Looking for a cozy winter activity? Stop by the library during regular business hours and pick up or drop off a jigsaw puzzle as part of our seasonal puzzle exchange!

We have over 50 puzzles ranging from 150 to 1,008 pieces—perfect for solo puzzlers or the whole family. There’s something for everyone, so come find your next challenge today!

Donating a puzzle? Please count the pieces and place them in a zippered plastic bag before putting the puzzle in the original box. We do our best to ensure every puzzle is complete, but if you discover missing pieces, kindly report it and return the puzzle to the circulation desk.

Congratulations!

Thanks to everyone who participated in our Fall into Books Adult Book Bingo challenge! Congrats to Julie Craner, the winner of the $25 gift card for Wright's Farm Market!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Lori P. who won the Quilt Raffle! We hope you enjoy the beautiful quilt!

Thanks to everyone who participated in the raffle, to the Friends of the Wallkill Public Library & Vision of Wallkill for their support of the raffle, and thanks especially to Marilyn Tinelli who made and donated this beautiful quilt.

Wallkill Public Library is proud to have been a participant in the Toys for Tots program. We thank everyone who generously gave to this excellent cause to ensure a happy holiday for kids in need. Happy Holidays to everyone!

The Wallkill Library staff would like to share our favorites with you. Come check out our staff picks for Books and DVDs! We've made a display of our favorite books and DVDs for teens and adults. We'd love to hear what you think of our picks and discuss our favorite books and movies with you. 

Let's keep a good thing going!

The Wallkill Public Library is proud to announce that we are continuing our efforts to help support the Loaves & Fishes Food pantry do the good work that they do within our community. We invite patrons to drop off unopened, unexpired, non-perishable food items at the library. Let's help our neighbors in need. Donations will be accepted during normal library operating hours. Please do not leave donations by the library entrances or book drop.

Beyond the Book (Club)

Friday, December 5 at 4:15 PM

Beyond the Book is a monthly book club for tweens, where stories spark real-world adventures! This month, we’re diving into the thrilling I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis. Join us for lively discussions and—of course—pizza! Come for the books, stay for the fun, and leave with skills that go beyond the page.

Registration is required. Click the button below or use this link to register:

https://wallkillpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/15920691

Grow Your Own Herbal Tea

Sign up today for our take and make herbal tea growing kit!

Each month register for a new herbal tea kit to grow at home. Kits will include basic instructions and information, a starter pot, starter soil and seeds. 

Registration is required. Any take and make kits not picked up within one week of the pick-up date will be offered to the public.

Friday, December 19 -- Mint

Next month, registrants will receive a mint seed packet in their kit on December 19.  Register here or click the button below: https://wallkillpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14830796

Reading ahead?

February's Adult Book Club Selection

The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston. We'll be discussing it on Tuesday, February 17 at 3:45 AM.

For readers of Remarkably Bright Creatures and A Man Called Ove, a warm, life-affirming debut about a zany case of mistaken identity that allows a lonely old man one last chance to be part of a family.

-- from Goodreads

The Saturday Morning Book Club will hold their next meeting on Saturday, December 27 at 10:30 a.m. They'll be discussing The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter.

The bridge is out. The phones are down. And the most famous mystery writer in the world just disappeared out of a locked room three days before Christmas.

Meet Maggie Chase and Ethan Wyatt:

She’s the new Queen of the Cozy Mystery.

He’s Mr. Big-Time Thriller Guy.

She hates his guts.

He thinks her name is Marcie (no matter how many times she’s told him otherwise.)

But when they both accept a cryptic invitation to attend a Christmas house party at the English estate of a reclusive fan, neither is expecting their host to be the most powerful author in the world: Eleanor Ashley, the Duchess of Death herself.

That night, the weather turns, and the next morning Eleanor is gone.

She vanished from a locked room, and Maggie has to wonder: Is Eleanor in danger? Or is it all some kind of test? Is Ethan the competition? Or is he the only person in that snowbound mansion she can trust?

As the snow gets deeper and the stakes get higher, every clue will bring Maggie and Ethan closer to the truth—and each other. Because, this Christmas, these two rivals are going to have to become allies (and maybe more) if they have any hope of saving Eleanor.

Assuming they don’t kill each other first.



-- from Goodreads

Reading ahead?

January's Saturday Book Club Selection

The Carpool Detectives: A True Story of Four Moms, Two Bodies, and one Mysterious Cold by Chuck Hogan. We'll be discussing it on Saturday, January 31 at 10:30 AM.

The incredible true story of a group of moms who, united by their love of true crime, attempt to solve a fifteen-year-old cold case

A lot of us like to think we could solve a murder mystery. Could these stay-at-home moms actually do it?

-- from Goodreads

What's in your bag?

The Friends of the Wallkill Public Library are selling beautiful, sturdy canvas bags printed with our logo to continue our fundraising efforts. While supplies last, purchase a canvas bag for $15 (or two bags for $25) and find a bonus gift card in your bag! Bags are available at the library circulation desk. Thank you for helping us do more for our library.

2025 Reading Challenge

Join the year-long 2025 Reading Challenge at the Wallkill Public Library! Ask for your challenge card at the Circulation Desk. Read a book for each month as outlined on our challenge card and earn one raffle ticket for every completed month. Complete three challenges, and you’ll receive a special incentive prize plus an extra ticket for the final prize drawing.

The grand prize will be announced later, and the drawing will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026. Don’t miss out on the fun and the chance to win fantastic prizes while expanding your reading horizons!

Expanded Tech Support

10:00-4:00 PM weekdays

Technology doesn't just give you headaches on Thursdays. So, the Wallkill Public Library will be offering Tech Support from 10-4 on weekdays from now on, rather than just on Thursdays from 2pm until 4pm. So, if you're having issues with your cellphone, tablet, or other technology please stop by the front desk of the library. We'll be happy to lend a hand if we can.

Textile Tuesdays

The Wallkill Quilter's Circle is sponsored by the Wallkill Public Library. The Circle meets for Textile Tuesdays in the Community Room at the Shawangunk Town Hall on Tuesdays from 10 AM to 2 PM for a come-as-you-please work session.

Bring your present project and your lunch and join us! No registration necessary. New members always welcome!

Mahjong Meet-ups

Every Wednesday at 1 PM and Thursday at 6 PM the library hosts our Mahjong Clubs in the Reading Room. If you’re a player or just interested in learning, join us! We supply the games and (a limited number of) mahjong cards. Just drop in, no registration required

Forgot your card? Check one out at the circulation desk to use during the game!

Pinochle

Thursdays, 1-3 PM 
in the Library Reading Room

Come and join the new Pinochle gathering in the library Reading Room on Thursdays between 1-3pm. If you're a novice player, we'll have some more experienced players to teach you the rules and how to play 4-handed pinochle. Please sign up and identify whether you are already a player or want to learn how to play.

NOTE: Our Pinochle group is taking a break until the New Year. See you in 2026!

Battery Recycling Made Easy

Wondering what's the best way to get rid of those used batteries rolling around in your junk drawer?

The Library accepts used batteries and cell phones to be recycled! You will find the WeRecycle Battery Box located on our window seat. Please use a plastic baggie (found on the side of the box) to place your batteries or cell phones in before placing them in the battery recycle box. Quick, easy, convenient, and environmentally friendly!

Clynk Bottle & Can Collection

Stop by the circulation desk to grab a Clynk bag and tag, then simply:

• Fill the bag with aluminum cans and plastic bottles eligible for the NY bottle deposit.
• Donate your filled Clynk bag by dropping it off at the Clynk collection area located at the entrance of your local Hannaford grocery store. Follow the instructions on or next to the Clynk door.

Together, we can all make a positive impact on the environment and help the library at the same time!

Lend-A-Pole Program

Thanks to the Federated Sportsmen’s Clubs of Ulster County (FSCUC), patrons are able to borrow fishing poles from the library!

The FSCUC donated a Lend-A-Pole cabinet filled with poles, tackle boxes, and informational pamphlets to the library. Patrons can check fishing poles out just as they would a museum pass or book. Borrowers also get to take out – and keep! - a tackle box, as the FSCUC will replenish the supply when it gets low.

Ask at the circulation desk for assistance.

Our STEM participants took on the challenge of building freestanding towers using only recycled paper and 2 feet of tape. The twist? Their towers had to hold the weight of a duck… or even two! The kids showed amazing problem-solving skills and teamwork.

After Thursday's storytime, our toddlers enjoyed exploring textures and nature in a pinecone sensory bin, making new friends, sharing and discovering the wonders of play.

The next time you visit the Wallkill Public Library, look for Borden, the library elf. Borden is visiting us this December and is hiding out in zany locations throughout the library. If you spot him, you may choose to complete a "Where is Borden?" form and enter yourself into a weekly raffle to win a prize.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in the Town of Shawangunk Community Room for an afternoon of stories, crafts, coloring, face painting by Happy Cheeks, and of course—hot cocoa! 

We loved seeing families from Wallkill and surrounding areas come together to celebrate the holiday season. Special thanks to Vision of Wallkill for partnering with Wallkill Public Library for making this event possible! 

Zoe the Therapy Dog

Join Miss Sarah for Storytime in the Children's Room at the Wallkill Public Library... with our special guest, ZOE THE THERAPY DOG for two sessions this month, Tuesday, December 2 and December 16! Zoe loves to join in on the fun - she also enjoys being read to and will take some gentle pets along the way… she might even surprise us with some tricks!

Click the link to register for the 12/16 session: https://wallkillpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/15010434

Wallkill Public Library is proud to participate in the 
1000 Books before Kindergarten program.

This program is a national initiative which promotes bonding through reading between infants and young children and their caregivers/parents using a simple and fun approach to establish strong early brain development and literacy skills. There are also incentive prizes along the way! Any child from birth to kindergarten-age can participate. 

This is a multi-step program that takes approximately 1 to 3 years for each participant to complete. Caregivers and parents who are interested in participating in this with their infants and young children should speak with Miss Sarah, or any of the library staff members at the desk if you're interested in participating or registering a reading milestone! 

TUESDAYS

10:30 AM Family Storytime

Children of all ages are welcome. The books and activities will be centered around children ages 4-10 years of age. Registration is required.

11:00 AM Crafting Caboodles

Join Miss Sarah for crafts in the Children's Room. We will celebrate a different theme every week by making fun creations! Ages 3+ (younger children may attend, but this may require more assistance from the parent). Registration is required.

11:30 AM Take & Make Craft Sign-up deadline

If you aren't able to attend Crafting Caboodles, register for a Take and Make Craft. The craft will be ready on Thursday morning through the following week. Registration is required.

WEDNESDAYS

11:00 AM STEM Explorers

Ages 4+. A wide variety of topics and activities pertaining to science, technology, and math will be covered. (Younger children may attend, but this activity may require more assistance from the parent.) Registration is required.

THURSDAYS

10:30 AM Infant and Toddler Storytime

The books and activities will be centered around children ages 0 to 2-3 years of age. Music, finger play, and sensory activities for infants/toddlers may also be included. Registration is required.

Take & Make Craft Pick-up available anytime after 10AM for the next week.

Some SATURDAYS

Check Wallkill Public Library events calendar for dates

10:00 AM Family Storytime

Children of all ages are welcome. The books and activities will be centered around children ages 4-10. This will be a "repeat" of the previous Tuesday's story time. Registration is required.

Our next meetings are:

Saturday, December 20 from 10:00 - 10:30 AM

Click the link to register: https://wallkillpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/15466618

Saturday, January 10 from 10:00 - 10:30 AM

Click the link to register:

https://wallkillpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/15949664

10:30 AM Crafting Caboodles

Join Ms. Sarah for Saturday crafts in the library Children's Room (for children age 3 & up). This will be a "repeat" of the previous Tuesday's craft.

Our next meeting is:

Saturday, January 10 from 10:30 - 11:00 AM

Click the link to register: https://wallkillpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/15949675

10:45 AM Lego Club 

This program is for children ages 3-11 who enjoy building with Lego bricks. During sessions, participants will be able to test the creativity and ability by engaging in Lego building challenges, along with building just for enjoyment.

Our next meeting is:

December 20 from 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM

Click the link to register: https://wallkillpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/15466619

• Our doors are open for library services including browsing for library materials, making copies, sending faxes, and using the public access computers.
• Our bookdrop is open for contact-free and after-hours returns of library materials. Be sure to secure DVD and BCD cases with rubber bands.
• Fine-free returns on everything, except museum/park passes.
• Inter-library loans are available between all RCLS libraries.
• In-person programming for all ages!
• Museum passes are available to Wallkill Public Library patrons for the Empire Pass, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum, Historic Huguenot Street Tour Pass, Mohonk Preserve, Museum Village, and Storm King Art Center. Plus, more print-at-home museum passes available through the Ulster County InfoPortal on the library’s website.
• We are not accepting any donations of books or DVDs at this time.