Abstract Art by Diane Christi
To see more, stop in the library to see her display.
Crafts Under the Pavilion
Thursday, August 11
From 11:00 am – 12:45 pm under the Pavilion at the Stanford Recreation Park
Stanford Free Library & Stanford Recreation are teaming up for Crafts Under the Pavilion.
Come meet Miss Danielle from Stanford Free Library and get creative! We will have several crafting stations set up for you to enjoy.
Please note: Some stations may have paint and/or markers, so please dress appropriately for this activity.
Tie Dye Day
Friday, August 12
From 11:30 am – 1:00 pm under the Pavillion at the Stanford Recreation Park
Stanford Free Library & Stanford Recreation are teaming up again for Tie Dye Day!
Bring an item to tie dye and join Miss Danielle from the Stanford Free Library to create a masterpiece!
Last Tie Dye Day this summer!
Please note: The dye may stain your clothing so dress appropriately for this activity.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Friday, August 12 from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Drop off your stuffies with Miss Danielle for safe keeping. We will gather some information about them and tuck them in. (One stuffed animal per patron please.)
Saturday, August 13* from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Pick up your stuffie and discover all the adventures your stuffed animal had at the library!
What adventures will your stuffie have at the Stanford Free Library? Join us to find out! (Sorry kids… only the stuffies can sleep over.)
*Please let us know if your stuffed animal needs an extended stay and we can make arrangements for a pickup the following week.
LEGO Day!
Thursday, August 11 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
All ages welcome!
Come in out of the heat and build with Legos.
We will put your creations on display at The Stanford Library
Registration appreciated so we can plan space. Call 845-868-1341
Teen Book Cloud
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.
Stanford Free Library is hosting a
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
For students in the Pine Plains Central School District
August 1 through August 31
Please help us help the families in our district
No donation is too small
Thank you!
This is a general list of the most common items needed:
(Grade-specific supply lists are available at the library)
Crayola Crayons – 16 or 24 count
Crayola Write Start Color Pencils – set of 8
Dry Erase Markers – Black, Low-Odor
Ticonderoga Pencils – My First Primary Size Beginner Pencils
Fiskar’s Children’s Safety Scissors
Glue Sticks – Large Size
Plastic Pencil Box – Abount 8″ x 5″
Box of Tissues
Baby Wipes
COVID-19 Home Tests Available at the Library
Two tests per kit. While supplies last. If you are not feeling well please do not come into the library to pick up the tests. Curbside pickup can be arranged by calling the library at 845-868-1341.
August Hybrid Book Club
Join us Monday, August 8 at 12:00 pm
August’s Selection is “Mr. Churchill’s Secretary”
by Susan Elia Macneal
The August meeting will be a hybrid meeting. You may choose to attend in-person or via Zoom.
Please register via email: Stanfordlibrary@optonline.net
Meditation Class
Wednesday, August 17
10:00 am In-Person (Masks Required) 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
Yoga in the Park With Mia
Stanford Free Library in cooperation with Stanford Recreation presents:
Yoga in the Park With Mia
Join us every Friday at 10:00 am under the pavilion
(weather permitting)
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
Music in the Library
Saturday, August 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.
Documentary Film Series: Contemplating Contemporary Art & Culture
Thursday, August 25
Every 4th Thursday of the Month
Come at at 6:45 for Meet & Greet.
Film begins at 7:00 pm
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.
Bridge
Mondays from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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
Fiber Arts
First and Third Tuesdays of the month at 6:00 pm
Bring your projects and work alongside others in our beautiful Community Room.
Please register: email Stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or call 845-868-1341
Water Color Workshop
First, Third and Fifth Tuesday of each month
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Water Color Workshop is suspended for the summer and will resume in September.
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
Scrabble
The Fourth Monday of each month
from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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!
Knitting
First, Third and Fifth Thursday of the month
from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Come for knitting, tea and conversation.
All levels welcome
Advanced knitters will teach beginners
For additional information call 845-868-1341
Brain Games
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!
Mahjong for Intermediate Players
Fridays from 10:00 am – noon
Come and play Mahjong with this fun, friendly group.
Please call the library to register. 845-868-1341
DID YOU KNOW?
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
A free New York State Empire Pass is Available!
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
Temporary Access to Ancestry
We now have access to Ancestry Library Edition.
All you need is your library card number.
This has been provided by the Mid-Hudson Library System with the cooperation of Proquest. Click on Ancestry Library Edition for access. Click to see the differences between Ancestry Library Edition and Ancestry.com (the consumer edition).
STANFORD FREE LIBRARY IS NOW FINE FREE!
No more late fees!
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.
Support Our Library Buy a Brick
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.
Board of Trustees Meeting – Second Tuesday
The library board meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm.
The public is welcome to attend.