Stanford Free Library

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

Good News!

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You may have noticed the “Thermometer” on the new library building site in town showing the funds we have available for the new building. It shows over 1.5 million dollars is available for the new building. Things are looking to get even better.

In addition to the $1.5 million, we hope to receive a $250,000 State grant through the State and Municipal Facilities Program. We will continue to apply for grants through the State Aid for Public Library Construction administered by the Mid Hudson Library System. This year we will apply for Phase 2 (Initial building construction) and the following year for Phase 3 (Project completion).

 

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Reading in the Shade

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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!

Enhancing Your Landscape with Native Shrubs

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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

Stanford Community Day!

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Saturday, September 16  9:00 am – 4:00 pm

(Rain Date Sunday, September 17)

Please be sure and stop at the library booth, located on our new building property.  September is “Library Card Sign up Month”.  Sign up for a library card or show us you current library card and your reward will be a fall fresh juicy apple, compliments of our neighbor, Big Rock Community Farms,  We will have STEM activities and free raffle for the children.  Adults, stop and see a rendition of the new library building and while you’re there sign up for one of our ongoing programs; Watercolor Workshop, Knitting, Mahjong, Brain Games and Thursday Afternoon Movies. Also enter a free raffle.

Bicycle Skills and Safety

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Saturday, September 23 from 8:30 am – 10:30 am

The Town of Stanford Recreation Park
86 Creamery Rd., Stanfordville, NY 12581

Bicycling novice? Rail Trail enthusiast? Ready for the road?

If you are a new biker or looking to gain more confidence on your bike, this free event is for you! Those with less experience will learn basic skills and safety tips, while those with more experience can brush up on existing skills and learn ways to ride safely on the trail or road.

Ages 5 and up (those under 18 need legal guardian present for class and to sign a waiver). Bicycle & helmet required. Wear comfortable clothes and closed toe shoes (no sandals).

Class size is limited.  Pre-registration is required.  Email us at stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or call 845-868-1341