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November/December 2017 Annual A Note From the Director Giving Tree Welcome to Casey Please join me in welcoming our new assistant library We are again placing Giving director, Casey Conlin! Casey comes to us with lots of Trees in both our Main Library and the Village experience, most recently as the assistant library Branch. In past years you, director at the Poughkeepsie Area Library District and our patrons, have been as the library director of the Pawling Library before extremely generous with that. He’s into BMX biking with his family and your gifts for local children tinkering. Be sure to say hello when you see him around. and pets in need. Your gifts will be donated to People to Service Recognition People, Hi Tor Animal We are so very lucky to have a dedicated team of people who are committed Shelter, and the Center for Safety & Change. These to the Library and to you, our community. I’d like to take this opportunity to organizations are always recognize those team members whose anniversaries occur during November appreciative of your and December: Victor C., 1 year; Wilma K., 22 years; Priscilla H., 11 years; generosity. The trees will Anne S., 12 years. That is 46 years of service to this institution and to the be up November through community. If you see any of these folks around, please join me in mid-December; the exact dates will be on our congratulating them! This recognition of team members is a regular feature in website. Thank you again. our newsletter.

Annual Holiday See you in the stacks! Blood Drive December 21

1 pm - 7 pm

The Hudson Valley is still in Claudia Depkin, Library Director the midst of a severe blood shortage. Please help save Inclement Weather Reminder lives with your donation. Autumn has just started, but Winter and snow are on Blood collected will also the way. If North Rockland Schools are closed, the benefit hurricane victims Library will open at 1 pm. If the weather is still bad at in Puerto Rico. No 11:30 am, the Library will not open. Closings are appointment needed. And a big THANK YOU to announced on our recorded phone message, on everyone who donated here WHUD 100.7 FM and WRCR 1700 AM radio, and on cancellations.com. No on September 11. 63 units fines on snow days! Stay safe and return your items the next day. of blood were collected!

Page 2 Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library Adult Services Library cards must be presented for all programs requiring in-person registration. Preference given to HKDPL cardholders for all adult programs. November Friday Matinees: Family Classics Eat Smart New York Warm your heart with these family classics Thursdays, 1 pm from your youth. Eat Smart New York sponsors Movies begin at 1 pm. workshops to help you shop, Nov. 3: “Heidi” 88 mins. cook, and eat healthier. Presented by Sonia Nov. 10: “The Little Princess” 112 mins. McGowen, in conjunction with Cornell Nov. 17: “Hans Christian Anderson” 112 mins. Cooperative Extension. Sample healthy snacks! Nov. 24: “Miracle on 34th Street” 97 mins. November 2 - Meet Your Goals Step-by-Step December Friday Matinees: Holiday Fun! November 9 - Healthy Food That Tastes Great Enjoy a fun and festive holiday film November 16 - Re-think Your Drink on our big screen. Honoring Those Who Served Movies begin at 1 pm. Thursday, November 2, 7 pm

Dec. 1: “A Christmas Story” 98 mins. Professor James Kane returns to honor the brave Dec. 8: “It’s a Wonderful Life” 130 mins. men and women who served in WWII, Korea, and Dec. 15: “Holiday Inn” 101 mins. Vietnam, through lecture, audio, and slides. Dec. 22: “White Christmas” 120 mins. Dec. 29: “The Bells of St. Mary’s” 126 mins. Sunday Concert Series

Telling Your Life Story Homegrown String Band Wednesday, November 1, 1:30 pm Sunday, November 5, 2 pm

Every life is unique and valuable; there is no Join the band for a rollicking ride through the “wrong” approach to telling your story. Led by sounds of American music, from the driving a professional personal historian, this workshop rhythms of old-time dance tunes to the mournful will get you started doing something you’ve sounds of mountain ballads and blues. probably thought about doing for a long time! Herve Alexander Jazz Band REGISTRATION REQUIRED, class size limited. Sunday, November 19, 2 pm Bow Making Listen to the smooth stylings of this amazing jazz Thursday, November 2, 7 pm band that has been performing throughout the Learn how to make customized metropolitan area for the last 5 years. bows of all sizes for all your gift Rockland County Catholic Choir - Christmas wrapping, crafting, and decorating needs. Get Sunday, December 17, 2 pm suggestions on when and how to use bows, and cost-saving ideas for purchasing supplies. The amazing Rockland County Catholic Choir IN-PERSON REGISTRATION, $5 non-refundable returns for their annual Christmas concert. Bring materials fee due then. the entire family! Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library Page 3 Adult Services For Those Who Served: A Financial Seminars Brunch for Veterans and The following 3-part series Their Spouses on asset management is Sunday, November 12, 2 pm being offered by Main Street In honor of the sacrifices made by Veterans and Asset Management: their spouses, we will be hosting a tasty brunch, Tuesday, November 21, 6:30 pm - Estate Planning served by our Teen volunteers. No registration Monday, December 18, 6:30 pm - Preparing for required. Retirement Individual Resumé Workshops Thursday, January 11, 6:30 pm - Investment Monday, November 13, 6 pm to 8 pm Strategies

Tired of your resumé? Not getting interviews? Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving Career counselor Eileen Grimm will help you Mondays, December 4 & December 11, 5:45 pm - recreate yours and make it stand out. No matter 8:45 pm what your experience is, or what job you are IN-PERSON REGISTRATION, $23 fee, payable by looking for, there are important “insider tips” you check to Ian Prastien, due at registration. Space is need to know. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. limited. Both sessions must be attended to Alicia’s Colors - Paint receive credit. With Me! Monday, November 13, Relieve Stress Through Meditation 7:15 pm Tuesday, December 5, 7 pm

Local artist Alicia Benton presents this 2-hour Too often incessant stress, workshop where you will be creating a beautiful distraction, and feeling worn down painting using acrylics. Come in and have fun by constant challenges leaves us while learning some simple techniques as you worn out. In this workshop learn a simple yet paint your own version of “Elevation”. Class size highly effective method to help still your restless limited. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION, $3 non- mind and achieve a state of lasting happiness. refundable materials fee due then. Armchair Art Tours - From Saint to Santa Rodin at the Met Thursday, December 7, 2 pm Wednesday, November 15, 1 pm Through centuries of art, much of it now in East Monumental Rodin sculptures can be Coast museums, explore how a Turkish bishop seen by museum visitors in collections evolved into Christianity’s beloved saint. Then in throughout the world. This slide- American artwork see Nicholas change again, into lecture presented by Irene Wisoff Santa Claus. This slide/lecture is presented by Dr. focuses on the life and art of Rodin, and the new Michael Norris, who for over 20 years worked in exhibit at the Met. the Cloisters Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Page 4 Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library Adult Services The Attack on Wine Lovers Journey - Annual Holiday Food Pearl Harbor & Wine Pairing Thursday, Monday, December 18, 7 pm December 7, 7 pm Join wine expert Joann DeGaglia December 7th is Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. for her annual food & wine Join Professor James Kane for a comprehensive pairing, just in time for the look at that fateful day and the war in the Pacific holidays! IN-PERSON REGISTRATION opens through lecture, slides, and music. November 13 for HKDPL cardholders and December 1 for all others. $5 non-refundable Celebrate the Holidays: A Tea Party materials fee due at registration. Must be 21. Sunday, December 10, 2 pm Bring your wine glass! Come celebrate the holidays on BYO Tech Continues! us with a beautiful tea, created Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 pm, on the Mid-Level and served by our Teen November 1 & December 6 volunteers! Enjoy tea, coffee, finger sandwiches, desserts, and more. Take a moment to relax from Join library staff and your neighbors to explore the stress of the holidays! Registration suggested, the tech gadgets you own, but feel you aren’t but not required. making full use of. We may not be experts, but we can put our heads together and share what we New York City Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker” know. Phones, tablets, e-readers welcome! Thursday, December 14, 1 pm & 6:30 pm Museum Passes

Experience the New York City Ballet’s iconic Looking for some family holiday classic on our big screen. Filmed and fun? Interested in produced by Lincoln Center. 110 mins. viewing some amazing Seasonal Eating / Intro to Ayurveda art, or exploring the beauty of the Hudson Valley? Saturday, December 16, 2 pm The Library has free admission museum passes to many museums. Passes can be checked out for 3 Learn about the ancient Indian days. We currently have passes to the Intrepid system of Ayurveda, the science of Sea, Air, and Space Museum, The Museum at life. This system teaches you how Bethel Woods, the American Museum of Natural to support your body through each History, the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, season change, focusing on how to the Guggenheim, Storm King Art Center, Museum choose foods and recipes your body needs during Village, Boscobel House and Gardens, and the each season. Museum of the City of New York. Coming soon - The Frick Collection. Come in, check out a pass,

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Meet Library Trustee Bernadette Koop

Bernadette (Bonnie) Koop has been a Library Trustee since 2007. She has lived in Haverstraw for most of her life. Currently residing in Garnerville, Bonnie graduated from Haverstraw-Stony Point High School, and was an elementary school teacher for 33 years in the Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District. Her father was in the Army, and because of the family’s moves with the military, Bonnie has a travel bug with a suitcase always ready for another adventure. She often combines travelling with painting, attending conventions throughout the U.S. to take classes in many styles and media. She does decorative painting, which can be folksy or fine, on a canvas or an article of clothing, on a piece of wood, or on anything handy. Bonnie belongs to local chapters of the Society of Decorative Painters, Orange Blossoms Decorative Artists, and Hudson Valley Tole and Decorative Painters. Volunteering is another part of her life, Bonnie spends time with Helping Hands of Rockland, an interfaith agency which services the homeless in Rockland. Another priority for Bonnie is reading, she is often found with a book in hand, fiction or non-fiction, it doesn’t matter!

Scenes from the Library

Above: Children enjoy viewing the solar eclipse at the Village Branch. Top right: Having fun at the Captain Underpants program. Mid-right: Hard at work at a Watercolor Basics class. Bottom right: A finished watercolor. Page 6 Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library

November Fiction December Fiction City of Lies -- Victoria Thompson Enchantress of Numbers -- Jennifer Chiaverini Hardcore Twenty-Four -- Janet Evanovich Now That you Mention It -- Kristan Higgins The Midnight Line -- Lee Child Strong to the Bone -- Jon Land The Quantum Spy -- David Ignatius The Wanted -- Robert Crais The Tourist -- Olen Steinhauer Year One -- Nora Roberts Non-fiction Non-fiction Feel Good 101: The Outsider's Guide to a The Evolved Eater: A Quest to Eat Better, Live Better, Happier Life -- Emma Blacker and Change the World -- Nick Taranto

Books on CD DVDs Count to Ten -- James Patterson Atomic Blonde End Game -- David Baldacci Cars 3 Every Breath You Take -- Mary Higgins Clark & Alafair The Glass Castle Burke The Hitman's Bodyguard Hardcore Twenty-Four -- Janet Evanovich Logan Lucky The Midnight Line -- Lee Child The Trip to Spain Past Perfect -- Danielle Steel Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets Year One -- Nora Roberts War for the Planet of the Apes

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library Page 7 TEEN ZONE

Let’s Wrap It Up! Earn Community Service every Learn how to wrap gifts. Wednesdays in November, 6—7pm Wednesday, December 13, 6—7pm Nov. 1: Learn basic sewing to create a Volunteer for gift wrapping Dec 11—23. hospital gown from a pillowcase. Nov. 8: Learn basic crocheting to create a bed for a shelter cat. Earn Community Service! Nov. 15: Make No Bake Coconut Dog Treats. Wrap presents for our Library patrons. Create a small but impactful Community We will supply the wrapping paper, tape, etc. Service Project each week while hanging out with your friends. Have fun, gain Community December 11 through December 23. Service hours and benefit our Community. You must register and commit to a time. Please register. For Teens in 7th to 12th grades.

We will be hosting our first TEEN ART SHOW in December. Artists in grades 7 through 12 are invited to bring us a piece of ready-to-hang artwork for the show. Your choice of any medium. On the back of your artwork please attach your name, grade, phone number and title of your piece. Please bring all artwork to the Teen Librarian’s office by November 27. An Artist Reception will be held in the gallery on December 6, 6pm to 7pm. For questions or more information please call the Teen Librarian, Patrice Gottfried, at 845-786-3800 ext. 44. Page 8 Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library

Attention Teens: Want to Get Published?

2018 The Teen Librarian Division of the Library Association of Rockland County is proud to announce that they will be publishing Scrawl 2018, their third collection of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry written by teens in Rockland County. This juried volume will feature published authors as guest editors, will be found in libraries throughout Rockland County, and be celebrated with a book launch party in Spring 2018! • Submissions are open to anyone in grades 6-12 who lives in Rockland County. • Submissions may be no longer than 2500 words. Graphic novel pieces should be no more than 5 pages. A separate contest for COVER ART is open to anyone in grades 6-12 who lives in Rockland County. The deadline is 1.16.18 Please submit written and hi-res entries to: [email protected] Include the following with your entry: name, phone number, email, grade, school, community, the genre of your piece, and a title.

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library Page 9 Children’s Services Programs — Main Library

Saturday Tales & Tunes Preschool Storytimes For walkers up to 35 months and their adults. Through December 13 Stories, fingerplays, songs, & bubbles! Saturdays, 11/11 & 12/9 at 11:00am Registration is now open for everyone. Parent/Caregiver participation required.

Stories & Craft For ages 3 - 5. Read stories and do a fun craft each week! Music & Movement with Miss Fran! Mondays at 2:00pm & Wednesdays at 10:30am. For children ages 1-5.

Tales & Tunes Thursdays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, & For walkers up to 35 months and their adults. 30 at 10:30am. Stories, fingerplays, songs, & bubbles! Tuesdays at 11:30am Let’s all sing together with and Mondays at 11:30am & 7:00pm. puppets, instruments, props, lots Parent/Caregiver participation required. of movement and laughter! Pajama Storytime Join Fran Roesemann and her For ages 3 - 5. Enjoy a storytime with everyone in pajamas! guitar as we sing, dance, jump and Stories, songs, fingerplays, and more! have fun! Tuesdays, November 7 & December 26 at 7:00pm Registration is open for HKDPL members only. Wee Craft Together For ages 2 - 4 with a caregiver. Make a fun craft together! Mondays, 11/13 & 12/4, 10:00 - 10:30am and Tuesdays, 11/14 & 12/5, 6:00 - 6:30pm. Registration is open now for everyone. Family Cafe

Wednesdays, 11/29 & 12/27, at 6:00pm.

An hour for parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers to discuss parenting joys and woes, and hear from professionals on different topics. Teen volunteers will entertain toddlers with library toys and books. Registration is open for everyone. Playtime Storytime

Fridays, Nov. 3, 10 & 17 & Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 at 10:30am All ages welcome. No registration.

Join us for fun on Fridays! Stories & crafts, lots of toys to play with and new friends to make!

***A Library Card is required for all programs with registration.*** Page 10 Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library Children’s Services Programs - Main Library Featured Programs Please Register at the Children’s Services Desk African Clay Mask Making Workshop Crafts with Miss Cheryl! Wednesday, 12/6 and Tuesday, 12/12, 6:00 - 7:15pm, Wednesdays, 11/15 & 12/13, for ages 5 - 9. This workshop includes storytelling, 4:30 - 5:15pm, for ages 3-8. learning Nigerian greetings, a harvest dance and songs.

Have fun with Shopkins in Registration is open for everyone. November & make Winter crafts in December! Sew - You Club Registration is open for everyone. Thursdays, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30, & Dec. 7, 7:00pm - 8:15pm, for grades 4 - 7. Learn basic sewing skills and make fun projects like bookmarks and pillows. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Registration is open for everyone. Tuesdays, Nov 28 & Dec. 19, 6:00 - 7:00pm, for ages 9-14. Graphic Novel Book Club

Make a fantastic craft out of old Saturday, 11/11, at 3:00pm, for grades 3-6. Talk about magazines! Registration is open Graphic Novels! We'll be reading the Amulet series by for everyone. Kazu Kibuishi. Explore the stories and how graphic novels are created. Registration is open for everyone. Minecraft Challengers Grades 3 - 6, Saturday, 12/9, 3 - 4 pm. PAWS for Reading: R.E.A.D to a Dog! For all ages, Fridays, 11/17, 12/8 & 12/15, 4 - 5pm. Saturdays, 11/4 & 12/2, 10:30am - 12:00pm Play Minecraft! No registration required. For ages 5 & up. Sign up for a 15 minute session to read one-on-one to a therapy dog! Builders Club Mondays, Nov. 6, 20 & 27 & Dec. 4 & 11, 5 - 6pm. North Rockland Reading Adventures For ages 5 -12. Have fun with LEGOs, marble runs, Magic Come listen to North Rockland Nuudles, littleBits, K'nex, and more! No registration. students read stories to family and friends! No registration required.

Breakerspace Check on-line calendars for dates Monday, Nov. 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm for ages 7 - 12. and times. Tired of building? Ready to break stuff? Learn how to take things apart with a screwdriver and other tools. Registration is open for everyone.

Science in Action! Culinary Corner Coloring Club With Chef Nate For children and their adults.

Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:00pm For kids ages 7-12 who like Nov. 9, 16, 30, to play with their food! & Dec. 7 & 14 Relax While You Color

for grades 4-7. Unstructured ART for all ages. Wed, November 1, 6:00pm Participate in fun chemistry, Create edible monsters with fruit! Wednesdays, December 20 & 27 10:30am - 12:00pm. physics, and technology Wed. November 8, 6:00pm experiments to discover Make delicious dips! No registration, more about the world just drop in! around you! Mon., December 18, 6:00pm Decorate seasonal cookies with edible delights! Registration is now Coloring pages and open for this series Registration is now open for pencils will also be of programs. HKDPL cardholders only. provided for adults.

***A Library Card is required for all programs with registration.***

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library Page 11 Children’s Services Programs -Village Branch Family Movies Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! @ the Village Branch Friday, November 10, Mondays, Nov. 6 & 20 and 4:00pm - 5:00pm, for ages 9-14. Dec. 4 & 18, at 5:00pm. For ages 4-12. Make a fantastic craft out of old magazines! Join us for a fun family movie! Registration is open No registration required. for everyone.

Playstation 4 @ the Village Branch! Tuesdays in November & December, 4:30 - 5:30pm. For ages 6-16. Come play games on the PS4!

Friday Fun @ the Village Branch! Fridays in November & December, 4:00 - 5:00pm. For ages 5 & up. Different programs every week: PAWS for Reading

Marble Runs, Tower Challenges, Builders Club, R.E.A.D to a Dog! 3-D Fun with 3-D pens, Code Club, Crafts, & Science Squad! Check out in-house calendars for more information! For ages 5 and up. Saturday, December 9,

10:30 - 12:00pm.

Sign up for a 15 minute session to read one-on-one to a therapy dog.

You can now read over 100 comic books online using our new service: Comics Plus: Library Edition! Featuring great comics like Archie Comics, Adventure Time, Peanuts, Lego Ninjago, Geronimo Stilton and more! Check out up to 10 comics at a time! Go to the HKDPL Children’s page and look for the COMICS PLUS link to find out how!

Check out Children’s Services Online!

Follow us on Twitter at We have eBooks available that can be read online! www.twitter.com/ Go to the HKDPL Children’s page and look for the HaverstrawLib SEBCO link to browse through our selections! and like us on Facebook at There are picture books, non-fiction books, fiction Haverstraw King’s Daughters books, graphic novels and more! Public Library Check them out today! Children’s Department

***A Library Card is required for all programs with registration.***

HAVERSTRAW KING’S DAUGHTERS PUBLIC LIBRARY Non-Profit Org. Main Library U.S. Postage 10 W. Ramapo Road PAID Garnerville, NY 10923 845-786-3800 Monsey, NY Village Branch Permit No. 2705 85 Main St. LIBRARY HOURS Haverstraw, NY 10927 845-429-3445 Main Library BOARD OF TRUSTEES POSTAL PATRON Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm Richard S. Freeman, President Friday 9am-5:30pm Stephen Cobb, Vice President Saturday 10am-5pm Gail Kaiser, Financial Officer LOCAL Sunday 1pm - 5pm Bernadette Koop, Secretary Village Branch Kenneth Balban Monday Noon-8pm Sonia Burgos Crannage Tuesday-Thursday 10am-6pm Patricia Soto Friday 10am-5:30pm Saturday 10am-5pm DIRECTOR Sunday Closed Claudia Depkin BOARD MEETINGS ASST. DIRECTOR Our Mission Statement 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 pm Casey Conlin The Haverstraw King ’ s Daughters Public Library’s mission is to Open to the Public provide the community with educational, cultural, recreational, EDITOR and entertainment resources through its collection of materials, Cheryl Fellner programs, and other resources that it makes available. www.hkdpl.org

Naming of the Children’s Room The late Karen Weaver was a long-time trustee of HKDPL, an educator, and a friend to all. On November 18th at 2 pm we will honor her with the naming of the Karen Weaver Children’s Room. All patrons are welcome as we share some stories of Karen and the impact she had on the library.

In the Gallery Holiday Closings Thanksgiving Eve - Nov. 22, close at 5:30 pm

November - Junior Art Show Thanksgiving, November 23 Artwork by our youngest patrons. There will Christmas Eve, December 24 be an Artist Receptionin the Community Christmas, December 25 Room on November 4, 2 pm to 4 pm. New Year’s Eve, December 31 December - Teen Art Show New Year’s, January 1 Artwork by our teen patrons, grades 7 through 12. There will be an Artist Calling All Artists! Would you Reception in the Gallery on December 6, like to exhibit in our Gallery? Call 6 pm to 7 pm. 786-3800 ext. 14 for information. We’d love to have you!