The BookBag - LaGrange Library
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The BookBag - LaGrange Library
The BookBag January - April 2016 A letter from the Director... 488 Freedom Plains Rd. Suite #109 Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 (845) 452-3141 www.laglib.org Visit our Events Calendar at www.laglib.org for more information or to register for a program. Program registration opens January 1, except as noted. Apply for a library card in person or online at www.laglib.org A happy and prosperous 2016 New Year wish to my fellow LaGrange citizens. • Lobster Kings by Alexi Zentner Thank you for supporting the Library in 2015. Whether you have generously donated a financial gift, with an in-kind donation, or with your time, we are a grateful benefactor. These kind gifts allow the LaGrange Library to be a dynamic center of our town. Thank you and know that we are planning many engaging and enlightening experiences in 2016 for our community. • Stern Men by Elizabeth Gilbert • Walking to Vermont by Christopher Wren • Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan • The Fish’s Eye by Ian Frazier • All Fisherman are Liars by John Gierach • You Are Not Lost if You Can Still See the Truck by Bill Heavey • Longest Silence by Thomas McGuane • Good Fishing in the Adirondacks: From Lake Champlain to the Streams of Tug Hill by Dennis Aprill With this time of year being cold and blustery, many of us are looking forward to planning vacations in 2016. Stop by your Library for travel aid help. We have updated our travel section with current Fodor’s, Moon, Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Frommer’s travel guides to give travelers current lodging, restaurant and attraction information from around the world. Browse our blu-ray and DVD collection to view scenic vistas from world wide travel destinations. Or, brush up on your foreign language skills with our online resource Mango Languages…all with the power of your library card. Admittedly, we in the Potwin house love the snow and winter weather. However, we too, are dreaming of our annual lake fishing holiday. Our lives are based on being near the water, fishing and the marine life which sustain a healthy ecosystem. Naturally, we read library items on this topic to sustain us, until the water thaws and the early summer spawning months arrive. I am sharing a few titles we Potwins have enjoyed to sustain fellow LaGrange fishermen and fisherwomen like us: Holiday Closings New Year’s December 31 January 1 By the way, it is worth noting that your LaGrange Library has a number of boat motor and marine GPS repair manuals for LaGrange boaters to consult while readying your vessel for the season. Or, ready your towing vehicle with information from our Chilton’s repair database. Dreaming of open water on Lake Champlain ... Library News Board of Trustees Erin Hawks, President Mary Koniz Arnold, Vice President Manuela Acevedo, Treasurer Wayne Delia, Secretary Joanne Pinello Kaley Bob Kaminski Dr. Stuart Kofsky C. Arthur Punsoni Dr. Jenny Sung Matt Williams Owen Patterson, Junior Board Member Sarah Potwin, Director Sherri Smith, Layout & Design Are you interested in serving on the LaGrange Library board? We can use some good people with business, organizing, personnel or planning experience who have creative ideas on how to help our Library better serve our community. If you want more information or are interested in applying, contact Library Director Sarah Potwin at [email protected]. Calling all artists! Are you interested in displaying your collection of artwork? We’re offering the use of our new gallery hanging system to local artists to exhibit their work for display purposes. For more information contact LaGrange Library at 452-3141 or email [email protected]. Wondering if the Library is closed or on a delayed opening due to inclement weather? - Check www.cancellations.com - Follow us on Twitter or Facebook - Listen to local radio stations - Call the Library at (845) 452-3141 Our Book & Media Dropbox is open 24/7, so you can return your library materials anytime, day or night! LaGrange Library was grateful to be selected to participate in the United Way’s 2015 Holiday Helping Hands Program working to provide support to individuals and families in Dutchess County. LaGrange Library is a Recipient of the Great Stories Club Grant Organized by the American Library Association (ALA), the Great Stories Club is a reading and discussion program that targets underserved, troubled teen populations and funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. From January through March 2016, we will be facilitating a series of teen reading group discussions with the theme Hack the Feed: Media, Resistance and Revolution. Thank you to ALA and the Mid-Hudson Housing Authority for partnering with us. LaGrange Library Partners with The Crooked Rooster for April Fundraiser To celebrate National Library Month, we’re happy to announce that The Crooked Rooster, located at 399 Manchester Road, will once again be donating 10% of their Monday lunch and dinner sales throughout the month of April to the LaGrange Library. Last year’s event was quite successful with The Crooked Rooster donating $204 to the Library. Why not enjoy a delicious meal and support the Library at the same time? LaGrange Library Receives the Mid-Hudson Library System’s (MHLS) Outstanding Accomplishment Sustainability Initiative Award The award was presented to LaGrange Library on October 16, 2015 at the 56th Annual MHLS Membership Meeting at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel in recognition as one of the first of 66 libraries in the library system to sustainably source the paper used to print patron receipts and hold slips. The switch to an alternative paper made by Wisconsin-based company Appvion uses a vitamin C formulation from recycled orange peels in place of phenols. We very gratefully accept donations of any amount; we can best provide LaGrange with a world-class library if we receive a $25 gift from every member of our community. All $25/+ donors will be thanked in our Annual 2015-2016 Campaign Report. $100+ donors will be invited to our Library for an appreciation event. I (we) would like to make a tax-deductible donation to our LaGrange Association Library’s 2015-2016 Annual Fund Campaign in the amount of $_____________, which ends June 1, 2016. Donation Level (please circle one): Up to $49 $50-$99 $100-149 $150-$199 $200-$499 $500-$999 $1000+ Name: ______________________________________________________________________________ Please include me in any listing of Annual Campaign contributors _____Y _____N Telephone: ____________________________ E-mail: ________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ If your contribution is eligible for matching funds from your employer, please enclose the form with your donation. Please make checks payable to LaGrange Association Library and send to: LaGrange Association Library, 488 Freedom Plains Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. If you prefer to pay by credit card online, please visit our website at www.laglib.org and select the PayPal Donate Now box. Page -2- ~ Generously funded by the Friends of LaGrange Library ~ The BookBag/Jan-Apr 2016 Adult Programs Authors / Writing / Publishing Self-Publishing through Amazon C.L. Schneider, Author Wednesday, March 16, 6-8pm Get expert information and advice from an experienced author on how to self-publish your book on Amazon. Generously funded by the Friends of LaGrange Library How to Write Query Letters Lisa Iannucci, Freelance Writer Wednesday, March 30, 6-8pm Learn how to write convincing query letters to publishers and get tips on how to make yours stand out. Generously funded by the Friends of LaGrange Library Book Clubs Laid-Back Book Club Lisa Sassi, Adult Program Coordinator Enjoy a unique way to be part of a book club where you can participate as much or as little as you want. Just visit www.laglib.org and click on Laid-Back Book Club to join our online book club discussion through Facebook (you’ll need to have a Facebook account). Upcoming selections: The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen January 4 - February 15 The Martian by Andy Weir March 7 - April 18 Sarah’s Afternoon Art Fiction Tea Sarah Potwin, Library Director Read something new and participate in an engaging discussion while you enjoy a cup of tea and refreshments. Bring along your mug! Upcoming selections: Paris Red by Maureen Gibbon Wednesday, January 27, 1:30-2:30pm Tulip Fever by Deborah Moggach Wednesday, February 24, 1:30-2:30pm The Muralist by B.A. Shapiro Wednesday, March 23, 1:30-2:30pm Warm Reads & Fabulous Films Adult Winter Reading Program The Lady in Gold by Ann Marie O’Connor Wednesday, April 27, 1:30-2:30pm January 4 - February 26 The holidays are over, but you can still receive a gift from us! Register for our winter reading program and you’ll not only receive a free gift, but your reviews will be entered in our bi-weekly raffle drawings for a chance to win a fabulous gift basket chock full of goodies. To get started you’ll need to register, either online or at the Library. Then, submit reviews for any books you’ve read or listened to or any films you’ve seen. Your reviews are your entries in our bi-weekly raffles, so the more you submit, the better your chances of winning! Review forms can be submitted online at www.laglib.org, or picked up in the Library and submitted in our raffle jar. Book Club Third Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm Check our online calendar for specific dates and the monthly selection. Bridge Bridge Club Mondays 2-5pm Thursdays 9:30am-12pm Do you play bridge? Have fun as you engage in some friendly competition with fellow players. Drop in when you can. There’s no obligation. All skills levels welcome. Crafts Afternoon Knitting Mondays 12:30-2pm Drop by to work on your latest project, share ideas or show off a finished design. All skill levels are welcome. The BookBag/Jan-Apr 2016 ~ Generously funded by the Friends of LaGrange Library ~ Page -3- Health & Wellness Relax with Meditation Susan Olin-Dabrowski, Reiki Master Thursdays, January 14, February 11, March 10, April 14, 1-2pm Take time to relax and de-stress! Experience meditation by using breathing and visualization techniques to achieve a sense of calm and inner peace. Lyme Disease Seminar Dr. David Connell, Nutritionist & Chiropractor Wednesday, March 9, 6:30-7:30pm This educational program will provide the latest information on prevention, detection and treatment of Lyme Disease. Achieve Your New Year’s Resolutions Using Self-Hypnosis Susan Olin-Dabrowski, Certified Consulting Hypnotist Monday, March 14, 6-8pm A combination of deep relaxation, positive visualization and personalized auto-suggestion will help you tap into the energy needed to be successful in the New Year. Developing Your Intuition Susan Olin-Dabrowski, Reiki Master Wednesday, April 20, 6-8pm Discover ways to develop this natural ability during this experimental program, which includes meditation and exercises for tapping into your faculty of intuition. Perennial Gardening Michelle Keeley, CCEDC Master Gardener Wednesday, April 13, 6:30-7:30pm Learn about the best perennials to grow to ensure a full season of color, foliage and interest, and how to keep them looking their best. Generously funded by the Friends of LaGrange Library Parents Parents Coloring Club Tuesdays, January 12, February 9, March 8, April 12, 1-2:30pm (drop-in) Parents are invited to express their creativity with colored pencils and coloring books made just for adults. Enjoy ambient music and a cup of tea (bring along your mug) as you unplug. Mango Languages & TumbleBooks Demo Mary Ford Wickham, Youth Programmer Tuesday, March 8, 11am-1pm (drop-in) With 66 languages to choose from, Mango offers interactive audio tutorials to practice reading, listening and speaking. TumbleBooks is an online collection of animated, talking picture books, which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they’ll love. Parents can watch a demo of these wonderful, educational resources, which can be accessed through our website from any mobile device using your library card. Home & Garden Vertical Gardening Donna Croshier, CCEDC Master Gardener Wednesday, January 13, 6:30-7:30pm Don’t have the space for a traditional garden? Looking to fill an upright space with something more than a shrub? Take a look at some unique and creative ways to handle vertical space in the garden. Generously funded by the Friends of LaGrange Library Cool Season Vegetables Mary Nisley, CCEDC Master Gardener Wednesday, February 24, 6:30-7:30pm Take a look at how to grow vegetables that do best during cool weather before the last spring frost such as peas, lettuce, spinach and cabbage. Generously funded by the Friends of LaGrange Library Starting a Vegetable Garden Lorraine Seach, CCEDC Master Gardener Wednesday, March 23, 6:30-7:30pm Learn how to start your own vegetable garden. Topics include: site selection, plant varieties for this region, raised beds, crop rotation, feeding and watering. Generously funded by the Friends of LaGrange Library Page -4- Seniors Understanding the Medicare Gaps Donna Yoanidis, Bankers Life Insurance Agent Wednesday, January 6, 6:30-7:30pm Get help making sense of the many gaps in Medicare and learn how appropriate planning will protect what you’ve worked for your entire life, which can mean the difference between a secure retirement and outliving your money. Senior Coloring Club Thursdays, January 7 & 21, February 4 & 18, March 3 & 17, April 7 & 21, 1-2:30pm (drop-in) Seniors are invited to express their creativity with colored pencils and coloring books made just for adults. Enjoy ambient music and a cup of tea (bring along your mug) as you unplug. Medicare 101 Donna Yoanidis, Bankers Life Insurance Agent Wednesdays, February 3 & April 6, 6:30-7:30pm Get help navigating through the Medicare maze. Whether you’re preparing to enter Medicare or are already on it, get expert information on qualifications, available options, past and future changes, Part D prescription drug plans, secondary insurance, IBM/ATT/Verizon benefits and Medicare Advantage. ~ Generously funded by the Friends of LaGrange Library ~ The BookBag/Jan-Apr 2016 Tax-Free Retirement Planning Donna Yoanidis, Bankers Life Insurance Agent Wednesday, March 2, 6:30-7:30pm Whether you’re in retirement, or working towards that goal, this seminar will provide you with strategies to protect your assets and achieve your goals. Topics include tax-free retirement income streams, pension maximization, asset protection, IRA Rescue and income. Staff Reading Picks Technology One-on-One eReader Help Lisa Sassi, Adult Program Coordinator Wednesdays, January 6 & 20, February 3 & 17, March 2 & 16, April 6 & 20, 1-4pm Work one-on-one to get help downloading digital titles to your mobile device using OverDrive. Bring along your device, library card, PIN, e-mail address and for Kindle devices, you’ll also need your Amazon ID and password. Travel Bermuda Travelogue Ed McKenna, Local Resident Monday, February 8, 6:30-7:30pm Enjoy an informative lecture and slideshow from Ed and Kara McKenna’s recent trip to Bermuda on Celebrity Cruises. Hear about the main tourist attractions and get planning information that will help you make the best use of your time if you’re planning a week long cruise. Did you know there’s more to borrow at LaGrange Library than books, movies and music? Check out any of these items with your library card... CIVICS FLASH CARDS FOR THE NATURALIZATION TEST Questions and answers for the U.S. Citizenship test. KILL-A-WATT DETECTOR Electricity usage monitor that measures the energy used by devices plugged directly into the meter. MUSEUM PASSES Passes for free admission to the Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum and F.D.R. Presidential Library and Museum. ROKU A video streaming device preloaded with movies and television shows from Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime, that can be viewed on any TV with a USB port and a wireless internet connection. SELFIE STICK A telescoping pole used to take selfie photographs by positioning a smartphone or camera beyond the normal range of the arm. SPECK SENSOR (NEW ITEM!) This air quality monitor detects fine particulate matter in your indoor environment and informs you about trends and changes in particle concentration. The BookBag/Jan-Apr 2016 Newsletter Mailing Tidbits... Mailing labels for the newsletters are generated by the Dutchess County Tax Collector’s Office and are used solely for the mailing of LaGrange Library’s newsletter and not shared with any other organizations. LaGrange Library publishes and mails three newsletters a year. If you prefer to opt-out of our mailing, contact us with your name and address by calling 452-3141 or by email at [email protected]. You can always find the latest issue of our newsletter, as well as our monthly eNewsletter at www.laglib.org. Magazine Sponsor Information Your tax deductible donation of the cost of a yearly subscription allows you the opportunity to add a new title to the Library’s collection and be the first to check it out. Sponsor forms can be picked up at the Library. Overdue Items and Fines Accounts owing $25 or more in unreturned items and fines will be referred to a collection agency and will incur a $10 fee upon referral. Please contact us with questions or concerns. We’d be happy to offer assistance by demonstrating how to renew your items online or by phone. ~ Generously funded by the Friends of LaGrange Library ~ Page -5- Children’s Programs denotes a Spring Recess activity Art Classes Taught by high school art student Susan Gong, classes will include a brief lecture about the artist and hands-on art instruction. All supplies will be provided. VanGogh Starry Night with Oil Pastels Ages 6-10 Saturday, January 16, 11am-12pm Georgia O’Keefe Flowers with Acrylic Paint Ages 6-10 Saturday, February 27, 11am-12pm Monet Landscapes with Watercolor Ages 6-10 Saturday, March 5, 11am-12pm Kawaii Craft Club: Donut Charm Jewelry Ages 10 & up Tuesday, March 22, 2-4pm Art and the Cosmic Connection Penny Risinit Kelly, Science Teacher Grades 3-5 Wednesday, March 23, 5-7pm This program, based on the creation of Monica & Tyler Aiello, Artists & Educators for NASA’s Discovery and New Frontiers Programs, combines art and science. Explore the solar system and create a work of art with pastels. Crafternoon: Fairy Houses using Bark, Twigs and Leaves Kathy Smith, CCEDC Master Gardener Ages 6-10 Friday, April 29, 5-6pm Picasso Abstract Portraits with Tempera Paint Ages 6-10 Saturday, April 16, 11am-12pm Arts & Crafts Crafternoon: Snow Globe Snowman Ages 4 & up Monday, January 18, 3-4:30pm Canine Book Nook Our Canine Book Nook encourages children to increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Many children are self-conscious and hesitant when reading out loud, but when they read stories to a dog they are less stressed and actually find it enjoyable. 15-minute reading sessions are available every Thursday 3-5pm. Call or stop in to register your child. Kawaii Craft Club: Sew a Fleece Plush Pillow Ages 10 & up Friday, January 29, 5:30-7:00pm Laura Ingalls Wilder Celebration: Pioneer Crafts & Games All ages Friday, February 12, 5-7:30pm (drop-in) Engage in pioneer life activities with traditional crafts, such as yarn doll making and weaving paper baskets, and games, including jacks, spear the ring and marbles. Crafternoon: Glowing Bouncy Balls Ages 5 & up Friday, March 11, 2-3pm (drop-in) Homeschooler Foldscope Project Ages 10 & up Tuesday, March 15, 11am-12pm Create a foldscope, an origami print-and-fold optical microscope that can be assembled from a flat sheet of paper that can provide over 2,000X magnification. Crafternoon: Transformer Paper Bunnies Joyce Tompkins, Etsy Designer Ages 6-10 Tuesday, March 22, 11am-12pm Page -6- Computers & Gaming Raspberry Pi: Traffic Light Project Walter Manrique, IBM Ages 11 & up Saturday, January 30, 12-1:30pm Mix electronic components and python programming to control a traffic light. Minecraft: Creative & Survival Mode Ages 8-12 Fridays, February 19, March 11, April 22, 5:30-7:00pm Players must have their own Minecraft account that has been purchased and set up prior to the program. Bring your account password and laptop (no iPads). A limited number of library laptops will be available. Please call ahead if you need to reserve one. Parents must remain with their child for the duration of the program. Raspberry Pi: Scratch Animation Walter Manrique, IBM Ages 11 & up Saturday, March 19, 12-1:30pm Create animated characters using this visual programming language. ~ Generously funded by the Friends of LaGrange Library ~ The BookBag/Jan-Apr 2016 Games & Entertainment Teen Game Nights Ages 11 & up Fridays, January 15, February 19, March 11, April 22, 5:30-7:30pm (drop-in) Car & Truck Roadway Play Ages 2 & up Monday, January 18, 10-11am (drop-in) Build an ArtBot Ages 6-11 Monday, March 21, 2-3:30pm Build a moving robot artist using motors and pool noodles. The Rescuers Down Under (G) All ages Friday, January 29, 6-7:30pm (drop-in) Monday, March 21 The Jester Jim Show Frozen Sing-Along (PG) All ages Monday, March 21, 6-7pm (drop-in) Jester Jim is back with his entertaining show featuring juggling, balancing and beatboxing using nothing more than a trunk full of props. A fun evening for the whole family! Ages 4 & up Monday, February 15, 2-3:30pm (drop-in) STEM Snap & Squishy Circuit Bonanza Monday, January 18, 1-2pm for ages 6 & up Monday, February 15, 11am-12pm for ages 3-8 Generously funded by the Friends of LaGrange Library Play Our Life-Size Candyland Game All ages Wednesday, March 23, 2-3:30pm (drop-in) Everyone is a winner when you travel through our life-size Candyland board as one of the pieces and make your way through all the candy worlds until you reach King Candy. Great Stories Club LaGrange Library was recently awarded the Great Stories Club Grant. Organized by the American Library Association, this reading and discussion program targets underserved, troubled teen populations and is funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Once you’ve registered online, stop by the Library to pick up your free copy of the book. Then join us for a book discussion, iPad activity and refreshments, including pizza and snacks. For ages 14-18. Feed by M.T. Anderson Wednesday, February 10, 4-5pm Storytimes Storytime follows the Arlington School calendar & weather closings Winter Session: January 11 - March 7 Spring Session: April 11 - May 17 Music & Movement Lapsit (prewalkers) Tuesdays 9:45-10:30am Wonderful Ones (12-23 months) Mondays 10:45-11:30am Terrific Twos (24-35 months) Tuesdays 10:45-11:30am Homeschool Preschool (3-6 years) Mondays 1-1:45pm Preschool (3-6 years) Mondays 4:30-5:15pm Tuesdays 1-1:45pm After School Maker Camp (6-8 years) Tuesdays 4-4:45pm Storytimes & Craft The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Wednesday, March 9, 4-5pm Chinese New Year Storytime & Craft March by John Lewis Wednesday, March 30, 4-5pm Ages 3-10 Wednesday, February 3, 4:30-5:30pm (drop-in) MakerSpace Kamishibai Storytime & Craft Ages 4 & up Fridays, January 15, February 19, March 11, April 22 6:30-7:30pm Build unique creations using Legos, blocks and PVC pipes. The BookBag/Jan-Apr 2016 Ages 4 & up Friday, January 8, 4-5:30pm Movies Spring Break Scavenger Hunt Builder’s Club Make Rubber Band Helicopters & Straw Planes Ages 3-6 Wednesday, April 13, 6-7:30pm (drop-in) Kamishibai or “paper theater” originated in Japan and is a traditional form of storytelling with pictures. Join us for this special Drop Everything And Read (D.E.A.R) event. ~ Generously funded by the Friends of LaGrange Library ~ Page -7- LaGrange Association Library 488 Freedom Plains Rd., Suite #109 Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 NON-PROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #205 NEWBURGH, NY Phone: (845) 452-3141 Fax: (845) 452-1974 www.laglib.org E-mail: [email protected] Residential Customer Monday.........9:30am-8pm Tuesday........9:30am-5pm Wednesday...9:30am-8pm Thursday.......9:30am-5pm Friday............2-8pm Saturday........9:30am-2pm Member of the Mid-Hudson Library System Who we are A separate 501(c)3 organization that raises funds to support LaGrange Library programs and services How we raise money Book sales, on-going book sales with rotating “like new” stock that also includes DVDs, puzzles, audiobooks and music CDs; tote bag sales; membership dues and donations. What we’ve recently funded New book drop where you can now safely put ALL library items (including DVDs, audiobooks and CDs); new computer workstations throughout the Library for public and staff use; iPads; children’s furniture and art closet; glass enclosed display board by the Library door; town-wide newsletters to inform LaGrange residents about happenings at our Library; Library programming for all ages; newspaper subscriptions; in-house movie licenses. When we meet Upcoming dates are Thursdays, February 18 & April 14 at 1pm JOIN THE FRIENDS Membership year is June 1, 2015 - May 31, 2016 Name: ________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ ______________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________ E-mail: ________________________________________ _____ I / We would like to help sort book donations Annual Membership Levels: _____ $10 Individual _____ $15 Family _____ $25 Business Thank you for your support! _____ Additional Contribution _____ Matching Gift Form Attached _____ No need to send an acknowledgement Please make checks payable to: Friends of the LaGrange Library 488 Freedom Plains Rd., Suite #109 Poughkeepsie, NY 12603