Books & Beyond
Winter 2013
SLOATSBURG
PUBLIC LIBRARY
845-753-2001
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THE PARTING GLASS BAND
SATURDAY MARCH 16 @ 1:00 P.M.
The Parting Glass Band is a trio that performs
Irish Folk ,Celtic, Folk/Traditional and Irish music.
They perform songs from The Clancy Brothers, Dubliners,
and Wolf Tones. Registration is required.
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU!
THE FULL PLATE DIET
TUES. EVENINGS 6:30 P.M
Jan: 1/8,1/15,1/22,1/29,
Feb: 2/5,2/12,2/19,2/26. Snow day if needed March 5
Are you eating enough to lose weight? Strange as it sounds, most of your aren’t.
If you’ve been thinking about losing weight, Randi Colton , a certified health coach is starting a new weight loss program created by the
doctors who wrote New York Times bestseller “The Full Plate Diet”. The class will be held on Tuesday evenings 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The Full Plate Diet Weight Loss will:
Give you a simple eating plan you can enjoy as part of your everyday life
Show you how to rev up your weight loss and lose weight twice as fast
Empower you to escape the yo-yo dieting
Help you discover the 10 weight loss tools successful losers use
A Hardcover text book will be included in the fee. The purchase of a paperback workbook is optional for $35.
The fee for all 8 weeks is $85 per person, it must be payed in full to Randi at your first session. No exceptions.
Limit 20 Registration is required
Storytime Guidelines:
MOSTLY MOTHER GOOSE (Walkers)
(18 – 36 mos.)-Thursdays @ 10.:30 a.m.
This program contains action songs and
games, Mother Goose rhymes and a few
simple stories. A simple craft follows
this program. Also following this program, children will have “free play” to
get to know one another.
(Birth – 18 months) – Mondays @ 10:30 a.m.
This program’s primary aim is to introduce
rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books to babies and their caregivers.
Parent/caregiver participation required.
Annmarie McAnany
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For safety reasons, the library
board policy requires one adult for
every two children.
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Siblings are always welcome!
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Pre-registration is required for all
Storytimes (max 12)
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PRE-SCHOOL
(2 - 5 yrs old) - Tuesdays @ 10:30 am.
Join us for stories, fingerplays and a craft.
Contact: Children’s Librarian,
All programs are age-appropriate;
proof of age is required at time of
registration. Children must be
within the specified age range by
Dec. 31, 2012
MOTHER GOOSE (Pre-walkers)
Parent/caregiver participation is required.
Questions?
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Parents can drop off children, but they
must stay in the library.
Sign-up begins : Feb. 11
Classes start: Feb. 18
MITTEN WREATH
BEADED VALENTINE MOBILE
Tuesday, Jan. 22 @ 4 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 4 @ 4 p.m.
Ages: 5 and up
All ages!
Come out of the cold to make our Mitten Wreath to
decorate your winter door. To make this craft extra-special, we will be serving Hot Chocolate for
each participant.
Registration is required.
Kids can use their creativity
to add a little love to the
air with this adorable
Valentine mobile.
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Ages: Teens
YOGA FOR KIDS
Thursdays
in Jan. & Feb.
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Wednesday, Mar. 13 @ 6 p.m.
Recycle old books to make your
own work of art. Express yourself, inspire and grow using
journaling and different artistic mediums.
Please call Library
for dates & more
details. (753-2001).
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AMELIA BEDELIA’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!
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Weds., Jan. 30 @ 6 p.m.
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Ages: 7+
Registration is required.
Join us as we celebrate Amelia Bedelia’s cheerful personality, literal
translations, and playful spirit through stories, games & crafts!
Registration is required.
TEEN AND ADULT CRAFTS
STARBELLA SCARF WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS
THURS. FEB 7 @ 7:00 P.M.
MATERIAL FEE $8 (LIMIT 12)
You’re going to “get hooked” on crocheting with Starbella. The secret is in the yarn itself, as you
crochet it creates the ruffles. Mary Blake will teach you how to do this simple stitch, and then you
can create an amazing scarf in about an hour. Registration is required.
CROCHET CLASS
6 WEEK SESSION
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS 7:15-8:30
STARTING JAN. 9
1/16,2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27
During the 6 week class you will learn the basics of crocheting including an understanding of the
following: Hooks, yarn fibers, basic stitches, crochet symbols, increasing, decreasing, joining a new
yarn, reading patterns, and reading yarn packaging. Once you have the basic stitches down, you will
make a simple winter scarf. Please bring a size 8/H or 9/I size hook with medium size yarn. Limit
10. Teens and adults welcome! Registration is required.
VALENTINE CRAFT
SPRINGTIME CRAFT FOR ADULTS
SAT. FEB. 2 @ 11:30 A.M.
SAT. MARCH 9 @ 12:00 P.M.
Express your love for that special
someone to show them that they are “Your
Favorite Dish” this Valentine’s Day! Use a
picture of your choice, or one of ours,
choose a theme, or make your own design.
Then it is simply placed behind the glass
plate and traced out. You can paint it and
design anyway you want. Teens and adults
welcome! Registration is required.
Create handmade Easter/Spring cards along with
another beautiful coordinating spring project
using “Stampin Up”. Designer paper, ribbon,
brads, and tons of embellishments. All supplies
are included. Come get crafty with us! Teens and
adults welcome! Registration is required
On-Going Adult Programs/Clubs:
THE BOBBIN BABES (Quilters Club)
Active Isolated Stretching
Meets on 2nd & 4th Thursdays @ 6:30pm
Meets 1st Wednesday of every Month 6-7 p.m.
Quilting Club is looking for new members! Enjoy quilting or sewing? Join
Reena Mancuso’s stretching classes have been so successful that we now
offer them on a regular basis. One time material fee- $5. Wear comfortable clothing, bring towel or mat and throw pillow. Limit 10.
us on the second and fourth Thursday of each month for a fun
evening of sewing, quilting, and camaraderie, projects and attend local
quilt shows. Feel free to bring projects you are working on. Don’t forget to bring your machines! Hand quilters are welcome too!
KNITTING CLUB– MEETS EVERY
TUES. @ 7:00 P.M.
New members are welcome, call to register, seating is limited ~ Lead by
Pre-registration is required. (Please call to reserve a spot)
PLEASE REMEMBER: YOU MUST REGISTER FOR ALL
PROGRAMS IN ADVANCE
…STOP
IN OR CALL
(845) 753-2001.
Mavis Radel and Maureen Granholm.
BOOPSIE APP
The Ramapo Catskill Library System puts your Library in your hands with RCLS Mobile. To
access the app go to rcls.boopsie.com. With the Boopsie app you can:
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Search the catalog
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Place books on hold
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Download ebooks and eAudiobooks
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Check your account
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See a map and get directions to a Library
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Make a direct call to the Library by clicking on the phone number
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Send an email to the Library by clicking on the e-mail address.
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Use the camera on the phone as a barcode reader for ISBN at a bookstore or elsewhere to see if a copy is available at the Library.
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Find events and more!
NUMEROLOGY WITH SHIRA
WED. JAN. 9 @ 6:30 P.M.
Your birthdate holds the key to your future! By defining
the yearly, monthly, and daily cycles of our lives, numerology provides the keys to unlock who you are and what is
your life’s purpose . Numerological predictions are amazingly accurate. During this inspirational session with naturally gifted Psychic and Numerologist, Shira Plotzker, you
will learn about the 9 numerology cycles and discover how
to find your personal vibrational year,then you can use it as
a guide to explore and answer life’s critical questions. It’s
time to demystify this ancient art and science and get the
tools you need to discover your soul’s destiny! Limit 20.
Registration is required
Anyone wishing to display their
artwork ,drawings or paintings in
our community room or our display case, on a monthly basis,
please let us know. Call or stop
by the Library.
PROGRAM IDEAS?
What kind of programs would you like us to
bring to the Library? Please let us know, we
are always looking for new ideas.
New
Books
Nano– Robin Cook
Merry Christmas Alex Cross– James Patterson
January
NEW
MOVIES
February
March
Dark Knight Rises
Hope Springs
Private Berlin– James Patterson
The Odd Life Of Timothy
Green
Guilt– Jonathan Kellerman
Ted
Free Alex Cross– James Patterson
Shadow Woman– Linda Howard
The Husband List– Janet Evanovich
Frankenweenie
House At The End Of The Street
Hit & Run
Stolen
Until The End Of Time– Danielle Steel
Jack & Diane
Touch & Go—Lisa Gardner
Excuse Me For Living
The Storyteller– Jodi Picoult
The Striker– Clive Cussler
Game Change
Paranorman
Men In Black III
Starting Now– Debbie Macomber
The Bourne Legacy
Breaking Point– CJ Box
Arbitrage
Footprints In The Sand– Mary Jane Clark
Death Of Yesterday– MC Beaton
Please take care in
removing DVD’s and Wii
games from their cases
to prevent damaging
them. Thank you.
Trouble with the Curve
WE NOW HAVE XBOX
360 GAMES….COME IN
AND CHECK ONE OUT!
For your convenience, we now have a Notary
Public at the Library available Monday through
Friday, and Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Fee $2.
Closings:
Jan 1
New Year’s Day
Jan. 21
Board of Trustees
President
Jane Thompson
Vice President
Joy O’Leary
Martin Luther King Jr.
Day
Treasurer
INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSINGS
Feb 18
Secretary
When road travel is hazardous, the library may have a delayed
opening, close early or not open at all that day. In case of
snow or icy roads, please call the library before coming out,
check our Facebook page or log onto www.cancellations.com.
If we are closed and you have items due that day, you will not
be charged a late fee if the item is returned the next day we
open.
President’s Day
A Note of Thanks
March 31
Board Meetings
The Library Board of Trustees
meets at 7 p.m. on the third
Wednesday of each month. On
occasion a meeting date is
changed. Please call ahead to
confirm.
Stephen Hoefer
Christine Goldman
Trustee
George O’Dell
Director
Mary Blake
The Friends of the
Sloatsburg Public Library
Meetings are the First Wednesday
of each month @ 7 p.m.
Become a friend!
The Sloatsburg Public Library Staff
would like to thank our patrons for the
generous gifts, cards, and good wishes
we received over the holidays.
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