Stanford Free Library

Watercolors, Inks, and Mixed Media

by Bobbie Menéndez

Stop in the library to see her display

Every Friday at 10:00am

 The first Friday of each month is free, $10 per class on other Fridays.

Email Mia at MiaYoga7@gmail.com to purchase a card and receive the Zoom meeting link
If you would only like to attend the free classes, register with the library to receive the Zoom link.

Please register via email:  Stanfordlibrary@optonline.net

Note: The people in the above photos gave permission to have their pictures taken. The instructor or the Stanford Free Library will never take your picture without your knowledge and permission.

Tuesday, March 16 at 10:00 am via Zoom

  Designing gardens with shade can provide unique and fun challenges!
Learn how to garden with different kinds of light and planting conditions, and learn about many plants that thrive in the shade, when they flower, and how they work together.

Presented by Philomena Kiernan, Master Gardener Volunteer, from Cornell Cooperative Extension

Wednesday, March 17 at 10:00 am via Zoom

Susan Olin-Dabrowski, BS, CHT, Certified Consulting Hypnotist, and Reiki Master Teacher will lead this one hour monthly meditation program.

Meditation can be very helpful for managing stress and improving one’s quality of life.

Susan will be introducing a variety of meditation techniques

First timers and experienced meditators are welcome!

Link sent upon registration

Headset or earbuds recommended

Registration required stanfordlibrary@optonline.net

Stanford Free Library card holders can now instantly borrow eBooks, audiobooks, comics, music, and more, 24/7 with their library card!

For mobile devices, go to your device’s App Store and install Hoopla Digital. For PC’s, go to hoopladigital.com.

For more information or help, go to Hoopla’s help page or Hoopla Digital on YouTube. Please note that each account is restricted to three checkouts per month at this time.

For additional help, contact the library at (845) 868-1341 or send an email to stanfordlibrary@optonline.net

All you need is your library card

The Empire Pass is your key to all-season enjoyment at New York State Parks. It provides unlimited day-use vehicle entry to most facilities operated by New York State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more.

Participating parks include (but are not limited to):  Clarence Fahnestock (excludes Fahnestock Winter Park), Clermont State Historic Site, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lake Taghkanic, Mills Norrie (Margaret Lewis Norrie) Marina, Olana State Historic Site, Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Taconic – Copake Falls Area, Taconic – Rudd Pond Area, Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park

For more information and a complete list of New York State Parks visit: https://parks.ny.gov/documents/admission/EmpirePassCardGuidelines.pdf

Pass Guidelines:

The pass provides entry for one car.  Additional fees may apply for special activities and restrictions may apply when special events are being held.

Loan Period – 4 days
Overdue Fee – $5.00 per day

Pass must be picked up and returned inside the library – do not use the outside book drop.
Pass may be reserved by contacting the library 845-868-1341

creativebug.com has thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

Creativebug is your go-to resource for high-quality, on-trend arts and crafts instructional videos. Use your library barcode and pin to set up an account and start creating today! creativebug.com

It is not too late to order your own brick!

For information or to place an order click here:

https://polarengraving.com/stanfordfreelibrary

Contributions are tax deductible. We are a 501(c)(3) Non-profit organization.

Thank you to everyone who has purchased a commemorative brick. Now that the initial installation is complete we hope that you’ll stop by and see them. They are truly beautiful. This was an important fundraiser for the new building and your participation is a testament to the community’s love for the library. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Through Universal Class, MHLS patrons have access to lifelong learning courses in over 30 subject areas, many of which offer continuing education units (CEUs) authorized by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training. More than 500 courses are available, and all are designed and led by professional instructors to build deeper understanding and mastery of subject matter. Universal Class includes videos, assignments, quizzes, tests, and options for social media interaction with other learners. Patrons can take multiple classes and learn at their own pace.

From technical courses on computer software to digital photography to babysitting 101, a huge range of topics is available. Universal Class offers courses in Exercise and Fitness, Entrepreneurship, Arts and Music, Home and Garden Care, Cooking, Computers and Technology, Health and Medicine, Homeschooling, Job Assistance, Law and Legal, Parenting and Family, Pet and Animal Care, plus hundreds more.


Log in to Universal Class through HomeAccess under the Library Catalog tab.