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THE BLAST
THE LATEST NEWS AND INFORMATION FROM
WALLKILL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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We want to wish all of our community members a happy and healthy Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year! We’re looking forward to 2023 and all the books, crafts, and programming that comes with it! | |
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If you haven’t visited the library’s website, lately, you’re in for a surprise! We recently upgraded the site to include more content and a user-friendly design. While the programming calendar is no longer on the homepage, you’ll have no trouble finding it – just click on the “Events Calendar” tab toward the top of the site and register, as usual!
Though the layout of the site has changed, your favorite features have not. You can still download digital material from OverDrive, fill out an online application for a library card, search the library catalog, and more. It won’t take you long to acquaint yourself with where everything is, as our new design is more intuitive and easier to use than ever before. We hope you like it!
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Winter adult reading contest is short and sweet | | |
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There's still time to join!
Stop by the circulation desk at the library to pick up our newest winter adult reading contest card! This contest will run from now until 6 p.m. on January 6, 2023. For every challenge completed you will receive one raffle ticket to be entered to win a $25 gift certificate from Hudson Valley Chocolates. The drawing will be held on Monday, January 9, 2023.
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Holiday Re-Gift BINGO
Wed, December 28, 2022, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
'Tis the season for duplicate, well-intended, and totally missed-the-mark gifts! They will make great prizes for our Holiday Re-gift BINGO. If you'd like to join our holiday BINGO game then bring a new, wrapped re-gift from your stash. Each person playing should bring a wrapped mystery gift. Our goal is to have everyone who brought a gift leave with a gift, so even if you didn't win a game, you'll be able to choose a prize at the end of the program.
All ages welcome! Registration required.
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Wood burning is BACK!
Wed, January 4, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Fri, January 6, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Fri, January 13, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Wed, January 18, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Fri, January 20, 2023, 2:00 p.m.
Learn to BURN! Wood burning or pyrography is easy and fun to do. We have the tools and instruction; you bring the creativity! There are a variety of raw wood projects to choose from.... frames, ornaments, spoons...or opt to bring your own wood project to personalize! Registration required.
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Winter Wishes greeting card
Wed, January 11, 6:00 p.m. -- In-person
Fri, January 20, 12:00 p.m. -- Grab and Go!
Learn the steps to making this Warm Winter Wishes greeting card. Ages 10+, teens and adults welcome! Registration required.
If you miss Wednesday's MYO card workshop you are in luck! All the materials you need to make the Winter Wishes card we created are included in the kit, ready to Grab & GO!
You may need a glue stick! Ages 13+, adults
Registration required.
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Felted Penguin
Wed, January 12, 6:00 p.m.
Felting is easy, fun and some call it therapeutic! Give felting a try with a great felted penguin project! Ages 8+. Registration required.
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In addition to stamping and embellishing holiday gift bags, patrons made Christmas tree bag clips | |
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Support the library every time you shop Amazon! | | |
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You shop, Amazon gives
Did you know that the Wallkill Public Library participates in AmazonSmile? That means that if you select the library as a charitable organization, AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases our way.
To shop at AmazonSmile, visit smile.amazon.com on your computer, or activate AmazonSmile on the Amazon Shopping app on your smartphone!
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Book Club makes January selection | |
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The library’s Fiction Club will be reading Dave Eggers’ The Circle for their January meeting.
The dystopian novel deals with surveillance and the intrusive presence of technology in our lives and involves the discoveries of a new hire at a powerful Internet company that uses people’s personal information to create an online identity.
The Fiction Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023.
New members are always welcome!
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Come join our game groups! | | |
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Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. and Thursday at 6 p.m. the library hosts our Mahjong Clubs. If you’re a player or just interested in learning, join us! We supply the games and (a limited number of) 2022 cards. Just drop in, no registration required. | | |
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Calling all word nerds and Scrabble enthusiasts! Come in, bring a friend, or play your fellow patrons... we have the boards and Official Scrabble Dictionary to get the party started. Ages 13+, adults welcome. Registration required.
January game nights are January 10 and 24 at 6:00-7:30 PM.
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Hannukah begins this weekend and next weekend Santa is on his way! Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas to all of our friends who celebrate!
In the Children's Room, we have some fun news to share, but first...
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Take-and-make crafts
Just a friendly reminder that you can sign-up your children for Take-and-Make crafts - a great activity for these cold winter days! Sign-up weekly by Tuesday, for pick-up on Thursday or after. Our theme changes weekly and we always incorporate recycling into our upcycling! For example, this month we made advent calendars with k-cups and snowmen out of coffee creamer (and other) bottles (prototypes below). There is also an in-person crafting option on Tuesdays at 11 AM.
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The Story of Ebenezer Scrooge
During our special Saturday pop-up event on December 3 as part of the Holidays in the Hamlet festivities, The Traveling Lantern Theatre Company delighted us with a live performance of The Story of Ebenezer Scrooge. Some of our friends even got to join in on the acting fun! Spoiler alert: Scrooge's frown eventually turns upside down!
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Children's pop-up event in January | |
MogaWorks!
Join us for our next special Saturday pop-up event on January 21, 2023, when Miss Susan from MogaWorks brings us yoga, music, movement... and most of all fun!
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Children's Book Week 2022 | | |
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We'd like to thank everyone for participating last month's contest, "What would the title be of a book about YOU?"
Four of our friends won special "Children's Book Week 2022" posters and one lucky friend won a book of his choice!
Tune in to our next newsletter, where we'll share their creative titles, as well as some honorable mentions!
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This month, visit the Children's Room to GUESS HOW MANY SNOWBALLS ARE IN OUR SNOWBALL JAR!!! The participants with the top 3 closest guesses will receive a special winter surprise! Place your answer in our marked canister, along with your name, age, and caretaker’s contact information. Winners will be notified after the new year. | |
Weekly children's programming | |
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Storytime
on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.
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Crafting Caboodles
on Tuesdays
from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m.
(with a Take-and-Make option if you can’t come in person)
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Little Explorers STEM & Sensory
on Wednesdays
from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m.
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And while you're here, check out these featured holiday books and DVDs...and be sure your children add their names to Santa's "nice" list on our bulletin board! | |
Click the underlined titles to link to our catalog to place a hold or to read a plot summary. | |
Library services at a glance | |
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Masks are optional for the most part, during both visits and programming, however, there may be some programs that require masking. If masks are required for a particular program, it will be indicated at the bottom of the program summary when you register for that event via the online activities calendar. If you’re ever in doubt, feel free to call the circulation desk and ask! And if YOU feel more comfortable wearing a mask to the library, don’t hesitate to do so. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
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Our doors are open for library services including browsing for library materials, making copies, sending faxes, and using the public access computers.
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Our bookdrop is open for contact-free and after-hours returns of library materials. Be sure to secure DVD and BCD cases with rubber bands.
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Curbside delivery of pre-ordered items is available by request. Call the circulation desk at 845-895-3707 to make a pick-up appointment.
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Fine-free returns on everything, except museum/park passes.
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Inter-library loans are available between all RCLS libraries.
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Online programming, with materials necessary for crafts available for pickup at the library.
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In-person programming, with appropriate social distancing.
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Museum passes are available to Wallkill Public Library patrons for Boscobel House and Gardens, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum, Empire Pass, Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Hudson River Maritime Museum, Mohonk Preserve, Motorcyclepedia, Museum Village, and Storm King Art Center.
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We are not accepting any donations of books or DVDs at this time.
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