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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. |
eNews: July 2023
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The Friends of Rose Memorial Library beat the heat (and the rain) to pull off a great event at Charles S. Eccher Park on Sunday, June 25. Thanks to everyone who came out in support of the Library, Romolo’s on the Road, Icee is Nice, Chomped, and all of the vendors who lent their time and/or contributed a prize to our raffle. Raffle winners have been notified. We look forward to making this a yearly event!
New Catalog Launching July 14On July 14 you will notice a very different looking Catalog that has the feel of a site like Amazon. It’s called Aspen Discovery, and it is going to make searching for books and putting them on hold much easier. There’s nothing you have to do to set it up, and nothing from your old account will be lost – but like all new things it may take some time getting used to! With Aspen Discovery You Can: 
JULY ADULT PROGRAMSBOOK CLUB BRAINSTORMING SESSIONS
Join us to meet the new book club members! The goal of these sessions is to decide what the group would like to read (fiction, memoirs, poetry, cookbooks – it can be anything); and confirm dates for future meetups. Our Saturday session will include a nice catered brunch. Saturday, July 22, 11am – 12pm & Monday, July 24, 6pm – 7pm NATURE FORAGING WALKWednesday, July 26, 6pm – 8pm 
Join us for a leisurely stroll in Rockland County and get to know the local flora and fauna of the area. We will explore medicinal, culinary and other uses of what’s growing in our backyard! Bring water, wear appropriate clothing/footwear and bring bug spray. The location will be confirmed closer to the date and emailed to those registered. FIBER ARTS CIRCLE
Join others in knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, quilting etc. Fun and social! All ages and skills welcome! Bring your project. Group often shares materials and helps each other. We also have one-on-one instruction if needed. Monday, July 24, 12pm – 1pm
Rose Memorial Library, Kennedy Room ARTS & CRAFTSDecoupage – Bring Your Own Object Join us to create one-of-a-kind decorative objects! Bring your own: box, tray, plate/platter, shells, flower pots etc. We will have decorative papers but you are also welcome to bring your own special papers or special cutouts to adorn your objects. Suminagashi (Japanese Paper Marbling) The suminagashi marbling technique is an ancient meditative process that emphasizes mindfulness, slowing down, and the value of imperfection known as ‘wabi sabi’. In this class we will experiment with materials and techniques to make paper that can be used to wrap gifts, frame as art, or as the cover for a book or journal. Zentangle Time In this class we will explore a few special methods to use art as therapy to calm your mind. We will be working with a combination of Sharpie markers, Micron pens, watercolors, markers &/or colored pencils.Teens welcome to join. Beginner Watercolors – Beach Scene Explore the special quality of watercolors – enjoy the process and learn essential watercolor techniques. Fills up quickly, register early. HERBAL ARTS TALK: HEALTHY STRESS RESPONSEMonday, July 17, 4pm – 6pm Rose Memorial Library, Kennedy Room 
Let’s discuss how to remain calm when the stresses of life become too much. From diet, mindfulness and sleeping habits – to supplements and herbs – these tips can help you stay calm and maintain good health. Bring your questions! JULY TEEN PROGRAMSGLITTERING GEM MASON JARSThursday, July 6, 6pm – 7pm Create a light up jar using colorful glass sea beads. Great décor for your room at night. 
DIAMOND PAINTINGThursday, July 13, 6pm – 7:30pm Try the latest craft craze to make some super shiny coasters! Snacks provided, Teen Programs with Joy!Join artist and Library Programmer, Joy Buckhout, to make these summer crafts! These programs are open to teens AND adults. SALT & SUGAR SCRUBSMonday, July 31, 4pm – 6pm 
We will chat while making salt & sugar scrubs to exfoliate for beautiful skin. FABRIC COLLAGE WALL ARTWednesday, July 12, 3pm – 5pm Create a retro wall hanging using fabric collage technique – layering small cuts of fabric. The design will be a 70’s style mushroom pattern! 
CREPE PAPER FLOWERSMonday, July 31, 12pm – 2pm Join us to learn a few techniques to create a beautiful, year-round Lily out of crepe paper. WOVEN POUCHMonday, July 24, 1pm – 3pm You will learn how to create a simple loom, start to weave and change yarns to make a small pouch. 
FELTING: FUNNY TACOSTuesday, July 18, 4:30pm – 6pm Join guest presenter Christine Adams to make a silly felted taco. It’s so cute you could eat it! For kids entering grade 5 and up. JULY YOUTH PROGRAMS
BEACH BLANKET BINGOWednesday, July 19, 6pm – 7pm It’s a night of family friendly BINGO on the beach at Vincent Clark Park. We encourage you to bring a blanket, chairs, and a picnic dinner. The Library will provide snacks. Chance to win fun prizes! Registration begins July 3. MESSY MEETUPSTuesdays, 11am – 11:45am *No program on July 4 Let your kids indulge in some messy outdoor play! Messy Meetup promotes child-led exploration of the outdooors. Prepare to get messy – wear appropriate clothes and shoes for water and mud! Each week we will focus on a different creative activity. Great chance to connect with other parents while getting some fresh air! Meet at Vincent Clark Park. 
STORY TIME
Kids with their caregivers enjoy stories, songs, bubbles and playtime at Vincent Clark Park. Bring something to eat and sit on. Baby/Toddler ages 0-3 Lunch Bunch ages 3-5     |
eNews – April 2023
Join us for April programs at Rose Memorial Library. Registration required on our online calendar or by calling us. Tickets for our fundraiser are now available!
Save the date!
"CRAFT & DRAFT" FUNDRAISER AT INDUSTRIAL ARTS BREWING CO.HOSTED BY THE FRIENDS OF ROSE MEMORIAL LIBRARY Join us for a fun evening of crafting while sipping on local hand-crafted beverages at Industrial Arts Brewing Company! Your ticket is good for the craft (all materials and instruction provided), 1 beer or wine, and a raffle ticket for a fabulous door prize donated by a local business. Enjoy live music and the menu from Hudson’s Mill as you craft and sip. All proceeds benefit the Library. Tickets available soon, in the meantime email jbuckhout@rcls.org to be added to the guest list. We appreciate your support and hope to see you! Cheers!! WhenWednesday, April 26th, 6pm – 8pm WhereIndustrial Arts Brewing Co. (Garnerville Location) 55 W Railroad Ave. #25 | Garnerville, NY 10923 Cost$40 APRIL ADULT PROGRAMSDIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY – "TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT"Monday, April 17, 1pm – 3pm (Rain date Monday, April 24) 
Join us to learn a few fundamentals of photography and how your digital camera works. You can bring any kind of digital camera, from the latest DSLR to a point & shoot, or even your smart phone! This program takes place outdoors – meet under the pavilion at Vincent Clark Park (Beach Rd. in Stony Point). We will spend the first half hour learning about how cameras work and what makes a good photograph. Then we will wander the park for a photo scavenger hunt and finally come back together and share photos! 
ARTS & CRAFTSRose Memorial Library, Kennedy Room Crepe Paper Flowers: Monday, April 3, 1pm – 2:30pm Easy Loom Weaving: Wednesday, April 5, 1pm – 3pm Zentangles & Neurographic Art: Wednesday, April 5, 4pm – 5:30pm Handmade Paper: Monday, April 10, 2pm – 4pm Button Art: Wednesday, April 12, 3pm – 5pm Pop-Up Cards: Wednesday, April 19, 1pm – 2:30pm Paper Basket Weaving 101: Wednesday, April 19, 1pm – 3pm NATURE FORAGING WALKMonday, April 24, 11am – 1pm 
Join us for a leisurely stroll in Rockland County and get to know the local flora and fauna of the area. We will explore medicinal, culinary and other uses of what’s growing in our backyard! Bring water, wear appropriate clothing/footwear and bring bug spray. The location will be confirmed closer to the date and emailed to those registered. HERBAL ARTS WORKSHOPSThis series explores herbs for your health, wellness and just enjoyment! Learn the art and science of plants and various herbal preparations you can make at home. We may sample some mixtures. Rose Memorial Library, Kennedy Room 
Herbal Tea Talk: Monday, April 3, 3pm – 5pm 
FIBER ARTS CIRCLEMonday, April 10, 12pm – 1pm Join us and bring your projects! All skill levels welcome. All fiber arts projects welcome! Let’s gather and work together — knit, crochet, needle felt, needle point, macramé, embroidery, etc. It’s more fun and social together! Come learn a new craft or lend a hand to a beginner. Rose Memorial Library, Kennedy Room TAI CHIJoin us for morning Tai Chi with Mark Breithaupt. All levels are welcome. Start your day off with breath and movement – mindfulness for both body and mind. Please dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat for meditation/relaxation at the end. Wednesdays 9am – 10am | April 5, April 12, April 19, April 26 RHO Community Center – 5 Club House Ln., Stony Point CHAIR YOGALonnie June leads this chair yoga course for adults/seniors. Yoga is for everybody, and may be especially beneficial for beginners, seniors or those recovering from injuries. Build strength and balance. Donations are appreciated. We are happy to offer more classes this April! Mondays, 10am – 10:45am | April 3, April 10, April 17 & April 24 RHO Community Center – 5 Club House Ln., Stony Point APRIL YOUTH PROGRAMSWe’re back at Vincent Clark Park!
TUNES FOR TOTSMondays, 10:30am – 11:15am | This 45 minute outdoor program uses 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 family, and we think that’s the most important part! Registration is limited to Rose Memorial Library cardholders. Please plan to attend all sessions. Registration opens April 3. BABY/TODDLER STORYTIMEFridays, 10:30am – 11:15am | Enjoy rhymes, songs, books and bubbles! Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. For ages 6 months to 3 years old. Registration opens April 10. LUNCH BUNCHFridays, 11:30am – 12:15pm | Pack a lunch and listen to stories while you eat. Followed by playtime and crafting! For ages 3 to 5. Registration opens April 10. SPRING CRAFT DROP-IN
Saturday, April 15, 11:30am – 2:00pm Feeling crafty? Drop in the Children’s room anytime between 11:30am – 2:00pm and create a spring themed craft! For ages 3 and up with caregiver. FUN WITH PLAY DOUGH
Wednesday, April 26, 10:30am & 1pm Have fun rolling and shaping Play Dough and then decorating your creation with colorful pipe cleaners and sticks. For preschoolers with caregiver. Registration opens April 10.     |
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