Stanford Free Library

Harriet Forman Barrett oil paintings

Mary Ann Glass photos

To see more, stop in the library to see their display.

Friday, June 20 from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Students in Grades 4 and up

This hands-on session with Marc Smith will introduce you to different types of yo-yos, including fixed axle, responsive, and unresponsive styles.

No prior skills are needed. Yo-yos will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have one. This event is open to 4th graders and up.

Space is limited, so please register early.  stanfordlibrary@optonline.net or 845-868-1341.

Friday, June 27 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Age 13+

Come join other teens for a night of board games, card games, and fun!

It’s Game Night!

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

Tuesday, July 8

from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

He’s a gentle giant who loves to make new friends.  People of all ages are welcome to come and visit with him.  Sign up for a 15 minute slot with Jambo.

Read the article in The New Pine Plains Herald about Jambo!

Jambo — the ‘Love Sponge’ — Brings Canine Comfort to Stanfordville Library

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

Wednesday, July 9 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Theme:  Rice is Nice

Explore new foods and share a meal with friends.

Bring any dish with rice as an ingredient to share.

Try something new.

Beverages, paper plates and bowls, plasticware, name tags and food signage will be provided.

Registration not required.

Friday, July 11 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

This is gentle yoga with a chair to support and aid seated and standing postures.

Registration required: via the calendar or by calling 845-868-1341

Thursdays from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
with Therese Balagna

Why consider the practice of Qigong?
Empower yourself/ Improve your physical and mental health
Create a state of balance/ Strengthen your will power

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

Using the Basic Watercolor Techniques
A Flat Wash, Graded Wash, Wet-In-Wet or Drybrush

First, Third, and Fifth Tuesday of each month

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

We will be happy to provide guidance but this is a Watercolor Workshop not a Watercolor Class.

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   Free Play

Tuesday Mornings

Preschoolers (Age 3 – 4)
9:30 am – 10:15 am

Toddlers  (Age 18 months – 2 years)
10:30 am – 11:15 am

Babies (Birth – 18 months)
11:30 am – 12:15 am

Registration Required 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

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.

We now have pickleball AND tennis rackets and balls to borrow!

Try them out on the new courts at Stanford Recreation!

Ukuleles and lots of games to borrow! 

The “Big Green Box” has been replaced with a big white bucket but everything is still the same. 

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.