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July
Library News and Programs
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Patterson Library Block Party
Friday June 27 12:00-3:00 PM
Rain Date: Monday June 30
Kick Off Summer With A Fun-Filled Block Party!
Face Painting, Hopscotch, Games & More
Live Hula Hoop Demo & Instruction
Listen & Dance To Summer Hits
Delicious Foods & Treats
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The Generator is Ready!
 
The generator has been installed and is ready for use. Thanks to the support of voters and book sale attendees, the generator was installed this spring.
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New Encore Catalog Coming July 1
The Patterson Library will introduce Encore Catalog, a new online catalog search with improved features to find what you want faster than ever! One search box will allow you to browse through the millions of books, movies, audiobooks, eBooks & other great materials available to you. You can now check out eBooks and audiobooks right in the library catalog! In addition, Catalog Plus will give you access to downloadable articles from over 7000 magazines and journals.
Tuesday July 15 11:00 AM & 11:45 AM
Library staff will hold classes on how to navigate and use the new catalog. Kids are welcome to the 11:45 AM session.
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Open Computer Help
Every Other Tuesday 12:00-1:30 PM
Every Other Thursday 6:00-7:30 PM
July Dates: 7/3, 7/8, 7/17, 7/22, 7/31
Do you have computer questions? Margaret Carey will be available to help you once a week! No appointment necessary.
~Dates and times are subject to change. Please visit our calendar for a full listing of dates.
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Make Your Own Beer
Wednesday July 9 7:00 PM
Tess and Mark Szamatulski of Maltose Express, award winning brewers and authors featured on the Discovery Channel, will show you how to brew your own delicious beer. Learn about beer styles, history, ingredients, fermentation and more in this workshop. 21+ only, must show ID. Registration required. Walk-ins welcome if space allows. Priority seating for registered guests.
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Summer Movie Series
Thursday July 10 1:00 PM The Monuments Men
Thursday August 21 1:00 PM Gravity
Get out of the heat and enjoy a great movie on the Library's big screen!
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Exploring Our Nation's Parks
Wednesday July 16 7:00 PM
Join us for a journey through some of the nation's parks with stops in the Catskills, Niagara Falls, Central Park and Yosemite National Park. See beautiful photos and hear stories about how the parks have been used and shaped by generations of people.
This Speakers in the Humanities event is made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the New York State Legislature.
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Knitting for Beginners
Monday July 14 10:30 AM Monday July 28 10:30 AM
Monday July 21 10:30 AM Monday August 4 10:30 AM
Want to knit but don't know where to begin? Come to our 4 week introductory course to learn the basics of knitting and make a fun craft each week! Please bring a pair of US size 8 knitting needles, a ball of yarn, and a pair of scissors to each class. Space is limited. Registration Required.
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July 14 - August 14
Story time registration for summer is now open! Visit our calendar to sign-up! |
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Reading Buddies
Summer 2014
New readers can practice their skills over the summer with teen buddies. To find or volunteer as a buddy (12 +), contact Mrs. C at 845-878-6121 x13 or e-mail [email protected].
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Friday July 11 11 - 11:45 AM
For babies - age 4. Come to the library and sign up for our summer reading game and the chance to win great prizes! Garrett from St. Francis Hospital will be here for a music class that includes dancing, singing and playing instruments.
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Friday July 11 12:30 - 1:30 PM
For ages 5 and up. Come to the library and sign up for our summer reading game and the chance to win great prizes! Kids will see cool science experiments with Mad Science.
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Friday July 25 7 - 10 PM
For ages 12 - 18. Do you sing, write poetry, rap or do a little comedy? Come out and show us what you can do! Performers must register and will be contacted with their set time.
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Don't forget these great June programs!
 Saturday June 14 1:00 PM Ages 4-7. Miss Jenn and the Patterson Library's Teen Advisory Group presents its first program. Kids will make crafts for Fathers' Day and have a small snack. Please notify us if your child has any allergies. |
Saturday June 21 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Ages 11 and up. Learn the basics of child care, the responsibilities of sitters and parents, and what to do in an emergency. Attendees will take a short, written test and earn a certificate of completion. Bring pencils, paper and a lunch.
Computers for Beginners
Tuesday June 24 11:00 AM
Margaret Carey will teach you the basics of using a computer. This class will help beginning computer users learn how to open and close programs and navigate the computer. Registration Required.
Wednesday June 25 7:00 PM
Don Konen of the Patterson Historical Society shares his years of research on the history of the Old Southeast Church and its first pastor Elisha Kent, a leading figure in the history of the churches in the region.
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