The Wallkill Public Library Spring 2025 Tiny Art Show theme is "Tiptoe Through the Tulips"!

Using a provided 5"x7" canvas, draw, color, paint, or otherwise create a tulip or tulips to make our garden grow so everyone can tiptoe through the tulips here at the Wallkill Public Library for the entire month of May!

Register to reserve your canvas for pickup on April 11 or find more information by clicking or copying and pasting the following link or use the button below:

https://wallkillpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14060395

Pick up your BINGO card today!

Our next Book BINGO contest begins April 1 and runs through May 31. Read books and earn chances to win. Pick up a gardening book to help you plan how to spend the prize which is a $25 gift certificate compliments of Wallkill Greenhouse. The more you read, the more chances you have to win. Turn your completed BINGO cards in by Saturday, May 31. The random drawing will be held Tuesday, June 3. Good luck!

Join the Wallkill Public Library in celebrating Earth Day by participating in our Clynk bottle and can collection drive! Stop by the circulation desk to grab a Clynk bag and tag, then simply:

1. Fill the bag with aluminum cans and plastic bottles eligible for the NY bottle deposit.
2. Donate your filled Clynk bag by dropping it off at the Clynk collection area located at the entrance of your local Hannaford grocery store. Follow the instructions on or next to the Clynk door.

Together, we can all make a positive impact on the environment!

Pussy Willow Sapling

Friday, April 18, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

In celebration of Earth Day, we are giving away pussy willow saplings. To honor National Pet Week in the first week of May, we ask that you bring in a food or toy donation for the Walden Humane Society in exchange for your sapling.

No registration required. While supplies last! 

Saturday April 26 from 10 AM until 2 PM

Town Hall Community Room & Wallkill Public Library Lawn

Come join the Friends of the Wallkill Public Library and Library staff for our joint Book Sale and Yard Sale. There will be something for everyone!

The book sale will be held in the Town Hall Community Room, and we'll have used books, CDs, and DVDs for sale. Local author, Stephanie Lock, will also be present to meet with the community and sell her children's book, If Goldfish Were Bluebirds: A Story of Self-Acceptance. 

The Library Yard Sale will take place on the library's lawn, weather permitting. We'll have used furniture and other items for sale. There will be other activities on the day, so keep your eyes on the Library's Facebook page for more information.

Saturday mornings at 8 AM on: 4/12, 5/17, 6/7, 7/12, 8/9, 9/3 & 10/11

Spring is on its way, and with it we'll be reviving the Wings Over Wallkill Birdwatching tour at the Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge located at 902 Hoagerburgh Rd, Wallkill, NY 12589. This program is open to both experienced birders and beginners. Be sure to bring your binoculars, your hiking boots, and your spirit for discovery.

Register for as many sessions as you like via the links below or the buttons:

April 12 registration link - https://wallkillpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14219246

May 17 registration link - https://wallkillpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14266110

June 7 registration link - https://wallkillpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14266111

July 12 registration link - https://wallkillpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14266112

August 9 registration link - https://wallkillpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14266113

September 13 registration link - https://wallkillpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14266114

October 11 registration link - https://wallkillpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14266115

Saturday, May 24 from 10 AM to 12 PM

Town Hall Community Room

In this engaging workshop, you’ll uncover the secrets to successfully growing these incredible trees. We’ll explore the advantages and disadvantages of cultivating figs in pots versus planting them in the ground, delve into essential techniques like branch and root pruning, and discuss best practices for watering and caring for both potted and in-ground fig trees.

You’ll also learn how to shape your fig tree—whether you prefer it as a stately tree or a compact, productive bush—and discover effective methods for winterizing to protect your plants during colder months.

Come prepared with your questions for an open and interactive discussion! A friendly word of caution: cultivating fig trees is not just a hobby—it’s a passion that can become highly addictive. You’ve been warned!

About the Presenter: Evan Panagiotopoulos, affectionately known as The Fig Tree Guy, is a devoted fig aficionado with a deep love for cultivating a diverse array of fig trees in his garden. His passion for figs extends far beyond simple gardening; he is enthusiastic about every aspect of fig care, including growing trees both in pots and in-ground, mastering the art of rooting cuttings, and implementing effective winterization techniques. Evan’s dedication to figs is evident in his hands-on approach and his eagerness to share his knowledge with fellow enthusiasts, making him a trusted voice in the fig-growing community.

Registration Fee: $5 (everyone will leave with a rooted fig cutting of their own!)

We wrapped up National Chocolate Chip Cookie week with needle felted cookie creations. They look good enough to eat!

Workshop Wednesday: Greeting cards

April 2, 6:00-7:30 PM

Learn hands on techniques using a variety of tools and materials, geared to older kids and adults. Ages 10+. Registration required*

Grab & GO: Greeting card kits

April 4, 12:00-6:00 PM

If you cannot make the Workshop Wednesday session, then sign up for this Grab & GO! card kit. Each kit contains the materials needed to assemble at least 1 greeting card. You may need a glue stick to complete some kits. Kits will be held until the following Wednesday before given to interested patrons. Ages 10+. Registration required*

Workshop Wednesday: Bunny Butt Box

April 9, 6:00-7:30 PM

This month: Paint, distress and assemble a cute wooden box for holiday or Spring decorating. Ages 7+. Registration required*

Kids Craft: Clothespin Carrot Craft

April 14, 1:00 PM

Hop in and create cute carrots from wooden clothespins. You can bundle them up for a cute decoration or string them and make a garland! Ages 5+. Registration required*

National Coffee Cake Day Recipe Swap

April 7, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Celebrate National Coffee Cake Day! 

Stop in for the recipe and a sample of the most delicious coffee cake ever (while supplies last!) and if you have a coffee cake recipe to share, bring it! All ages welcome!

Start at anytime!

Join the 2025 Reading Challenge at the Wallkill Public Library! Ask for your challenge card at the Circulation Desk. Read a book for each month as outlined on our challenge card and earn one raffle ticket for every completed month. Complete three challenges, and you’ll receive a special incentive prize plus an extra ticket for the final prize drawing.

The grand prize will be announced later, and the drawing will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026. Don’t miss out on the fun and the chance to win fantastic prizes while expanding your reading horizons!

The Saturday Morning Book Club will hold their next meeting on Saturday, March 29 at 10:30 a.m. They'll be discussing Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty.

The Delaney family love one another dearly—it’s just that sometimes they want to murder each other . . .

If your mother was missing, would you tell the police? Even if the most obvious suspect was your father? This is the dilemma facing the four grown Delaney siblings.

The Delaneys are fixtures in their community. The parents, Stan and Joy, are the envy of all of their friends. They’re killers on the tennis court, and off it their chemistry is palpable. But after fifty years of marriage, they’ve finally sold their famed tennis academy and are ready to start what should be the golden years of their lives. So why are Stan and Joy so miserable?

The four Delaney children—Amy, Logan, Troy, and Brooke—were tennis stars in their own right, yet as their father will tell you, none of them had what it took to go all the way. But that’s okay, now that they’re all successful grown-ups and there is the wonderful possibility of grandchildren on the horizon.

One night a stranger named Savannah knocks on Stan and Joy’s door, bleeding after a fight with her boyfriend. The Delaneys are more than happy to give her the small kindness she sorely needs. If only that was all she wanted.

Later, when Joy goes missing, and Savannah is nowhere to be found, the police question the one person who remains: Stan. But for someone who claims to be innocent, he, like many spouses, seems to have a lot to hide. Two of the Delaney children think their father is innocent, two are not so sure—but as the two sides square off against each other in perhaps their biggest match ever, all of the Delaneys will start to reexamine their shared family history in a very new light.

-- Goodreads

Board Game Afternoons

Mondays, 3:00-5:00 PM

in the Reading Room

We meet in the Reading Room on Mondays from 3-5:00 PM to play classic games and learn contemporary board games like Dungeons & Dragons, Settlers of Catan, Risk, Mysterium, Sherriff of Nottingham, and others. For teens and adults.

Textile Tuesdays

The Wallkill Quilter's Circle is sponsored by the Wallkill Public Library. The Circle meets for Textile Tuesdays in the Community Room at the Shawangunk Town Hall on Tuesdays from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Bring your present project and your lunch and join us! No registration necessary.

Mahjong meet-ups

Every Wednesday at 1 PM and Thursday at 6 PM the library hosts our Mahjong Clubs in the Reading Room. If you’re a player or just interested in learning, join us! We supply the games and (a limited number of) mahjong cards. Just drop in, no registration required

Forgot your card? Check one out at the circulation desk to use during the game!

Thursdays from 2 - 4 PM

Having trouble figuring out your new phone? Need some pointers on how to send that photo to your relatives? Until further notice, the Wallkill Public Library will be conducting weekly Tech Support sessions every Thursday from 2 to 4 PM. Swing by the library Reading Room if you need a hand, and we'll do our best to get you the answers you need and give you the know how to do it yourself. 

No registration required! Walk-ins welcome.

Recycling made easy

Wondering what's the best way to get rid of those used batteries rolling around in your junk drawer?

The Library accepts used batteries and cell phones to be recycled! You will find the WeRecycle Battery Box located on our window seat. Please use a plastic baggie (found on the side of the box) to place your batteries or cell phones in before placing them in the battery recycle box. Quick, easy, convenient, and environmentally friendly!

Ack! 

A silly little leprechaun has left little green boot prints all over the Children's Room! Starting on March 4th through March 31st, visit the Children's Room to see how many you can find for a chance to win the leprechaun's special treasure... One submission total per child under the age of 12 please; a winner will be chosen randomly in April.

Zoe the Therapy Dog returns!

After a short winter break, Zoe returns for her next visit with us on March 18 at 10:30 AM. Zoe loves to join in on the fun - she also enjoys being read to and will take some gentle pets along the way…she might even surprise us with some tricks! For children ages 8 & under; please register each child separately at the following link to our online calendar: https://wallkillpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/13476634

In celebration of Agricultural Literacy Week, join Faith Shultz, 4-H Educator from the Ulster County Cornell Cooperative Extension, for a special STEM storytime and activity on Wednesday, March 19 at 11:00 AM. 

Miss Faith will read The Pie That Molly Grew by Sue Heavenrich, a story which illustrates how just one seed can make a difference. The children will then plant their own pumpkin seeds to take home so that they can see the agricultural process come to life! For children ages 3 & up; please register each child separately at the following link to our online calendar: https://wallkillpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/13478388

Saturday, April 5, 11:00 AM

In celebration of Earth Day, join local author and John G. Borden Middle School social studies teacher, Adam (A.J.) Schenkman, as he reads from his debut children’s book Franklin’s Trees. Storytime will be followed by a book sale and signing by the author and a conservation craft with Miss Michelle. For children ages 12 & under; please register each child separately at the following link to our online calendar: https://wallkillpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/14325474

This book tells the story of our 32nd President, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR), and his vast love of nature and trees. FDR created the Civilian Conservation Corps, known as “Roosevelt’s Tree Army,” to protect trees; many still thrive today at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Historic Site in Hyde Park, NY. The beautiful illustrations by Lauren Reese bring the story to life and help children identify different types of local trees.

We welcomed some new faces, as well as some old friends, to our Take Your Child to the Library Day...the Reboot event! The kids had a blast doing their Children's Room scavenger hunt and learned some things along the way like where the Graphic Novels are located and how to tell if a book is a new release (it has a yellow tag on the top of the spine with a number corresponding to the month it was released). The kids each received a free book and prize for their efforts!

Special Book Display

Check out our special book display in March, celebrating Women's History Month and all of the amazing contributions of women around the globe!

Take & Makes

Did you know that we have weekly sign-ups for *FREE* craft kits? Register for "Miss Michelle's Take-and-Make Craft" each week by Tuesday to pick-up a take-and-make craft kit on Thursday or after! Recently we made Wiggly Snakes, to celebrate The Year of the Snake, and Pop-up Groundhogs with a little winter poem. For children ages 3 & up. Please register each child separately on our online calendar at the following link: https://wallkillpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar/wpl_programs_events

Ongoing children's programming

In the Children’s Room on our lower level

• Storytime is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 AM,
• Crafting Caboodles is on Tuesdays at 11:00 AM, and
• STEM is on Wednesdays at 11:00 AM.
• We also have take-and-make sign-ups again!

Please click on the button below to link to our online calendar to register for these programs.

• Our doors are open for library services including browsing for library materials, making copies, sending faxes, and using the public access computers.
• Our bookdrop is open for contact-free and after-hours returns of library materials. Be sure to secure DVD and BCD cases with rubber bands.
• Curbside delivery of pre-ordered items is available by request. Call the circulation desk at 845-895-3707 to make a pick-up appointment.
• Fine-free returns on everything, except museum/park passes.
• Inter-library loans are available between all RCLS libraries.
• In-person programming for all ages!
• Museum passes are available to Wallkill Public Library patrons for the Empire Pass, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum, Historic Huguenot Street Tour Pass, Mohonk Preserve, Motorcylcepedia, Museum Village, and Storm King Art Center. Plus, more print-at-home museum passes available through the Ulster County InfoPortal on the library’s website.
• We are not accepting any donations of books or DVDs at this time.