From the

Director's Desk...

You know I often write these columns in advance. This month I wasn't able to get to it until much later than I like, but I have a good defense. I was sick for 4 whole days with a fever. I'm over it now, and this month is promptly rolling to an end which means that I have to write something about September. To me, September has always been a month of new beginnings. This is probably because when I was young school usually started in September.

I liked school, I got to see friends I hadn't seen all summer, I got to check books out of the school library, and I got to get lost in the yard, or somewhere quiet at home, after homework was done, and read, read, read. Heaven to me!

Come on into CPL. See what new beginning awaits you! Even though Summer Reading has barely faded from memory, there's always something new to spark your interest.  Just check us out!

Charlotte A. Dunaief

Library Director

cdunaief@rcls.org

Update:

Community Blood Drive

We are thrilled to share the amazing success of our recent blood drive! Each drop truly counts, and this event was no exception. On August 21, we had an inspiring turnout with 47 donors who came forward to contribute.

Thanks to your generosity, we collected a remarkable 135 pints of life-saving liquid red gold! This is truly a GREAT GIVE BACK, demonstrating the power of our community coming together for a vital cause.

Thank you for your support and commitment to saving lives!

Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, September 11

7:00pm

Library Community Room



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

Holiday Closure

September 2, 2024

The library will be closed Monday, September 2^nd in observance of Labor Day!

We will reopen Tuesday, September 3^rd at 9am for our normal hours.

Art Exhibit

"How We See It: A Juried Exhibit of Member Photographs"

presented by the

Hudson Highlands Photography Club & Workshop

Exhibit runs August 29 through October 31

The Hudson Highlands Photography Club & Workshop is an eclectic mix of skilled amateur, semiprofessional and professional photographers. The workshop provides a means for area photographers to share information, ideas and concerns and provides an opportunity to stay abreast of the latest developments in the field. It assists members in the development of their photographic skills, technical knowledge and individual creativity. Members are diversified in their choices of imagery, the equipment they use and in their pursuits.

Midday Matinee

Tuesday, September 3

12:00 PM

Bob Marley: One Love

Rated: PG-13

Running Time:

1 hr & 47 mins.

Enjoy a break in your day and take in a movie.

Drop-In Event – No Registration Required.

Tuesday Night Movie

Tuesday

September 3

6:00 PM

The Peanut Butter Falcon

Rated: PG-13

Running Time:

1 hr. & 37 mins.

Enjoy free popcorn and a classic movie at the library! Now on TUESDAYS!

Zak, a man with down syndrome, runs away from a residential nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a wrestler. Later, he meets with an outlaw who becomes his friend and coach.



A Drop-In Event; No Registration Required.

Medicare 101: Parts A, B, C, D and Updates

Wednesday, September 4

1:00 - 2:00 PM

Attention, current and new 2025 Medicare enrollees! It's time to compare plans and make sure you have the right health and prescription drug coverage.

Presented by Robert Quinlan from Quinlan Care, LLC.

This is a drop-in program - no registration required.

Cornwall Garden Club Program: MAKING CONNECTIONS Between body, soul, & gardening

Thursday, September 12

2:00 PM

Open to community members!

Come and learn about the benefits of meditation for the soul, and chair yoga for the body in the company of gardening friends. Meditation can enhance the connection with nature that gardeners already enjoy, and yoga can make all those garden-centric chores more natural. Meditation will led by Debby Luna-Cerasero of Hudson Birch Meditation. Kristina Hotaling-Paz, a specialist in yoga instruction for seniors will lead the chair yoga session. Please come in comfortable clothes and shoes. Light refreshments will be served.

Drop in event. No registration required.

MSLC: Diabetes Prevention

Tuesday, September 17

10:00 - 11:00 AM



Type 2 diabetes is preventable and with some lifestyle changes and hard work, you can stop diabetes in its tracks. Join MSLC as we go over how to prevent type 2 diabetes and what to do if you find out if you are prediabetic. Refreshments will be provided. Presented by Dorothea Lever, RN, PhD Certified Diabetes Educator

Registration opened August 21 and can be accessed at this link.

Teen Tech Tutoring

Tuesday

September 17

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

Great Decisions

Wednesday, September 18

7:00 - 8:00 PM

September's Topic: Invisible Indonesia

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.

Tuesday Night Movie

Tuesday

September 24

6:00 PM

A League of Their Own

Rated: PG

Running Time:

2 hrs. & 8 mins.

Enjoy free popcorn and a classic movie at the library! Now on TUESDAYS!

During World War II, sisters Dottie and Kit join the first female professional baseball league and struggle to help it succeed amid their own growing rivalry.



A Drop-In Event; No Registration Required.

HOT WRK Ensemble presents "Chamber Music Club: A MidHudson Valley Tour"

Saturday, October 5

1:00 - 2:15 PM

Join local saxophone/woodwind and percussion trio, Hot Wrk Ensemble, and award winning jazz violinist, Gwen Laster for an unforgettable afternoon of contemporary classical, jazz and more!

Registration opens September 1 via the library website. Walk-ins as seating permits.

Medicare 101: Parts A, B, C, D & What To Know About Open Enrollment

Monday, October 7

1:00- 2:30 PM

Attention, current and new 2025 Medicare enrollees! It’s time to compare plans and make sure you have the right health and prescription drug coverage.



Presented by Erinn Braun from the Orange County Office for the Aging.

A drop-in program – no registration required.

MSLC: Wrist Injuries

Thursday,

October 10

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Have you been experiencing pain or swelling in your wrist? Wrist injuries are often caused by falls or overuse. Join us as we discuss wrist injuries such as wrist fractures and carpal tunnel syndrome. Refreshments will be provided. Presented by Dr. Gina Del Savio, Chief Medical Officer Orthopedic Hand Surgeon

Registration opens September 1 and can be accessed at this link.

Snap Savvy: Elevate Your Smartphone Photo Skills

Tuesday, October 15

1:00 - 2:30 PM

Join Rebecca Kashinski for a fun, informative workshop to learn how to take a great shot on your SMARTPHONE, what editing to use, how to share, print & save them. Whether you’re totally new to photography, or a seasoned pro, there’s lot to learn. Bring your fully charged smartphone to class.

Small class size so please register early. Registration opens September 15 via the library website.

6-Hour AARP Safe Driver Course

Thursday, October 24

8:45 - 4:00 PM

This is a DMV-approved, NTSI course, carrying the following benefits:

• 10% off your liability, collision & no-fault insurance premiums each year for the next 3 years.
• Up to a 4 point reduction on your driving record (if applicable).

Register in person at the library beginning September 9. There is a non-refundable cost – $25 for AARP members/$30 for non-AARP members – to confirm registration.

Please make checks payable to AARP with AARP # written on check. Cash payments must be exact change only.

Bring driver’s license and AARP card to class.

This program is full, please call the library at 845-534-8282 to be placed on a waiting list.

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.

Member's Choice

Book Group

Wednesday, September 4

6:30 PM

Going Infinite

by Michael Lewis

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.

Progressive Parenting Book Group

Sunday, September 8

2:00 PM

Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be by

Dr. Becky Kennedy

Cornwall Public Library’s newest book group! The Progressive Parenting Book Group will meet Quarterly.New members are always welcome! Physical copies are available to borrow at the library. EBooks and eAudios are available on Libby and Hoopla.



This drop-in program will meet in the study room this month.

Opera Club

Sunday

September 15

1:00 PM

La Bohème

 by Giocomo Puccini



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

Drop-In Event – No Registration Required.

The Real Ladies of a League of Their Own.

Tuesday, September 17

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Cynthia Topps, lecturer, will describe the actual ladies of professional baseball to us which will highlight their love of the game, knowledge, athletic ability and how they loved to tell their story. All this at a time when women’s options were still limited.

Space is limited. Registration opens August 17th via the library website.

If you are interested in this topic, drop-in next Tuesday, September 24 @ 6 PM for our Tuesday Night Movie where we will be showing A League of Their Own.

Cornwall Canasta Card Crusaders

Weekly Wednesdays

Kick-Off:

Wednesday, September 18

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join us for the first ever 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!

Mystery Book Group

Thursday,September 19

2:00 PM

Finlay Donovan is Killing It

by Elle Cosimano



New members are always welcome.

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

Out & About

Book Club

Wednesday, September 25

7:00 PM

Weyward

by Emilia Hart



Join us at Brothers BBQ 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.

Book Chat & Chocolate

Thursday, September 26

7:00 PM

Real Americans

by Rachel Khong

New members are always welcome...and chocolate is always served!

Hard copies are available to pick up at the library. E-books and e-audios are available on Libby.

Sharing Your Favorite Time of the Year

Tuesday, October 8

1:00 - 3:30 PM

Join Susan Minier, nationally recognized collage maker, for a creative afternoon playing with colors and pictures to share your favorite month/time of year. What images or colors come to mind? Why is it special? Start collecting photos, poems, stickers, seasonal colors for your choice, scenic calendars, related embellishments, etc.

Registration opens September 1st via the library website. If registration is full, please call the library @ 845-534-8282 to be placed on the wait list.

MSLC: Weight Loss Surgery

Monday, October 14

6:00 - 7:00 PM

Are you having trouble losing weight? You’re not alone. The Medical Group at MSLC is here to help! Our Bariatric team offers a variety of different options. Dr. Meytes will be reviewing what makes you eligible for surgery, the different types of surgery, and lifestyle changes following surgery. Refreshments will be provided. Presented by Dr. Vadim Meytes Bariatric & General Surgeon

Registration opens September 1 and can be accessed at this link.

PJ Story Time

Select Thursdays:

September 5 & 19

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.

Chess Time

Saturday, September 21

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.

Baby & Me

Friday, September 27



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.

Dog Tales

Select Mondays

September 9 & 23

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.

T.U.T.

Friday, September 27

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.