Stanford Free Library

Landscapes composed of both acrylic and watercolors.
by Ava Kaloz

To see more, stop in the library to see her display.

Stanford Free Library and Stanford Grange #808 are partnering for a Coat Drive to benefit the community of Stanford

October 1 – November 30

New or gently used coats may be brought to the Stanford Free Library or placed in the used clothing drop-off shed outside the Grange Hall.

Coats will be distributed to those in need at the Stanford Grange On December 7 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Please call the Grange at 845-868-1700 for more information.

(Ages 10 & up)

Tuesdays, October 1 – 22 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Pizza will be served at 5:30

Let’s make a drawstring backpack!

Please bring your own pre-washed fabric….or use some of ours (1 yard should be enough).
Please also bring 4 yards of 1/4 inch thick cord.

Registration required: stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or 845-868-1341

A four week series with Therese Balagna

Thursdays, September 26 – October 17 from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Why consider the practice of Qigong?
Empower yourself/ Improve your physical and mental health
Create a state of balance/ Strengthen your will power

Registration Required stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or 845-868-1341

Saturday, October 5 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Got a broken lamp, a wobbly chair, or a squeaky bicycle? Our amazing volunteer repair coaches are here to help!

Bring in your small appliances, furniture, clothing, and more for a free repair session. Watch and learn as our experts work their magic, giving new life to your beloved items.

Don’t miss out on this chance to learn, save money, and reduce waste.
Easy  parking and step-free access.
See you there!

CLOTHES ~ FURNITURE ~ ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES ~ TOYS ~ BICYCLES ~ AND MORE!

Repaircafe.org

Saturday, October 5 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Classical Guitarist Andrew Baffi will sit and strum for us!

No need to register, just drop in and enjoy the music

 

Tuesday, October 8

from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

He’s a gentle giant who loves to make new friends.  People of all ages are welcome to come and visit with him.  Sign up for a 15 minute slot with Jambo.

Read the article in The New Pine Plains Herald about Jambo!

Jambo — the ‘Love Sponge’ — Brings Canine Comfort to Stanfordville Library

Sign up for a 15 minute slot with Jambo by contacting the library at stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or 845-868-1341

Presented by The Friendship Garden Club

Wednesday, October 9 at 10:00 am

Given By Victoria Rolfe

Learn to save your own seeds from your garden plants

Registration required: stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or 845-868-1341

Wednesday, October 9 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm

October meeting will be —

PICKLE TASTING/SHARE!
Bring any pickled food to share

Wednesday, October 9 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

We have a growing collection of games available or bring your own!

Coffee and tea provided but feel free to bring a snack to share!

No registration necessary.
Games for adults will be held on the second Wednesday of each month.

Friday, November 8from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

There will be no Chair Yoga on Friday, October 11. 
The class will resume on November 8.

This is gentle yoga with a chair to support and aid seated and standing postures.

Registration required: Stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or 845-868-1341

Students in Grades K – 3

Thursdays, 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm  (new time)

and/or

Homeschool STEAM

Students in Grades 4 – 6

Thursdays, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm 

Registration Required:  stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or 845-868-1341

Using the Basic Watercolor Techniques
A Flat Wash, Graded Wash, Wet-In-Wet or Drybrush

First, Third, and Fifth Tuesday of each month

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

We will be happy to provide guidance but this is a Watercolor Workshop not a Watercolor Class.

Supplies are not provided, a list of needed materials is available at the library.  Call or stop in to register 845-868-1341

Stories   Songs   Free Play

Tuesday Mornings

Preschoolers (Age 3 – 4)
9:30 am – 10:15 am

Toddlers  (Age 18 months – 2 years)
10:30 am – 11:15 am

Babies (Birth – 18 months)
11:30 am – 12:15 am

Registration Required stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or 845-868-1341

ofrece clases de Ingles – GRATIS!

Cada lunes 6:00pm—8:00pm

Todos los niveles son bienvenidos!

Examen y registro son gratuitos.

Para registrarse o para asistencia inmediata por favor llame a al 845-868-1341

Literacy Connections

FREE Classes for English Language Learners!

Every Monday 6:00pm – 8:00pm

All levels are welcome!

To register or for more information,

please call  the library 845-868-1341

First, Third and Fifth Thursday of the month

from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Every Thursday, 10:30 – 12:00 pm

CALLING ALL SENIORS!

JOIN IN THE FUN AND LAUGHTER OF OUR “BRAIN GAMES”

Fun, stimulating, invigorating word games, board games, card games, conversation and laughter!

Register via email stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or phone 845-868-1341

Hope to see you, or perhaps someone you know would enjoy coming! 

Fridays from 10:00 am – noon

Come and play Mahjong with this fun, friendly group.

Please call the library to register.  845-868-1341

Saturdays at 10:00 am in the Community Room

There will be no Yoga classes the month of October.
The classes will resume on November 2.

Bring your own mat.

One time waiver form must be filled out prior to your first class.

Registration is required every week. Stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or 845-868-1341

Class size is limited to eight.

We have two different types of backpacks for you to check out:  An Insects Exploration Backpack and a Nighttime Exploration Backpack.

The Insects Exploration Backpack contains:  1) Petersen First Guide to Insects; 2) Petersen First Guide to Caterpillars;    3) Petersen First Guide to Butterflies and Moths; 4) Dual Purpose Observation Container; 5) Port-A-Bug Field Observation Container; 6) Student Insect Net; 7) 4x/6x Two-Way Magnifying Viewer; 8) Take-Along Guide to Caterpillars, Bugs, and Butterflies; 9) Everything Bug: What Kids Really Want to Know About Insects and Spiders

 

The Nighttime Exploration Backpack contains:  1) Planisphere: Two-Sided, 8-inch, 30-40°; 2) Moon Gazer; 3) Take-Along Guide to Planets, Moons, and Stars; 4) Skywatchers: Folding Pocket Guides to the Night Sky, the Moon & Weather (Our Living Earth Series); 5) Night Creepers; 6) Wait Till It Gets Dark: A Kids Guide to Exploring the Night; 7) Constellations Know-Cards; 8) RedSight Pro Red LED Flashlight; 9)Celeston Cometron 7×50 astronomy binoculars

 

For more information go to https://www.dutchessland.org/get-involved/events-and-programs/nature-exploration-backpacks

These backpacks were made possible by a Learn, Play, Create Grant from Dutchess County.

We now have pickleball AND tennis rackets and balls to borrow!

Try them out on the new courts at Stanford Recreation!

 

Ukuleles and lots of games to borrow! 

The “Big Green Box” has been replaced with a big white bucket but everything is still the same. 

We are pleased to offer a certified alternative for recycling batteries and small electronics. 

You can now bring in your old batteries and portables devices such as cell phones, tablets, TV remotes, garage door openers and more.  We can also take cell phone and laptop accessories such as chargers, charging cords, and earbuds.