“Snow flurries began to fall and they swirled around people's legs like house cats. It was magical, this snow globe world.” – Sarah Addison Allen, The Sugar Queen | |
December 2023 Newsletter | |
The Library will be closed the following dates: Saturday, December 23, and Monday, December 25 for the Christmas Holidays and Monday, January 1, New Year's Day. Our digital services are available 24/7. Happy Holidays from all of us at the Stone Ridge Library! | |
Koekje, Cooky, or Cookie? A History of American Christmas Cookies | |
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Koekje, Cooky, or Cookie? A History of American Christmas Cookies
Monday, December 11, 7pm
Zoom Program
Why do the Brits call them biscuits and we call them cookies? The answer lies in the 17th century Dutch colony of New Netherland. But cookies have a peculiar history. Once the purview only of the wealthy, their flavors, shapes, and textures have changed over time. Influenced by changing technologies, household labor, slavery, social status, agricultural innovations, and immigration, cookies have become the standard American Christmastime treat. But how did we get there?
In this illustrated lecture, including multiple historic recipes, food historian Sarah Wassberg Johnson discusses the history of cookies in America, including their Medieval backgrounds, Christmas traditions through the ages, the influence of immigrant foodways in the United States, and why we eat so many cookies during the holiday season.
Register here and be sure to include your email in your registration so we can send you the zoom link.
This program is a collaboration between the Millbrook, Putnam, Staatsburg and Warner Libraries.
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Sarah Wassberg Johnson has an MA from the University at Albany in public history and has been studying food and the First World War since 2015. She has been featured on all three seasons of The History Channel’s “The Food That Built America,” and has been featured on NPR, the Atlantic, CNN, USA Today, Atlas Obscura, and more. She has published in New York History journal and the Agricultural History journal and is working on her book, "Preserve or Perish: Food in New York State during the Great War, 1916-1919," under contract with SUNY Press.
For more information, visit: www.thefoodhistorian.com.
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After Work Yoga Extended Dates! | |
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Wednesdays, December 6, 13 & 20
5:30-6:30
Marbletown Community Center
Thanks to the Town of Marbletown Parks and Rec. Dept. we are able to continue to offer free Wednesday yoga classes for the rest of 2023! Classes will continue to be held at the Marbletown Community Center. All classes will be taught by Laura Brown and we are grateful to be working with her and the Parks and Rec. Dept. to bring these classes to our community.
Participants must register for each class. To register click on the links below:
Laura loves bringing yoga into people’s lives, encouraging her students to welcome space, breath, and movement to reset their bodies and minds. These classes are perfect class for the absolute beginner, the curious, the seasoned yogi and everybody in-between! All are encouraged to move at their own pace in this hour-long class.
Please be sure to bring your yoga mat and any blocks or straps if you use them. The library will have extra mats and blocks if needed. As with any exercise class, be sure to check with your doctor before starting.
Questions? Contact: Programs
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Your community - your library!
In this season of giving thanks, the Stone Ridge Library Foundation offers gratitude to the friends, donors, patrons, staff and volunteers who help the Library continue to be a bustling, vibrant center of community activity.
Thank you for appreciating the many roles our Library plays besides simply lending books. We rely on your support to help:
- Provide free access to books, media and educational programs, databases and services
- Host events that provide diverse learning opportunities and promote inclusion
- Foster a sense of community
- Develop a love of learning in kids
All contributions are important and greatly appreciated. A gift to the Library is a gift to the community!
Show your support by donating today - click here to give!
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Flora and Fauna, A Compilation
exhibit by Donna Calcavecchio
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Art Exhibit Flora and Fauna, Portraits in Nature by Donna Calcavecchio
November-December
Donna Calcavecchio has a BFA with a major in illustration from Manhattan’s School of Visual Arts and has worked as a graphic designer for the past 30 years, winning several design awards along the way. Her expertise encompasses all aspects of graphic design, including publication and website design. Several years ago her interest in illustration was reignited after taking a workshop with world-renowned botanical illustrator Wendy Hollander. One workshop led to many more with Wendy, and then more with equally renowned Carol Woodin. Several classes at the New York Botanical Garden followed, the latest being an exceptionally informative, challenging, and rewarding class in plant morphology with the late Dick Rauh.
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A Hudson Valley native, Donna became fascinated by all things in nature as a child and credits her cousin Bill’s nature walks with stimulating her interest. She has an extensive collection of somewhat peculiar but interesting rocks, seashells, twigs, wasp galls, bark and lichen, acorns, even some dried leaves and blossoms. There’s always something on hand to sketch. Her main interest has always centered on drawing botanicals with colored pencils. However, when she was asked by Scenic Hudson to do a series of drawings in pen and ink for a new website, the unfamiliar medium proved to be an exciting departure from her usual go-to pencils and was quite challenging as it included native flora as well as native fauna; hence the name of this show: Flora and Fauna, Portraits in Nature.
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Our Holiday Table will be up soon so be sure to stop by and check out our assortment of items for sale. All proceeds from these sales go directly to the library.
Thank you for the donations and for shopping with us!
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Library Knitters Holiday Sale | |
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Our annual Library Knitters Sale is up with new items being added regularly. We have hats, scarves, sweaters, mittens and much, much more. All purchases can be made at the circulation desk. Proceeds of all sales go directly to the library.
Thank you for shopping with us!
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Friday, December 1
Teen Game Night
Teens 15+
Join us for after hours game night for teens. If you enjoy group games, come and join in the fun. Games will include Sushi Go, Catan, Sparkle Kitty and more. Snacks will be provided. Registration is required. The library doors will open at 6pm and close at 6:15pm so be here on time for an evening of fun.
Register here
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Holly Day
Wednesday, December 13, 3:30-4:30
Join us for our annual holiday story hour: stories, snacks, and crafts.
The program is suitable for all ages and all faiths, a time of joy and celebration.
To register click here
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Preschool Story Time
Thursday, December 14 10:00am
Enjoy stories, songs and crafts with Jess and Lyndsey in this preschool level program. For children ages 3-5
We appreciate partnering with the Town of Marbletown Youth Commission to bring you this program.
To register click here
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Beading Day
Wednesday, December 20, 3:30-4:30
Children who are interested in beading can join us for beading crafts. We will have beads, string, wire, key chain, and jewelry armatures will be available for them to create gifts for their family and friends.
To register click here
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Let’s Move with the Library! | |
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Thursdays, 12-1 on Local Rail Trails
The weather may be chilly but we are going to Saunter On!
Each week we will walk from 12-1 on our gorgeous O&W and Wallkill Valley Rail Trails. This social group is a talking and walking group and our motto is: “We are only as fast as our slowest walker.”
If you are looking to meet new people and get in some steps while conversing, join us! No pets please. Be sure to check with your doctor before joining this group or any exercise program. No registration necessary-just show up!
All walks are weather permitting. Weather cancellations will be posted on the Stone Ridge Library’s Facebook and Instagram page so be sure to check those out if the weather is questionable. Looking forward to walking with you! for information or maps click here: O&W Rail Trail and Wallkill Valley Rail Trail.
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Thursday, December 7: Meet at O&W rail trail Leggett Road parking lot.
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Thursday, December 14: Meet at the WV rail trail at the Trestle Bridge parking lot.
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Thursday, December 21: Meet at the O&W rail trail at the Cottekill Fire Dept. parking lot.
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Thursday, December 28: Meet at the WV rail trail at the Women's Studio Workshop parking lot.
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Tea Time
Book Group
Wednesday, December 13
1pm in the Activity Room
*Please note the time change.*
The book for November is The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O' Farrell
Lucrezia, third daughter of the grand duke, is comfortable with her obscure place in the palazzo: free to wonder at its treasures, observe its clandestine workings, and devote herself to her own artistic pursuits. But when her older sister dies on the eve of her wedding to the ruler of Ferrara, Modena and Reggio, Lucrezia is thrust unwittingly into the limelight: the duke is quick to request her hand in marriage, and her father just as quick to accept on her behalf. Having barely left girlhood behind, Lucrezia must now enter an unfamiliar court whose customs are opaque and where her arrival is not universally welcomed.
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Clio's Muse
History Book Group
December is voting month for the History Book Group
This month the History book group will not be meeting. We will be voting on next year's book list. if you are a member of this group please cast your votes by December 15th.
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Mystery
Book Group
Wednesday, December 20
11am in the Activity Room
The book for December is A Share In Death by Deborah Crombie
"A week's holiday in a luxurious Yorkshire time-share is just what Scotland Yard's Superintendent Duncan Kincaid needs. But the discovery of a body floating in the whirlpool bath ends Kincaid's vacation before it's begun. Despite a distinct lack of cooperation from the local constabulary, Kincaid's keen sense of duty won't allow him to ignore the heinous crime, impelling him to send for his enthusiastic young assistant, Sergeant Gemma James. But the stakes are raised dramatically when a second murder occurs, and Kincaid and James find themselves in a determined hunt for a fiendish felon who enjoys homicide a bit too much." -- From goodreads.
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Friday, December 15
12:15pm, Activity Room
Registration Required
During this holiday season we are celebrating cultural and religious traditions from around the world. Members can choose recipes that celebrate our diversity, be it Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Yule, Christmas or Bohdi Day. With so many holidays during this festive time of year, we have plenty to choose from.
The Cooks & Books group is a cookbook group. We meet the 3rd Friday of each month and take turns choosing a cookbook or theme to cook from. Each member then makes a chosen dish to bring to the meeting where we feast and discuss the cookbook and recipes. It’s a whole lot of fun and great food.
Participation is limited so if you are interested in joining this group, please contact Sarah Robertson at programs@stoneridgelibrary.org or call (845) 687-7023 ext. 8.
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Tuesday, December 19
1-2 pm - in the Activity Room
Want to brush up or improve your French with a conversation hour? Claudine is a native French speaker, born in Paris and raised in Europe; following a 30 year Government career abroad, she chose Stone Ridge to retire in. Culture, medicine, travels, and anything / everything culinary are favorite subjects-which she would love to share and exchange in French. The program is offered on the third Tuesday of each month. This group is meeting in-person in the Activity Room. Registration is not required. For more information contact Sarah Robertson at: programs@stoneridgelibrary.org.
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Tuesday, January 23
1-2 pm on Zoom
***There will be no Spanish Conversation in December due to the Christmas Holiday break and limited library staff. We will see you in January 2024***
¿Hablas español? If you would like to brush up on your Spanish conversation skills and meet other language lovers in a friendly and stress free environment, come join our class in the activity room or on Zoom, every fourth Tuesday of the month from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. All levels are welcomed. ¡Hasta entonces!
Francisco Rivera was born and raised in Spanish Harlem in NYC and is a long term resident of Marbletown.
Contact Sarah Robertson at programs@stoneridgelibrary.org to join the group.
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POETRY
with Rosemary Deen
Thursdays, December 7 and 21
on Zoom 1:30 - 3:00
Join us for an afternoon of poetry with Rosemary Deen. Poetry meets the first and third Thursday of the month via Zoom.
Please contact Rosemary at rmdeen@gmail.com if you’d like to join the group.
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WRITERS' GROUP
with Cathy Arra
GROUP I:
Monday, December 11
GROUP II:
Monday, December 4 and 18
4:00-6:30pm in the Activity Room
Two separate writers' groups meet on alternate Mondays at the library, with a maximum of 10 participants in each group. This program is designed for those who are actively writing and publishing work and who want to participate in a structured critical feedback process. Cathy Arra, a poet, writer, and former teacher of English and Writing in the Rondout Valley School District, facilitates the groups. If you are interested in participating, please contact Cathy Arra.
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MAHJONG
Every Tuesday and Friday
at 10am in the Activity Room
If you are a Mahjong player, join us Tuesdays and Fridays from 10-12 in the Activity Room. No registration is required. The group is playing with the 2023 card. All levels are welcome. Come join in the fun!
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KNITTING GROUP
Every Saturday
10am-noon, in the Activity Room
The Stone Ridge Library Knitters meet every Saturday morning from 10am – 12noon. All ages and experience levels can join us and drop-in knitters are also welcome. We each bring our own supplies and do our own work, but one of the best things about us is that whatever obstacle or confusion you might encounter, you’re likely to receive as much comment and advice as you need to get where you’re going with a project.
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New Fiction
The Edge by James Baldacci
When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill
Sister of Starlit Seas by Terry Brooks
Nineteen Steps by Millie Bobby Brown
Tom Clancy: Command and Control (A Jack Ryan Novel)
by Marc Cameron
Dirty Thirty by Janet Evanovich
The Running Grave by Robert Galbraith
Death’s End by Cixin Liu
The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey
From A Far and Lovey Country by Alexander McCall Smith
12 Months To Live by James Patterson
The Traitor Among Us by Anne Perry
Second Act by Danielle Steel
Iron Flame by Rececca Yarros
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New Non Fiction
A Very Vegan Christmas: Plant-Based Recipes for Celebrating in Style by Sam Dixon
The Great American Recipe Cookbook Season 2 Edition: 100 Memorable Recipes to Celebrate the Diversity and Flavors of American Food by the Great American Recipe
5 Ingredients Mediterranean: Simple Incredible Food by Jamie Oliver
Bibimbap: And Other Asian Inspired Rice & Noodle Bowl Recipes by Ryland Peters and Small
Cordials From Your Kitchen by Pattie Vargas and Rich Gulling
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New DVDs
Aporia
Chile '76
Golda
King On Screen
The Night of the 12th
Oppenheimer
The Sopranos 5th Season
Strays
Yellowjackets Season 1
Yellowjackets Season 2
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HOW TO ORDER USING THE
ONLINE CATALOG
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Go to stoneridgelibrary.org.
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Click on either Home or Books & More.
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Click on Mid-Hudson Catalog.
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Log in using red button on right.
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You will need your Library Barcode (on back of your Library Card) and your PIN. (If you don't have a PIN you can set it up yourself.)
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Search for your item.
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Click the Request It button.
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Submit your request.
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Address: 3700 Main Street, PO Box 188
Stone Ridge, NY 12484
Phone: 845-687-7023
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