Ah, Spring. How welcome it is after winter. We'll be especially excited once the snow gets the message and stops coming to visit. We've got lots of fun stuff planned for this spring, and are in the process of plotting out an incredible summer—
we hope to have more kids than ever take part in the Summer Reading Program! If the weather's been keeping you away, come on in for a visit. We've missed you.
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Recently at the Library
Beth Cooper Says Good-bye
An integral part of our Youth Services team has left the building. Beth Cooper has been planning, coordinating and leading children's programming at the library for three years.
She has decided to spend some quality home time and to pursue activities she seldom had time for with her busy work schedule.
She promises to visit often, which makes us happy. We want to thank Beth for her creativity, vision and skill in creating such a wonderful resource for Red Hook.
Women's History Month
Our March mantel was decorated to honor women authors for Women's History Month.
Stop by for a visit to see what we do for April...
But Which Came First?
Our coop runneth over on Friday, March 6 when Donna Seelbach shared her expertise with us during her program
The Chicken and The Egg: Raising a Backyard Flock.
Her presentation covered everything from breeds to predators to the construction of coops. The audience stayed long after the end, waiting patiently to ask questions.
Battle of the Books
Meetings have begun for the annual Battle of the Books competition. Any interested student in grades 6 through 9 for the 2015-2016 school year can participate. It's fun, challenging, and you get to engage in competition over books! Next meeting is 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 14.
Live at the Elmendorph
Nearly 50 music lovers attended the live concert presented by the library at the Elmendorph Inn. The concert featured Roger & Lenny, a Millerton-based singing duo, comprised of Roger Cohn and Lenny Sutton. Roger is also a library assistant here.
The evening began with tunes from special guest and Red Hook's own Maggie Rothwell, followed by an hour of music from Roger & Lenny. A good time was had by all.
Little Library Big Award Celebration Party
A good crowd turned out for our community celebration of the library being named first finalist for 2015 Best Small Library in America Award, given out by
Library Journal and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation earlier this year.
The western-themed party last Saturday night at the Old Lyceum Theater on Market Street included music, line dancing, food, drinks, face painting, balloon animals and a 50-50 raffle. Yee-ha!
Evelyn O'Brien leads the willing and able in line dancing
See more photos of the event at our
Facebook page.
Leprechaun Traps
Some of our littlest patrons (and their grownup helpers) made traps on March 14 in hopes of snagging a leprechaun and claiming his pot of gold. No word on financial success of any participants, but they had lots of fun making this craft. Happy trapping!
Dog Grooming 101
Sixteen dog lovers converged on the tween room March 25 to learn how to better care for their best friends.
Rebecca Kent of Canine-Corner: Hair to Heel, groomer, trainer, instructor and border presented an informative program, answering many breed-specific questions from the audience.
She demonstrated different brushing and combing techniques including de-matting, trimming the coat, cutting the toenails, guarding against and removing fleas and ticks. Ruby, her patient Border Collie assistant, graciously allowed us to get an up close look at how it's done.
See if you don't notice some especially dapper dogs out and about this spring.
Bee Bee's Counting Book Bash
Sixty-three fun-loving patrons came out on a snowy spring morning for a show by Bee Bee the Clown.
The younger set gathered round on button rug and foam circles enthralled by Bee Bee's magic, puppets, balloon twisting and smile. Parents delighted in watching their children enjoy a great morning of entertainment (and books!.
Bee Bee, a.k.a. Jackie Reynolds, mesmerized the crowd for more than half an hour before signing copies of her new counting book/workbook combination.
Meet Alexa
The newest member of our Youth Services team is Alexa. She's a Red Hook native, recently returned to the area with her family. She is working toward her Master's in Library and Information Science at Simmons College with a focus on youth services.
We're excited to have her on board—she brings experience from the classroom and a love of gaming to the library! Stay tuned as she puts exciting programs in place.
Teen Tech
Don't forget we have teen techs standing by at the library on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., waiting to help you with those thorny tech trials and tribulations. We know how frustrating it can be to get that new tablet or smartphone working.
Give us a call to schedule a time.
Did You Know ...
Finding New Material in the Library Catalog
If you’re wondering what’s new in the collections of Mid-Hudson libraries, there are a few simple ways to find out.
One way to locate the general lists is to use the
“
New Items in the Catalog" link on the catalog page.
The newest items are listed. Items with status “Copies on order” are not yet in the collection(s), but holds can be placed on them. You can also do a keyword search for any topic, and then sort by “DATE”. Newest items are listed first.
Bear in mind that many “new” books might not even be published yet … so be sure to look at more titles down the list to find something to look at while you wait.
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Unless otherwise noted, all library programs are free and open to the public.
Egg Scra(m)bble
11am Saturday, April 4
Linden Avenue Middle School Lawn
Get ready to scramble over to the middle school for the annual Egg Scra
(m
)bble. The library has partnered with the Village Police, Funshine Nursery School and the Village for this great community event, with egg hunt, face painting and crafts. There may even be a large bunny ...
ANIMANGA Club
1pm Saturday, April 4 & 18
The club is off and running, with twelve tweens and teens meeting last month to share chips and discuss their favorite manga and anime.
Animanga Club meets every other Saturday at 1 p.m. New members are always welcome.
Healthcare Navigators Are Here
10:00am - 3:00 pm April 6, 13, 20, 27
Healthcare Navigators continue to be available through this month on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Schedule your private appointments by calling
1-800-453-4666.
Peep-O-Rama
1pm Saturday, April 11
They're soft and squishy and sweet! Join us to make the perfect abode for Peeps during this fun craft time.
Job Search Clinic
10am - 1pm Monday, April 13
Employment Clinic sessions are on the second Monday of each month. Make an appointment for a 45-minute, one-on-one help session writing resumes, online job searches and online applications at Red Hook Public Library. Participants will meet with a Human Resources Consultant, specializing in career development. Please call
845-758-3241 to schedule an appointment.
The Employment Clinic is made possible by Dutchess County One Stop and Red Hook Public Library.
Spring Clean Your Finances
6 pm Tuesday, April 21
Victoria knows all the tips and tricks to easily manage your family finances. You want to feel safe and secure, enjoy your life now, but not at the expense of your future. A Certified Family Budget Educator with the Dutchess County Cornell Cooperative Extension, Victoria practices what she preaches! So grab a pencil and notebook and call to reserve your spot for this sure to be popular talk.
This program is free but registration is required.
Movie Night: Hotel for Dogs
5 pm Wednesday, April 22
Don't miss our presentation of
Hotel for Dogs (PG) with Buster the Literacy Dog in the house. We invite kids to come and snuggle with our furry friend during the movie.
Health in the Garden and on the Homestead
10:30 am Saturday, April 25
Red Hook Public Library is pleased to host Anthony Mecca of Great Song Farm, who will present a program on the interrelatedness of caring for the earth, its plants and animals, and ourselves.
He will talk about foundational measures for building health into our gardens and homes as well as how to recognize and mitigate waning health.
Mr. Mecca and partner Sarah Hearn use draft horses to cultivate three acres of vegetables, raise a small herd of cows and a flock of laying hens on their 90 acre farm in Milan. They believe in responsible and conscientious stewardship of resources and a synergistic relationship between farmers and their communities.
Please call the library to register for this free event.
Book Clubs
May's Tuesday Afternoon Book Club
2:30 pm Tuesday, May 12
The Signature of All Things
by Elizabeth Gilbert
Spanning much of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, the novel follows the fortunes of the extraordinary Whittaker family as led by the enterprising Henry Whittaker—a poor-born Englishman who makes a great fortune in the South American quinine trade.
May's Monday Evening Book club
7pm Monday, May 18
Out of Africa
by Isak Dinesen
The author of Seven Gothic Tales gives a true account of her life on her plantation in Kenya. She tells with classic simplicity of the ways of the country and the natives.
Also in May ...
To Be There or To Be Square,
That Is the Question
11am Friday, May 8
Thou art cordially invited to the initial meeting of
Shall We Be Merry?, our new book club for Shakespeare enthusiasts and dabblers alike.
We'll be reading and discussing the works of the Bard, as well as watching clips from various interpretations (be they comic or tragic.)
Gracious lords, noble ladies, impudent strumpets, arrant knaves and any random robustious periwig-pated fellows are all welcome to attend at
11 a.m. on Friday May 8. We plan to meet the second
Friday of each month following. Anon, anon!
You can pick up a monthly calendar at one of our circulation desks as well as see our online calendar.
Unless otherwise noted all programs listed in this newsletter are free and open to the public.
STORY TIMES
Good-bye, Mrs. Cooper
Remember to sign up for Toddler FUNdamentals, Toddler Romp & Stomp, Story Time and Homeschool Discovery Zone. Please call the library to secure a slot for your child.
Join Colleen, who will lead everyone through story times.
April Story Time Themes
April 6 & 8 - Bunnies
April 13 & 15 - Bugs and Insects
April 20 & 22 - April Showers
April 27 & 29 - Babies on the Farm
MONDAYS
10:30am Toddler Romp & Stomp (stories, music and movement for toddlers)
11am Toddler FUNdamentals
WEDNESDAYS
10:30am Story Time
THURSDAYS
10:30am Homeschool Discovery Zone
Ongoing Programs
Tuesdays
1pm Petite Picasso. For children to explore their creativity with painting.
April 7: 4:30pm Read to Buster the Literacy Dog. Buster went to Texas. But he's back this month for reading on the 7th.
Fridays
Lego Club: April 10 & 24: 5:30 - 6:30pm. Let your imagination run wild through Lego creations.
Library Holiday Closings
Memorial Day Holiday: Monday, May 25
