From the

Director's Desk...

Although I dislike being too cold, I do like the fall. The colors of the leaves and the crisp clean air are heavenly. The morning can be chilly, but the afternoons are usually lovely, just the right temperature.

During this lovely season, many of you are deep cleaning and going through old things. Some of you may be having yard sales or donating old clothes to charities. While CPL appreciates that you think of us when donating your treasured books, many times we cannot use them, nor can the Friends sell them. Books donated should be less than 5 years old unless they are a classic in pristine condition. They should not have been stored in a basement or attic, nor should they have yellowish-to-brown stains on the page edges as this is an indication of mold or mildew. (Mold or mildew will infect the rest of our collection!) Donating unusable books to us means that staff have to spend time getting them ready for recycling by removing the covers (yes, even paperback covers must be removed). Covers must go in the trash and pages go in recycling. If we don’t have time then those books end up in a landfill, and we are trying to be more sustainable. So please take a good look at what you want to donate, make sure it’s clean, doesn’t have any strange odor, is current, and is not a textbook or encyclopedia. CPL does appreciate those good usable books you bring us!

Oh, and when you’re finished with all the outdoor fall activities come join us for one of our indoor ones!

Charlotte A. Dunaief

Library Director

cdunaief@rcls.org

Thank You!

Thanks to your generosity, Cornwall Public Library raised $49 in the Hannaford's Community Bag Program during the month of September 2024.

Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, November 13

7:00pm

Library Community Room



All meetings are open to the public. The current agenda and meeting packet can be found here.

Holiday Closure

The library will be closed Thursday & Friday, November 28 & 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The library will reopen with normal hours on Saturday, November 30.

Art Exhibit Opening 

Cornwall-Highlands Art Alliance Member Exhibition

Meet the Artists Reception

Tuesday, November 12

4:30-5:30 PM

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Exhibit runs November 1 through January 2

Celebrate and hear more about the work of the Cornwall-Highlands Art Alliance at our Meet the Artists reception.



Based in New York’s historic Hudson River Valley, Cornwall-Highlands Arts Alliance is a community organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the Arts in both the Town of Cornwall (which includes the village of Cornwall-on-Hudson) and the Town of Highlands (comprised of the village of Highland Falls and the hamlet of Fort Montgomery). Situated on either side of the Storm King mountain, Cornwall and Highlands communities have long hosted numerous artists, writers, musicians, and performers.

This is a drop-in event; no registration required.

Creative Writers

Every Monday

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Always open to new members.This is an in-person program for adults.

Check website for cancellation information.

Midday Matinee

Tuesday, November 5

12:00 PM

Rated: PG-13

Running Time:

1 hr & 38 mins.

Enjoy a break in your day and take in a movie. Unfortunately, due to our licensing agreement we will be unable to share the title of the movie online. Please visit the library to learn more about the movie that will be playing.

Synopsis: “ A 93-year-old grandmother who loses $10,000 to a con artist on the phone. With help from a friend and his motorized scooter, she soon embarks on a treacherous journey across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her.”



Drop-In Event – No Registration Required.

Teen Tech Tutoring

Monday

November 11

3:00 - 4:00 PM

Got tech questions? Let our savvy teen volunteers assist you. Bring your devices and your questions.

No appointments needed - first come, first served

Printed Pumpkin Craft

Friday,

November 15

12:00 - 2:00 PM

Join us for a festive fall fun craft time as we turn old books into a pumpkin! This program is for adult crafters! All supplies will be provided.

Space is limited! Registration opens October 15 via the library website.

Candle Making Workshop

Monday, November 18

1:00 - 3:00 PM



Discover the art of candle making as you create your own masterpiece with its own unique scent. Cherish your personal product for yourself or as a holiday gift.

In-person registration begins October 21. A $5 fee is required along with registration to confirm your participation. Seating is limited!

MSLC: Cardiac Risk Factors

Wednesday

November 20

10:00-11:00 AM



Heart health is crucial to your overall well being. Your lifestyle can impact your heart greatly. Join us to find out all the basic information on how you can prevention, symptoms, and treatment of cardiac disease.

Refreshments will be provided.

Presented by Dr. Nirav Shah

Registration opens October 10 and can be accessed at this link.

Tuesday Night Movie

Tuesday

November 26

6:00 PM

Rated: PG-13

Running Time:

1 hr. & 43 mins.

Enjoy free popcorn and a classic movie at the library! Now on TUESDAYS! Unfortunately, due to our licensing agreement we will be unable to share the title of the movie online. Please visit the library to learn more about the movie that will be playing.

Synopsis: “A dysfunctional family reunites for the holiday season, navigating their differences and personal struggles while attempting to celebrate together. Amid the chaos and humor, they discover the importance of love and acceptance in the face of life’s challenges.”



A Drop-In Event; No Registration Required.

Great Decisions

Wednesday, November 20

7:00 - 8:00 PM

November's Topic: Pandemic Preparedness

Join America’s largest discussion program on world affairs created by the Foreign Policy Association under the auspices of the U.N.

The course briefing book is now freely available at the library for interested patrons thanks to the generous support of the Friends of Cornwall Library.

Please contact Pam Stockton at pstockton@rcls.org or 845-534-8282 with any questions or for additional information.

Other Upcoming MSLC Health Talks:

12/12/24 - Thyroid Disorders

Join Dr. Ashok Vaswani, Endocrinologist, for a presentation on the several types of thyroid disease. The thyroid can affect your energy, weight, appetite, muscles, hair, and more. Dr. Vaswani will be reviewing the symptoms and treatment of each type of thyroid disease. Refreshments will be provided.

12/18/2024 – Hypertension

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, affects nearly half of American adults, but many do not experience symptoms. How can high blood pressure affect you? How can you treat it? Refreshments will be provided. Presented by Dr. Nirav Shah.

Check the library website for updates and registration information.

Cornwall Canasta Card Crusaders

Weekly Wednesdays

@ 12:00 PM

Join us for a meeting of the Cornwall Canasta Card Crusaders!

Meet other local people interested in canasta: learn, inspire, encourage & have fun. All skill levels welcome.

Drop-in event- no registration required! There will be no meeting on November 27.

Member's Choice

Book Group

Wednesday, November 6

6:30 PM

The Peking Express

by James M. Zimmerman

Join our Member’s Choice Book Group for a lively discussion on titles chosen by the group. This group typically meets the first Wednesday of each month and is always eager to welcome new people. Will meet in the STUDY ROOM this month.

Hard copies are available at the library; eBooks are available on Libby.

Coffee & Conversations: Quit Smoking

Every Tuesday

November 12-December 17, 2024

(+ Thursday, December 5)

1 - 2:00 PM

Quitting smoking is one of the most important actions

you can take to improve your health.

• Lower your risk for 12 types of cancer.
• Lower your risk of cardiovascular disease.
• Increase your life expectancy.

7 Session In-Person Smoking Cessation Support Group. You must attend all sessions.

Registration is now open and is required. Registration can be accessed by clicking here.

Mystery Book Group

Thursday, November 14

2:00 PM

The Big Sleep

by Raymond Chandler



New members are always welcome.

Hard copies are available to pick up at the library. eBooks and eAudios are available on Libby.

Opera Club

Sunday

November 17

1:00 PM

Join other opera lovers and take in a popular opera at the library.

Unfortunately, due to our licensing agreement we will be unable to share the title of the Opera online. Please visit the library to learn more about the Opera that will be playing!

Synopsis: “A young woman is caught in a heartbreaking struggle between family loyalty and her forbidden love, leading to tragic consequences as betrayal and madness tear her life apart. Set against the backdrop of political intrigue and feuding families, passion and fate collide in a devastating opera of love and loss.”

Drop-In Event – No Registration Required.

Presentation: The Ladies of Normandy

Tuesday, November 19

6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

Among the 9,238 Crosses and 151 Stars of David in the Colleville-Sur-Mer Cemetery, Normandy, France, lies the graves of four American women. They served America, not in combat, but in auxiliary services to boost troop morale. Presenter Cindy Topps will tell us who they were and about the organizations in which they served. Program in participation with the Cornwall Historical Society.

Registration opens October 15 via the library website.

Out & About

Book Club

Wednesday, November 20

7:00 PM

Black Cake

by Charmaine Wilkerson



Join us at Leo's Restaurant for some food, drinks & lively discussion.

Hard copies are available to borrow at the library. eBooks and eAudios are available on Libby.

To help coordinate with the restaurant, we are asking all those planning to attend to register via the library website.

Create a Holiday Boxwood Tabletop Tree

Thursday, December 5

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Munger Cottage

Design a festive Boxwood Tabletop Tree for the holidays with the creative help of Merritt Florist’s Betsy Sharo.

Space is limited! Registration is required, along with a $20 materials fee paid in-person to confirm registration. Please bring clippers, scissors and wire cutters. One lucky winner will take home the evening’s demo creation.

Registration opens November 1 via the library website.

Live in Concert: E'lissa Jones & Company Holiday Music

Sunday, December 8

1:30 - 3:00 PM

Munger Cottage

E'lissa Jones is a beautiful singer, prolific songwriter, violinist, pianist and guitarist who will bring out the holiday spirit in all of us with her merry accompanists.

Registration opens November 1 via the library website.

Baby & Me

Select Fridays

November 1, 8, 15, & 22

For children not-yet-walking

9:30 AM

For walkers birth to 18 months

10:30 AM



A fun, one-on-one program for child & caregiver complete with songs,movement, finger-play, rhymes & books.

Space is limited! Registration required through our online calendar one week prior to the program.

Chatterbooks

Tuesday

November 5

4:30 PM

Duck for President

by Doreen Cronin

A book group for grades K-2nd only.

Please register in person when you pick up copy of the book at the library.

PJ Story Time

Select Thursdays:

November 7 & 21

6:30 PM

Put on your PJs and join us for a special evening story time at the library. All ages are welcome.

Space is limited. Registration required through our online calendar one week prior to program.

Readzza Readzza

Thursday, November 14

4:30 PM

Rapunzel's Revenge

by Shannon & Dean Hale

A book group for grades 5 - 8 only.

Please register in person when you pick up copy of the book at the library.

Dog Tales

Select Mondays

November 4 & 15

For Grades K-12

6:00 PM

Read independently to a furry friend from Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause.

Please register via the library website for a 15-minute time slot of your choosing. Registration required through our online calendar one week prior to the program.

Book Break

Thursday, November 7

4:30 PM

Fortunately, the Milk

by Neil Gaiman



Book Group for grades 3 & 4 only!



Please register in person when you pick up copy of the book at the library.

Family Story Time

Select Tuesdays

November 12, 19, & 26

9:30 AM OR 10:30 AM

Enjoy a story time at the library with your whole family. All ages are welcome.

Please register your child(ren) via the online calendar the week before each event. Adults do not need to register.

Chess Time

Saturday, November 16

11:00 AM

An informal time to relax and enjoy a match with a friend or play with someone new. Open to all ages! For any skill range from beginner to accomplished players.

A drop-in event – No registration required.

T.U.T.

Friday, November 22

5:30 PM

Grades 6-12. A library teen advisory board for established members only. Please contact Lisa SinClair at lsinclair@rcls.org for more information.