NOVEMBER DECEMBER

HAVERSTRAW KING’S DAUGHTERS
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Excellence in Service Since 1895
November/December 2009 In the Gallery
From the Director
Staying Healthy The health of our staff Closings Due to Inclement Weather As we are quickly moving to late fall and you, our library users, is of major importance as we enter this and early winter, I wanted to remind November - Photographs
multifaceted flu season. I attended a you about possible library closings. Our and mixed media by
meeting with Department of Health policy is if the North Rockland School Pomona resident Philippe
District closes for the day, the library Leblanc. representatives to discuss this issue because we are a public institution and a opens at 1:00 pm. If the weather is still December ‐ Photographs by major resource of information for the Stony Point resident Robert bad by 11:30 am the library will not Robbins.
public. open. Library closings and/or changes In an effort to stop the flu from spread‐
in hours are announced on our Overdue Notices
ing while in the library we have installed recorded phone message, on WHUD Purell wall dispensers near all public 100.7 FM and WRCR 1300 AM radio, In an effort to save you, the taxpayer, money, the access computer stations, reading areas, and on cancellations.com. No fines on Library will no longer send and in the community room lobby. We snow days! Stay safe and return your you a first overdue notice. ask that you keep from spreading germs items the next day. The only notice you will by covering your coughs and washing Stay healthy and make sure you check receive will be the final your hands. The most effective out materials from our collection so notification that your precaution is to stay home if you or you have books, DVDs and music to item is one month late, and your children are sick. The library is not keep you busy if you are at home. your account will be billed the place to bring your children if they an overdue fee. Please be Joanne Sininsky are home sick or the school has closed. advised that Ramapo Our job is to provide you with Catskill Library System information. Our librarians are ready to policy states: “Borrowing privileges shall be denied to assist you with updates and help you any patron whose record research any questions. denotes three items claimed returned, or $5.00 in fines and/or fees, or any item overdue seven days.” Want to avoid overdue fees? See page 6 for email notice information. Hold Onto Your Card!
The cost of a replacement library card is now $5.00. The Video Games are Coming Home
You may have noticed that most of our video games were sent to the Village Branch so we could circulate them more securely. We appreciate your patience as we searched for a way to bring them back to the Main Library without the frequency of theft we were experiencing. We look forward to the installation of a secure video kiosk on the mid‐
level of the library in late October, and the return of our video game collection. We have also added many new titles that will be available to patrons of our library district. Page 2
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Adult Programs*
*Programs are paid for by taxpayer dollars. Library cards must be presented for programs requiring registration.
Preference is given to HKDPL cardholders for all Adult programs.
For information on Adult programs call Karen Romaner 786-3800 ext. 23
Enjoy a Movie on our Big Screen
Movies are shown at 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm Musical Mysteries Monday, November 9, 7:30 pm Robert Hoover performs songs A MUSICAL INTERLUDE from Broadway shows, films, and Tuesday Musical Film Series old standards. He’ll play them ‐ November 10 ‐ Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) you’ll name them! starring James Cagney December 8 ‐ Mamma Mia (2008) The Forgotten Holidays
starring Meryl Streep Monday, November 16, 7:30 pm WINTER FILM FESTIVAL Celebrate Dutch Heritage Day. Learn Hitchcock Returns! how Dutch settlers influenced our December 2 ‐ Suspicion (1941) 99 mins. holidays, such as Christmas and New starring Oscar winner Joan Fontaine and Cary Grant Year’s, and celebrated events, such December 9 ‐ Saboteur (1942) 108 mins. as the birth of a baby. This lecture and slide show is starring Bob Cummings made possible by a Speakers Grant from the New December 16 ‐ Spellbound (1945) 111 mins. York Council for the Humanities. starring Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck 20th Century American Women Collectors December 23 ‐ Rear Window (1954) 112 mins. Wednesday, November 18, 1 pm starring Grace Kelly and James Stewart December 30 ‐ To Catch a Thief (1955) 106 mins. This slide lecture,, presented by Irene Wisoff, portrays starring Grace Kelly and Cary Grant descendants of 19th century European immigrants, the Steins, Cone sisters, and Peggy Guggenheim, and Lost Towns of the Hudson Valley how they amassed their collections of 20th‐century Monday, November 2, 7 pm avant‐garde art. Wes and Barbara Gottlock discuss the lost towns ‐ from Homegrown String the icehouses of Rockland Lake to the Ashokan Band Reservoir towns to Camp Shanks. Sunday, November 22, Winter League Baseball 2 pm Wednesday, November 4, 6:30 pm Inspired by early 20th Rick Feingold presents this lecture century rural string on Winter League Baseball in Latin bands, the Jacofsky America. Topics include the impact family band performs blues, bluegrass, country, and of Latin American players on major folk, using the guitar, banjo, fiddle, dulcimer, league baseball since the 1950’s, how Caribbean mandolin, banjo‐ukulele, harmonica, jawharp, and leagues differ from U.S leagues, and the best Latin doumbhek. They have released 4 CDs. American stadiums. Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library
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Adult Programs & Services*
Jewelry Making Winter Blood Drive Monday, November 30, 7 pm Tuesday, December 15, 1 pm ‐ 6:30 pm Glen from Strawtown Jewelers of Blood supply is low and Hudson New City demonstrates how to make Valley Blood Services need your bracelets from real gems. help ‐ donate and save a life! Registration begins November 2 for HKDPL You must be 16 (with parental cardholders (please bring your HKDPL card with you) permission) or over, in good and November 23 for the general public. A $10 health, and weigh more than non‐refundable materials fee is due at registration. 110 lbs. Participants will be entered into a raffle for a gift basket. No appointment needed! For more AARP 8­Hour Defensive Driving Class information call 786‐3800 ext. 23. Tuesday, December 1 & Thursday, December 3, 11 am‐3 pm Computer Classes
For drivers 50 and over. Both sessions must be attended to receive credit. In‐person registration begins November 2 for HKDPL cardholders (you must have your card with you) and November 24 for the general public. Fee is $12 for AARP members (write your AARP member‐
ship number on your check) and $14 for non‐
members, payable at registration. Registration required. Registration opens 1 week prior to each class for HKDPL cardholders, 3 days prior for everyone else. Class size limited to 14. Classes are 11 am ‐ 12:30 pm. Introduction to Computers ‐ Monday, November 2 Using the Mouse ‐ Wednesday, November 4 Internet* ‐ Thursday, November 5 Microsoft Word* ‐ Monday, November 9 Rockland County Dept. of the Aging Publisher & Other Graphics*‐ Wed., November 11 Tuesday, December 8, 12 pm *Mouse skills required A representative will be available to discuss 2010 drug New at the Village Branch plan comparisons. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Call Computer Tuesdays!
Karen Romaner 786‐3800 ext. 23. Celtic Christmas Stop in and get a schedule for the Sunday, December 13, 2 pm new Computer Tuesdays in the Village. Our computer assistants Celebrate the holiday season with will provide instruction in the use Celtic winter songs, Irish blessings, of new software for middle school and carols, performed by Three and high school students, including Celtic Women. Celeste Ray sings and drawing and animation, and Spanish‐language plays the bowed psaltery, Kath computer instruction for adults. The number of Buckell sings and plays guitar, and Jill people attending each session will be limited so that Austen plays the flute. Enjoy a sing‐a‐long and try individual attention can be given. Attendance is on a playing the bowed psaltery! walk‐in basis. We know you’ve been asking, so here’s your chance! *Programs are paid for by taxpayer dollars Page 4
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Adult Services
Looking for a Job?
Looking to Polish
Your Resume or
Interviewing Skills?
two when accompanied by a tutor) of headphones, and/or a stylus pen (for those using the writing programs.) These must be signed for. The system is very easy and ready to use with the pressing of the power button. No password or login is required, and as you mouse over a category, such The numbers tell us that as Math, all the installed math programs are the economy is SLOWLY starting to turn around, but there are still plenty of people looking to secure revealed. You can then make a choice (Millie's Math House, etc.). Please stop by and take a look, or ask to employment or improve their work situations. Please use it.
come in and ask us about using the Library’s public‐
access computers and databases to help. Indeed.com Want to Learn a Foreign Language?
has recently been recommended to us as a good Going Abroad and Want to be Able to
resource for job‐searching – it combines several of the Communicate a Bit?
most popular job boards so they can be searched at the same time. LearningExpress is also a great resource for job seekers – you can use its tutorials to update your resume and cover letter, work on your interviewing skills, or even try to determine what might be the best type of job for you. If we can help, please ask! Literacy Station With funds from the The Library is looking into several online language‐
second phase of a grant learning products. Before we invest a sizable chunk from the G a t e s of your tax dollars, we want to get an idea of how Foundation, HKDPL has many people might be interested in using this type of recently acquired an Early product. You may remember when Rosetta Stone Literacy Station. The language‐learning software was accessible through system comes pre‐installed with fun, educational some of the public libraries. That product was with‐
programs (math, writing, science, pronunciation, drawn from the library market a couple of years ago. social studies), and is located in the tutor room on the There are several options for something to replace it. Middle Level. It may be used by children (Pre‐K to Please email [email protected] to let us know 2nd Grade, depending on their literacy level) of your interest, and if there are particular languages accompanied by a parent or guardian, or an adult in a you would like to have access to. The two products literacy program (preferably LVA.) To use the station, we are looking at most closely vary – one has nine you must sign up at the computer aide desk. You will languages plus ESL available; the other has 70+ be issued a color‐coded mouse and keyboard. Vowels languages plus ESL. One teaches sentence structure are in purple, the rest of the alphabet keys are green, and grammar, while the other focuses mainly on numbers and symbols (addition, subtraction, question nouns and short phrases in a virtual flashcard format. mark, division, multiplication, etc.) are in yellow, and The more responses we get, the better idea we will the rest of the keys, including the space bar and have of what you, our users, are most interested in. ENTER key, are in blue. You will also receive a set (or Thanks! Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library
Movies
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New for Fall
17 Again Adventureland Away We Go The Brothers Bloom Duplicity Easy Virtue Ghosts of Girl Friends Past I Love You Man Imagine That Management Next Day Air Observe and Report Obsessed Race to Witch Mountain The Soloist State of Play Sunshine Cleaning Valentino – The Last Emperor Year One TV Series 30 Rock : Season 3 Dexter : the Third Season Horatio Hornblower No. 1 Ladies’ Detectives Agency The Tudors: Season Two November Fiction Hollywood Moon ‐‐ Joseph Wambaugh I, Alex Cross ‐‐ James Patterson Knit the Season ‐‐ Kate Jacobs The Lacuna ‐‐ Barbara Kingsolver Pirate Latitudes ‐‐ Michael Crichton Non-fiction Science as a Contact Sport: Inside the Battle to Save Earth's Climate ‐‐ Stephen Schneider
John Adams Music Doctor Atomic Symphony Herb Alpert Anything Goes Arctic Monkeys Humbug Rick Braun All it takes Michael Buble Crazy Love Colbie Caillat Breakthrough Chickenfoot Chickenfoot Eels Hombre Lobo Joel Fan West of the Sun Mark Grey Enemy Slayer Steve Halpern Music For Healing Michael Johns Hold Back My Heart Lynyrd Skynyrd Endangered Species Imelda May Love Tattoo Steve Martin The Crow Willie Nelson American Classic Brad Paisley American Saturday Night Ottorino Respighi Fontane di Roma Regina Spektor Far Robert Thomas Cradlesong McCoy Tyner Solo Ukrainians Diaspora December Fiction The Disciple ‐‐ Stephen Coonts Divine Misdemeanors ‐‐ Laurell K. Hamilton Hidden Empire ‐‐ Orson Scott Card Shades of Grey ‐‐ Jasper Fforde Too Many Murders ‐‐ Colleen McCullough Trial by Fire ‐‐ J.A. Jance Non-fiction Hellraisers: the Life and Inebriated Times of Richard Burton, Richard Harris, Peter O'Toole and Oliver Reed ‐ Robert Sellers
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Babysitting Workshops
Book Exchange
Learn first aid, safety, child
development, and more!
Participants must be at least 12
years old and attend school in the
NRCSD.
Registration required. Limited
space! $10 materials fee.
November 11th & 18th
5:30 - 8:30pm
Have books you’ve read?
Want to swap them for
new reads? Bring in your
books and swap them!
Monday, Nov 2nd
5:00 - 6:00pm
Eagerly Awaited, Finally Here
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins, sequel to
Hunger Games
Hunger: A Gone Novel by Michael Grant
Fire by Kristin Cashore, a prequel to
Graceling
Crashed by Robin Wasserman, sequel to
Skinned
The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness, the
second book in the Chaos Trilogy
On it’s Way
Splendor-A Luxe Novel by Anna Godbersen.
The 4th title in this wonderful romantic
series
Tell us your ideas, what you’d like
us to purchase, what activities
you like to see at the Library.
We listen!
There’s a suggestion box in the
Teen Room.
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Go to our website ‐ www.hkdpl.org On the top left of the screen select “Email Notices” Select “Sign up for E‐notices” Enter your name Enter your email address Enter the 14 digit barcode number on your library card Submit the request Your E‐notices will go into effect within 24 hours. Need help? See a clerk at our Circulation Desk. Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library
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Youth Services Programs - Main Library*
Featured Programs
Please register at the Youth Services Desk
Wii Play - Game On!
For kids in grades 3-5.
Mondays, Nov. 2 – Dec. 28
Weekly Video Gamers’ Club!
5:00-6:00 pm.
Challenge yourself and your friends on
the Wii! No registration required, bring
your library card.
Tween Cookie
Decorating
Workshop!
For grades 3-6.
Thursday, November 5 &
Tuesday, December 29,
4:30 - 5:30 pm.
High School Musical: Sing it!
For ages 5-11
Monday, December 28,
7 - 8:30 pm
Sing along with your
friends on the Wii to the
hits from the movie!
Limited registration begins
12/16 for HKDPL
cardholders and 12/23 for
everyone else.
Pajama Storytime
For ages 2-5
Tuesdays, November 17 &
December 15 at 7:00 pm
Stories & songs for everyone!
Wee Craft Together
Ages 2-4 with a caregiver
Mondays , Nov. 2 & Dec. 7
at 10:30 & Tuesdays,
Nov. 3 & Dec. 8 at 6:00 pm.
Listen to stories, & make a fun
craft together! Registration begins
one week before program
for HKDPL cardholders only.
West Haverstraw’s
Reading Adventures!
Wednesdays, November 18 &
December 16,
6:30 - 7:30 pm!
Come listen to the West
Haverstraw Elementary School
contest winners read stories!
No registration!
Rocket Party!
Make a real working
rocket!
Ages 3-8
Thursday, November 12
4:30-5:30 pm
Registration begins 11/2 for
HKDPL cardholders and 11/11
for everyone else.
Magic Party!
Ages 3-8
Thursday,
December 10
4:30-5:30 pm
Celebrate Winter
Ages 4-11
Sunday, December 6,
2:00-4:00 pm
Celebrate Winter
with crafts and games!
Registration begins 11/16
Registration begins
12/1 for HKDPL
cardholders and 12/9 for
everyone else.
*Programs are paid for by taxpayer dollars.
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Youth Services Programs - Main Library*
Wii Junior Boxing Tournament
Grades 1 - 6
Thursday, December 10, 4 - 5:30 pm & Tuesday, December 22, 3:00 - 5:00 pm.
Challenge yourself and your friends on the Wii! No registration required, bring your
library card.
Weekly Programs
Choices in Childbirth &
Parenting
Thursday, November 12 at 11:30 am
Find out about a variety of options
available to you during pregnancy &
childbirth. Learn how a doula can assist you during
labor, the differences between doctors and midwives,
natural remedies during pregnancy, and more!
Greening the Home
With Joy Buckhout
Make some great choices for
yourself and your family!
Monday, December 7, 7:00-8:00 pm
Kinderkids Storytime
November 2 - December 15
Mondays at 2 pm and
Tuesdays at 10:30 am
Stories and fun crafts just for
kids 5 years old or in
kindergarten.
Preschool Storytime
November 3 - December 17
For ages 3 - 5
Tuesdays at 1:30 or 7:00 pm,
or Thursdays at 10:30 am
Your HKDPL card
is your ticket
for storytime!
*Programs are paid for by taxpayer dollars
Family Storytime
November 4 - December 16
for ages 2 - 5
Wednesdays at 10:30 am
Your HKDPL card is your
ticket for storytime!
Tales & Tunes for
Tiny Tots
For walkers up to age 3 and
their caregivers.
Mondays at 7:00 pm &
Wednesdays at 11:30 am
November 2 - December 16
No registration, just come
on in!
Bilingual Storytime
November 5 - December 17 for ages 2 - 5
Thursdays at 6:00 pm
Stories & songs in Spanish and English!
Your HKDPL card is your ticket for storytime!
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Youth Services Programs - Main Library*
Movie & Popcorn
Music & Fun with
Mr. Burr
Ages 5-11. Families Welcome.
For ages 2- 5 and their
caregivers.
Fridays at 10:30 am
Ticket required.
Thursday, November 5 at 6 pm
Thursday, November 12 at 6 pm
Wednesday, November 18 at 6 pm
Thursday, December 3 at 6 pm
Tuesday, December 22 at 6 pm
Tuesday, December 29 at 6 pm
Limited seating, get your
tickets when you check out 2 children’s items.
Check out Youth Services Online!
Follow us on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/HKDPLyouth and
become a fan of ‘Youth Services
Department at Haverstraw King’s
Daughters Public Library’ on Facebook!
Youth Services Programs - Village Branch*
Weekly Programs –villAGE
Wii Play - Game On!
Fridays, November 6 – December 18,
4:00 - 5:00 pm,
for kids in grades 1-6.
Weekly Video Gamers’ Club!
Challenge yourself and your friends on
the Wii! No registration required, bring
your library card.
Bilingual Family Storytime
Nov. 3 - Dec. 15
For preschoolers and their
caregivers.
Tuesdays at 10:30 am.
A storytime in Spanish & English for
our littlest patrons. No registration,
just come on in!
Featured ProgramS
Neary’s Reading Adventures!
Mondays, November 30 & December 21,
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Come listen to the Gerald Neary Elementary School
Reading Contest Winners read stories!
CRAFT CLUB!
Ages 5-11
4:30-5:15 pm
Thursdays
November 19 &
December 17
Join the club and
make a fun craft! All
materials provided!
No registration necessary!
Movie & Popcorn
Grades K- 5. Families welcome!
Mondays November 9 & 23
and December 7 & 28 at 5:30 pm.
Watch a movie and enjoy the free
popcorn!
Celebrate Winter
Ages 4-11
Saturday, December 12,
12-1 pm
Celebrate winter with
crafts and games!
*Programs are paid for by taxpayer dollars.
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POSTAL PATRON
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Thomas F.X. Casey, President
Richard Freeman, Vice President
Gail Kaiser, Financial Officer
Karen Weaver, Secretary
Patricia Soto
Stephen Cobb
Bernadette Koop
LOCAL
DIRECTOR
Joanne Sininsky
ASST. DIRECTOR
Donna Sopalsky
EDITOR
Cheryl Fellner
Our Mission Statement
The Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library’s mission is to
provide the community with educational, cultural, recreational,
and entertainment resources through its collection of materials,
programs, and other resources that it makes available.
Holiday Closings November 25 (close at 5:30) Thanksgiving ‐ November 26 Christmas Eve ‐ December 24 Christmas ‐ December 25 New Year’s Eve ‐ December 31 Adult Services ‐ Naomi Goldberg Honor Youth Services ‐ Tara Morris Teen Services ‐ Patrice Gottfried Technical Services/Circulation ‐ Rita Shenkman Custodial Services ‐ Jessie Moore www.hkdpl.org
Rosman Center
Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm
Friday 10am-5:30pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 1pm-5pm
Village Library
Monday Noon-8pm
Tuesday-Thursday 10am-6pm
Friday 10am-5:30pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday Closed
BOARD MEETINGS
2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 pm
Party Time!
Our Department Heads Need a Notary? Want to reserve the Community Room for your organization’s meeting? Want to exhibit your art in our Gallery? Call 786‐3800 ext. 14 LIBRARY HOURS
Children had fun at Youth Services’ recent Super Heroes Party. Garnerville resident and patron Dennis Calero donated his time to draw pictures for the kids! Thank you, Dennis!