Stanford Free Library

"Today a reader, tomorrow a leader" - W. Fusselman

Good News!

You may have noticed the “Thermometer” on the new library building site in town showing the funds we have available for the new building. It shows over 1.5 million dollars is available for the new building. Things are looking to get even better.

In addition to the $1.5 million, we hope to receive a $250,000 State grant through the State and Municipal Facilities Program. We will continue to apply for grants through the State Aid for Public Library Construction administered by the Mid Hudson Library System. This year we will apply for Phase 2 (Initial building construction) and the following year for Phase 3 (Project completion).

 

Defensive Driving Class

Monday, September 25
Tuesday, September 26
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
(Must attend both classes)

SAVE 10% on Auto Insurance
Reduce 4 points on your driving record

$38.00
To register, send a check
(payable to Safety Education) to:
Bill Owens
1403 Jackson Corners Rd.
Red Hook, NY  12571

Questions may be directed to 845-756-2481

Computer Help

Tuesday, September 26 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Are you having trouble with your email?  Don’t know how to cut and paste?  Need to practice what you’ve learned in previous classes or want to try something new?  This is not a class, it’s more of a ‘practice workshop/PC lab’.  Bring your own laptop or we have a limited number for you to use.  We may have some tablets for you to try.  Please bring any required sign-ons.

Registration is required.  Email us at stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or call 845-868-1341.

Mahjong for Beginner & Intermediate Players

Mahjong for Intermediate Players
Fridays from 10:00 am – noon

and

Mahjong for Beginners
Mahjong Mondays from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come and play Mahjong with one of these fun, friendly groups.

Please call the library to register.  845-868-1341

Water Color Workshop

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

Starting September 19

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

Gardening Series

Saturdays at 10:00 am

 

Enhancing Your Landscape with Native Shrubs – September 9th
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.
Presented by Cathy Lane from Cornell Cooperative Extension
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

FDR Presidential Library Pass

FDR Presidential Library and Museum – Free family day pass – contact the reference desk at the Poughkeepsie Public Library at 845-485-3445 x 3702 with your library card number and the date of visit. They will e-mail you a pass.