Stanford Free Library

Water Color Workshop Artist’s Paintings

Every Tuesday from 10:00 am – 10:45 am

November 28 through December 19 

Birth to 18 Months

We’re trying something new.  Stories, songs, and free play for the babies…

Social time for the caregivers!

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

Saturday, January 6 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

Andrew will be here on the first Saturday of every month.

 

Friday, December 8 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Parents’ Night Out is Full.  Call to join waiting list.

Ages 4 and up

Pizza – Snacks – Drinks

Stories, Crafts, a Movie

Fun Activities with Miss Danielle

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

 

Tuesday, December 12 from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Jambo loves listening to stories!

Kids of all ages are welcome to come and read to him. 

Teens are welcome to spend time with Jambo also.  Just hang out, no need to read.

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

Wednesday, December 13 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Choose a recipe from “Sababa: Fresh, Sunny Flavors from My Israeli Kitchen” by Adeena Sussman. Prepare the recipe and share it at the meeting.

No need to register – just come with your cuisine and enjoy!

Copies of the book are available through the MHLS. Order online with your library card or contact the library for help: stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or 845-868-1341

The Cookbook group will be held the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

Wednesday, December 13 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.

Thursday, December 14th from 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
2nd – 5th Grade Students

Thursday, December 21st from 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
Pre-K – First Grade Students

JOIN US FOR ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR CRAFTS OF THE SEASON.  We’ll repurpose a CD into an ornament and create other holiday décor.  Whether you’ll hang them on a tree or a doorknob you can decorate for the holiday theme of your choice.  There will be something for everyone!

Please note that the school is currently unable to provide transportation to our programs. 

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

Important:  If the Pine Plains Central School District has a snow day or an early dismissal, the program will be rescheduled. 

 

 

Wednesday, December 20 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Teens!

Join us as we explore the button maker to create custom buttons, key chains, or jewelry.

Make some holiday gifts for family & friends (or keep them for yourself… we won’t tell!).

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

 

Wednesday, December 20

10:00 am In-Person or via Zoom

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

 

Thursday, December 28 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Ages 10+

Instructor:  Kathleen Berwick

Wednesday, July 26th  4:30pm—7:30pm Instructor:  Kathleen Berwick

 

Many new babysitters face fears when it comes time to begin babysitting. What happens if they get hurt?  How do I change a diaper?  This three hour class is designed to prepare teens to feel confident when accepting a babysitting job.  

Participants will learn interviewing tips, communication skills,  ages and stages of young babies and toddlers, safety and first aid tips, and feeding and caring for children, including diaper changing.

At the completion of the course, participants will take a brief quiz and certificates of completion will be distributed.  

Please bring a pen and paper. 

This program is for ages 10+

Pizza will be provided.

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

Saturday, December 23 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Walt will be back in the spring.

Local musician, Walt Otto, will sit and play standards, early pop tunes, and classic country on his piano keyboard for us!

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

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 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

Tuesday Mornings

Stories, songs and free play every week!

Preschoolers (3 – 4 years old)
Preschoolers Storytime is suspended for December
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

Students in Grades K – 3

Thursdays, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm 

These workshops will contain a story time component along with crafts and STEAM related activities.

Registration Required:  stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or 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

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.

Borrow a set of two paddles and four balls.

Try them on the pickleball court at Stanford Recreation.

 

All you need is your library card

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

Pass Guidelines:

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

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.  Click here for more information on what you can recycle.