Stanford Free Library

Our Lobby Art Exhibit

“Hudson Valley Watercolors” by Margaret Moebius

Ukulele Fun

Four Week Series

Wednesdays, December 4, 11 & January 8, 15

From 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm for Students in Grades 6 – 12

From 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm for Students in Grades 4 – 5

Try it out if you have never played.
If you have played, just come and have fun.

Ukuleles are available for use on a first come first serve basis. Seating is limited. Students must be registered to attend!

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

Holiday Stories and Crafts

Thursday, December 5 from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Kindergarten and First Grade Students

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

Lego Day!

Wednesday, December 18 for 2nd & 3rd Graders

Thursday, December 19 for 4th & 5th Graders

4:15 pm – 5:30 pm

This day will be all about Fun With Legos!

Space is limited. Your child must be registered at the library to attend this program.

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

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

We will not be showing a film in November or December. We will resume regular hours in January.

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