Stanford Free Library — "Today a reader, tomorrow a leader"

New building, New Year, New Director

The Board of Trustees of the Stanford Free Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Christa Cerul as the new Director of the Stanford Free Library. The current Director, Arlene Christensen, who has helped bring the library to where it is today, retired after 25 years, effective December 1, 2019. She will continue to work, part-time, at the library.

If you have been in the library anytime in the past 15 years, you already know Christa. She is the friendly face behind the Circulation Desk. She has worked alongside Arlene for many years, knows how the library works inside and out, and will continue the amazing work that Arlene has done as Director.

Our Lobby Art Exhibit

by Karen Mars Sergio

Yoga With Mia

Fridays

10:00 am – 11:00 am – Beginner/Gentle Yoga
11:15 am – 12:15 pm – All Levels Yoga

First Friday of each month will be free. Other Fridays will be $12.00.

Registration required. To register, contact the library at 845-868-1341 or email stanfordlibrary@optonline.net

The response to our Yoga with Mia program has been overwhelming! We have made a few changes to the way that program will be offered. These changes are effective immediately.

Mia will now be teaching TWO sessions each Friday. The first session will still run from 10:00 am – 11:00 am and will be Beginner/Gentle Yoga. The second session will run from 11:15 am – 12:15 pm and will be All Levels Yoga.

Registrations will be limited to 20 people to allow everyone enough space.

The first Friday of each month (both sessions) will still be free. Other Fridays will be $12.00.

You must register for each week. When registering, please specify which session you would like to attend. You may register by calling the library at 845-868-1341. Sign-up sheets for the following week will also be available at each class so you can sign-up while you’re here.

Chess Club

Tuesday afternoons from 4:20 pm – 5:30 p.m.
January 7 – February 11

3rd Grade Students and Up

Call the library to register 845-868-1341

Sewing for Adults

Thursdays 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm January 9 – February 20

Come to our seven-week series, learn various sewing techniques, and complete a sewing project (to be determined… or bring your own in-progress project).

All levels welcome!

To register, call 845-868-1341 or email stanfordlibrary@optonline.net

When registering, please let us know your sewing experience and if you would like to bring your own machine. Please bring the instruction manual for your machine if you have it.

All About Flight

Wednesday, January 22 from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Students in grades 4 and 5

Come learn a little bit about how planes fly and build/fly several different designs of paper airplanes.

Patience with following directions in a large group setting is a must for this program as we will tackle a few challenging designs.

Space is limited – Your child must be registered at the library to attend

To register, contact the library at 845-868-1341 or email stanfordlibrary@optonline.net

Make A Collage

Friday, January 24 from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Kindergarten and First Grade Students

Space is limited. Your child must be registered at the library before submitting the bus pass to the school.

To register, contact the library at 845-868-1341 or email stanfordlibrary@optonline.net

Please note that if the School District has a snow day or early dismissal, the program will be rescheduled.

Please consider joining our email list to receive early notification of these programs.

Ukulele Jam

Wednesday, January 29

Beginners: 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Jam: 11:00 am – 12:00 am

Just for Fun

All Abilities Welcome

Come play, laugh, and share experiences

To register, contact the library at 845-868-1341 or email stanfordlibrary@optonline.net

Bring a music stand if you have one

Unplug and Come to Game Day!

Friday, January 31 from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Students 2nd – 5th grade

Come to the library to learn new games or play familiar ones!

Children attending our program will ride the Cow Bus which can only handle 18 additional students. It is critical that the children are enrolled at the library BEFORE parents contact the school for transportation. Only those children who have registered at the library will be permitted to attend on a first come, first serve basis. We suggest that you join our email list to receive early notification of our programs.

To register, contact the library at 845-868-1341 or email stanfordlibrary@optonline.net

Science for Homeschoolers

Grades 4 to 6

Wednesday, February 5 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Attention Homeschoolers:
Come to our first homeschool science day!

Designed for 4th – 6th graders, we will spend 90 minutes diving into science in our beautiful new Mark T. Williams Community Room.

Parents and siblings are welcome to make use of the library facilities during our session. We’ve got free Wi-Fi, plenty of books and other resources, and comfy, cozy places to sit while your 4th-6th grade student participates in our program.

Call the library to register 845-868-1341

Narcan Training

Wednesday, February 5 at 3:00 pm

This free workshop is open to people 18 years of age or older*.
Participants will receive a free kit.

Registration is required. To register, contact the library at 845-868-1341

*Individuals under age 18 can get kits if they are living in a situation where they might be called upon to save a life.

Watercolor Painting

Grades 2 – 5

Friday, February 7 from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Come learn about the art of watercolor and leave with a masterpiece!

Space is limited. Your child must be registered at the library to attend this program. To register, contact the library at 845-868-1341 or email stanfordlibrary@optonline.net

All About Birds!

Grades 2 – 5

Wednesday, February 12 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Come learn about the Great Backyard Bird Count and how YOU can be scientists in your own backyard! We will also learn about birds and do some bird crafts.

Space is limited. Your child must be registered at the library to attend this program. To register, contact the library at 845-868-1341 or email stanfordlibrary@optonline.net

Unplug and Come to Game Day!

Students Kindergarten & First Grade

Friday, February 21 from 3:20 pm – 4:30 pm

Come to the library to learn new games or play familiar ones!

To register, contact the library at 845-868-1341 or email stanfordlibrary@optonline.net

Meditation Class

Every third Wednesday of the month from 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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!

Registration appreciated but not necessary 845-868-1341

Universal Class

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.

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

Individuals can bring an image or work from a smart phone to paint in class or choose from ones provided.

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 or stop in to register 845-868-1341

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.

It’s not too late. Orders placed during the month of February will arrive in time to be included in our initial installation this spring.

Literacy Connections

Every Monday 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Literacy Connections is offering FREE Classes for English Language Learners!
This program is for adults who are new speakers of English and are interested in improving their conversational speaking, listening, and reading skills.

All levels are welcome!
To register or for more information, please call 845-452-8670