NEWBURGH FREE LIBRARY VIEW | |
This weeks view: a photo from the Argentine Tango Dance Class with Dojo Dance Company | |
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Letter from the Director:
New Town Branch Location
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Happy Spooky Season!
It is with great pleasure that I announce – in fact, confirm! – that the Newburgh Free Library will once again have a presence in the Town of Newburgh at 181 S. Plank Road Suite #2.
In surveys and town halls we repeatedly heard from patrons that what they wanted more than anything else from a town branch location was a convenient, safe, and accessible place to pick up and drop off books.
Reexamining our commitment to the mall, I decided that it wasn’t our best option to deliver those services within our budget. The new location – near so many amenities – will provide patrons with the option of stopping in to grab a book, browse, or attend a program while also scooping up their dry cleaning, having a coffee across the street, or running to Pat Tarsio Lanes to pick up a spare.
While the ink dries on the lease agreement, we are already busy planning on how best to serve our community. We hope to be open as soon as possible, and we appreciate your patience throughout this process. As we move ahead we will be seeking community input to deliver the best branch possible. And of course, if you’re at the library, stop by: my door is always open.
-Ben Gocker
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LIBRARY NEWS
Mini Comic-Con, the NFLXPO: Newburgh Free Library’s mini-Comic Con the NFLXpo is returning Sat., Oct. 21 from 12 – 4:00 p.m. The event is free and for all ages. Participate in our cosplay contest, checkout our vendor and artist's tables, game, and meet other fans of your favorite shows, manga, comics, or movies!
| National Friends of Libraries Week: We're so lucky to have such a dedicated Friends of the Library group, the Friends of the Newburgh Library. For information about the Friends or to find out how to join the friends of the library, call 845-563-3608 or email newburghlibraryfriends@gmail.com. Please be sure to support them at their monthly book sale this Saturday October 21st 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. The entrance for Back Door Books is behind the library on Montgomery St, limited parking is available. | | |
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Library Card Sign-Up Month: During the month of September (Library Card Signup Month), we had a total of 250 patrons either sign up for a card, update their account, or replace a lost card! Each person who signed up for a card, replaced their card, updated their card, or helped someone get a card was entered for a prize drawing for a Kindle Fire courtesy of the Friends of the Newburgh Free Library. Pictured is Genesis one of our two winners.
While our Library Card Sign-Up month is over this year it's still easy to sign up for a library card or get a replacement card! Check our our website to signup for a library card from home.
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Newburgh Free Library wearing pink for Pink Day in honor of those fighting cancer and for Breast Cancer Awareness Month | |
NFLXpo, Mini-Comic Con Returns to Newburgh Free Library | |
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NFLXpo MINI-COMIC CON RETURNS TO THE NEWBURGH FREE LIBRARY
Can’t make it to ComicCon in NYC or San Diego? Newburgh Free Library’s mini-Comic Con the NFLXpo is returning this year! NFLXpo will take place on Sat., Oct. 21 from 12 – 4:00 p.m. at the Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand Street. This year’s NFLXpo will include exhibition booths from vendors, artists, and authors; games and activities; a Cosplay costume contest, and panel sessions including “Nintendo Before Games: A brief history” and an author visit from local graphic novelist Seth Christian Martel who will discuss his debut graphic novel The Mare from Graphic Mundi/Penn State Press and how graphic novels are created.
Among the exhibitors scheduled to attend are Megabrain Comics, Eyepie, UM Studios Inc., Roxenne Contreras Illustration, author–illustrator Maya Henderson, The Rift Games &Comics , Hudson Valley Sweets, Shire of Nordenhal, and more!
Admission to the NFLXpo is free; the event is family-friendly and open to patrons of all ages.
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Story Times and Activities
for Youth
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TEEN 'TOBER
Community Health Educator Office Hours (Wed., Oct. 18 | 3 p.m.) Educators can provide assistance and answer questions on a variety of topics such as: health and wellness, safer sex practices, healthy relationships, future planning, and how to access community resources.
Anime and Manga Club (Thurs., Oct. 19 | 4 p.m.) Join us to chat about what you're currently watching and reading, munch on Japanese snacks, and do different activities related to Japanese culture
Teen Crafting Pop Up! (Wed., Oct. 25 | 5 p.m.) Bring your current craft project or choose something from our craft selection to work on during this maker meet-up.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens (Every Monday at 5 p.m.) Join us to play Dungeons and Dragons at the Library. Beginners welcome! There will be an instructor to teach new players!
Gamers Hangout (Every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m..) Come game with us! Drop in for Nintendo Switch gaming with friends. Or, try a PC game on one of our gaming laptops! On select days, we'll also have our Oculus VR headset available to play.
YOUTH PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Knee- High Naturalists (Thursdays 1 p.m.) Children ages 2-5 and their caregiver are invited to join in a weekly program series presented by the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum exploring animals and the natural world around us.
Newburgh Youth Coding Club: Coders of all experience levels are welcome to join either our beginner's or alumni coding class to learn the basics of coding, or build on what they've already learned in a previous session! Registration for this program is required. Please note: Sessions build upon each week, this is not a drop in program. Register here!
NFLXpo: The Newburgh Free Library's mini-Comic Con returns October 21. There will be cosplay, vendors, panels and guest speakers and more!
View our full calendar here
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YOUTH PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Homework Help Center (Mondays-Wednesdays 4 pm.- 6 p.m.) Children in grades 1-6 can drop in and receive homework help from Newburgh School District teachers.
Knee- High Naturalists (Thursdays 1 p.m.) Children ages 2-5 and their caregiver are invited to join in a weekly program series presented by the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum exploring animals and the natural world around us.
NFLXpo: The Newburgh Free Library's mini-Comic Con returns October 21. There will be cosplay, vendors, panels and guest speakers and more!
View our full calendar here
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Classes and Activities
for Adults
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ADULT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Romance is for Lovers Book Club (Wed., Oct. 18 | 6 p.m.) For this meeting, we will discuss The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston --- where a romance novel ghostwriter finds herself face to face with the ghost of her now dead editor.
A Ghost Hunter’s Favorite Cases with Paranormal investigator Barry Pirro (Thurs., Oct. 19 | 6:30 p.m.) Join Paranormal investigator Barry Pirro has as he discusses some of his most chilling cases of ghosts, and haunted objects. Hear recordings, and watch video footage from ghost investigations.
Madams, Mobsters and Murders in the Hudson Valley (Sun., Oct. 22 | 2p.m.) Join author Tony Musso for a discussion of his new book, a collection of harrowing tales of crooked and illicit activities from the Hudson Valley's past.
Tuesday's at Two Book Club (Tues., Oct. 24 | 2 p.m.) For this meeting we will discuss The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. In this debut novel, a female apothecary secretly dispenses poisons to liberate women from the men who have wronged them—setting three lives across centuries on a dangerous collision course.
Preparing Your Garden for Winter (Tues., Oct. 24 | 6:30 p.m.) Join us for a presentation from farmer Nell on how you can winterize your garden to protect it during the colder months and have it on track for a successful spring.
Artist Talk With Nicola Stephanie (Wed., Nov. 1 | 6p.m.) Join local interdisciplinary artist Nicola Stephanie for an informative look into her practice.
TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint (Sat., Nov. 4 | 10:30 a.m.) Join us for a hands on workshop on Microsoft PowerPoint.
One-On-One Technology Assistance: Get Help With: Cellphones, Tablets & E-Readers, and Laptops. Email Sue at: suescott@rcls.org or call 845-563-3625 to set up an appointment.
Tech Academy: Practical technology skills taught by practitioners. FREE for unemployed / underemployed 18+ adults in Newburgh! Register here.
View our full calendar here
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Inspired to learn more about Newburgh’s rich architectural history after all the fun of Archtober Newburgh? Check out this resource guide created by librarian Chris for learning about architecture and some of the famous architects that worked in Newburgh! | |
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