Winter 2016 Newsletter - Ellenville Public Library

Ellenville Public Library & Museum
Winter 2016 Newsletter
(845)647-5530 epl@rcls.org www.eplm.org
Mon, Tues, Wed: 9:30am – 8:00pm Thurs ,Fri: 9:30am – 6pm
Sat: 9:30am – 3:00pm
From the Director
Winter Concert Series
Happy 2016! In 1966, what was then
“Ellenville Public Library” applied to New York
State to change its existing charter; Ellenville
Public Library and Museum was created,
reflecting the institution’s commitment to our
community’s history.
A Museum Advisory Board (MAB) was
subsequently created by the Board of Trustees.
MAB is charged with advising the library board
and director on matters relating to museum
operation, such as collection management,
hours and services. MAB is composed of four
community members, as well as a liaison from
the Board of Trustees.
We hope that you’ll join us throughout
2016 as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of our
museum with “Making History” a series of
special events and programs. We look forward
to seeing you at your public library & museum!
Pam Stocking, Director
Local History Book
Images of America, Ellenville
By Town of Wawarsing Historian
Bucky Green and EPL&M
Based on the
local history collections at EPL&M
Now available at
Ellenville Public
Library & Museum
Get yours today! $21.99 + tax
845-647-5530 eplm.org
TERWILLIGER
HOUSE
Local History Museum
Open Wed & Fri,
Noon - 4:00pm
Sat, 10am - 3:00pm
& by appointment
T O U RS W E LC O M E !
January 24, 2:00pm: Winter Concert
Local musician Eric Aweh performs classical Saxophone in
a concert that will warm away the winter blues, with special
guest artists.
February 14, 2:00pm: Valentine’s Day Concert
The Newburgh Chamber Music Players perform a variety of
works from the Renaissance, Classical Romantic and Modern
repertoire, showcasing the Oboe and Strings together.
March 20, 2:00pm: St Patrick’s Day Concert
Fiddle champion Dylan Foley returns with friends
for (mostly) Irish song, dance and fantastic fiddling!
State Historic Preservation Office to visit Ellenville
2016 marks two significant anniversaries; the National
Historic Preservation Act of 1966, and the formalization of
EPL&M’s local history museum. To commemorate these occasions and celebrate our community’s heritage, EPL&M’s Museum
Advisory Board and the Joint Historic Preservation Commission of
Ellenville and Wawarsing have invited representatives from the
New York State Historic Preservation Office to present a workshop
on Tuesday, March 1 at 10am on their extensive
resources and services, including historic registration and tax credits. The program is open to
municipal leaders, historians and the general
public. Pictured is the Ellenville Post Office,
on the National Register of Historic Places.
Help a neighbor for Valentine’s Day!
FINES FOR FOOD WEEK
FEBRUARY 13-20, 2016
EPL&M will donate all fines collected during Valentine’s
week to a local food pantry.
INCOME TAX HELP
Certified AARP Tax Aides will be at EPL&M to help
prepare and e-file income tax returns on the following dates:
Saturday, February 20; March 5, 19; and April 2. To make an
appointment, call (845)255-0791 after February 1, 2016.
Defensive Driving Classes
Saturday, January 30, 9am-3pm, or March 26, 9am-3pm
Save 10% on auto insurance, reduce ticket points and
be a better driver! Taught by Betty Kranz, Defensive Driving
Instructor for the State of New York. There is a $30.00 fee,
payable to Betty Kranz the day of the workshop. Registration
is required at (845) 647-5530; bring a brown bag lunch.
PROGRAMS for CHILDREN, TEENS and FAMILIES
It’s Storytime!
UNDER 3s STORYTIME
For children birth-35 months
with a caregiver
Wednesdays, 10am
January 13 – February 17
March 2-23
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
For children ages 3-5
Tuesdays 1pm
February 2 – March 8
April 5-May 10
Fridays 10:30am
February 5 - March 11
April 8 –May 13
January
PLAYDOUGH PARTY
Friday, January 15, 10:30am
Suggested for children ages 2
and up. We’ve got the remedy for
cabin fever – playdough therapy!
MAKING MINIONS
Tues, January 19, 6:30pm
Thurs, January 21, 4:15pm
For children in Grades 2- 6.
Why should supervillains have all
the fun? Learn to make finger
puppets so you’ll always have a
minion at hand. Cutting and sewing is involved. Please sign up at
647-5530.
FUN WITH FOOD
Wed, Jan 20-Feb 10, 4:15pm
For children in Grades 3-6.
Learn how to have fun eating
healthy and being active with
Nutritionist Katie Sheehan-Lopez
from Cornell Cooperative Extension. We’ll learn about good
foods, get our bodies moving, and
make a healthy afterschool snack.
FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIES!
Co-sponsored with the Ellenville
Wawarsing Youth Commission
Save these dates for great
Friday Night family movies:
January 22, February 5 & 19,
March 4 & 18, April 1 & 15.
Titles will be announced in 2016!
SNOWY DAY STORIES
Sat, January 23, 10:30am
For children ages 2-6.
Take the chill off with stories
and fun. Sign up:647-5530.
ANIMAL TRACKS
Wed, Jan 27, 2:45pm
For children ages 9 & up.
Learn about animal tracks and
wildlife survival in winter with
an educator from Minnewaska
State Park Preserve. Make a
plaster track and learn to interpret tracks. Please sign up;
space is limited: 647- 5530.
February
VALENTINE CARD CRAFT
March
MAKING MARIONETTES
Tues, March 8, 4:15pm
For children in Grades K
and up
Will March be a Lion or a
Lamb? You decide when
you create your stringed
puppet. Please sign up: 647-5530
School Break Series
MAKE SOMETHING MONDAY
Monday, March 21, 1pm
For children in Grades K-6.
Mystery Craft, t.b.a!
Wed, February 3, 6:30pm
Friday, Feb 5,4:15pm
For children in Grades K-6.
We’ve got the materials – bring
your creativity. Please sign
up:647-5530.
MAKE SOMETHING MONDAY
CHOCOLATE CHALLENGE
Mon, February 8, 6:30pm
For children in Grades 6-12.
Chocolate trivia, chocolate
tasting and chocolate crafts.
Please sign up at 647-5530.
Tues, March 22,10:30am or 1pm
For kids in Grades K-6.
Spring is here; time for
slime.
VALENTINE STORYTIME
& CRAFT
Tues, February 9, 6:30pm
For children ages 3 -7.
Stories, rhymes and a simple
Valentine’s craft. Please sign
up: 647-5530.
‘O’ IS FOR OWLS
Sat, Feb 13, 10:30am
For children ages 4-7.
Learn about owls with an
educator from Minnewaska
State Park Preserve.
BALLOON SCIENCE
Thurs, February 25,4:15pm
For children in ages 7-12.
Some hot air science while we
wait for spring. Sign up: 6475530.
MAKING MAPLE SYRUP
Sat, February 27, 10:30am
For children ages 4-7
Learn how maple syrup is made
with an educator from Minnewaska State Park Preserve.
...Teen Edition
Monday, March 21, 6:30pm
For kids in Grades 6-12.
Make an earbud holder.
SLIMY SCIENCE
PG MOVIE
Wed, March 23, 1pm
Children under 8 must
be with an adult. Celebrate spring
break with Shaun the Sheep.
BOARD GAMES
Thursday, March 24, 1-4pm
A family program; children under
10 must be with an adult. Drop in!
LEGO Club
For kids ages 5 and up. We’ve got
the Legos…
Friday, January 29, 4:15pm
Friday, February 26, 4:15pm
Thursday, March 24, 4:15pm
Thursday, April 28, 4:15pm
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
Monday, February 22 6:30pm
EPL&M needs teens ages 12 and up to
help create programs. This is a good way
to earn community service hours and help
create the library you want. Can't make
the meeting but have some ideas? Call
Susan at 647-5530.
PROGRAMS for ADULTS and FAMILIES
ONGOING
Please note library closings
Smart Bells™
Mondays, 10-11:15am
An effective, easy exercise class for
everyone! Led by Paul Widerman.
$5/class (scholarships available)
Pinochle!
Mondays, 6-8pm
Drop by for pinochle fun.
SCRABBLE MANIA
Tuesdays, 6-8pm
Serious word play at the library—
beginners welcome!
Bridge Club
Wednesdays, 6-8pm
Learn & play bridge!
Classical Drawing
4 Thursdays
Feb. 4, 11, 18 & 25
10am – Noon
Learn the 6 basic skills
of drawing from Shawn
Dell Joyce. Draw from
still life, objects and
portraits using a variety
of media. Class size is
limited; $5.00 materials
fee payable at registration. (Scholarships
available).
The “School to Prison
Pipeline”
Tuesday, February 16, 6pm
Co-sponsored by the Ellenville NAACP
Join Concerned Parents of New
Paltz, an interracial advocacy
group, at an Ellenville NAACP
meeting for an open forum discussion on the “School to prison pipeline”. Call Maude Bruce for more
information at 845-647-6371.
Book Discussion
Remarkable Creatures
Wed, Feb 17th, 6:30pm
Local “dirt diggers” Ole
and Nadia Maczaj will lead
a discussion of Remarkable
Creatures by Tracy
Chevalier, an historical
novel about two women who
changed the world of science.
Saving Our History
Tuesday, March 1, 10am
The State Historic Preservation
Office (SHPO) will introduce their
resources, expertise, and programs
“to raise historic preservation
awareness...encourage heritage
tourism and community revitalization.” Co-sponsored with the Joint
Preservation Commission. Please
sign up at 647-5530.
Backyard Birding
Wed, March 2, 10am
Are you interested in
birds or birdwatching? Join educators from Minnewaska State Park
Preserve to learn how you can get
started. Please sign up: 647-5530.
Healthy Hiking & Biking
Monday, March 7, 6:30pm
Join Certified Athletic Trainer
Keith Duarte to learn about injury
prevention while enjoying our
region’s beautiful trails and parks.
Please sign up at 647-5530.
The Shared
origins of
football, Rugby,
and Soccer
Wed, March 2
6:30pm
Local author Christopher Rowley
will take us on an exciting run
through the odd, brutal and occasionally glorious history of our
favorite sport -- football -- from
the ancient Greek genius who first
made a pig's bladder into a ball, to
modern day triumphs and tragedies. Sign up at 647-5530.
Book Discussion
Border Passage
Thurs, March 10,
6:30pm
Ellenville High School
Librarian Denise Moore
will lead our discussion of Border
Passage; From Cairo to America,
A Woman’s Journey by Lelia Ahmed, in honor of International
Women’s Day. Books are available for checkout 1 month in
advance.
The Catskills
Its History and How It
Changed America
Thurs, March 31,
6:30pm
Renowned writer and
journalist Stephen Silverman will
talk about the vital role of the
Catskills in America’s growth, from
Henry Hudson to Woody Allen,
based on his new book. Sign up at
647-5530. (Book signing to follow)
National Library Week
April 11-17, 2016
RENEW YOUR SELF
@ your Library
Along with your books, magazines,
CDs, and DVDs, renew your self
@ EPL&M with puzzles, games to
check out, mandalas to color and
workshops centered on self care
during National Library Week.
Renew Yourself
with Gentle Yoga
Tuesday, April 12, 10am
Revitalize with breath awareness
and gentle stretching in this seated
yoga class led by Asha Golliher.
Please sign up: 647-5530.
Renewing Self
Care
Thurs, April 14, 6:30pm
Learn some easy techniques to reduce stress,
create balance and renew yourself,
mind, body & spirit from Natasha
Althouse, licensed NYS massage
therapist. Please sign up: 647-5530.
Nourishing Wisdom
A delicious series of classes with
Holly Anne Shelowitz
Culinary Nutrition Educator
Sumptuous Soups
Tuesday, January 26, 6-7:30pm
(snow date: Feb 2)
Sweet-less Sweets
Tuesday, February 23
6-7:30pm
(snow date: Mar 1)
Spring Sautées
Tuesday, March 29
6-7:30pm
Please sign up! (845) 647-5530
Jan. 18, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb. 15, President’s Day
Mar. 25, Good Friday, 2:00pm
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
MUSEUM ADVISORY BOARD
Marion M. Dumond, Chair
Nadia Maczaj, Vice Chair & Board Liaison
Kim Draganchuk, Secretary
Bucky Green, Town Historian
Deborah Stack
BOARD MEETINGS
Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 21, Apr. 18, 7:00pm
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Bertha Donohue, President
Nadia Maczaj, 1st Vice President
Cathleen Walsh-Eckert, 2nd Vice President
Michelle Mainolfi, Auditor of Bills
Erin Levine, Secretary
(845)647-5530
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WINTER 2016 NEWSLETTER
Begin at the Beginning!
Join “1000 Books
Before Kindergarten”
at EPL&M, a simple
way to foster a love of reading,
and early literacy skills. Call Susan
at 647-5530 to sign up for this fun
program or to learn more.
“Great libraries build communities.” R. David Lankes
CHECK IT OUT!
To apply for a Library Card at
Ellenville Public Library & Museum,
you must live in the Ellenville School
District, or the Towns of Wawarsing or
Rochester and be able to verify permanent residency
with acceptable documents. These include: voter registration, driver’s license, two utility bills, report card
or identification with current address and date. For a
child to get a card, a parent or guardian must have a
library card and agree to be responsible for the materials the child borrows. Please call (845)647-5530
with any questions. Got your card, and need help
using our databases or catalog? We’re happy to help!
Books, DVD, Magazines, Database and more….
We’re proud to be your public library!
Y e s t e r d ay ~ To d ay ~ To m o r r o w ~ E v e r F o rwa r d
(845)647-5530 ~ epl@rcls.org ~ www.eplm.org