Cornwall Public Library Newsletter - June 2022 |
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From the Director's Desk... |
The theme for this summer's reading program is "Oceans of Possibilities." I love the ocean. That is, I love the shore. The beaches along the east coast of the United States are very beautiful. Going to the shore used to be a family must every summer. When I was young, my parents owned a small beach house on the Jersey shore. I remember playing in the sand and frolicking in the waves with my sisters, brothers and Daddy. At the beginning of summer that annual trip to the beach opened "oceans of possibilities" for us kids - lazy days of reading on the beach, splashing in the waves, body surfing, playing frisbee, sneaking off to the boardwalk to play the arcade games, or riding the Ferris wheel that loomed ahead of us.
I miss the beach. My husband's family has a house in upstate New York near a small lake, so when I married, I guess I got a lake vacation instead of a beach one. I think I will see if I can get a reservation for a long weekend at a beach somewhere this summer. Possibility? If not, I will just read a beach book by the lake!
Join us here at CPL for Oceans of Possibilities this summer! We'll have something for everyone - adults, too!
Charlotte A. Dunaief
Library Director
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, June 8
7:00pm
All meetings are open to the public. The current agenda and meeting packet can be found here.
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Juneteenth
The library will be closed on Sunday, June 19th in observance and celebration of the Juneteenth holiday.
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"People of the Fields"
by Barbara Masterson
Meet the Artist
June 1 - 3:00pm
A Drop-In Event
In late May of 2015 while painting en plein air on a local farm, Barbara Masterson began adding the migrant workers to her work. At first they were faceless figures in the fields. Over time, they became prominent in her compositions. These workers are some of the “faceless” people that impact our lives. Often they remain unseen and unknown despite their presence in our Valley for many months each year. Getting to know and then paint them has transformed Ms. Masterson and her work. Her large-scale drawings and paintings have transitioned to portraits of these men and women that our society often treats as invisible.
Ms. Masterson's work will be on display in the Library Community Room through July 14th.
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B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Chair) Series
Select Thursdays
June 2 - John Gioia
June 30 - Steve Black
6:30pm
Enjoy music under the stars this summer, featuring a variety of local artists. Each concert is an outside, drop-in event. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket to sit on!
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Midday Matinee
Tuesday, June 7
12:00pm
Enjoy a break in your day and take in a movie. June's selection is Marry Me - Rated PG-13.
A drop-in event - no registration required.
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Hate is Not
Welcome Here
Monday, June 6
7:00-8:30pm
Presenter Mike Melasky will share the story of a Jewish cemetery in Florida, NY that was desecrated in 2016 with antisemitic iconography. He discusses the immediate and long-term impact of this particular event, but also presents a broad-based look at hate speech, offering proactive strategies on how to counter it.
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When Life Gives You Lemons
June 8
2:00-4:00pm
Learn how to create a "lemon" garland in this arts & crafts program for adults. A $10, non-refundable fee is required to cover supply costs.
Registration opens May 9 via the library website. Space is limited. If program is full, please call the library at 845-534-8282 to be placed on a waiting list. |
Great Decisions
Wednesday, June 22
7:00-8:30pm
Join America's largest discussion program on world affairs created by the Foreign Policy Association. June's topic is "Quad Alliance." Please register via the library website. A course briefing book is available for purchase at the library for $22 (a course-reserve copy of the material is also available to review at the reference desk). |
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 opens June 1 via the library website. Space is limited.
A Zoom link will be emailed to registrants on the day of the program.
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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.
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Member's Choice Book Group
June 1 @4:00pm
I'll Be Gone in the Dark
by Michelle McNamara
We're back to meeting in person. New members are always welcome. Please call 845-534-8282 if you need info about a virtual option.
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Mystery Book Group
June 16 @2:00pm
The Thursday Murder Club
by Richard Osman
This group is back to meeting in person. Please call 845-534-8282 if you need info about a virtual option.
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Out & About Book Group
June 22 @7:00pm
Homegoing
by Yaa Gyasi
We are OUT & ABOUT once again. June's meeting will be at the Temple Hill Tavern in New Windsor.
A Drop-in Event.
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Book Chat & Chocolate
June 23 @7:00pm
One Italian Summer
by Rebecca Serle
We're back to meeting in person. New members are always welcome...and chocolate is always served!
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Teen Tech Tutoring
Tuesday, June 14
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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"Oceans of Possibilities"
June 21 - August 26
Hooray! It's time for Summer Reading once again!! Online registration opens for both children and adults on June 21. Sign up, print your reading challenge sheets (age specific), and get busy reading! Or stop by the library and we will have all the materials ready for you.
We are also happy to announce a full line-up of in-person programming, with something for everyone. From story times, book groups and take-home crafts to tie-dye, dogs and guest performers...there's sure to be something this summer to keep you busy and having fun. Check out our youth calendar of events here. |
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Programs for Kids & Teens |
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Sidewalk Chalk - Drawing Seascapes
Tuesday, June 21
6:00pm
An All-Ages, Drop-In Event
Celebrate the beginning of summer and the Summer Reading Program. We provide the chalk and sidewalk; you provide the imagination!
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Family Story Time
Tuesday, June 28
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.
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Chess Time
Select Mondays
June 6 & 13 @4:30pm
All ages and skill levels are welcome.
An instructor will be available to help.
A Drop-In Event
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Dog Tales
Select Mondays
June 6 & 27
6:00-7:00pm
Grades K-12
Come read 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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PJ Story Time
June 29 @6:30pm
All Ages Welcome
Wear your PJs, bring a favorite cuddly, and enjoy stories & songs at the library.
An Outside, Drop-In Event
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Make It Monday
June 27
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.
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Teen Book Group
June 13 @6:30pm
9-12th Grades
Perfect on Paper
by Sophie Gonzales
Hard copies are available at the library when you register in person. Digital eBooks are also available through Libby.
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Battle of the Books
General Info Session
June 16 @6:30pm
6-12th Grades
Want to learn more about what Battle of the Books really is? This informative meeting will give you all the particulars.
A Drop-In Event.
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A Party 2 Dye 4
June 29 @3:30pm
6-12th Grades
Bring your friends, a T-shirt to tie-dye and get signed up for Summer Reading!
A Drop-In Event
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