Stanford Free Library

Paintings by Susan Roth

Stop in the library to see her display

The First Friday of the Month at 11:15 am (New Time)

Please register via email:  Stanfordlibrary@optonline.net

Stanford Free Library in cooperation with Stanford Recreation presents:

Yoga in the Park With Mia

Join us every Friday at 10:00 am* by the water front
(weather permitting)

*Note New Time!

The first Friday of each month is free, $12 per class on other Fridays.
Please bring exact amount of cash.

Class size is limited to 10
Registration is required each week
Masks are required when you are away from your mat
One time waiver form must be filled out prior to your first class
Bring your own Yoga mat and any other props you like to use

Register via phone: 845-868-1341 or email:  Stanfordlibrary@optonline.net

First, Third and Fifth Thursday of the month

from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Cagney’s film “THE ROARING TWENTIES” will be shown at 8:30 p.m. on the lawn at the Rec Park on the rain date, July 24.

Save the dates and celebrate James Cagney’s birthday! Movie star James Cagney lived in Stanfordville for 31 years. To celebrate his life, the Stanford Special Events Committee, in concert with Stanford Grange #808, the Stanford Free Library and StanfordRec, has organized Cagney-centric activities to take place July 16 – 17. Here’s the rundown:
 
On Friday, July 16 film historian Sybil DelGaudio will give a talk on Cagney’s career at the Stanford Free Library at 7:00 p.m. (registration required due to room capacity). To register for the talk, contact the library at stanfordlibrary@optonline.netor call 845-868-1341.
 
The library’s book club has chosen Cagney’s biography, “Cagney” by John McCabe, for the club’s monthly discussion, which will be held July 12at 4:00 p.m. This will be a hybrid meeting, meaning you can attend in person or virtually.  To register for the book club meeting, contact the library (details in paragraph above). The library will give away a copy of the book in a raffle. You can enter the raffle at the library for free. There is also a board in the library where Cagney memories may be written and posted. There are all kinds of reasons to drop by the library!
 
On Saturday July 17 (rain date July 24), Cagney’s film “THE ROARING TWENTIES” will be shown at 8:30 p.m. on the lawn at the Rec Park. On July 17only (not on July 24), picnic dinners can be picked up at the Grange at 5:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m., your choice. To arrange for picnic dinners from the Grange, telephone Ryan Orton at 845-868-7869. The picnic menu is sausage & pepper sandwiches, macaroni salad, corn on the cob, and a black & white cookie for dessert. Cost is $15 per dinner. 
 
The Grange will offer picnic dinners on July 17, rain or shine. The Grange will also provide free snacks for the movie – chips, trail mix, popcorn, maybe homemade baked goods – and moviegoers can chip in with contributions to support this community service if they wish.

Tuesday, July 20 at 10:00 am via Zoom

Contribute to wildlife conservation while enhancing the beauty of your home gardens

This program describes the role of native trees, shrubs, perennials and wildflowers, and offers ideas to begin transforming home landscapes into useful and beautiful native habitats

You will learn:
The value of native plants to nature
How to use their ornamental value to add beauty to every season, in sun or shade
How natives can help solve issues from shady woodland areas, to stream beds and wet swales, to sunny dry slopes

Presented by Chris Ferrero, Master Gardener Volunteer, from Cornell Cooperative Extension

Please register by email: stanfordlibrary@optonline.net

Wednesday, July 21 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

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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

For information or to place an order click here:

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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.

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The only restored World War I Destroyer Escort afloat in America!

Pass is valid for admission for up to 2 adults and 2 children and is available for a 3-day loan.

The ship is open for tours:

April through November, Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Visit www.ussslater.org for more information

For Living History and Family Fun

Pass is valid for admission for up to 2 adults and 2 children and is available for a 3-day loan.

Air Shows Saturday & Sunday at 2:00 pm through October 17

Museum Open Daily from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm through October 31

Visit www.oldrhinebeck.org for more information