Stanford Free Library

Ukulele for Advanced Beginners

Friday, June 2nd from 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Bring a ukulele and join in the fun!
All ages welcome!

Dust off those ukuleles…. Our Uke nights are back! We’ll review some basic chords, warm up with some tunes, then add a few more tunes and chords to your repertoire.

We’ll also begin playing some melody!

We have a limited number of ukuleles available for loan on a first come first serve basis.

To register call the library 845-868-1341 or email stanfordlibrary@optonline.org

Fancy Nancy Tea Party Time

Attention Ladies and Gentlemen…

The Stanford Free Library cordially requests your presence at an afternoon fete! (That’s fancy for “We’re having a tea party and you’re invited!”)

What:   Fancy Nancy Tea Party
Where: Stanford Free Library
When:   Saturday, June 3rd from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Please be prompt. (That’s fancy for “on time”)
Who:   All are welcome!
(Children under 5 MUST be accompanied by a participating adult.)

Wearing fancy attire is encouraged, but not required. We will have a plethora (that’s fancy for “a lot”) of elegant accessories for you to borrow.
Join us for refreshments, crafts and activities. We’ll read some Fancy Nancy books and even learn a little French (because we all know that’s Nancy’s favorite!)
Tiaras, bowties, top hats, gloves and crowns are welcome!
Come fancy….. leave fancier!

Registration is required
RSVP (That’s “Repondez s’il vous plait” in French!) 845.868.1341

Please give age of participant and inform us of any food allergies upon registration.

Beneficial Garden Visitors: Above & Below Ground

Saturday, June 24th at 10:00 am

Whether you garden to raise food or flowers, or even if you don’t garden at all, it’s fun to look for different visitors in a garden and watch what they do. This program teaches why some critters are good to have in a garden and how to attract birds, moths/butterflies, toads/frogs, and worms. Also, may add hands-on activities for kids and adults related to each visitor.
Presented by Joyce Tomaselli from Cornell Cooperative Extension

Water Color Workshop

The above painting is by Glenda Schwarze

First, Third and Fifth Tuesdays from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Learn how to use this medium to express your creativity with the technique that benefits you the best; wet on wet, layering, dry brush or very detailed.

Beginners Welcome.

Call to register and obtain the list of needed supplies.

845-868-1341

Thursday Afternoon Movie – 1:00 pm

The Thursday Afternoon Movies have been suspended for the summer. They will resume in September.

Board of Trustees Meeting – Second Tuesday

The library board meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm.

The public is welcome to attend.

Gardening Series

Saturdays at 10:00 am

Pruning – April 1st

The most intimidating of tasks, pruning shouldn’t cause sweat to bead up on our foreheads of palms. Knowing a few basic techniques will help alleviate those fears. Small shrubs will be covered.
Presented by Michelle Keeley from Cornell Cooperative Extension

Bird & Butterfly Gardens – May 6th

Learn how to attract birds, butterflies and other polinators to your garden. Find out how essential it is to provide a mix of nectar plants for the adults and host plants for the larva.
Presented by Philomena Kiernan from Cornell Cooperative Extension

Beneficial Garden Visitors: Above & Below Ground – June 24th

Garden Projects for Kids – July 8th

With a little guidance, and some basic tools, children can begin to foster a connection with nature. Seed workshops include creative methods and mediums for planting seeds will be explored from using seed tape to seed cards, and/or creating Grassy Critters. An alternate workshop teaches about frogs, toads and building toad houses and bird houses and building nesting material boxes.
Presented by Kathy Smith and Linda LoGiurato from Cornell Cooperative Extension

Invasive Species of Dutchess County – August 5th

Invasive species are plants or insects that have been introduced into our landscapes from other places, which then thrive in our environment and cause harm. This presentation will discuss what makes things invasive and why invasive species cause harm, then look at some of the common invasive species found in Dutchess County, and what can be done to manage or control their spread.
Presented by Michelle Keeley from Cornell Cooperative Extension

Enhancing Your Landscape with Native Shrubs – September

Now that homeowner favorites like Japanese Barberry and Burning Bush have been designated as NYS invasives and have disappeared from nurseries, where do we turn for a new standard of backyard beauty? Join birds, butterflies and hummingbirds in discovering the value of native shrubs and imagine how much their flowers, fragrance, fruits and fall color will add to your landscape.

Gardening in Small Places – October 14th

Not everyone has a big yard or acres of land to use when planting a garden. Learn how to create beauty in a small back yard, on a narrow strip aside your walkway or even on your deck or patio. It just takes planning, choosing the right plants, and attention to some simple principles that also enhance the design or larger gardens.
Presented by Donna Croshier from Cornell Cooperative Extension