Stanford Free Library

New Work by Fall Willeboordse

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

Fall Willeboordse will be holding a reception on Friday, February 3 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Students in Grades Pre-K – 1st  Wednesday, January 25
from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Students in Grades 2 – 5 Thursday, January 26
from 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm

This program will also offer a sneak peek at some of the exciting things we’ll be doing this year thanks to Dutchess County and their Learn, Play, Create Grant. From Keva blocks to Rubik’s Cubes, and Sphero robots to Ozbots we have lots of fun planned!

Students in Grades 2 – 5

Friday, January 27 from 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm

Upon registration please let us know whether your student is able to solve for a side.

Registration required before submitting the buss pass:  Stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or 845-868-1341

As a courtesy, the school will transport your child to the library but seats on the bus are limited.  Contact the library to register your child for the program before you request bus transportation.

Saturday, February 4

Featuring Two Family Storytimes:

Saturday, February 4 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, February 8 from 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm

Students in Grades 2 – 5

Made possible by Dutchess County’s Learn, Play, Create Grant.

Registration required before submitting the buss pass: Stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or 845-868-1341

As a courtesy, the school will transport your child to the library but seats on the bus are limited.  Contact the library to register your child for the program before you request bus transportation.

Please note that the program will be cancelled if school is closed or if after school activities are cancelled.

Thursday, February 9
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Grade Pre-K – 1st

Registration required before submitting the buss pass: Stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or 845-868-1341

As a courtesy, the school will transport your child to the library but seats on the bus are limited.  Contact the library to register your child for the program before you request bus transportation.

Please note that the program will be cancelled if school is closed or if after school activities are cancelled.

Wednesday, February 15

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

Saturday, February 18 at 12:30 pm

Melissa Coggeshall will speak about her “Life on the Ice” while living in Antarctica.

Melissa has amazing stories and insights about her trips to Antarctica that she will share with us.  Melissa will show us the clothing she wore and speak about what it is like to live on the ice.

Registration appreciated, but not necessary:  Stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or 845-868-1341.

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

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

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

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)
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 – 2

Thursdays, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

These workshops will contain a storytime 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

The First Friday of the Month at 10:00 am

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.

Try the new pickleball court at Stanford Recreation.

Borrow a set of two paddles and four balls from your library!

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