Charcoal Portraits by Nicole Clanahan
To see more, stop in the library to see her display.
"Today a reader, tomorrow a leader" - W. Fusselman
To see more, stop in the library to see her display.
Teen Book Club is now available, as a trial, through August 15. It provides graphic novels, YA/Teen eBooks, hi/lo books, YA/Teen audio books, plus AP English titles in all formats for teens in the 7th – 12th grade.
Registration required. stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or 845-868-1341
Please note that the schools are not yet able to transport the children to library programs.
June’s Selection is “The Book of Lost Friends”
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!
Link sent upon registration
Headset or earbuds recommended
Registration required stanfordlibrary@optonline.net
The first Friday of each month is hybrid* and free, $12 per class on other Fridays.
Please bring exact amount of cash.
Class size is limited to 10
Registration is required each week
One time waiver form must be filled out prior to your first class
Bring your own Yoga mat and any other props you like to use
Meet under the pavilion
Stanford Recreation
86 Creamery Road
Stanfordville
Register weekly via phone: 845-868-1341 or email: Stanfordlibrary@optonline.net
* Only the first Friday of the month is hybrid
Classical Guitarist Andrew Baffi will sit and strum for us!
No need to register, just drop in and enjoy the music
Andrew will be here on the first Saturday of every month.
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Reduce 4 points on your driving record
$38.00
For questions and registration contact Bill Owens 845-756-2481
Thursday, May 26
Every 4th Thursday of the Month
Entertaining & illuminating films on the influence of modern & contemporary art on our culture. Lively discussion post viewing. 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.
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
Bring your projects and work alongside others in our beautiful Community Room.
Please register: email Stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or call 845-868-1341
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
Stories, songs and free play every week!
Preschoolers (3 – 4 years old)
10:00 am – 10:45 am
Toddlers (18 months – 2 years old)
11:00 am – 11:45 am
Registration Required stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or 845-868-1341
The first Scrabble Tourney hosted by BangallWorks and the Stanford Special Events Committee was a great success and future tournaments are in the works.
In the meantime, we’re giving you a chance to gather on a monthly basis and practice your game so that you’re ready for the next tournament!
Come for knitting, tea and conversation.
All levels welcome
Advanced knitters will teach beginners
For additional information call 845-868-1341
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!
Come and play Mahjong with this fun, friendly group.
Please call the library to register. 845-868-1341
The Stanford Free Library offers free delivery of materials to homebound patrons living in Stanford! This free service is available on a short-term or long-term basis for library patrons who are unable to visit the library either temporarily due to illness or accident, or permanently, due to age, disability, or other mobility problems. Materials are delivered by library volunteers at a time that works for both the volunteer and the patron.
If you, or someone you know, is interested in Home Delivery please contact Christa for more information. 845-868-1341 or email stanfordlibrary@optonline.net
The Empire Pass is your key to all-season
enjoyment at New York State Parks. It provides unlimited day-use vehicle
entry to most facilities operated by New York State Parks and the State
Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails
and more.
Participating parks include (but are not limited to): Clarence Fahnestock (excludes Fahnestock Winter Park), Clermont State Historic Site, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lake Taghkanic, Mills Norrie (Margaret Lewis Norrie) Marina, Olana State Historic Site, Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Taconic – Copake Falls Area, Taconic – Rudd Pond Area, Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
For more information and a complete list of New York State Parks visit: https://parks.ny.gov/documents/admission/EmpirePassCardGuidelines.pdf
The pass provides entry for one car.
Additional fees may apply for special activities and restrictions may
apply when special events are being held.
Loan Period – 4 days
Overdue Fee – $5.00 per day
Pass must be picked up and returned inside the library – do not use the outside book drop.
Pass may be reserved by contacting the library 845-868-1341
Stanford Free Library is no longer charging late fees for overdue books, movies, audiobooks, or CDs!
Beginning on March 2, 2020 items checked out at our library will no longer incur late fees. This policy does not extend to overdue museum passes or overdue materials borrowed from outside of the Mid-Hudson Library System.
You will still be billed for non-returned, lost, damaged, or stolen items.
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.
Thank you to everyone who has purchased a commemorative brick. Now that the initial installation is complete we hope that you’ll stop by and see them. They are truly beautiful. This was an important fundraiser for the new building and your participation is a testament to the community’s love for the library. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
The library board meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm.
The public is welcome to attend.