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MAY
PROGRAMS & LIBRARY NEWS
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Celebrate National Library Week April 9 - 15
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Celebrate National Library Week with a visit to the library. Check out all the wonderful resources we have to offer. From books, garden tools and cake pans, to museum passes and great programming for adults and kids, we have it all. While you're here, enter to win a raffle basket filled with great prizes. Enter 4/10 - 4/15 during business hours.
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Career Help, Study Guides, Practice Tests and More
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Start a new career or get better grades with resource tools from Gale Testing, available on our website. Putnam County residents can now access study tools, practice tests for dozens of careers, citizenship study guides, online textbooks and more right from home by clicking on the Gale or Home Access links on our website. Non-residents can use the Gale Testing site in the library.
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Save Big at the Beardsley Zoo!
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Spend a great day at the Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport, Connecticut. All you need is a Mid-Hudson Library Card to borrow our pass and pay only $5 per person for up to 6 guests. For zoo hours and more information visit www.beardsleyzoo.org.
*$25 dollar refundable deposit is required
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Weekly Open Computer Help
New Hours:
Every Other Tuesday 1:30 - 3 PM
Every Other Thursday 6 - 7:30 PM
Get answers to all your computer questions at our weekly drop-in computer help session. No appointment necessary.
*Dates and times are subject to change, please check our online calendar.
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The History of Entertainment
at the White House
Thursday, May 4 7 PM
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Former White House butler, Alan DeValerio, will talk about his years of service at the White House. Get a behind the scenes look at hosting historical events and parties and the stories shared by other former White House employees including Eugene Allen, whom the movie
The Butler was based on.
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Hidden Figures
Wednesday, May 10 1 PM
Join us as we present the phenomenal true story of the African-American female mathematicians whose calculations helped fuel some of NASA's greatest achievements in space. Starring Octavia Spencer & Kevin Costner
*Rated PG
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History of the Local Postal System
Wednesday, May 17 7 PM
Join us for this fascinating discussion on the history of our local postal service, and how culture and technology affected the ever changing mail-delivery system. The Patterson Historical Society will host a series of speakers who will illustrate through a colorful slide-show presentation many local examples of early stage routes, forgotten post offices, changes in stamps, and evolving mail transportation.
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Summer Cooking with
The Blue Olive
Thursday, May 18 7 PM
Join us as John from The Blue Olive gourmet store in Pawling demonstrates how to create delicious summer dishes using their high quality olive oils & vinegars!
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Upcoming Adult Programs for our full program schedule.
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Keep Calm and Card On
Thursday, May 4 4:30 - 5:30 PM
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Why buy a Mother's Day or Father's Day card when you could make your own? Join Jo Ann DiSalvo to create four one-of-a-kind cards for your family members to make this Mother's Day and Father's Day special! Ages 6+
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Reading Puppies
Every other Friday through May 26
4:00 - 5:30 PM
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Reading Puppies is back by popular demand! Kids in grades K-5 can read their favorite book to an adorable guide-dog-in-training. Sign up for your 15-minute session with Miss Jenn.
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Summer Theater Experience Auditions
Friday, May 5 5:30 - 7:30 PM
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Come audition for the Patterson Library's 5th annual summer theater production. This year's play will be Peter Pan! Registration is open to children entering grades 3 through 7 in September 2017.
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Middle School Battle of the Books
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Join Patterson Library's 2017 Middle School Battle of the Books team! Battle of the Books is a fast paced competition in which we battle other participating libraries on material found in books read throughout the spring and summer months.
Must be entering 6th through 9th grade in September 2017.
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Pajama Story Time
Thursday, May 25 6:30 - 7:30 PM
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Don't miss out on a fun night of pajamas, stories and yoga at this special story time. Author Robin Cohen will read her story "The Scary Lion", teach us some cool yoga moves and help us create an awesome craft! Ages 3 through 7.
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High School Battle of the Books
Join now through June
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Did you love Middle School Battle of the Books? Then join Patterson Library’s 2017 High School Battle of the Books team to compete in the second annual High School Battle of the Books competition to claim victory! Must be entering 9th through 12th grade in September 2017.
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Don't Miss These Great
April Programs
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Adult Programs:
First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy fights through grief and trauma to regain her faith, console her children, and define her husband's historic legacy. Starring Natalie Portman and Peter Sarsgaard.
Rated R for language and violence.
Travel: Cities of Beauty
Saturday, April 8 1 PM
Some of the most stunning buildings, parks, and art ever created can be seen in the European cities of Paris, Florence, Rome, Venice, and Barcelona. Barry Kass, Professor of Anthropology, world traveler and photographer, will take us on a virtual tour of the architecture in each of these beautiful cities!
Wednesday, April 12 1 PM
Learn the basics of Word including how to create and format documents, insert items, add headers and footers, and more!
*We have a limited number of laptops available. Registration Required. Please note if you will bring your own laptop.
Wednesday, April 19 7 PM
The Great Swamp is New York State's second largest fresh water wetland. It brings clean drinking water and flood control to communities in Putnam and Dutchess Counties and provides habitat for hundreds of species, many rare or endangered. Learn why the Great Swamp is SO GREAT at this informative film screening and discussion with the Friends of the Great Swamp.
Thursday, April 27 7 PM
240 years ago, Sybil Ludington rode 40 miles through the cold, rainy night to call out the militia when the Crown Forces raided and burned Danbury. Patterson Town Historian and author, Dr. Larry A. Maxwell, will discuss the enthralling details of the Danbury Raid and Sybil's ride.
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Kids' Programs:
April 11- 14
Kids in kindergarten to 5th grade can come everyday for fun and engaging activities. Check the calendar for each day's events and times.
Space is Limited. Registration required.
Spring Story Times
Starting April 17
Story Time is back for a fun filled Spring session. Sing songs, listen to fantastic stories, do crafts, and play lively games.
Registration required.
Thursday, April 27 4 pm
Don’t miss out on a special performance by Saint James Theater Kids as they present The Wizard of Oz musical revue. The kids will sing classic Wizard of Oz songs and dazzle us with their talent!
Registration required.
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