at 6035 Route 82
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Kanopy
If you’re interested in independent, international, classic, or documentary films, sign up for Kanopy, our on-demand video streaming service.
You can stream over 30,000 films from hundreds of popular producers such as The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, and PBS, as well as thousands of independent filmmakers—on every topic imaginable.
Tote Bags
Purchase one today!
Only $15.00
Fundraiser for Our New Building
Unplug and come to Game Day!
Friday, April 26th from 3:40 pm to 5:00 pm
Students 2nd – 5th grades
Come to the library to learn new games or play familiar ones!
To register, call the library 845-868-1341 or email stanfordlibrary@optonline.net
Ukulele Jam For All!
Friday, May 10 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Beginner Lesson/Review offered at 6:00 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.
Please register so we can plan accordingly.
Straw Bale Gardens
Saturday, May 18 at 10:00 am
Discover how any backyard, concrete patio, rooftop, or driveway can become a productive garden. With this revolutionary and easy gardening method, you can create a beautiful and productive garden without lifting a shovel and without using soil.
Grow a garden
- without pulling weeds
- without heavy lifting
- without getting on your hands and knees
Learn to
- grow a bountiful garden using no herbicides, insecticides, or pesticides
- plant a wide variety of vegetables, root crops, vine crops, and flowers
- plant directly into ‘conditioned’ straw bales early in the season
Registration appreciated but not necessary 845-868-1341
Defensive Driving Class
Tuesday, May 21
Wednesday, May 22
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
(Must attend both classes)
SAVE 10% on Auto Insurance
Reduce 4 points on your driving record
$38.00
For questions and registration contact Bill Owens 845-756-2481
Documentary Film Series: Contemplating Contemporary Art & Culture
Every 4th Thursday of the month
Come at 6:30 for meet & greet and a bite to eat. Film begins at 7:00 pm
Entertaining & illuminating films on the influence of modern & contemporary art/design/dance/theater/photography have on our culture. Lively discussion. Hosted and curated by Carin Goldberg.
Carin is an award winning artist and graphic designer and teaches at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She is a long-time resident of Stanfordville and is delighted to share her expertise and passion for the arts and its influence on how we think and see.
Water Color Workshop
1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesday of each month
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
Supplies are not provided, a list of needed materials is available at the library. Call 845-868-1341 to register and obtain the list.
Support Our Library Buy a 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.
Literacy Connections
Every Wednesday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Literacy Connections
ofrece clases de Ingles – GRATIS!
Cuándo: Cada Miércoles 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Dónde: La Biblioteca Libre de Stanford
14 Creamery Road
Stanfordville, NY 12581
Todos los niveles son bienvenidos!
Examen y registro son gratuitos.
Para registrarse o para asistencia inmediata por favor llame a Mariksa Nieves
al 845-452-8670
Literacy Connections
is offering FREE Classes for English Language Learners!
When: Every Wednesday 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Where: The Stanford Free Library
14 Creamery Road
Stanfordville, NY 12581
All levels are welcome! Registration & Exam are Free.
To register or for more information, please call 845-452-8670
Bridge
Mondays from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
If you are a beginner or an experienced player looking for a partner or just curious about the games, this is for you.
Please contact the library at 845-868-1341 or email stanfordlibrary@optonline.net
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
Monday Book Club – Join Us the Second Monday of the Month
Join us Monday, April 8 at 4:00 pm This month’s selection is Warlight by Michael Ondaatje
Free Museum Pass to Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum
The Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum is discontinuing it’s Library Pass Program effective May 1, 2019. The last day to borrow our pass is April 26th. The Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum – Free family admission. A $30 savings for a family of four! Stop in and pick up the pass or call ahead for a reservation.
Knitting – First, Third and Fifth Thursday of each Month from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Love to knit? Or are you wanting to learn how? Every first and third Thursday of each month from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. we gather together for knitting, tea and conversation. Click above for more information.
Brain Games – Thursdays from 10:30 am – 12:15 pm
Fun, Stimulating, Invigorating Word Games, Board Games, Card Games, Conversation and Laughter! Hope to see you there.
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.