: A Novel of World War II Italy, by Laura Morelli Join us for a lively discussion of this historical fiction best-seller! Coffee and pastries provided. Grab a copy using our online catalog. (This title is also available as an ebook). 
In the summer of 1943, Eva Brunner is taking photographs of Nazi-looted art hidden in the salt mines of the Austrian hinterland. Across the ocean in Connecticut, Josephine Evans is working as a humble typist at the Yale Art Gallery. When both women are called to Italy to contribute to the war effort, neither imagines she will hold the fate of some of the world’s greatest masterpieces torn from the Uffizi Galleries and other Florentine art collections in her hands. But as Italy turns from ally to enemy and Hitler’s plan to destroy irreplaceable monuments and works of art becomes frighteningly clear, each woman’s race against the clock—and against one another—might demand more than they were prepared to give. The Last Masterpiece takes readers on a heart-pumping adventure up the Italian peninsula. Inspired by the incredible true story of the Monuments Women, the Fifth Army WACs, and the looted Florentine art collections during World War II, the latest historical novel by USA Today bestselling author and art historian Laura Morelli plunges readers into the heart of war-torn Italy. WINTER BOTANICAL LUMINARIESCreate a winter-themed paper lantern and use pressed botanicals to decorate it. For the Winter Botanicals we will mostly use evergreen leaves, but you are welcome to bring other flowers and leaves of your own finding. They look beautiful with a tea light. 
MORE ARTS & CRAFTSBubble Painting: Wednesday, Nov. 1, 4pm – 6pmTissue Paper Collage: Monday, Nov. 6, 12pm – 2pmBYO Object to Decoupage: Monday, Nov. 6, 4pm – 6pm (bring your own box, coffee can, tray, etc.)Circle Loom Weaving: Wednesday, Nov. 8, 4pm – 6pmBurlap Flowers: Monday, Nov. 13, 1pm – 3pmAcrylics Open Studio: Monday, Nov. 20, 12pm – 2pm (bring your own canvas, wood panel, box, etc.)Plastic Bag Flower Painting: Monday, Nov. 20, 4pm – 6pmDecorative Leaf Bowl: Monday, Nov. 27, 1pm – 3pm
FITNESS & MINDFULNESSAt Patriot Hills Community Center (12 Club House Ln.). Open to Stony Point residents only. $5-$10 suggested donation for yoga classes with Lonnie June. Please bring a mat for all classes. CHAIR YOGAMondays, 10am-10:45am Yoga is for EVERY body! Chair Yoga is just yoga with a prop (the chair). Although it may be especially beneficial for beginners, seniors or those recovering from injuries GENTLE YOGA AND STRETCHINGWednesdays: 5pm-6pm Build strength & balance while learning breath work and mindfulness. FLOW YOGAWednesdays: 6:30pm-7:30pm Let go of thought and focus on experience of the present moment with flow yoga. TAI CHIWednesdays: 9am-10am Instructor Mark Breithaupt leads this Tai Chi class that can improve your strength, flexibility, and balance. All levels are welcome. Start your day off with movement & mindfulness. Meditation/relaxation at the end. FIBER ARTS & CRAFT CIRCLEJoin us and bring your projects! All skill levels welcome. All fiber arts or ANY CRAFT projects welcome! It’s more fun and social together! Bring a new craft (and maybe we can help out) or come to lend a hand to a beginner. 
BEGINNER WATERCOLORJoin 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 own, especially for the open studio. HERBAL ARTS WORKSHOPS
A continuing series exploring herbal arts while learning how to make (and sample!) some preparations. Especially good for your health during cold months! This month we will make fire cider – a classic winter immune tonic. We will also talk about the best strategies to support your immune system for cold & flu season. Come with questions, or let’s chat about anything you’d like regarding the plants or your wellness. YOUTH & FAMILY
LEGO BUILDERSCreate your own LEGO designs for display at the library-available for kids who love to build! For grades Kindergarten & up, with caregiver. PRESCHOOL PLAYDOUGHSqueeze, roll and cut out fun shapes with Play Dough. Decorate your creations with funny materials. *DIY SLIME w. ASSEMBLYMAN EACHUS!
Let’s have some fun making slime! Join Assemblyman (and science teacher of 40 years) Christopher Eachus for an exciting, gooey, hands-on program dedicated to exploring the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). For ages 6-11. NEEDLE FELTING (TWEEN/TEEN)Christine Adams will help you learn to felt a beautiful owl! Needle felting is a fiber art that involves stabbing a special needle into a piece of wool in order to stiffen and shape into it’s desired form. For grades 4-12. 
Veterans Thank You CardsSaturday, Nov. 4, 11am-1:30pm Drop in and make a special card to say thank you to all our Veterans, in honor of Veterans Day (Nov. 11). All supplies provided and we’ll take care of the delivery. |
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