Stanford Free Library

Water Color Paintings by Janet Reasoner
“Rolling through America”

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

Thursday, October 5 from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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.

Saturday, October 7 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

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

Repaircafe.org

Saturday, October 7 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.

 

Wednesday, October 11 at 10:00am

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

Wednesday, October 11 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, October 13 from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Ages 7 – 12

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!

Tuesday, October 17 AND Wednesday, October 18 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
(Must attend both classes)

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For questions and registration contact Bill Owens 845-756-2481

Wednesdays, September 20 – October 25 from 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm*

Open to students in 3rd grade and up

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, October 18

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, October 26 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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

Saturday, October 28 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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

Starting Tuesday, September 26th

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

 

 

 

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

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.

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.

 

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

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.