Sensory Playgroup - Resumes Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 10:30 a.m. Then every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for engaging, hands-on play sessions designed for little ones. Each week features themed free play, creative activities, sensory-rich materials to spark curiosity and support early learning - an opportunity for preschoolers to play, explore, and grow in a fun, welcoming environment.
Knit & Crochet Group - Tuesdays, 3-4:45 p.m. Community members gather every week on the main floor of the library for yarn crafts and conversation. Bring the project you are working on and enjoy friendly conversation as you knit or crochet.
Mahjong - Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Everyone who loves Mahjong or wants to learn is welcome. Bring a friend. All skill levels welcome.
Preschool Storytime - Fridays, 10:30 a.m. (Resumes Sept. 11) Join us on the lower level for stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts.
Chef Series: Pizza on the Lawn - Wednesday, Sept. 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Rain Date: Thursday, Sept. 3. Learn the basics of making homemade pizza dough from scratch. Participants will prepare their own pizza dough to let rise overnight, perfect for pizza the next day or freeze for a future pizza night. After the dough workshop the group will head outside and use a gas-fired pizza oven to cook pizza. Everyone will stretch, top, and bake their own personal pizza and enjoy it on the lawn. Simple tips and techniques for making great pizza in your home oven will be shared. Bring your own toppings for your personalized pizza. We recommend eight ounces of shredded mozzarella and one or two other items ready for your pizza. Adults only, space is limited and preregistration is required. Call the library at 607-865-5929 to reserve. If you want to bring a friend participants are welcome to register in pairs and share one pizza.
Mobile Office Hours: Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) - Wednesday, Sept. 9 and 30, 5-7 p.m. Members of Congressman Josh Riley’s team will be at the library for mobile office hours - a chance to get one-on-one help from congressional staff with Medicare, Social Security, veterans’ benefits, passport delays, or any other issue involving a federal agency. No question is too small and no appointment is needed.
Crafterwork: Farmhouse Sunflowers - Wednesday, Sept. 9, 6-7:30 p.m. Adults and teens ages 16+ are invited to create a beautiful farmhouse-style sunflower using canning jar rings and colorful scrap fabric. This unique upcycled craft combines simple materials with creative flair to produce a warm, welcoming decoration perfect for vases, wreaths, or seasonal displays. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just looking for a fun night out, you’ll enjoy transforming everyday items into a stunning piece of autumn décor. All supplies are provided free of charge, but space is limited, so registration is required by calling the library.
NYS Defensive Driving Course - Thursdays, Sept. 10 and 17, 5-8 p.m. Linda Karpovich, certified instructor, will present a six-hour defensive driving course on the lower level of the library. This will take place over two separate days, with three hours in each session. Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate to submit to their insurance company for a 10% savings off their basic liability and collision insurance for three years. The total cost to participate is $35. Space is limited and prepayment is required at registration.
Bingo Night - Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6-7:30 p.m. This free event is for adults and teens 16+. A variety of 10 traditional game layouts will be played. Each round will have a prize for the winner, and there will be door prizes between rounds. Enjoy a free night out full of entertainment, light refreshments, friends, and prizes. Space is limited so sign up today by calling the library.
Lego Club - Friday, Sept. 18, 3-4:30 p.m.-third Fridays each month. Elementary-age children and older can enjoy free building, choosing from the large selection of LEGOs. Creativity will soar constructing and exploring. Students can come right after school for this fun, free program. Light snacks will be provided.
Board of Trustees Meeting - Tuesday, Sept. 22, 7-8 p.m. The regular business meeting on the lower level of the library. The public is encouraged to attend.
Book Club Discussion - Wednesday, Sept. 23, 7-8 p.m. Monthly meeting on the lower level of the library. This month’s book is “A Piece of the World” by Christina Baker Kline ©2017. Copies can be reserved through interlibrary loan by calling the library at 607.865.5929 or visiting www.4cls.org To Christina Olson, the entire world was her family’s remote farm in the small coastal town of Cushing, Maine. Born in the home her family had lived in for generations, and increasingly incapacitated by illness, Christina seemed destined for a small life. Instead, for more than twenty years, she was host and inspiration for the artist Andrew Wyeth, and became the subject of one of the best known American paintings of the twentieth century. As she did in her beloved smash bestseller Orphan Train, Christina Baker Kline interweaves fact and fiction in a powerful novel that illuminates a little-known part of America’s history. Bringing into focus the flesh-and-blood woman behind the portrait, she vividly imagines the life of a woman with a complicated relationship to her family and her past, and a special bond with one of our greatest modern artists.
Read & Go Book Discussion + Presentation from Former Cadet - Wednesday, Sept. 30, 6:30-8 p.m. Learn about the Read & Go Bus Trip to West Point Military Academy Friday, Oct. 16, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Adults are invited to a special “read & go” bus trip to West Point Military Academy in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. This unique program combines reading, discussion, and travel for an engaging exploration of American history and leadership. Participants will choose a fiction or nonfiction book connected to West Point, including titles related to academy graduates, military leadership, or the history and traditions of the academy itself. Prior to the trip, participants gather for a special book discussion program Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m. to meet fellow travelers, share insights from their reading, hear first hand experience from a former cadet, and get final instructions for the bus trip. The day trip includes charter bus transportation from the library’s Gardiner Place side, lunch, and a two-hour history and tradition tour of West Point. Highlights of the tour include Cadet Chapel, Trophy Point overlooking the Hudson River, the Plain, West Point Cemetery, and the historic Old Cadet Chapel built in 1837. Participants should be prepared for approximately 1.5 hours of walking and standing outdoors on potentially uneven terrain and are encouraged to wear comfortable footwear, bring a water bottle, and dress appropriately for the weather. This grant-funded program is free to attend, but space is limited and registration is required. Reserve your seat with a $40 deposit, which will be refunded upon attendance on the day of the trip. Deposits for cancellations can only be refunded through Sept. 30. The bus will depart Friday, Oct. 16, no later than 7:45 a.m. and return at approximately 3:30 p.m. Reservations must be made in person at the library’s circulation desk and accompanied by the required deposit. To ensure fair access, each person may register themselves and one additional participant
Library News
September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month and the perfect time to discover what a library card has to offer. From books and movies to digital resources, technology, and more, a library card opens the door to a world of possibilities. If you don’t have one yet sign up today! If you have a friend who doesn’t have a card bring them by to get one.
Fishing Poles Available The library has five fishing poles available for public checkout, through our partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s I FISH NY Program. Borrow a pole for up to two weeks and enjoy the great outdoors. Remember, individuals 16 years or older must have a valid freshwater fishing license, but this is a fantastic way to cast a line without the cost of buying gear.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Do you have a little one at home who isn’t entering kindergarten yet? September is the perfect time to sign up for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, an ongoing program that encourages caregivers to read 1,000 books with their child before kindergarten, helping build early literacy skills and reading confidence along the way. It’s self-paced, fun, and flexible. Sign up at the library’s front desk to get your reading record and start earning prizes as you read.
