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MILLBROOK LIBRARY
3 Friendly Lane, PO Box 286
Millbrook, NY  12545

845-677-3611       www.millbrooklibrary.org
NEWS FROM THE MILLBROOK LIBRARY
December 2015

The Millbrook Library Board of Trustees wishes to thank the voters of the Town of Washington for their support in the November 3 General Election.  By a wide margin, residents endorsed an increase in annual public support from the currently allocated $100,000 to $184,000.  This increase is predicted to stabilize the Library’s operating budget for the next 10 years and ensures that current hours and staffing levels will be maintained.

Thank you to the many individuals who helped support the 414 effort. And a special thanks to Lynda Boissey, Sam Falk, Mary Keelan, and Cathy Morrell for their tireless efforts on behalf of the 414–we could not have done it without you! The Library Board and Staff look forward to continuing our mission of providing the community with a vibrant, life-long learning center for patrons of all ages. Your support has made this possible!

With gratitude,

The Millbrook Library Board of Trustees

“HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS”
SILENT AUCTION

Monday, December 14 through Saturday, December 19
Register at the circulation desk for your bidding number starting December 14th. Auctions close at 3:00pm on December 19th. Winners will be announced at 4:00pm. Need not be present to win.

Don’t miss your chance for a great holiday gift!
Millbrook Library will be CLOSED
Thursday, December 24 & Friday, December 25
 for the Christmas Holiday. We will also close at 4 pm on New Year's Eve.
Holiday Greeting Card Workshop
Wednesday, December 2 at 6 pm

Cindy Senese-Sherilla, an independent Stampin’ Up demonstrator, will help participants put together personal greeting cards just in time for the season!  Cindy will be your creative coach and give you fun project ideas and teach you about stamping products. This workshop is geared for adults, but teens and young adults are welcome.

Registration is required.  Please stop by the circulation desk or call the library at 677-3611.

Knit & Knatter
Wednesday, December 2 at 6:30 pm
Bring your latest project and sit by the fireplace with fellow crafters. Beginners to advanced are welcome, and someone will be on hand to help with more complicated stitches! 
 
The History of St. Nicholas
Wednesday, December 9 at 5:30 pm 

Join us as we welcome food writer Peter G. Rose, who will talk about the history of St. Nicholas and how the Dutch brought the saint to America. Peter Rose’s talk will be followed by a tasting of traditional Dutch cookies and hot chocolate.

Registration is recommended. Please stop by the circulation desk or call the library at 677-3611 x2.

Pushing the Envelope Spoken Word
Wednesday, December 9 at 6:30 pm
 

Share poems or tell stories at the Millbrook Library! 

If you would like to perform, please email Loredana at 
grumo79@aol.com

 New York State of Health Marketplace Enrollment Assistance
Wednesday, December 9 from 1:30 pm-4 pm
& Wednesday, December 16 from 1:30 pm-5 pm
Open enrollment for the New York State of Health Marketplace runs from November 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016.  Ed Towsley,  MISN's NY State of Health Certified Navigator, will be available to enroll and provide Health Insurance Literacy information at the library every 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month, beginning December 9, 2015.  In addition, Ed is an expert in Medicare and can assist consumers 65 years old and older.

Call 677-3611 x2 to register
Literary Luncheon 
Thursday, December 17 @ Noon


Our December pick is Dear Life: Stories by Alice Munro. Our discussion will be Thursday, December 17th at noon.  New members are always welcome!
Call 677-3611 x2 to register and request the book.
Friends of the Millbrook Library
Join our Friends on Saturday, December 19th from 10 am - 3 pm for their first annual Holiday Book Sale! Bundled gift books will be available for purchase, as well as free gift wrapping!
The Friends' next meeting is Wednesday, December 9 at 4 pm. They are working on getting the book sale back up and running, providing services to homebound library users, and much more. They would love to see you there! For more information, please call 677-3611 x 3 or email us at
Resume & Job Search Assistance
Tuesday, December 22 from 2 pm - 5 pm

Receive help making your resume stand out, and finding the right job for your skills.

Presented by Dutchess OneStop Career Counselors

Call 677-3611 to register, but walk-ins are welcome!
Computer Lessons & Overdrive Help @ The Library

Have a computer question you just can't answer? Need help downloading and using Overdrive to check out eBooks & audiobooks?
 
Help is available on Thursdays from 3-4 pm, or other times by appointment.
Give us a call to reserve your slot!
Community Action Partnership
A representative from the Dutchess County Community Action Partnership will be at the Library on Mondays & Tuesdays from 1:30 – 3:30 pm.

If you would like to make an appointment, please call 845-877-9272 ext. 151
December's Book Display
Stop in and check out our featured book display for December--highlighting fiction books with a Christmas theme.
Youth Services Programming
Registration is required for ALL programs
Call 677-3611, ext. 4 to register
Registration is open for Lightning Tree Story Time – Winter Session
The Winter Session runs 10 weeks from January 11 through March 18, 2016
Registration is required. 
(Note: priority is given to Town of Washington residents during the 1st week of registration)
  • Mondays @ 12:30 pm--Preschool Story Time (ages 3-5 years)
  • Tuesdays @ 10:30 am--Preschool Story Time (ages 3-5 years)
  • Thursdays @ 10:30 am--Toddler Story Time (ages 18 mos-36 mos)
Reading With Wrigley
Grades 1-5
Read a book with Wrigley, the therapy dog, and his handler, Caroline Reichenberg. Bring a favorite book to read or pick one out at the library.  Sign up for a 15 minute session. Registration is required.  
 
December's Dates:
  • Thursday, December 3                 3:30  -  4:30 pm
  • Thursday, December 17               3:30  -  4:30 pm
Holiday Story Time
ages 2 – 5 years   
Tuesday, December 8 @ 10:30 am


A special Holiday Story Time with stories, songs and a craft. Registration is required.
Holiday Crafts Evening      ages 4 – 11
Wednesday, December 9 @ 6:15pm


Time to deck the halls with holiday decorations! Join us in creating a variety of festive crafts.  Registration is required.
Teen Café
grades 6th-12th
Friday, December 11 from 2:30 – 4:00 pm


Chill with friends after school at the Teen Café.  Wii games, board games, music, wi-fi, FOOD!  The Teen Café is in the Community Room downstairs in the Library.
Book Bunch
grades K – 3rd
Tuesday, December 15 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm
 
Join Mrs. Frenzel in the “Book Bunch”, an after-school story and craft group.
Snack served.  Registration is required.
Astor Early Childhood Screening
ages 2 months to 5 years
Tuesday, December 22 from 10:00am–1:00pm

This FREE screening will review your child's development in 5 areas: communication, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, problem solving, and personal/social skills. Call 2-1-1 to register.
Popcorn and a Movie!
Rated PG
Tuesday, December 29 @ 2:00 pm

Bring a cozy cushion and settle in for a good movie and some snacks! Registration is required.
LEGO Afternoon
ages 4 to 14
Wednesday, December 30 from 2:00 – 3:30 pm
 
It’s cold outside!  Come spend an afternoon building with LEGOs. You supply the creativity, we’ll supply the LEGOs.  Registration required.
Library Hours:

Monday       : 12-6
Tuesday      : 10-6
Wednesday : 12-8
Thursday     : 10-6
Friday           : 12-6
Saturday      : 10-4
Sunday        : Closed
Contact Numbers

845-677-3611

Director: Stephanie Harrison ext. 3
Youth Services: Joan Frenzel ext. 4
Circulation Desk: ext. 2
Recorded Information: ext. 1
Upcoming Holiday Closings for 2015

December 24th & 25th - Christmas Eve & Christmas Day


Board of Trustee Meeting Dates
All meetings take place at 7 pm in the Bennett College Community Room
 
December 15
Board of Trustees

President:
Kerry Weller
Vice President:
Dawn Tompkins
Treasurer: Margot Peter
Secretary: Kathryn Galli

Trustees:

Chris Colomello

Betty Rae Nittiskie
David Purcell
Sarah Rizzo
Cynthia S. Rosenzweig
Jonathan Thorne

 
Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes.  Please notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed.
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