Winter 2020

Have you ever heard of the Library of Things? It is a worldwide movement to encourage the sharing of useful items, from ukuleles to vegetable seeds to board games. The West Nyack Free Library has been sharing a variety of resources since 1959! Everyone knows that we have books in several formats, movies, research databases, and music. However, we have many unexpected items as well: • Knitting and crocheting kits, complete with

needles, yarn, patterns, and instructions • Museum Discount Passes, including the Edward Hopper House, the Guggenheim Museum, the Frick Collection, and the Intrepid: Sea, Air and Space Museum Complex • Portable Wi-Fi devices • Roku 1 - the Roku device allows users with

internet access to stream movies from Netflix, Huluplus, PBS Kids and more • Garmin GPS device Ask any staff member for assistance and be sure to tell us if you have a suggestion for a new type of item we could share with our community. We love to hear your ideas!

Rhonda Rossman, Director Gifts and Donations:

• From Barbara C. Schaeffer, a monetary donation made for library use. • From James R. Diercksen, a monetary donation

made in honor of the library’s 60th Anniversary. • From Yvette & Michael Kaufman, a monetary donation made in honor of former director Rita Tavel Fogelman.

Book Discussion: Just Desserts

Tuesdays, Jan. 7, Feb. 4 & Mar. 3 at 2 PM

Join Dina Rosco over tea and dessert for a discussion about the clues, characters and intrigue in these atmospheric novels.

January 7: The Mystery of Three Quarters: The New Hercule Poirot Mystery by Sophie Hannah

February 4: The Mother-In-Law by Sally Hepworth

March 3: The Right Sort of Man by Allison Montclair

Saturday Movie Matinees at 1:30 PM

Ongoing Game and Craft Workshops

Game Club - Everyone is welcome! Mondays from 1 PM to 4 PM

Fridays from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Bring your Mah Jong sets and Scrabble

boards for a fun time.

Open Knitting and Crocheting Sessions: Wednesdays, from 7 PM to 8:45 PM

Thursdays, from 2 PM to 4 PM Adults and Teens over 14 with any level of

expertise are welcome.

Origami Workshop - Ages 6 and up Join us for paper-folding fun on

January 11, February 8 and March 14 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

February 1 The Peanut Butter Falcon (PG-13) 2 hrs. Adventure/Comedy. Drama Zak runs away from his care home to make his dream of becoming a wrestler come true.

January 18 Honeyland (N) 1 hr. 37 min. Documenatry The last female bee hunter in Europe must save the bees and return the natural balance in Honeyland, when a family of nomadic beekeepers invade her land and threaten her livelihood.

March 7 On the Basis of Sex (PG-13) 2 hrs. Biography/Drama The story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her struggle for equal rights, and the early cases of a historic career that lead to her nomination and confirmation as U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice.

March 21 Patrons’ Pick!

January 4 The Public PG-13 122 min. Drama An act of civil disobedience turns itself into a standoff with police when homeless people in Cincinnati take over the public library to seek shelter from the bitter cold.

February 15 Pavarotti (PG-13) 2 hrs. Documentary/Biography/ Music A look at the life and work of opera legend Luciano Pavarotti.

Thank You for Celebrating Our 60th Anniversary

With Us!

Zen Art Table for Teens Select a black and white illustration or pattern sheet from the Teen area table, your favorite colored pencils and start coloring. It’s a great way to de-stress and energize.

Attention Teens, Want to Get Published in Scrawl? Rockland County teens in Grades 6-12 interested in submitting their fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or art for possible publication can send their work to: rocklandteenswrite@gmail.com. For more information call 845-358-6081 ext. 119. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Young Adult Special Needs Movie Night Thursdays, January 23, February 27, March 26 and April 23 at 6:30 PM Teens and young adults with developmental disabilities are encouraged to enjoy a night out with friends and peers. You help choose the movie! Family members and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Register online for programs: westnyacklibrary.org or call us at 358-6081 Registration begins 2 weeks before a program. Registration for some programs is limited.

Free SAT Practice Test Saturday, January 18 at 10:15 AM Or Saturday, February 22 at 11 AM Open to grades 10 - 12. Hosted by C2 Education Nanuet. Defensive Driving for Teens Saturday, January 25 at 10:30 AM

Completing this course will give you a 10% insurance discount for 3 years. Register online and bring a check for $30 made out to: Arthur Aldrich on the day you attend the program. Any spaces not filled by teens will be open to adults.

Make a Heart Necklace with Crystals Monday, February 10 at 6:30 PM Let Karen show you how to create a beautiful necklace to give to someone special on Valentine’s Day or as a gift to yourself. Teens will have preference but adults may register as space permits.

How to Choose a College Thursday, March 19 at 7 PM C2 Nanuet will help you decide what questions to ask when applying to colleges.

Vacation Week Programs

Animal Sculptures (Grades 1 - 5) Tuesday, February 18 at 10:30 AM Come along to Mexico with the Imagine Arts Academy, and use your creativity to make a unique animal sculpture.

Presidential Bingo Wednesday, February 19 at 1 PM Have fun, win prizes playing Presidential Bingo.

Hands-On Science Fun (Grades 1 & Up) Thursday, February 20 at 11 AM Another edition of our Hands-On Science Fun with Ms. Joanne. As always, wear your lab coat and bring your goggles if you have them!

All Aboard! (Ages 2 - 5 with caregiver) Friday, February 21 at 11 AM Stories, rhymes, games and a craft all about trains with Ms. Susan.

Register online for programs: westnyacklibrary.org or call us at 358-6081

Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime (Ages 2 - 4 & Caregiver) Tuesdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21 at 10:30 AM Rhymes, songs, instruments, stories for your toddler with Ms. Samantha. Sing and Dance with Ms. Fran (Babies - 5 years old with caregiver) Fridays, Jan. 10, 17 & 24 at 10:30 AM Lots of musical fun. Siblings welcome. Weekend Storytime (Families) Sundays, January 26, February 23 & March 22 at 1:30 PM Relax from stress and enjoy time with your Child(ren.) Toddler Time with Ms. Dina & Ms. Joanne (Children 18 - 36 months with caregiver) Thursdays, Jan. 30, Feb. 6 & 13 at 10:30 AM Join us for a program of stories and fun for your little ones. Listen to a story or two and do fun interactive activities with a new theme each week. Toddler Rock ’n Roll (Babies - 3 years old with caregiver) Mondays, March 2, 9, 16 & 23 at 10:30 AM A fun, high energy, music and movement class brought to you by Ms. Kristen from Bach to Rock. Toddler Time with Ms. Sarah (Babies - 4 years old with caregiver) Thursdays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 10:30 AM Lots of familiar rhymes, songs, finger plays, movement and a book or two. Siblings welcome.

Chinese New Year’s Party - Welcome to the Year of the Rat! (Grades K & Up) Sunday, February 2 at 1:30 PM Celebrate the Year of the Rat with traditional crafts and edible treats.

Family Origami (Children 5 & up with their adults) Friday, March 20 at 10:30 AM Try a new craft in honor of National Craft Month. (If Superintendent’s Conference Day is cancelled, the pro-gram will be rescheduled.)

March Scavenger Hunt:

A leprechaun has scattered lots of clover in the Children’s Room but there is only one 4 - leaf clover. Can you find it and win a prize?

Drop-in Lego Club (Ages 5 & up) Thursdays, January 9, February 13 & March 12 at 4 PM You supply the imagination and we’ll supply the Legos. Building fun on the second Thursday of every month. (Leave your Legos at home.)

Delicious One Pot Meal Wednesday, January 22 at 6:30 PM Learn the technique of preparing a nutritious meal using winter vegetables with dietician Lauren from Shoprite of West Nyack. Limited registration begins January 8.

Dreamy Crystal Pendant Necklace Wednesday, February 5 at 6:45 PM (Snow date: February 12) Create a sparkly necklace from wire and beads with crafter Karen Valido. Limited registration

begins January 8. Shira The Psychic Wednesday, March 4 at 6:30 PM (Snow date: March 18) An evening of numerology with psychic Shira. Limited registration begins on January 8.

Taking Steps to a More Sustainable Future Wednesday, March 11 at 7 PM Keep Rockland Beautiful will share tips on saving money while creating a greener environment.

Register online for programs: westnyacklibrary.org or call us at 358-6081

Read your way to fun and prizes! Read/listen to a book and fill out a rating

form to win gift cards.

The Beatles - 50 Years Later Friday, January 31 at 1 PM Explore the phenomenon that was The Beatles with Barry Wiesenfeld.

From Italy with Love Concert Friday, February 28 at 1 PM Enjoy a heartwarming musical performance by tenor Salvatore Chiarelli.

Georgia O’Keeffe: Speaking in Color and Shapes Friday, March 27 at 1 PM Explore the masterpieces of Georgia O’Keeffe with art historian Janet Cohen Mandel.

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West Nyack Free Library Newsletter

Winter 2020

Library Hours

Monday-Thursday 9:30 AM-9:00 PM

Friday 9:30 AM-5:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Sunday 1 PM to 5 PM Designed and edited by Jennifer M. Visione

Board of Trustees

2020

President: Frank Alkin

Vice President: Kurt Mohr

Treasurer: Lorette M. Adams

Secretary: Christopher Maloney

Trustee: Cynthia Sheridan

Trustee: Ilene Weitzner

Trustee Emeritus: Jeannette Haag

Library Director: Rhonda Rossman

Weather conditions may require a delayed opening or an unscheduled closing of the library. Safety is our primary consideration. If the Clarkstown Central School District has a snow closing *or* delay the library has an automatic one hour delay and will try to open at 10:30am. Further delays or decisions to close early are made on a case by case basis. All delays and early closings are listed on the library’s website, cancellations.com, and our phone message system. Library programs may be cancelled depending on the circumstances and it is best to call the library to confirm if poor weather is predicted.

(Ages 2 - 12)

January 2 - February 15

1. Read a book of your choice.

2. Write the title of the book and your

contact information on the entry

form.

3. Put the form in the jar on the Children’s Room desk for a chance to win a prize. Read more - earn more chances to win!