Stanford Free Library

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

Enhancing Your Landscape with Native Shrubs

Saturday, September 9 at 10:00 am

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

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

Reading in the Shade

Every Wednesday at noon
Stories for kids of all ages

Our Director, Arlene, will be at the Stanford Recreation Park on Wednesdays at noon reading stories under the shade of the tree, at the top of the hill, near the pavilion.  Hope to see you there!

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

The above painting is by Glenda Schwarze

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

The Water Color Workshop has been suspended for the summer.

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

Pruning – April 1st
The most intimidating of tasks, pruning shouldn’t cause sweat to bead up on our foreheads of palms.  Knowing a few basic techniques will help alleviate those fears.  Small shrubs will be covered.
Presented by Michelle Keeley from Cornell Cooperative Extension
Bird & Butterfly Gardens – May 6th
Learn how to attract birds, butterflies and other polinators to your garden.  Find out how essential it is to provide a mix of nectar plants for the adults and host plants for the larva.
Presented by Philomena Kiernan from Cornell Cooperative Extension
Beneficial Garden Visitors:  Above & Below Ground – June 24th
Whether you garden to raise food or flowers, or even if you don’t garden at all, it’s fun to look for different visitors in a garden and watch what they do.  This program teaches why some critters are good to have in a garden and how to attract birds, moths/butterflies, toads/frogs, and worms.  Also, may add hands-on activities for kids and adults related to each visitor.
Presented by Joyce Tomaselli from Cornell Cooperative Extension
Garden Projects for Kids – July 8th
With a little guidance, and some basic tools, children can begin to foster a connection with nature.  Seed workshops include creative methods and mediums for planting seeds will be explored from using seed tape to seed cards, and/or creating Grassy Critters.  An alternate workshop teaches about frogs, toads and building toad houses and bird houses and building nesting material boxes.
Presented by Kathy Smith and Linda LoGiurato from Cornell Cooperative Extension
Invasive Species of Dutchess County – August 5th
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 Michelle Keeley from Cornell Cooperative Extension
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

Storytime – Tuesday Mornings

The Tuesday Morning Storytime has been suspended for the summer. Stories, songs and free play every week! Preschoolers (3 years – 4 years old) 10:00 am – 10:45 am Toddlers (18 months – 2 years old)       11:00 – 11:45 am Registration required. 845-868-1341

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.