Stanford Free Library

The New Stanford Free Library

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.

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Fundraiser for Our New Building

Container Gardening: Plants for Large and Small Spaces

Saturday, June 15 at 10:00 am

Decorating with potted plants is an easy way to create a lovely environment with ornamentals, vegetables or herbs.

Learn To:
-choose and prepare pots for planting
-combine several plants in one container
-maximize visual effect

Presented by Anthula Natsoulas from Cornell Cooperative Extension

Registration appreciated but not necessary.
845-868-1341 or stanfordlibrary@optonline.net

Invasive Species of Dutchess County

Saturday, August 5 @ 10:00 am

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 Philomena Kiernan from Cornell Cooperative Extension

Registration appreciated but not necessary.
845-868-1341 or stanfordlibrary@optonline.net

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.