Marlboro Free Library

Annual Meeting and Board Election on June 4th

admin — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:59:22 +0000

The Library will hold its annual meeting and election at the Library on Tuesday, June 4th. The meeting and election start at 7 p.m. The polls close at 9 p.m. In response to the large increase anticipated in school taxes, the Library board has decided not to raise the Library’s budget for fiscal 2013-2014 so no budget vote will be necessary. Celie Cook, who serves as the board secretary, will be seeking her second 5-year term of office. Michael Heller will conduct the meeting and Irene Scaturro, Marlboro Central School District Clerk, will preside over the election with assistance from election teller, Ashley Poulin.

Children’s Summer Program Schedule – Registration Begins June 10th

admin — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:42:42 +0000

CHILDRENS SUMMER PROGRAM SCHEDULE! ONLINE REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 10th

Tuesday Afternoon Creative S.T.E.M. Programs:

‘S.T.E.M.’ (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs are increasingly being offered in public libraries as a way to enrich kids’ learning outside of school in a fun format. You must register your child for each of the sessions that he/she would like to attend. Children must be between 7 – 11 years old. Please note that all programs begin at 2pm but vary in length:

July 9^th – 2pm – 3:30pm: Fun with Illustration and Collage. Local award winning illustrator, Bryan Collier, will give a reading of his latest award winning book, then lead the kids in a hands- on workshop in the art of collage. Registration limit is 15.

July 16^th – 2pm-4pm: Brikkids. Come play with Legos and create a giant robot with fun gears, switches, and tech accessories! Registration limit is 20.

July 23^rd – 2pm-3pm: Create Your Own Video Game. Unearth your inner game developer! Gamestar Mechanic uses fun, game-based quests and courses to help you learn game design and make your own video games. We will play some games, and then make one together. (Gamestar Mechanic is a resource for the STEM Education Coalition). Registration limit is 12.

July 30th: 2pm-3:30pm – Mid-Hudson Valley Japanese Society. Join us for Origami making, Kamishibai & Kabuto theater presentation, and more. Registration limit is 20.

August 6th: 2pm-3:30pm – Hands-On Science. What Lies Beneath? We’ll see see how caves and caverns form and where they are in the U. S. Then we’ll make a model of a cave with stalagmites and stalactites. We will talk about what creatures live in caves and what adaptations they have. Registration limit is 15.

Summer Story Times:

Story Times begin on Monday, July 8th and end on Tuesday, August 6^th. Register your child for one of the below programs:

Wee Folks: Mondays, 9:30am – 10:30 am – Early literacy stories, rhymes, and songs followed by time for play and socialization. For parents and caregivers with children aged infant through 2 ½. Limit: 15 families

Toddler Story Time: Mondays, 11:00am – 11:30am – Early literacy stories, rhymes, songs, and movement. For parents and caregivers with children ages 2 ½ through 3 ½. Limit: 15 families

Story Time for Ages 4, 5, 6: Tuesdays, 10:00am – 11:00am – Stories, songs, movement, early literacy activities, and craft. Limit: 15 children

Additional Programs include:

Summer Reading Program for Kids and Teens

Join in on New York State’s Summer Reading Program from June 10th through August 5^th. Research shows that kids who read during the summer months don’t experience the “summer slide” and instead, improve their overall reading skills. Kids reading on their own through grade 12, and parents reading to their babies and toddlers can register at the library beginning June 10th and pick up a reading log and summer reading pencil and bookmark. Then, set a reading goal for the summer and sign the summer reading pledge. Hand in your reading record at the Library by August 5^th and celebrate your accomplishments with fellow readers on Wednesday August 7th at 2:00pm with cake and refreshments. You will receive award certificates and a small prize.

Teens (grades 7-12) can join the program and submit book reviews to the circulation desk or via email to Ms. Alison to be entered to win a prize to be drawn on August 7^th.

Where Does Your Gnome Read?

At the beach? Campsite? Lake? Or at home? This summer (from June 10^th through August 5^th), borrow our gnome and snap a photo of him reading a great book in a relaxing place. Send it to us and be entered to win a raffle. Is the gnome already checked-out? Then find the gnomes in local businesses around town and send us the title of the book he is reading to be entered into the raffle. One entry per person. Photos or book title answers can be emailed to Ms. Alison at afrancis@marlborolibrary.org.

Wednesday Night Summer Performances for Families & Kids

Come on out and have some fun with the whole family with our wonderful performers and programs. Please note the ages and registration requirement for each performance. All performances, except the StarLab, begin at 7pm and are 45 minutes to an hour.

July 10th: Uncle Rock. Uncle Rock has been dazzling audiences of all ages with his music. Come sing and dance along. www.unclerock.com/about.php. Suggested age is children 3 and up and their families.

July 17th: Ron Sopyla’s Shadow Puppetry. Come see spellbinding stories and watch the clever shadow play of expert storyteller and shadow puppeteer, Ron Sopyla. Suggested age is Kindergarteners and up and their families.

July 24^th: Star Lab. Enter the inflatable Planetarium and explore constellations. Gaze up at the starry sky and learn amazing facts. A program from the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum.

YOU MUST GET TICKETS FOR STARLAB AT THE LIBRARY. Please register in person for one of the 45 minute programs held at 5:30pm or 6:30 pm. One adult per family is permitted. Children MUST be ages 4 and up. Children aged 7 & up are permitted to enter StarLab without a parent. YOU MUST HAVE YOUR TICKETS WITH YOU THE DAY OF THE SHOW.

July 31st: The Bossy Frog Band. Enjoy an evening of quality music and wacky characters with Jeffrey Friedberg. Warning: Children may smile for days after a Bossy Frog show. Suggested age is children 2-8 and their families. www.bossyfrog.com

August 7^th: Bill Robinson and Birds of Prey. Come for a close up encounter and educational experience with beautiful birds of prey. Suggested ages 4 and up. http://robinsonswildlifelectures.com/

BOOK BARN RE-OPENING – CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!

admin — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:59:31 +0000

The Friends of the Marlboro Free Library are pleased to announce that the Book Barn will re-open for the season, beginning on Saturday, May 11th. The Book Barn is open to the public and sells good quality used books, videos and DVDs that are donated by the community. It is located adjacent to the Marlboro Library’s north parking lot and is open every second Saturday from May through October from 9am to 3pm, weather permitting. It is open in light rain.

The Book Barn is managed and organized by the Friends group, whose members are volunteers who work to raise funds for the Marlboro Library. All are welcome to join the Friends group and get involved with the library, contact Cheryl Werba at 236-7987 if you are interested. The Friends welcome donations for the Book Barn, and those who wish to donate should call Cheryl for details.

AARP Driver Safety Class – June 29

admin — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:57:28 +0000

The next driver education class with instructor Karen Khejl is scheduled for Saturday, June 29, 2013 from 9 a.m. to4 p.m.

To enroll:

Bring a personal check or money order to the Library payable to AARP (no cash, please). The cost is $17 for AARP members and $19 for non-members. Members must put their membership number on their check or money order. Please bring your driver’s license and a bag lunch. Reservations are NOT taken over the phone or by mail. Class size is limited to 30 participants.

Please watch this space for announcements of future classes.

Live Homework Help and More with Tutor.com

admin — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 12:11:55 +0000

Tutor.com is on demand access to live tutors, 7 days a week from the hours of 3pm to midnight. The website includes a Student Center, College Center, and a Career Center. Some features available are tutoring sessions in math, science, English, social studies, and writing, assistance with job searches, completing job applications, resume writing, mock interviews, and test preparation (including the U.S citizenship test). Spanish speaking tutors are available. Users may access tutor.com at home, on library computers, or even on their mobile devices! Click on the Tutor.com logo on the left OR

go to marlborolibrary.org, click the Home Access icon: Then choose Ulster County residents, and click the Ulster County Infoportal icon:

scroll down to the bottom to find the link to tutor.com, enter your library card number, and get started!

Need help getting started? Call the library at 236-7272.

Off the Shelves with Emily – the Goudy Collection

admin — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:09:37 +0000

Join Emily as she embarks on a new series called ‘Off the Shelves’ . What can you find off the shelves at the library?

Community Matters @ the Library

admin — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:45:47 +0000

This year, the Marlboro Library will take the American Libraries Association’s theme of “Communities Matter” to heart.
SUGGESTIONS? IDEAS? During the week of April 15th-19th, the Library will ask residents for their suggestions and input on how they can better serve you, the community. Stop by the Library all week to drop a note in the suggestion box.
LIBRARY CARD AMNESTY! Take this time to renew your lost card, as the Library will be waiving the $5 fee for lost cards this week, just bring a donation of canned food, to be donated to the Saint Mary’s Food Pantry.
WIN A BOOK! Visit the Library’s Local History Blog at marlborolocalhistory.wordpress.com. If you have never visited the blog, now is the time! There are many great historical photos taken in and around the town of Marlborough. Leave a comment or observation on the blog and be entered in a raffle to win a copy of the “Images of America: Marlborough” book.
OTHER EVENTS:
On Wednesday afternoon, April 17th, be on the lookout for our roving team as they will be handing out prizes to residents found reading around town!
On Tuesday, April 16th and Thursday, April 18th visit the Library to test drive Lynda.com (online learning company that helps anyone learn software, technology, creative and business skills to achieve their personal and professional goals) and get a prize.
On Monday, April 15th, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and again on Friday, April 19th, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., Director Jim Cosgrove will host a Job Lab Preview and will set-up and demonstrate the laptop lab (coming in May) in the community room. The lab has been purchased so patrons can have a quiet place to access Internet computers for online job seeking and use in related classes.

FREE Mommy-and-Me Yoga class on June 6th

admin — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:08:59 +0000

Join instructor Joan Miller from BOOTLEG YOGA for Mommy and Me Yoga at the Marlboro Library. Program classes will take place on Thursday, June 6th from 10:30am-11:00am. Bring your mats for a wonderful class that promotes fitness and bonding with your toddler (strong walkers to 3 years). This class helps moms regain strength and flexibility while connecting with other moms. Enjoy the company of women and children in a relaxed and happy environment while treating yourself and your baby to the benefits of yoga. Please call the Library to register: 236-7272.