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Have you explored Kanopy yet?

Kanopy streams thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device with no fees or commercials! Everyone from film scholars to casual viewers will discover remarkable and enriching films on Kanopy. Log in with your library card and enjoy a diverse catalog with new titles added every month. Kanopy also includes read-along storybooks and fun series for kids!

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Adult Programs
Please register or RSVP on our events calendar, or follow the program links and instructions below.

Vet2Vet Coffee Hour

Fridays, 1:30-2:30pm

November 3, 17 & 24

Organized in collaboration with Vet2Vet of Ulster County and the Hudson Valley Center for Veteran Reintegration (HVNCVR), the Veteran Coffee Hour aims to provide a safe and welcoming space for veterans to connect, share experiences, and find support from their fellow servicemen and servicewomen. Whether recently discharged or a seasoned veteran, all are welcome to attend and engage in meaningful conversations over a cup of coffee.

For further information about the Veteran Coffee Hour, please contact Bill Belton at 845-750-0589 or email William.belton@hvncvr.org.


Walk-ins welcome.

Author Talk:

Martin Gitlin

History of the Yankees:

Before, During and After the Dynasty

Thursday, November 9, 7:00 pm

Join us at the Library to learn more about the greatest franchise in American sports history, as award-winning sportswriter, Martin Gitlin, discusses his book, The Ultimate New York Yankees Time Machine Book. This program highlights exciting and nostalgic videos of the finest teams, players, moments, and events in Yankees history.

The program also features Yankees trivia questions and covers the best of the best, including Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle, Ford, Jeter, Rivera, and Judge while spotlighting the top teams of the long Yankees dynasty from the 1920s to the 1960s and beyond.


Marty will have autographed and personalized copies of his book for sale after the program.



Walk-ins welcome.

Click here to RSVP

Medicare Consultations with the Ulster County Office for the Aging

*By appointment only*

Monday, November 13, 10:00 am-1:00 pm

A representative from the Ulster County Office for the Aging will be at the Library to help those interested enroll in Medicare. The representative will offer personalized counseling and assistance in understanding the different plans available.


Appointments are required. Please call the Office for the Aging at 845-340-3456 to make an appointment. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.

Please make sure when booking your appointment that you specify that you would like to meet with Jay at the Marlboro Free Library.

MFL Walking Club

Monday, November 20, 10:00-11:00 am

Weather permitting

Connect with the outdoors and your neighbors while walking a local trail. Check our online calendar for meeting locations, which will be posted a week in advance. Check back on our online calendar for more pop-up dates!

Registration is required.

Click here to register for Mon. 11/20

Book Club

Wednesday, November 29, 7:00 pm

All are welcome to attend Book Club! During November's meeting, Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See will be discussed. Copies are available for check-out at the circulation desk.


Registration is required only if you wish to attend virtually.

Click here to register

Save the Date:

The Art of Antique Bottle Detecting

Thursday, December 7, 7:00 pm

Click here to RSVP

Have you ever come across that lone bottle residing on your kitchen shelf or living room counter begging to tell a story? Today, it is often forgotten how glass bottles were once a primary method of storing and transporting substances of all kinds. Join us at the Library on Thursday, December 7, at 7:00pm, as Alex and Viktor Prizgintas discuss the fundamentals behind dating and identifying antique bottles. Walk-ins welcome.

Youth Programs
Click here for youth program descriptions

Tellin' Tales

Ananci, Rabbit, Raven & Other Tricksters

Sunday, November 5, 2:00-3:00 pm

For families of all ages.

Registration required.

April Armstrong, an award-winning storyteller, weaves melodies & words for a refreshing & compelling style of storytelling. She is a master in multi-cultural folktales, including African-American & Latino stories. April’s stories are guaranteed to delight, inform, & inspire audiences of all ages.

Click here to register

Vision Board Party

Tuesday, November 21, 6:00-6:45 pm

For grades 6-12.

Registration required.


Join us as we put together collages of pictures, words, & personal affirmations that depict our dreams & goals. Plus, there will be snacks!

Click here to register

Little Kid Yoga

Saturdays, November 4 & 18, 11:30 am -12:15 pm

and December 9, 11:30 am -12:15 pm

For ages 3-5.

Registration required.

Kids are welcome to join a certified yoga instructor from Mindful Yoga with Liz to practice yoga & mindfulness. Bring your yoga mat or a large towel and a water bottle. Previous yoga experience is not required. Register for each session individually.

Click here to register for November 4
Click here to register for November 18
Click here to register for December 9

Kid's Yoga

Saturdays, November 4 & 18, 12:30 -1:15 pm

and December 9, 11:30 am -12:15 pm

For grades K-5.

Registration required.

Kids are welcome to join a certified yoga instructor from Mindful Yoga with Liz to practice yoga & mindfulness. Bring your yoga mat or a large towel and a water bottle. Previous yoga experience is not required. Register for each session individually.

Click here to register for November 4
Click here to register for November 18
Click here to register for December 9

Questions?

Email tessa@marlborolibrary.org or Call 845-236-7272 ext. 217

For Avid Readers!
For reading recommendations, check out our blog, The Book Buzz.
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Please note: All lists are curated by LibraryAware.

Reminders

PLEASE NOTE:

The Library will be closed on Friday, November 10 & Saturday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

PLEASE NOTE:

The Library will close early on Wed. Nov. 22 at 5:00pm

and will be closed on Thurs. Nov. 23 in observance of Thanksgiving.

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