Library award winner announced

Congratulations to Wallkill Senior High School senior Bejamin Diemoz on being awarded the 2024 Wallkill Public Library Award! We at the library greatly appreciate the lifelong dedication he and the other applicants have shown to the library and its community! Congrats, Ben! We look forward to seeing you around at the library and wish you all the best in college this fall!

Ben (left) is shown with Wallkill Public Library director, Dan Perkins.

...but online library cards (cards applied for online using your mobile phone number) are going away as of July 1.

Never fear, you'll still be able to access all of your favorite OverDrive content through the Libby app using your Wallkill Public Library card number instead. If you don't yet have a physical Wallkill Public Library card you can apply for one online here or drop by the library to request one in person.

Come on in, the AC's on!

Summer's nearly here, and with it comes those hot summer days. If you're looking for a place to cool down, swing by the library to relax in our AC. While you're here why not participate in one of our many great summer programs.

Motorcyclepedia

250 Lake Street, Newburgh NY 12550

Looking for something special to do with dad in honor of Father's Day? Why not borrow our Museum Pass to the Motorcyclepedia Museum in Newburgh?

The Motorcyclepedia Museum is an 85,000-square-foot space displaying the motorcycle collection father-son duo Gerald and Ted Doering amassed over a combined 80 years. The museum pass is good for free admission for two individuals during their regular operating hours Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

To learn more about what you can see and do at Motorcyclepedia check out their website at https://www.motorcyclepediamuseum.org

Tutor.com can help you on your path to college. Thinking about the SAT® or ACT®? Your score is a key component of your college admissions process. Be sure to check out Tutor.com’s SAT/ACT Essentials service, free with a Wallkill Public Library card. SAT/ACT Essentials, powered by the world leader in test prep, The Princeton Review®, will give you the edge you need to reach your target score. With this free service you’ll be able to:

• Complete a full-length practice test and see your score
• See the areas in which you need to improve
• Watch videos to learn important test-taking strategies
• Take practice drills to help raise your scores!

We know that preparing for college can be overwhelming. Fortunately, SAT/ACT Essentials is available 24/7—so can easily fit study time into your busy schedule. And summer is a great time to get a jump on your test prep without the pressure of your regular course work.

Just remember: Getting into your dream school takes more than great test scores. Tutor.com can also help you boost your GPA with free academic tutoring from expert tutors. Get on-demand homework help, assistance in writing a strong college application essay, and more! You just need your library card to get started! Visit Tutor.com today.

Summer reading… not just for kids!

Just read a book, ebook, or magazine or listen to an audiobook. Each time you do, we will give you a chance to win one of our amazing adult summer reading prizes. (Prizes will be on display in the coming weeks.) Entering is fast and easy! And, the more books you read or listen to, the higher your chances are to win.

Adult summer reading is for readers ages 18+. Our program kicks off June 26 and runs through the end of August. Winners will be announced Tuesday, September 3rd.



Good luck and keep on reading!

Coming soon!

Welcome to the 2024 Tween/Teen Summer Reading program hosted by the Wallkill Public Library! Starting June 26, tweens/teens can swing by the library to pick up a Summer Reading Program adventure log sheet. Those who participate will be in the running for swag and raffle prizes. The more you participate, the more chances you get to win. Stop by the library to learn more!

RCLS and the 47 member libraries it serves are excited to announce an upgrade to our integrated library system (ILS) scheduled for August 1-4, 2024. Our ILS is a comprehensive software suite that integrates various library functions. It serves as a digital card catalog and checkout system, managing day-to-day operations such as cataloging books and handling checkouts. The upgraded system will better serve users through new features and services, such as improved accessibility for all types of materials including digital resources. 

Transition to Koha

RCLS will transition our ILS to Koha, the world’s first free and open-source library system. Developed with the support of libraries, volunteers, and support companies worldwide, Koha is a fully featured and scalable library management system. RCLS has partnered with ByWater Solutions, which will provide implementation, hosting, support, consultation, and development services. 

What This Means for You

• Your library card number/barcode will remain the same.
• Your PIN will remain unchanged.
• Your account information will remain unchanged.

During the Upgrade Period

• Continue to access online resources such as Libby, Kanopy, and more. 
• Certain online library services, including but not limited to searching for materials, placing holds, and checking your account, will be temporarily unavailable.

Library Hours and Operations During Upgrade

During the upgrade, each library is adjusting its hours of operation differently, and some may be closed. Please check with the library to confirm their hours before visiting from August 1 to August 4, 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding and patience as we work to improve our system. More information and schedule changes will be shared as we get closer to the update.

Tuesdays, 3-5 p.m.

Embark on epic quests with your adventuring party to explore fantasy worlds together with Jillian, your dungeon master! Open to teens and adults.

American Red Cross ia hosting a Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 26 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Wallkill Reformed Church, 45 Bridge Street, Wallkill NY 12589. To schedule your appointment please visit www.RedCrossBlood.org or call 800-Red-Cross.

As an extra incentive for doing good, all presenting blood donors this June will receive a voucher redeemable for one prepackaged pint of ice cream or gelato at any Stewart’s Shops! Give the gift of life, give blood!

The Saturday Morning Book Club will have their next meeting at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 29. They'll be discussing Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. The group will be meeting in the reading room.

If you've finished the June selection, get a jump on July's book club choice. They will be discussing Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus on Saturday, July 27 at 10:30 a.m.

Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at Hastings Research Institute takes a very unscientific view of equality. Except for one: Calvin Evans; the lonely, brilliant, Nobel–prize nominated grudge-holder who falls in love with—of all things—her mind. True chemistry results.

But like science, life is unpredictable. Which is why a few years later Elizabeth Zott finds herself not only a single mother, but the reluctant star of America’s most beloved cooking show Supper at Six. Elizabeth’s unusual approach to cooking (“combine one tablespoon acetic acid with a pinch of sodium chloride”) proves revolutionary. But as her following grows, not everyone is happy. Because as it turns out, Elizabeth Zott isn’t just teaching women to cook. She’s daring them to change the status quo.

Laugh-out-loud funny, shrewdly observant, and studded with a dazzling cast of supporting characters, Lessons in Chemistry is as original and vibrant as its protagonist.

– Goodreads

On Wednesday, June 19, at 6:30 p.m., the adult fiction book club will meet in our reading room to discuss the classic World War I novel, A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway.

A Farewell to Arms is the unforgettable story of an American ambulance driver on the Italian front and his passion for a beautiful English nurse. Set against the looming horrors of the battlefield - the weary, demoralized men marching in the rain during the German attack on Caporetto; the profound struggle between loyalty and desertion—this gripping, semi-autobiographical work captures the harsh realities of war and the pain of lovers caught in its inexorable sweep. Ernest Hemingway famously said that he rewrote his ending to A Farewell to Arms thirty-nine times to get the words right. – Goodreads

Textile Tuesdays

The Wallkill Quilter's Circle is sponsored by the Wallkill Public Library. The Circle meets for Textile Tuesdays in the Community Room at the Shawangunk Town Hall on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bring your present project and your lunch and join us! No registration necessary.

Mahjong meet-ups

Every Wednesday at 1 p.m. and Thursday at 6 p.m. the library hosts our Mahjong Clubs in the Reading Room. If you’re a player or just interested in learning, join us! We supply the games and (a limited number of) mahjong cards. Just drop in, no registration required.

Forgot your card? Check one out at the circulation desk to use during the game!

Adult crafting

Grab a project and come enjoy the craft of your choice, whether it's knitting, crocheting, diamond painting, coloring, embroidery, or cross stitch!

Adult Crafting meets on Thursday afternoons between 2:00-5:00 PM in our Reading Room. No registration is required.

Recycling made easy

Wondering what's the best way to get rid of those used batteries rolling around in your junk drawer?

The Library accepts used batteries and cell phones to be recycled! You will find the WeRecycle Battery Box located on our window seat. Please use a plastic baggie (found on the side of the box) to place your batteries or cell phones in before placing them in the battery recycle box. Quick, easy, convenient, and environmentally friendly!

It was a nice summer send off for the seniors with a patriotic sign made from a decoupaged paper napkin and a piece of pine. Ms. Christine will be back again in the fall

Unfinished Felting

A cozy little group met on Wednesday evening with their felted UFOs (Un-Finished Objects).

With Ms. Christine's guidance and advice, they were happy to mark their projects completed by the end of program!

Puzzle Exchange Club

Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Enjoy puzzles? Join the club!

Stop by any Friday to drop-off, pick up or exchange a puzzle for your weekend!

We will have the puzzles available from 10a-6p every Friday. Puzzles MUST have all the pieces and be in new or like new condition.

All ages and puzzle sizes welcome!

Family Crafty Yarn Club

Mondays at 11 a.m.

Join us for our Family Crafty Yarn Club on Mondays at 11 a.m.! Bring your own project or learn the basics of crochet or knit. All levels of experience are welcome! This is a drop in style club - registration not required or needed. Great for homeschoolers! Age 8+. Contact Kim O'Sullivan with questions.

This year’s theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library” – beginning June 26th through July 31st, we will feature adventurous programs to keep kids (ages 12 and under*) engaged and entertained on those long and hot summer days!

We’ll host storytimes, crafting projects, STEM experiments, art and makerspace workshops, and don’t forget about Fun Fridays! Also, every Wednesday afternoon we’ll welcome special guests such as magicians, scientists, and even a traveling petting zoo!

To encourage summer reading, we will also run a fun reading challenge through August 27th. All children who participate receive a small prize; the more they read, the more chances they have to win a grand prize! Last year’s grand prize was 4 tickets to LegoLand.

Make sure to attend our pre-registration pizza party on Wednesday, June 19th from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM on the Library Lawn, where Ms. Christine and Miss Michelle will be on-hand to discuss program details, hand-out reading challenge packets, and share information about the grand prize! 

Online registration for this event is required for each child; each registered child will receive a piece of pizza. Register here.

There will also be summer craft kits available (while supplies last) and face painting for our festive friends.

NOTE: Online registration for individual programs opens at 8:00 AM on June 19th; your child does not need to register for a reading packet. Reading packets will be available at the library and on our website.

*Teens and adults, there will be some great summer reading challenges and awesome incentives for you too! Ask a staff member for more information.

We can’t wait to begin our summer adventures with YOU!

Are you a teen looking for volunteer opportunities for community service for your school and/or an organization? Then stop by our library to fill out a form or grab one off of our website. We are especially looking for assistance during our Summer Reading Program - spend time outdoors and lend a helping hand during our fun events and special performances! 

Zoey endeared our friends with some cool tricks at our last Storytime! Register here to see what she has in store during her next visit on Tuesday, June 18th at 10:30 AM.

Registration is REQUIRED. Please register each child separately.

Graduating preschoolers from Wallkill Nursery School visited the library this month, with their library cards in tow! We went on a tour, had storytime, and played a game of library "I Spy." Good luck to all of our graduating friends! We hope to see you all at our Summer Reading Program!

Check out our special display celebrating books and authors for Rainbow Month!

Ripley Readers: Bizarre Buildings

• Our doors are open for library services including browsing for library materials, making copies, sending faxes, and using the public access computers.
• 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.
• Curbside delivery of pre-ordered items is available by request. Call the circulation desk at 845-895-3707 to make a pick-up appointment.
• Fine-free returns on everything, except museum/park passes.
• Inter-library loans are available between all RCLS libraries.
• Grab & GO projects with materials necessary for crafts available for pickup at the library.
• In-person programming, with appropriate social distancing.
• Museum passes are available to Wallkill Public Library patrons for Empire Pass, Mohonk Preserve, Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library & Museum, Museum Village, and Storm King Art Center. Plus, more print-at-home museum passes available through the Ulster County InfoPortal on the library’s website.
• We are not accepting any donations of books or DVDs at this time.