Join us in celebrating the completion of our Bennett Community Room renovations on Friday, February 6 from 4 pm – 6 pm. Stop in and check out our brand new space for hosting library and community events! Refreshments will be served, and a ribbon-cutting will be held by the Millbrook Business Association.
An Evening of Cooking With Chef Jessica February 4 & 11 at 5 pm Call 845-677-3611 to register
Please join us for two evenings of cooking demonstrations by local chef Jessica
Klein. On Wednesday, February 4th Jessica will show us how to bake a simple and elegant French pastry called a galette. Participants will receive a finished galette to take home and enjoy. Coffee and hot chocolate will also be served. On Wednesday, February 11th Jessica will demonstrate how to create a delicious Asian stir fry.
Jessica Klein worked as a corporate chef for over 15 years. She was privately trained by executive chefs in New Hampshire, Nevada and the Carolinas. She has been branching out as a personal chef over the last 5 years. She currently cooks at The Fountains in Millbrook.
French Pastry & Coffee
Wednesday, February 4 at 5 pm
Asian Stir Fry for Two
Wednesday, February 11 at 5 pm
Defensive Driving @ The Millbrook Library February 14 from 10 am to 4 pm Call 845-677-3611 to register
Reduce your insurance rates and improve your driver safety by participating in a defensive driving workshop presented by Digital Defensive Driving.com.
Please bring a bagged lunch. The cost is $40, payable by check the day of the class.
REGISTRATION is REQUIRED
The 2nd Annual "Library Lovers" Creative Cupcake Contest
Wednesday, February 18th at 5pm
Open to adults and teens. Bring 1 dozen of your MOST ORIGINAL, MOST CREATIVE, BEST DECORATED cupcakes!
Our judges will choose winners based on TASTE, CREATIVITY AND ORIGINALITY!
Not a baker? Come watch the judging and participate in the “People’s Choice Award†(based on presentation). Registration is required for bakers. Call 845-677-3611 to register or for more information.
Millbrook Arts Group
Winter Concert Series
Uncommon Ground February 21 at 5 pm
Our Winter Concert Series sponsored by the Millbrook Arts Group continues in February with the folk and bluegrass band Uncommon Ground. The group brings together the unlikely combination of precise, classically trained violin and bass lines with the soul of bluegrass-influenced vocals, mandolin and guitar to drive a band whose fresh, distinctive sound is winning fans wherever they perform.
Uncommon Ground draws on the talents of Mike Kobetitsch, and Wayne Fugate, both long-time veterans of the Bluegrass scene, and the ever amazing Rachel Handman and Phil Helm, two principles in the Hudson Valley Philharmonic.
Refreshments provided by Coach’s.
Upcoming Performers
March 21 at 5 pm: Helen Avakian and Terry Champlin
The Winter Concert Series is made possible by a generous contribution from the HW Wilson Foundation.
Colorfor Residential Interiors
Saturday, February 28 at 2 pm
For most people, choosing paint colors can be overwhelming. This presentation includes over 50 examples of how and how not to use color. Explore both the science and art of proper color application and an exploration of the profound emotional, psychological and physiological effects that color has on all of us.
Amy Krane, founder of Amy Krane Color, is trained by the International Association of Color Consultant/Designers of North America and was selected as “Best of HOUZZ 2014.†She is a regular contributor on Luminary Publishing’s Upstater.com and is featured in the Winter issues of both Hudson Valley Magazine and Home Depot’s in-house magazine, InPaint .
Call 845-677-3611 to register.
Off The Wall Gallery February Display
Laura Hammond Toonkel
During the month of February, The Millbrook Library Gallery will be showing the work of local artist Laura Hammond Toonkel from her series called “The Witness Series.†It includes drawings, encaustic paintings and intaglio prints that investigate contrasts in the subject matter based on the passage of time, seasons, and environmental changes. Toonkel has been painting scenes of Dutchess County and Millbrook for over 20 years and many of the images represent vistas that she finds right in her backyard. Toonkel’s work shows her passion for the environment and the need to protect it. She was a contributor to a book called “Voices from the Land “by Chelsea Green, which promotes land conservation awareness. Toonkel’s work illustrates how things in the environment change.
Toonkel received her BFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City and her MFA from Pennsylvania State University. She currently teaches at Marist College in Poughkeepsie NY, where she is also the Director of Art Internships.
The work by Laura Hammond Toonkel will be on display from Wednesday February 4th until the end of the month. There will be a gallery talk by Toonkel on Saturday, February 21st during the Millbrook Arts Group Winter Concert Series.
Literary Luncheon Thursday, February 19 @ noon
Bring a bagged lunch and join us to discuss Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford.
Call 845-677-3611 to register.
Go On a Blind Date With a Book!
Are you tired of judging a book by its cover? Then go on a "Blind Date with a Book!" Check out our specially-chosen selection of books (which are wrapped to conceal their identities!) and prepare to find your new literary soulmate! Rate your blind date using cut-out hearts available at the circulation desk, and you will be entered into a raffle to win a prize!
THURSDAY THEATER
Thursdays at 1:30 in the Bennett Room
February's Theme is “Oscar Winnersâ€
Feb. 5 – “Casablancaâ€
Feb. 12 – “In the Heat of the Nightâ€
Feb. 19 - (no movie this date)
Feb. 26 – “Driving Miss Daisyâ€
Come in for a matinee and some popcorn – bring a friend!
Does Your New Digital Device Have You Stumped?
Did you receive a new computer, tablet, or e-reader as a holiday gift, but have no clue how to use it? Call us at 677-3611 to schedule a one-on-one tech session to get your device up and running!
Finding the Right Job for You!
Presented by Dutchess OneStop Career Counselors Call 677-3611 to register, but walk-ins are welcome!
Resume Critiques
Monday, February 23
3 pm - 6 pm
Bring a hard copy of your resume to get advice on how to make your resume stand out.
Job Search Assistance Tuesday, February 24
2 pm - 5 pm
Receive help finding the right job for your skills.
Bring your latest project and sit by the fireplace with fellow crafters. Beginners to advanced are welcome!
The library knitters meet the first and third Wednesday of the month, starting at 6:30 pm.
Youth Services Programming Registration is required for ALL programs
Call 677-3611, ext. 4 to register
Take Your Child to the Library Day is February 7th! Celebrate with Karen Pillsworth, Storyteller as she presents "Nona's Suitcase" 10:15 am for all ages
Nona has packed her suitcase full of stories to share with you. There are stories old and stories new, stories to make you laugh and stories to make you think. There are even some stories for you to learn so you can be a storyteller, too! Nona would really like that, as we need some new storytellers! Come...sit...listen...it is time for stories. Registration is required.
This program is supported by The Vincent and Carol W. Dean Family Charitable Foundation.
Lightning Tree Story Time – Winter Session The Winter Session runs 11 weeks from January 5 through March 20, 2015
Preschool Story Time (ages 3 – 5 years)
Mondays @ 12:30 pm
Tuesdays @ 10:30 am
Toddler Story Time (ages 18 months – 36 months)
Thursdays @ 10:15 am
Thursdays @ 11:15 am
(Note: when Millbrook Central School District is closed, story time is not scheduled.)
Children's Programs
Valentine Crafts Afternoon ages 3 to 11
Tuesday, February 10 3:30 pm
Fun crafts to make for the ones you love! Registration required.
Valentine Crafts Evening ages 3 to 11
Wednesday, February 11 3:30 pm
Fun crafts to make for the ones you love! Registration required.
BOOK BUNCH grades K – 3rd
Tuesday, February 17 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 Child Development Screening ages 2 months to 5 years Wednesday, February 18 1:30 – 4:00pm
In the Bennett Community Room It's natural to measure your child's height and weight....but what about your child's development? Development in the skill areas of communication, gross motor, fine motor, problem solving and personal/social will be reviewed. This service is provided by Astor Services for Children and Families in partnership with United Way of Dutchess County. Come get great ideas, free take-aways and information.
Call 2-1-1 to schedule an appt. This is a FREE service.
Spark Media Project Presents:
“Talking Back to Media Messages†for Teens and Tweens Thursday, Feb. 19 & Friday, Feb. 20 from 3 pm - 5 pm
In this two-part workshop, youth learn to recognize the role that media plays in shaping their lives by applying basic media literacy principles to advertisements in order to decode them. Participants will script out messages that “talk-back†to the ads. Then they will get hands-on use of audio-video equipment to produce stop-motion animation to deconstruct and critique the ads using the same techniques/persuasive tools as the originals. The teens will create “Talk-back†ads synthesizing print media, radio and video formats.
This program is free – registrants must attend both sessions.
To register, Call Spark Media Project (845) 485-4480
This program is supported by The Vincent and Carol W. Dean Family Charitable Foundation and the NYSEDC.
Teen Geek - Technology Help
Want to learn how to download FREE e-books and audiobooks? Learn a new language, for free? Sign up for an email address? Use your new iPad or tablet? Thanks to a grant from Dutchess County, every library in Dutchess County will have a teenager available on Saturdays to help with technology questions!
Stop by the library on Saturdays between 11:30 AM-2:30 PM and our resident "Teen Geek" Angelina will be happy to help! Call us at 677-3611 ext. 2 to make an appointment, or just drop-in.
And don't forget! One on One Computer Lesson
appointments are also available on Tuesdays and Thursday from 3-4 pm.
Give us a call and let us know how we can help you!
Community Action Partnership
A representative from the Dutchess County Community Action Partnership will be at the Library on Tuesdays from 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
If you would like to make an appointment, please call 845-877-9272 ext. 151
Director: Stephanie Harrison ext. 3 Youth Services: Joan Frenzel ext. 4 Circulation Desk: ext. 2 Recorded Information: ext. 1
Upcoming Holiday Closings for 2015
February 16 - Presidents' Day
May 23-25 - Memorial Day Weekend
4th of July
September 5-7 - Labor Day Weekend
October 12 - Columbus Day
November 26 - Thanksgiving
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
February 17
March 17
April 21
May 19
June 16
July 21
August 18
September 15
October 20
November 17
December 15
Board of Trustees
President: Kerry Weller Vice President: Dawn Tompkins Treasurer: Margot Peter Secretary: Kathryn Galli
Trustees:
Laura Briggs
Chris Colomello
Susan Fargione
Charles Leven
Betty Rae Nittiskie
David Purcell
Sarah Rizzo
Cynthia S. Rosenzweig
Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Please notify library staff if you prefer not to be photographed.