Oceans of Possibilities at the Cornwall Public Library!

Cornwall Public Library Newsletter - July 2022

From the Director's Desk...

Since my first July at CPL, I have worked on decorating the float and riding it in the Fourth of July parade every year. Well, almost every year. There were a couple that I had other obligations to attend to and could not participate. Weddings are lovely, and family get-togethers are fun, but they are not at all the Fourth of July in Cornwall! There is nothing quite like spending the Fourth of July in Cornwall. There are so many things to do. My family and I always have a great day: eating, playing games, looking at children's art, shopping at the vendors by the town hall. One year there was a bingo game; if you went to the shops on Main Street, you got a stamp on your bingo card, and if you got a line filled you were entered in a drawing. My daughter won that drawing! Her father got a free haircut at the then-new barber in town, and she got a free haircut and styling at a salon. She still goes to that salon! My point is that there is so much to do on the Fourth of July in town that I am sure you will find something that makes you smile. Come see the library in the parade, and wave at me! That'll at least put a smile on my face.

Hope to see you there!

Oh, and when the day is over don't despair, the library will have tons of things for you to do!

Charlotte A. Dunaief

Library Director

cdunaief@rcls.org

Library Board of Trustees Meetings

Wednesday, July 13 @7pm

Wednesday, July 20 @7pm

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

4th of July

The library will be closed on Monday, July 4th. Come see us in the parade!

Art Exhibition

"The Framed Word"

by David Baldwin

Meet the Artist Event

July 21 @4:00pm

A Drop-In Event

Mr. Baldwin's work will be on display in the Library Community Room July 21st - August 31st.

Programs For Adults

Midday Matinee

Tuesday, July 5

12:00pm

Enjoy a break in your day and take in a movie. July's selection is Queen Bees - Rated PG-13.

A drop-in event - no registration required.

Teen Tech Tutoring

Wednesday, July 13

11:00am-12:00pm

Got tech questions? Let our savvy teen volunteers assist you. Bring your devices and your questions. No appointments needed - first come, first served.

B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Chair) Series

Thursday, July 14 @6:30pm

Jerry Ebert

Enjoy music under the stars this summer. July's concert features Jerry Ebert, whose songs mix the folk, pop, country and spiritual musical influences he has absorbed living in the Hudson Valley.

Each concert is an outside, drop-in event. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket to sit on!

Satisfy Your Summer Sweet

Tooth with Pastry

Wednesday, July 20

7:00pm

via Zoom

In this virtual program, pastry chef Empress Vasquez will demonstrate how to make a German chocolate layer brownie and a berry tart. Registration is open via the library website. Space is limited.

A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants on the day of the program.

Jewels of the Sea

Glass Art Craft

Thursday, July 28

2:00pm-3:00pm

In this craft class for adults, arrange sea glass and natural elements in creative ways to produce a one-of-a-kind picture. All materials provided.

Registration opens July 14 via the library website. Space is limited. If registration is full, please call the library at 845-534-8282 to be placed on a waiting list.

Creative Writers

Mondays

11:30am-1:30pm

The Creative Writers group is back to meeting in person at the library. A virtual option can be made available. Call the library at 845-534-8282 for more info.

Member's Choice

Book Group

July 6 @4:00pm

A Walk in the Woods

by Bill Bryson

New members are always welcome. Please call 845-534-8282 if you need a virtual option.

Heads up...The August 3rd pick is Ty Cobb: A Terrible Beauty by Charles Leerhsen.

Mystery Book Group

July 21 @2:00pm

The First Eagle

by Tony Hillerman

This group is back to meeting in person. Please call 845-534-8282 if you need a virtual option.

Book Chat & Chocolate

July 28 @7:00pm

The Violin Conspiracy

by Brendan Slocumb

We're back to meeting in person. New members are always welcome...and chocolate is always served!

Out & About

Book Group

August 24 @7:00pm

Cloud Cuckoo Land

by Anthony Doerr

We're taking a break in July, but you can get a jump on August's pick. Stay tuned for more info about where we'll be meeting in August.

Summer Reading Program

"Oceans of Possibilities"

June 21 - August 26

Hooray, it's Summer Reading time once again!! Sign up online (HERE for kids; HERE for adults), download & print your reading challenge sheets (age specific), and get busy reading! Or stop by the library and we can take care of it all for you.

We are also happy to announce a full line-up of in-person programming for kids & families. From story times, book groups and take-home crafts to photo contests, dogs and guest performers...there's sure to be something this summer to keep you busy and having fun. Check out our full youth calendar of events here or see below for more detail.

Programs for Kids & Teens

Help us take the...

Plastic Film Recycling Challenge

Begins July 1st!

You can play an active roll to reduce plastics in landfills and oceans. Bring your clean, dry plastic film to the library between July 1 & December 31 and place in our collection bin. Once we reach our goal of at least 500lbs, NexTrex® will turn our plastic film into a useful bench for our library grounds.

See the library website for more information and a more specific list of recyclable materials.

Family Story Time

Tuesdays - July 5, 12, 19 & 26

9:30am OR 10:30am

Enjoy a story time with the whole family. Registration is required and opens via the library calendar one week prior to the class.

Adults only need to register their

child(ren) - not themselves.

Farmers' Market Story Time

Wednesdays - July 6, 13, 20 & 27

2:30pm

Enjoy stories, puppets, songs, fun & giggles on the Town Hall Lawn (weather permitting). A drop-in event.

Art Time

July 7th @6:30pm

K-12th Grades

Create your own "Great Wave" using acrylic paints and your imagination. Dress for mess!

Registration required & opens via the library calendar one week prior to the program.

Introduction to Babysitting Workshop

Saturday, July 9

10:00am-1:00pm

6-12th Grades

Instructor Denise Schirmer teaches participants how to be a responsible babysitter. Space is limited. Registration is required and opens via the library calendar one week prior to the program.

Dog Tales

Select Mondays

July 11 & 25

6:00-7:00pm

Grades K-12

Come read to a furry friend from Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause.

Please register via the library's calendar for a

15-minute time slot of your choosing. Registration opens one week prior to each program.

Writing Wizards

Select Mondays

July 11, 18 & 25

3:30pm

3rd-5th Grades

Summer is the perfect time to dive into some creative writing. Registration required and opens via the library calendar one week prior to the program.

PJ Story Time

July 13 & 27 @6:30pm

All Ages Welcome

Wear your PJs, bring a favorite cuddly, and enjoy stories & songs at the library.

An outside, drop-in event.

David Engel's 20,000 Laughs

Under the Sea

Thursday, July 21

6:30pm

An All-Ages, Drop-In Family Event

This theatrical experience, featuring hilarious hijinks, magic, beautiful sound effects & full audience participation will entertain, inspire and challenge, all while quenching your thirst for knowledge of the Wonders of the Deep.

Outside portico; rain or shine.

Come join us for a...

Summer StoryWalk^®

Enjoy a walk around the library, stopping at each panel to read a portion of Bubbles...Up! by Jacqueline Davies. For added fun, see if you can complete our accompanying scavenger hunt.

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with

the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library.

Teen Photography Contest

6-12th Grades

Begins July 1st & ends August 26th.

One winner will be chosen on September 4th.

The prize is a $25 Amazon Gift Card. See library website for complete contest rules and submission form.

Make It Monday

July 11, 18 & 25

Curbside Pickup

K-5th Grades

Exercise your creative muscle this summer! On select Mondays at 10am we will have a new craft project ready for curbside pickup. Materials are available on a first come, first served basis and while supplies last.