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 LIBRARY NEWS
Patterson Library Friends Annual Book Sale
 

 Volunteers have been busy sorting and organizing thousands of best sellers, popular favorites and great classics for adults and kids in preparation for this years blockbuster book sale. DVDs, music CDs and books on dozens of subjects including everything from history to cooking and art will be available at the sale running September 20-28, from 10-6 PM on weekdays and 10-4 PM on weekends. A special preview sale will be held on September 19 from 3-6 PM with a $50 admission fee. Cash, credit and debit cards will be accepted. For information or to volunteer call the library at 845-878-6121 x10. 

Join the Patterson Library Friends during the book sale and get a special bonus!

 

Join the Friends group and help our library grow, thrive and remain a vibrant asset in our community. As a special bonus, if you join during the book sale you will receive a Friends tote bag you can fill with books for free! Membership applications will be available at the book sale.  Dues are $25.00 per year.
       
 

Open Computer Help 

 

Every Other Tuesday       12:00-1:30 PM

Every Other Thursday       6:00-7:30 PM

October Dates: 10/9, 10/14, 10/23, 10/28

 

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.
 ADULT PROGRAMS
  

Debt Control Workshop

Wednesday  October 1    7:00 PM


Join us for this important workshop and on how to manage your debt and take control of your financial health. Hear how to use credit wisely, what the difference is between good & bad debt, how to create a debt management plan, what to do when you can't make the minimum payments, and details about bankruptcy & the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Sponsored by the United Way of Westchester & Putnam. 

Reiki Workshop*

Wednesday  October 8    7:00 PM   

 

Learn about the benefits of Reiki in this introductory workshop with Marcy Kniffin, LCSW, RMT. Learn how this Eastern practice originating in Tibet, correlates to the endocrine system in Western medicine, the basics

of Reiki treatment, and how to sense your own energy system. Come comfortably dressed and with an open mind.

Loyalists of Fredericksburgh

Wednesday  October 15    7:00 PM

 

Learn about the Loyalists of Fredericksburgh in this talk presented by Judy Kelley-Moberg & Ron Taylor of the Patterson Historical Society & Dr. Larry Maxwell, Patterson Town Historian. The panel will discuss where the Loyalists lived, what they experienced during and after the Revolution, and how they distinguished themselves from their neighbors.

Author Talk with Dorothy Killackey

Thursday  October 16    2:30 PM

 

Come enjoy a lively afternoon of musings, laughs, and conversation with local author Dorothy Killackey. Hear her talk about her recently published book, More Musings With Dot, her column in the The Putnam County Press & Putnam Times and how she writes to encourage people to reach out to others and so much more!
 

Resume Writing

Wednesday  October 22    7:00 PM


Do you want to get a new or better job? Susan Hacker, Career Services Counselor at Westchester Community College, will show you how to construct a powerful resume that helps you stand out and get interviews! 


 

 KIDS' PROGRAMS
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Registration for Fall Story Times is currently open! Check out our calendar for dates and times!

Mondays   Starting September 15   4:30 - 5:15 PM 

 

Kids in 1st and 2nd grade will read a great book at home and participate in a fun group discussion at our meeting. 

Mondays   Starting September 15   5:30 PM 

 

For grades 5 and up. Reading is so much fun when you are reading popular titles and discussing them with a great group of teens!  This book club allows readers to get together once a month to talk about the books in a fun and exciting way.

Girls Just Want to Read

Mondays   Starting September 22   4:30 - 5:30 PM

 

Girls in 3rd and 4th grade will have a great time in this book club hanging with their friends, reading popular titles, participating in lively discussions and doing fun activities relating to the books. Girls only! 

Mondays   Starting September 22   4:30 - 5:30 PM  

 

Reading doesn't have to be a chore.  Boys in 3rd and 4th grade can have a great time reading popular favorites while being with friends and doing fun activities associated with the books. Boys only! 

Thursdays   Starting September 25  4:30 - 5:15 PM 

 

An exciting new program for kids in Kindergarten. Stories will come to life as kids listen to wonderful tales and do fun crafts and activities related to the books.

Thursday   October 2   7 PM 

 

Teens and their parents will learn the differences between the SAT & ACT, and test-taking strategies for both exams. Experience sample questions from each test and identify the qualities of an effective SAT/ACT program.
This workshop will be led by the directors of Educational Awareness, a local SAT/ACT test preparation program.  

                Don't Forget These Great                  September Programs

Wednesday   September 10   7:00 PM
Learn how to use functions, templates, sort data, filter cells, and format tables in this advanced Excel class taught by Margaret Carey. A basic knowledge of computers and Microsoft Excel is required. Bring your laptop or observe. 

Wednesday   September 17   1:00 PM
Learn how to research local history using online land records. Come share your knowledge & memories to help the Patterson Historical Society identify photos & documents and bring your own items & have them recorded in this project.

Thursday   September 18   1:00 PM
Bernadette Pacific of Medi-Claims Specialist discusses important details you need to know about Medicare. There will be a Q&A period at the end of the workshop. Registration required, space is limited.

Pajama Story Time  

Friday   September 26    6:30 PM

For ages 3 - 8. Come listen to author Stephanie Marrero-Bond read her wonderful book Penelope Loves Purple, and do a fun craft while enjoying milk and cookies. Please notify us if your child has any allergies. 

Saturday   September 27   1:00 PM   
Learn how to keep your family safe and prepare for severe storms and natural disasters with expert Jeffrey Grossmann, History Channel Expert Commentator, St. John's University Professor, Executive National Director of the Homeland Security and Emergency Management National Honor Society member. 
To register for programs or for more information visit us online at www.pattersonlibrary.org or call 845-878-6121 x 10.
Photos and videos taken at library events will be used for library publicity.    

*This program is funded by the UWWP "Step Up 2 Health" grant.

             

  

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