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.
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.
To be included in the initial walkway paving, your application needs to be submitted by July 1.
Tote Bags
Purchase one today!
Only $15.00
Fundraiser for Our New Building
A Universe of Stories
Sign up for our Reading Incentive Program!
Read or be read to for 20 minutes a day
After 10 days of reading, receive a prize!
Read for 10 days and receive – Finger Launch Rocket
Read for 20 days and receive – Planet Stick-On That Glows
Read for 30 days and receive – Light-Up Space Whirly
Read for 40 days and receive – Alien Slime That Glows
Documentary Film Series: Contemplating Contemporary Art & Culture
Every 4th Thursday of the month
The Film Series has been cancelled for the month of July.
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.
To be included in the initial walkway paving, your application needs to be submitted by July 1.
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
Bridge has been cancelled for the remainder of July. It will resume on August 5.
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
Board of Trustees Meeting – Second Tuesday
The library board meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm.
The public is welcome to attend.
Monday Book Club – Join Us the Second Monday of the Month
Join us Monday, June 10th This month’s selection is Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry
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.
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.
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.