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MARCH PROGRAMS
& LIBRARY NEWS
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Start searching billions of records and discover your family's story.
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Explore your family history and uncover fascinating facts with Ancestry.com. Search census, military, immigration and vital records and learn about your ancestors and the journey that led to you.
*Ancestry.com is available in the library only.
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Great Courses Now Available
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The Great Courses, provide a wonderful opportunity to study interesting topics from world renowned professors from the Smithsonian Institute, National Geographic and Culinary Institute of America. Choose from a variety of courses on finance, creative writing, photography, cooking, gardening, and more. All courses are on dvd, so you can learn something new in the comfort of your own home, at your own pace.
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Free tax help will once again be offered for low to middle income taxpayers of all ages. Please call our Business Office at 845-878-6121 x15 or 211 for appointments and information.
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A Community Health Advocate is available on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month from 10- 5 PM to assist you with getting insurance through the NYS Health Marketplace and answer questions. For more information call 1-800-453-4666.
Walk-ins welcome.
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Tis the season for snow, ice, slippery roadways and other weather related issues. Check our calendar for closings, delays, cancellations and important announcements.
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- Every Other Tuesday 12:00-1:30 PM
- Every Other Thursday 6:00-7:30 PM
Stop in for help with computer & tech questions.
Dates and times are subject to change. Please visit our
calendar for a full listing of dates.
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The Great Courses: How to Draw
Tuesdays & Thursdays
January 12 - March 10
12:30 - 2:30 PM
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Don't sit at home this winter! Join us every Tuesday & Thursday starting January 12th, for this wonderful video course presented by world-renowned professor David Brody. You’ll study the core principles of drawing, including line, proportion, composition, value, light, shadow, texture and color, plus so much more. Bring your sketch pad & pencils and get ready to draw!
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Digital Photography: Using Light
Saturday, March 12 2:00 PM
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Professional photographer Sally Delmerico will show you how to demystify the use of your digital camera. Learn about the most important features & tools on your camera to get the right exposure, and make your photos much more than a snapshot! ISO, exposure compensation, white balance, metering, the histogram, and composition will be discussed.
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The Road to Financial Awesomeness
Wednesday, March 23 7:00 PM
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Are you ready to become the financially awesome person we know you can be? Chris Dlugozima, Certified Consumer Credit Educator with GreenPath Inc., will show you 7 key steps to becoming financially independent. This workshop is perfect for 18-30 year olds, or anyone needing financial help and will give an overview of important topics including:
- Student Loans
- Finding a Job
- Renting an Apartment
- Money Management
- Saving for Financial Drama
- Establishing Credit
- Buying a Home
- Buying a Car
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Winter Reading Puppies
Every Friday from 4:30-6:00 PM
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Kids in kindergarten through fourth grade can read their favorite book to an energetic guide-dog-in-training. Sign up for your 15 minute session with Miss Jenn!
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Sign Language Classes
Wednesday, March 2, 9, and 16 11 AM
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Sign language is a wonderful tool that allows even very small children to express themselves. Come join us for this three week course with certified instructor Elaine Langsam. This session is recommended for kids under 2.5
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Lego Club
Friday, March 4 4:30 PM
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Ages 5 and up.
Show off your incredible imagination and building skills by tackling our monthly theme, or choosing your own theme with the library's Legos. We will display some of your creations for 2 weeks so bring a camera! Have any Legos to donate to the library? Bring them with you!
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High School Battle of the Books
Monday, March 7 5:00 PM
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Grades 9-12. Come join an exciting book competition team for high school teens! This group is for kids entering 10th - 12th in the 2016-2017 school year. 9th graders accepted on case by case basis, see Miss Jenn for more details.
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2016 Kids' Choice Awards
Saturday, March 12 7:30 PM
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Grades 1-6.
Patterson Library presents the fourth annual Kids Choice Awards! Come walk the red carpet, watch the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards on the big screen and win prizes. Come dressed to impress!
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Music with Garrett
Friday, March 18 10:15 and 11:00 AM
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The very popular Garrett is back to entertain with music and instruments. Join us for fun, singing and dancing! Birth to ages 2.5 at 10:15 and 2.5 to 5 at 11:00.
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Teen Movie Night
Saturday, March 19 7:00 PM
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Teen Advisory hosts a teen movie night for kids ages 11 and up. The movie will be Grown- Ups. Come with your friends to watch on the big screen this hilarious movie starring Adam Sandler. Popcorn and snacks will be served. Kids under 13 will need parental permission to attend.
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Middle School Battle of the Books
Monday, March 21 4:30 PM
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Middle school Battle of the Books is a fast paced book competition. Join Patterson Library’s team to Battle other libraries on book knowledge to claim victory at the final battle! Kids must be entering 6th grade through 9th grade in September 2016.
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Spring Break Camp
March 21 through March 25
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Bake It 'Til You Make It
Monday, March 21 10:30 AM
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Grades K-4.
Kick-off Spring Break Camp with a fun and tasty cooking class! Join your friends, relax, and enjoy some yummy treats.
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Keep Calm and Craft On
Tuesday, March 22 10:30 AM
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Grades K-4. Day 2 of Spring Break Camp brings us crafts galore! We will make spring themed crafts using various supplies!
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Sciencetellers
Wednesday, March 23 10:30 AM
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Grades K-4.
Spring Break Camp day 3! Join us on a hilarious new adventure where, just like in science, things aren't always quite what they seem. We will launch things through the air, send them plummeting toward the ground, and even make matter transform and disappear right before your eyes!
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Two by Two Zoo
Thursday, March 24 10:30 AM
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Grades K-4.
Spring Break Camp day 4! Have you ever pet a kangaroo, rabbit or chinchilla? Ever wonder what a pot bellied pig eats or how slow a tortoise actually moves? Find out the answer to these questions and more with the Two by Two Zoo!
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Jester Jim Comedy Show
Friday, March 25 11:00 AM
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Ages 4.5 and up. Back by popular demand the famous Jester Jim is here to bring us more fun and laughs! Jim totes a trunk full of props and looping machine as he takes the stage to juggle and joke! It is hilarious fun for the whole family.
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Don't Forget About These
February Programs
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Adult Programs:
Friday, February 5 7:00 PM
Come in from the cold and warm up with a lively night of trivia bingo! Come solo or bring a group of friends and play to win great prizes. Hudson Valley Trivia will host & bring Trivia Night to another level. Ages 18+ only.
Registration required.
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Kids' Programs:
Book Clubs
Beginning February 3 4:30 PM
Check out our calendar for all the available book clubs! The Patterson Library offers book clubs for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade, 3rd and 4th grade, as well as 5th grade and up!
Registration required.
Friday, February 5 7:00 PM
Ages 7 and up.
Join us for a game show style trivia night for kids. We'll have a buzzer waiting for you. Win prizes and have snacks. Bring a whole team or come on your own, either way it will be a fun night. Miss Jenn and Hudson Valley Trivia will be your hosts.
Registration required.
Friday, February 12 4:30 PM
Ages 5 and up. Show off your incredible imagination and building skills by tackling our monthly theme, or choosing your own theme with the library's Legos. We will display some of your creations for 2 weeks so bring a camera! Have any Legos to donate to the library? Bring them with you! We have a limited number of base plates so bring one if you want, you will get them back.
Registration required.
Knitting 101 and Beyond
February 16, 17, and 18 10:30 AM
Ages 7 and up. Join us for a three day workshop of knitting. Beginners will learn how to finger knit and to knit with needles. More advanced students can perfect their skills.
Registration required.
February 16, 17, and 18 11:00 AM
Ages 4-9.
Have fun with friends and enjoy creating your own unique Do-It-Yourself crafts with Miss Kathleen!
Registration required.
Friday, February 19 11:00 AM
Ages 4.5 and up. Join us for movie day. Come have popcorn and watch a movie on our big screen!
Registration required.
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Patterson Library 1167 Route 311, PO Box 418, Patterson NY 12563
845.878.6121
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