Water Color Paintings by Janet Reasoner
“Rolling through America”
To see more, stop in the library to see her display
"Today a reader, tomorrow a leader" - W. Fusselman
Water Color Paintings by Janet Reasoner
“Rolling through America”
To see more, stop in the library to see her display
Jambo loves listening to stories and wants to meet new friends! If you’d like to practice reading with him, we’d love for you to come say hello and sign up for reading times.
What do you do with: A CD player that no longer opens?
A toaster that no longer works?
A sweater with moth holes?
Repair Café is repairing broken items together, professional advice, encounters and inspiration. Volunteer repair coaches from the community will help you fix your small appliances, lamps, chairs, bicycles, vacuum cleaners, clothing and more. Learn from our coaches as they make repairs. There’s easy parking and no steps to enter the building or room so come join us
CLOTHES ~ FURNITURE ~ ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES ~ TOYS ~ BICYCLES ~ ETCETERA
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.
October’s Selection is “The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot”
by Marianne Cronin
What you do to clean up your garden in the fall can protect your garden through all kinds of winter weather, and make for an even more welcome spring.
To be presented by Tori Rolfe, Dutchess County Master Gardener
Sponsored by the Clinton Friendship Garden Club
Registration Required: stanfordbrary@optonline.net or 845-868-1341
Choose a recipe from “What’s for Dessert” or “Dessert Person” Cookbook by Claire Saffitz. 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.
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.
Please bring a mat* and a water bottle and be sure to wear appropriate clothes.
*We have a few mats available for kids who need them.
Registration required: stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or 845-868-13431
Class Description: This children’s class is a movement based, mindful experience. Your child will learn yoga postures and games, breathwork, and a short meditation. You will be asked to fill out a one-time waiver before the class begins.
Who is Amy? Amy found yoga during a huge life transition and was blown away by the physical, emotional, and spiritual changes she observed within herself. Amy has been teaching yoga for 5 years and practicing yoga for 19. Amy has a background in elementary education. She has taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade, as well as created and implemented her own Wellness curriculum, including yoga and breathwork, for preschoolers to 5th graders. Amy loves teaching yoga, especially to children! She wishes she had the tools yoga teaches when she was a child. Amy completed her 200 hour Vinyasa training at Five Pillars Yoga school in NYC and is a registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance. She is looking forward to this class!
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For questions and registration contact Bill Owens 845-756-2481
* Please note that the school is currently unable to provide transportation to our programs.
Registration Required stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or 845-868-1341
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
Join Certified Natural Henna Artist Elyse Sadtler for an informal workshop and learn about the ancient tradition of Henna, a plant based body art. Elyse will explore henna history, cultural significance, science of henna and design elements. She will also do henna designs on the hands of participants.
This program is for patrons age 10+.
Space is limited.
Registration required: stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or 845-868-13431
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.
Todos los niveles son bienvenidos!
Examen y registro son gratuitos.
Para registrarse o para asistencia inmediata por favor llame a al 845-868-1341
All levels are welcome!
To register or for more information,
please call the library 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
Students in Grades K – 3
Thursdays, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (Beginning September 28)
These workshops will contain a story time component along with crafts and STEAM related activities.
Registration Required: stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or 845-868-1341
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
No Yoga classes in September.
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.
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.
Try them on the pickleball court at Stanford Recreation.
For Living History and Family Fun
Pass is valid for admission for up to 2 adults and 2 children and is available for a 3-day loan.
Air Shows Saturday & Sunday through October 17
Museum Open Daily from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm through October 31
Visit www.oldrhinebeck.org for more information
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
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.
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.
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
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.
The library board meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm.
The public is welcome to attend.