Cornwall Public Library Newsletter - May 2023 |
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From the Director's Desk... |
Writing this can be difficult. I'm starting to write this letter in March, but it's for May. I need to keep a bit ahead of the game because my days can get very busy. Looking out the window now, I see a ton of melting snow. I'm hoping that in May when I look out the window I'll see green grass, budding trees, and flowers blooming.
Flash forward to May and spring has arrived. A big thank you to all who came out and participated in our annual Budget Vote and Trustee Election.
Already our May calendar has lots of offerings for you. We have a Movie Monday, Dog Tales (reading to dogs), our Creative Writers group, and a lecture titled, "The Girl from Ipanema & the Music of Antonio Carlos Jobim." Those are just a few of our many programs. Take a look at all the offerings in this newsletter for a good idea of what to expect in May. I hope we see you at the library soon!
Charlotte A. Dunaief
Library Director
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The Library will be closed on Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day. |
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Library Board of Trustees |
Wednesday, May 10
7:00pm
All meetings are open to the public. The current agenda and meeting packet can be found here.
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"The Hudson and Beyond"
by Judy Reynolds
April 27 - June 29
Primarily self-taught, Judy Reynolds has created landscapes and still-life paintings in either oils or pastels for over thirty years. As a native of the Hudson Valley, most of her work is focused on the Hudson River and surrounding mountains, fields, and marshes. The dreamy marshlands in Maine also offer Judy inspiration for her artwork. Judy’s favorite seasons to capture on canvas are late fall and early spring filled with sunsets, storm endings and foggy marshes, rich with the changing colors of the seasons.
Come enjoy her pieces on display through June 29 in the Library Community Room.*
*Because this room is also used for programs, patrons are encouraged to call prior to their visit to make sure the exhibit will be accessible for viewing.
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Dig in the Dirt Day
Saturday, May 6
10:00-11:30am &
1pm - 2:30pm
All ages and stages are invited to come help the library's pollinator garden get ready for growing. Bring tools for digging, a container for planting, and dress for mess.
Rain or shine!
An all-ages, drop-in event
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Art Afternoon
“Collage-O-Rama”
Tuesday, May 9
4:30pm
It's time to get ready for our Summer Reading Program! We're putting together a banner with our SRP theme "All Together Now" and everyone can help. Invite your family, friends & neighbors to this fun, community-building event. Feel free to bring in old newspapers & magazines to cut up.
An all-ages, drop-in event
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Midday Matinee
Tuesday, May 2
12:00pm
Enjoy a break in your day and take in a movie. May’s selection is Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris - Rated PG.
A drop-in event - no registration required.
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Monday Night Movie
May 15
6:00pm
Enjoy free popcorn and a cult classic film. May's selection is the 1967 thriller Wait Until Dark, starring Audrey Hepburn.
A drop-in event - no registration required.
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Community Leader Forum
Thursday, May 4
6:00pm
Town of Cornwall Supervisor Joshua Wojehowski and Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson Mayor James Gagliano discuss current issues impacting residents and how the Town and Village are working together to address those issues.
A drop-in event for the whole community.
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A Whirlwind Tour of Music History: 1,000 Years in 60 Minutes!
Friday, May 5
2:00 - 3:00pm
Munger Cottage
The Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Russell Ger helps make sense of music history, guiding participants through the entire past millennium of western music in a matter of minutes, and offering a better understanding of how this whole intricate music puzzle is composed.
Space is limited. Please register via the library website. If registration is full, please call the library at 845-534-8282 to be placed on a waiting list. |
Stroke Awareness Seminar
Monday, May 8
2:00-3:00pm
Dr. Neel Khanna, Medical Director of Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall’s Cardiovascular Institute, provides important, basic information about strokes, including symptoms, diagnosis and treatments.
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The Girl from Ipanema &
the Music of Antonio Carlos Jobim
Tuesday, May 9
6:30 - 7:45pm
Discover how Rio de Janiero comes alive through the Bossa Nova sound, specifically looking at the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim. Presented by Rick Feingold, Bergen Community College professor.
Space is limited. Please register via the library website. If registration is full, please call the library at 845-534-8282 to be placed on a waiting list. |
A Demonstration in the
Art of Floral Arranging
Thursday, May 11
1:00-2:30pm
Master Gardener Barbara Wexler-Hall demonstrates floral techniques to create stunning arrangements sure to beautify your home.
Space is limited. Please register via the library website. If registration is full, please call the library at 845-534-8282 to be placed on a waiting list. |
Great Decisions
Thursday, May 18
7:00-8:00pm
Join America's largest discussion program on world affairs. May's topic is China & the U.S.: Back to the future? The U.S. response to China's growing global presence. Course briefing books are now freely available at the library thanks to the generous support of the Friends of Cornwall Library. For more information, contact Pam Stockton at pstockton@rcls.org or 845-534-8282.
A drop-in event - no registration required
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Play of the Waves
Saturday, June 10
7:30pm
Aquinas Hall, Mount Saint Mary College
Meet your library friends and enjoy a musical evening with the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra. Tickets and transportation are available to purchase through the library: $30 for Adults; $25 for Seniors (62+); Free for Students (with ID).
Bus transportation, generously sponsored by Friends of Cornwall Library and the Town of Cornwall, is available for an additional $5.
In-person registration begins April 21. For more information, visit the library website. |
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Creative Writers
Mondays
11:30am-1:30pm
Always open to new members. For planning purposes, we are now requesting that participants register via the library website prior to attending. A virtual option can be made available if needed. .
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Teen Tech Tutoring
Tuesday, May 9
Thursday, May 18
4:00-5:00pm
Got tech questions? Let our savvy teen volunteers assist you. Bring your devices and your questions. No appointments needed - first come, first served.
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Member's Choice
Book Group
May 3 @4:00pm
Starry Messenger
by Neil DeGrasse Tyson
New members are always welcome. This is a hybrid group. If you would like a Zoom link, please register via the library website.
June sneak peek...Invisible Child by Andrea Elliott.
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Mystery Book Group
May 18 @2:00pm
The Death of Mrs. Westaway
by Ruth Ware
New members are always welcome. Please call 845-534-8282 if you need a virtual option.
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Out & About
Book Group
May 24 @7:00pm
The Heart's Invisible Furies
by John Boyne
Join us in May at Leo's for some food, drinks & lively discussion. New people are always welcome! To help coordinate with the restaurant, we are asking anyone planning to attend to register via the library website.
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Book Chat & Chocolate
May 25 @7:00pm
The Mothers
by Brit Bennett
New members are always welcome...and chocolate is always served!
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Just Say Yes to Fruits & Vegetables:
Fruits & Veggies 101
Wednesday, June 14
11:00am-12:00pm
Nutrition Educator Sarah Malone provides a free nutrition workshop and demonstration, including tips for stretching your SNAP or EBT benefits. Free giveaways and recipes will be provided.
Space is limited. Please register via the library website. If registration is full, call the library at 845-534-8282 to be placed on a waiting list. |
Testicular Cancer Awareness Seminar
Wednesday, June 21
5:00-6:00pm
Dr. Jaspreet Singh, Medical Staff President & Co-Director of Urology at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall, will discuss the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of testicular cancer.
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Empires of the Mediterranean
Cruise from
Athens to Venice
October 17-27, 2023
Enjoy a Viking cruise while you take in all the riches of this fabled region with the Friends of Cornwall Library and World Wide Travel of Cornwall.
For additional info or to book, contact Manuela Mocan at 845-534-4333 or Brenda Goldfarb at 845-534-8282. Flyers with detailed information are available at the library.
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Programs for Kids & Teens |
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Family Story Time
Select Tuesdays
May 2, 9 & 16
9:30am OR 10:30am
Enjoy a story time with the whole family. Registration is required and opens via the library website one week prior to each class.
Adults only need to register their
child(ren) - not themselves.
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PJ Story Time
Select Wednesdays
May 3 & 17
6:30pm
All Ages Welcome
Wear your PJs, bring a favorite cuddly, and enjoy stories & songs at the library.
Registration is required and opens via the
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Saturday Morning Story Time
May 20
9:30am
Enjoy a special story time for the whole family on the weekend. Space is limited. Registration is required and opens via the library website one week prior to the program. |
Dog Tales
Select Mondays
May 8 & 22
6:00-7:00pm
Grades K-12
Come read independently to a furry friend from Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause.
15-minute time slot of your choosing. Registration opens one week prior to each program.
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ChatterBooks
May 10 @4:30pm
K-2nd Grades
Shark Lady
by Jess Keating
Register in person when you pick up a copy of the book at the library.
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Book Break
May 18 @4:30pm
3rd & 4th Grades
Odder
by Katherine Applegate
Register in person when you pick up a copy of the book at the library.
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Readzza Readzza
May 25 @4:30pm
5-8th Grades
Fish in a Tree
by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Register in person when you pick up a copy of the book at the library.
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Teen Book Group
May 8 @6:30pm
9-12th Grades
Hood
by Jenny Elder Moke
Register in person when you pick up a copy of the book at the library.
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T.U.T.
Friday
May 5 @5:45pm
Grades 6-12. A library teen advisory board for established members only. Please contact Lisa SinClair at lsinclair@rcls.org for more information. |
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