The Blooming Grove Post, a new community newspaper, launched this month with a mission to document the people, places, and events of Blooming Grove. Its aim is to preserve the town’s history while fostering community connection.

Inspired by the legacy of The Orange County Post, which served Blooming Grove for decades before ceasing publication in 2022, The Blooming Grove Post fills the void left in local reporting. Assemblyman Brian Maher supported the project with a grant. The BG Post provides opportunities for aspiring journalists to develop their skills while engaging with their community.

“The Blooming Grove Post is a testament to our town’s commitment to preserving its stories,” said Carol McCrossen, Director of the Moffat Library of Washingtonville. “Thanks to Assemblyman Maher and our volunteers, we’re creating something meaningful for our community.”

Residents are encouraged to contribute stories, photos, or volunteer. High school students in grades 10-12 are invited to join and gain hands-on journalism experience.

For more information or to get involved, email us at: bloominggrovepost@gmail.com or visit the Moffat Library of Washingtonville.

TECH ASSISTANCE

You’ve Got the Keys to Success

Whether it's applying for a job online, dealing with technical issues with your phone, or keeping track of passwords, Digital Navigators of the Hudson Valley can help you with the difficult tech parts of your life. Whatever the task, Navigators can assist you on the devices you use the most - whether that's the library's computers, your mobile phone, laptop, or tablet. Digital navigators are trusted guides that can help you with your tech questions for free. hvconnected.org

To schedule an appointment with Teresa or Liz, our Digital Navigators at the Moffat Library, please call (845) 496-5483 or email moffat@rcls.org

BOOK CLUBS

Great Beginnings Book Club

2nd Tuesday of each month @ 11 am

Moderated by John Donaldson

February 11th - What You Are Looking for is in the Library by Michiko Toyama

Contemporary Classics

Book Club

3rd Monday of month @ 2 pm

Moderated by Louise Pedrick

January 22nd - Clara and Mr. Tiffany by Susan Vreeland

KIDS & FAMILIES

TEENS

Tuesday, January 28th @ 4 - 5 pm

Please visit our new online program registration calendar at:

https://moffat.librarycalendar.com/events/month

Search for programs for kids, teens & adults & by program type, check library closing dates, explore featured programs. Register with ease.

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A Collection of Films to Help Plan your New Year's Resolutions.

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The Moffat Library of Washingtonville is thrilled to announce the archives of the Orange County Post, covering the years 1938 to 2012, are now available to view online at the Hudson River Valley Heritage at the HRVH website.

Users can now search over 2,800 issues of the Orange County Post by Year, month and day, as well as keyword search for names, places and historic events as published in the Orange County Post, the only newspaper that exclusively covered Washingtonville and Blooming Grove!

Search (no card needed)

Looking for what was happening on the day you were born?

Check out the Historical NY Times database that gives you the entire NY Times newspaper including page images from 1857-2020. You can even save a copy of the front page as a pdf!

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