Calendar

Events in April 2017

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March 26, 2017
March 27, 2017(3 events)

Preschool Story Hour


March 27, 2017

Preschool Story Hour taps into the boundless energy of three to five-year-olds to get your child involved in this interactive story time. This program will engage your children with stories, finger plays and songs and encourage them to learn sounds, letter recognition, and new words as they grow into pre-readers. Each program is followed by a hands-on craft and snacks.

After School Program: Makey Makey Xylophone


March 27, 2017

"Learning to code develops problem solving and computational thinking skills," which are necessary to succeed in today's world. Our After School Program will introduce coding concepts using a hands on approach, allowing each child to explore the theme of the week.

Please register for this program by calling the library at 845-338-7881 or by stopping by the circulation desk.

For ages 6-12 years

Library Board Meeting


March 27, 2017

March 28, 2017
March 29, 2017(4 events)

Baby & Me


March 29, 2017

Caregiver and child program for ages 0-3

Baby & Me time focuses on developing your baby’s and toddler's pre-literacy skills. This lap-time story hour will introduce a love for books by using song, movement, rhythm and rhyme. The program will help improve motor, sensory, and social skills during play time. The program runs for an hour and snacks are provided.

Tech Trouble Wednesday


March 29, 2017

Is your computer not acting the way you'd like? We can help!

Whether your email's eating messages or you can't quite make Microsoft Word work the way you'd like, our volunteer Chris is happy to assist, no appointment necessary.

Field Goods Pick-Up


March 29, 2017

Field Goods is a year-round local produce delivery service; customers receive 5 to 8 different fruit and vegetables (depending on bag size), plus optional add-ons. Bags cost $16 to $32 per week, and can be put on hold at any time. It’s flexible!

Field Goods purchases everything directly from over 80 small farms in the region. All of the produce is non-GMO, and most is organically grown.

TO SIGN UP
1. Go to Field-Goods.com
2. Click “Order Now”
3. Select “Public Locations” and pull down the menu for Kingston
4. Click the “Find Location” button
5. Choose “Town of Ulster Public Library – Fundraiser” and follow the prompts.

Or just click here for a direct link!

Family Movie Night: Trolls


March 29, 2017

We will be showing Trolls! Program is free, open to all ages, and popcorn will be served! Movie is rated PG!

March 30, 2017(1 event)

Thursday Night Tech Time


March 30, 2017

Call the Library at 845-338-7881 if you would like to reserve a spot or drop in for a fifteen minute one-to-one session with a library staff member who will answer your general tech questions.

Types of questions we can help with:
How do I attach a file to an email?
How do I download eBooks and Audio books to my devices?
How do I login to and access my library account online?
How do I access the library databases included with my Library card?

March 31, 2017
April 1, 2017
April 2, 2017
April 3, 2017(2 events)

Preschool Story Hour


April 3, 2017

Preschool Story Hour taps into the boundless energy of three to five-year-olds to get your child involved in this interactive story time. This program will engage your children with stories, finger plays and songs and encourage them to learn sounds, letter recognition, and new words as they grow into pre-readers. Each program is followed by a hands-on craft and snacks.

Special After School Program: Agriculture Literacy from Cornell Cooperative Extension


April 3, 2017

Members of 4-H (part of the Cornell Cooperative Extension) celebrate Agriculture Literacy week (March 20-24). This year’s focus is on grape production and it includes the story “The Grapes Grow Sweet” by Tessa DeCarlo followed by an activity.

Please register for this program by calling the library at 845-338-7881 or by stopping by the circulation desk.

For ages 6-12 years

April 4, 2017(1 event)

Friends of the Library Book Club


April 4, 2017

April 5, 2017(4 events)

Baby & Me


April 5, 2017

Caregiver and child program for ages 0-3

Baby & Me time focuses on developing your baby’s and toddler's pre-literacy skills. This lap-time story hour will introduce a love for books by using song, movement, rhythm and rhyme. The program will help improve motor, sensory, and social skills during play time. The program runs for an hour and snacks are provided.

Baby & Me Story Hour


April 5, 2017

Tech Trouble Wednesday


April 5, 2017

Is your computer not acting the way you'd like? We can help!

Whether your email's eating messages or you can't quite make Microsoft Word work the way you'd like, our volunteer Chris is happy to assist, no appointment necessary.

Field Goods Pick-Up


April 5, 2017

Field Goods is a year-round local produce delivery service; customers receive 5 to 8 different fruit and vegetables (depending on bag size), plus optional add-ons. Bags cost $16 to $32 per week, and can be put on hold at any time. It’s flexible!

Field Goods purchases everything directly from over 80 small farms in the region. All of the produce is non-GMO, and most is organically grown.

TO SIGN UP
1. Go to Field-Goods.com
2. Click “Order Now”
3. Select “Public Locations” and pull down the menu for Kingston
4. Click the “Find Location” button
5. Choose “Town of Ulster Public Library – Fundraiser” and follow the prompts.

Or just click here for a direct link!

April 6, 2017(1 event)

Thursday Night Tech Time


April 6, 2017

Call the Library at 845-338-7881 if you would like to reserve a spot or drop in for a fifteen minute one-to-one session with a library staff member who will answer your general tech questions.

Types of questions we can help with:
How do I attach a file to an email?
How do I download eBooks and Audio books to my devices?
How do I login to and access my library account online?
How do I access the library databases included with my Library card?

April 7, 2017
April 8, 2017
April 9, 2017
April 10, 2017(3 events)

Preschool Story Hour


April 10, 2017

Preschool Story Hour taps into the boundless energy of three to five-year-olds to get your child involved in this interactive story time. This program will engage your children with stories, finger plays and songs and encourage them to learn sounds, letter recognition, and new words as they grow into pre-readers. Each program is followed by a hands-on craft and snacks.

After School Program: More Ozobot fun!


April 10, 2017

"Learning to code develops problem solving and computational thinking skills," which are necessary to succeed in today's world. Our After School Program will introduce coding concepts using a hands on approach, allowing each child to explore the theme of the week.

Please register for this program by calling the library at 845-338-7881 or by stopping by the circulation desk.

For ages 6-12 years

Read to Zoey


April 10, 2017

Zoey, our friend and trained therapy dog visits and offers young readers a chance to increase their confidence in reading by spending time with a certified therapy dog in a relaxing, stress-free environment.

Registration required

Call to schedule a 15 minute session with Zoey

845-338-7881

April 11, 2017
April 12, 2017(4 events)

Baby & Me


April 12, 2017

Caregiver and child program for ages 0-3

Baby & Me time focuses on developing your baby’s and toddler's pre-literacy skills. This lap-time story hour will introduce a love for books by using song, movement, rhythm and rhyme. The program will help improve motor, sensory, and social skills during play time. The program runs for an hour and snacks are provided.

Tech Trouble Wednesday


April 12, 2017

Is your computer not acting the way you'd like? We can help!

Whether your email's eating messages or you can't quite make Microsoft Word work the way you'd like, our volunteer Chris is happy to assist, no appointment necessary.

Field Goods Pick-Up


April 12, 2017

Field Goods is a year-round local produce delivery service; customers receive 5 to 8 different fruit and vegetables (depending on bag size), plus optional add-ons. Bags cost $16 to $32 per week, and can be put on hold at any time. It’s flexible!

Field Goods purchases everything directly from over 80 small farms in the region. All of the produce is non-GMO, and most is organically grown.

TO SIGN UP
1. Go to Field-Goods.com
2. Click “Order Now”
3. Select “Public Locations” and pull down the menu for Kingston
4. Click the “Find Location” button
5. Choose “Town of Ulster Public Library – Fundraiser” and follow the prompts.

Or just click here for a direct link!

Teen Night


April 12, 2017

Work together to solve clues and "escape" the library!

Teen night is a dedicated, safe time for tween and teens to socialize. It is intended specifically for teens to experience some freedom and independence, so registration and attendance is limited to kids ages 9-15 years. (This is one program that is not open to bringing younger kids!)

April 13, 2017(1 event)

Thursday Night Tech Time


April 13, 2017

Call the Library at 845-338-7881 if you would like to reserve a spot or drop in for a fifteen minute one-to-one session with a library staff member who will answer your general tech questions.

Types of questions we can help with:
How do I attach a file to an email?
How do I download eBooks and Audio books to my devices?
How do I login to and access my library account online?
How do I access the library databases included with my Library card?

April 14, 2017
April 15, 2017
April 16, 2017
April 17, 2017(3 events)

Preschool Story Hour


April 17, 2017

Preschool Story Hour taps into the boundless energy of three to five-year-olds to get your child involved in this interactive story time. This program will engage your children with stories, finger plays and songs and encourage them to learn sounds, letter recognition, and new words as they grow into pre-readers. Each program is followed by a hands-on craft and snacks.

After School Program: Blockly-games.appspot.com


April 17, 2017

"Learning to code develops problem solving and computational thinking skills," which are necessary to succeed in today's world. Our After School Program will introduce coding concepts using a hands on approach, allowing each child to explore the theme of the week.

Please register for this program by calling the library at 845-338-7881 or by stopping by the circulation desk.

For ages 6-12 years

Family Game Night


April 17, 2017

This event is brought back by popular demand! Come join us for puzzles, board games, and snacks! Event is free and open to families of all ages!

April 18, 2017
April 19, 2017(3 events)

Baby & Me


April 19, 2017

Caregiver and child program for ages 0-3

Baby & Me time focuses on developing your baby’s and toddler's pre-literacy skills. This lap-time story hour will introduce a love for books by using song, movement, rhythm and rhyme. The program will help improve motor, sensory, and social skills during play time. The program runs for an hour and snacks are provided.

Tech Trouble Wednesday


April 19, 2017

Is your computer not acting the way you'd like? We can help!

Whether your email's eating messages or you can't quite make Microsoft Word work the way you'd like, our volunteer Chris is happy to assist, no appointment necessary.

Field Goods Pick-Up


April 19, 2017

Field Goods is a year-round local produce delivery service; customers receive 5 to 8 different fruit and vegetables (depending on bag size), plus optional add-ons. Bags cost $16 to $32 per week, and can be put on hold at any time. It’s flexible!

Field Goods purchases everything directly from over 80 small farms in the region. All of the produce is non-GMO, and most is organically grown.

TO SIGN UP
1. Go to Field-Goods.com
2. Click “Order Now”
3. Select “Public Locations” and pull down the menu for Kingston
4. Click the “Find Location” button
5. Choose “Town of Ulster Public Library – Fundraiser” and follow the prompts.

Or just click here for a direct link!

April 20, 2017(2 events)

Adult Craft Night: Card Making


April 20, 2017

For ages 16+ hosted by Kerry

*crafts subject to change*

Thursday Night Tech Time


April 20, 2017

Call the Library at 845-338-7881 if you would like to reserve a spot or drop in for a fifteen minute one-to-one session with a library staff member who will answer your general tech questions.

Types of questions we can help with:
How do I attach a file to an email?
How do I download eBooks and Audio books to my devices?
How do I login to and access my library account online?
How do I access the library databases included with my Library card?

April 21, 2017
April 22, 2017(3 events)

Special Story Hour


April 22, 2017

Learn all about the Hudson River!

Listen to stories, sing songs, make a craft, and have a snack!

Families of all ages are welcome!

Friends of the Library Mixer


April 22, 2017

Friend Your Library! 

It's all about your community >>>>

Join us for a friendly, fun, informal Friends of the Library Mixer - where you can enjoy refreshments and learn about opportunities to become a Friend of the Library and join in all of the fun!

Opportunities include, (naming just a few):

  • Support for the Summer Reading Program
  • Help with organizing and staffing Book Sales and other Fundraisers
  • Community Outreach & Services
  • Advocacy
  • Staffing events
  • Gardening
  • Brainstorming ideas
  • ... and many more!

Special Presentation by the Hudson River Maritime Museum


April 22, 2017

HRMM Director of Education Sarah Wassberg will talk about new developments at the Hudson River Maritime Museum, including the Riverport Wooden Boat School, new family programs, new exhibits, upcoming events, and more. Ms. Wassberg will also be happy to answer your questions!

The Hudson River Maritime Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the maritime history of the Hudson River, its tributaries, and related industries.

Located on the historic Rondout waterfront, the Hudson River Maritime Museum was established in 1980 to collect, preserve, research, exhibit, and interpret a collection of historical artifacts related to the maritime heritage of the Hudson River and its tributaries. This is the only museum in New York State exclusively dedicated to this mission.

April 23, 2017
April 24, 2017(4 events)

Preschool Story Hour


April 24, 2017

Preschool Story Hour taps into the boundless energy of three to five-year-olds to get your child involved in this interactive story time. This program will engage your children with stories, finger plays and songs and encourage them to learn sounds, letter recognition, and new words as they grow into pre-readers. Each program is followed by a hands-on craft and snacks.

After School Program: Lab-Free time to finish up any project or further explore the sites we've been working in!


April 24, 2017

"Learning to code develops problem solving and computational thinking skills," which are necessary to succeed in today's world. Our After School Program will introduce coding concepts using a hands on approach, allowing each child to explore the theme of the week.

Please register for this program by calling the library at 845-338-7881 or by stopping by the circulation desk.

For ages 6-12 years

Read to Zoey


April 24, 2017

Zoey, our friend and trained therapy dog visits and offers young readers a chance to increase their confidence in reading by spending time with a certified therapy dog in a relaxing, stress-free environment.

Registration required

Call to schedule a 15 minute session with Zoey

845-338-7881

Library Board Meeting


April 24, 2017

April 25, 2017
April 26, 2017(3 events)

Baby & Me


April 26, 2017

Caregiver and child program for ages 0-3

Baby & Me time focuses on developing your baby’s and toddler's pre-literacy skills. This lap-time story hour will introduce a love for books by using song, movement, rhythm and rhyme. The program will help improve motor, sensory, and social skills during play time. The program runs for an hour and snacks are provided.

Tech Trouble Wednesday


April 26, 2017

Is your computer not acting the way you'd like? We can help!

Whether your email's eating messages or you can't quite make Microsoft Word work the way you'd like, our volunteer Chris is happy to assist, no appointment necessary.

Field Goods Pick-Up


April 26, 2017

Field Goods is a year-round local produce delivery service; customers receive 5 to 8 different fruit and vegetables (depending on bag size), plus optional add-ons. Bags cost $16 to $32 per week, and can be put on hold at any time. It’s flexible!

Field Goods purchases everything directly from over 80 small farms in the region. All of the produce is non-GMO, and most is organically grown.

TO SIGN UP
1. Go to Field-Goods.com
2. Click “Order Now”
3. Select “Public Locations” and pull down the menu for Kingston
4. Click the “Find Location” button
5. Choose “Town of Ulster Public Library – Fundraiser” and follow the prompts.

Or just click here for a direct link!

April 27, 2017(2 events)

Chair Yoga


April 27, 2017

Lead by Shawn Harrison, Director of the Mudita Yoga Center, this class is an opportunity to increase mental and physical health, flexibility and strength. Join us!

All are welcome, especially beginners for this special workshop.

Thursday Night Tech Time


April 27, 2017

Call the Library at 845-338-7881 if you would like to reserve a spot or drop in for a fifteen minute one-to-one session with a library staff member who will answer your general tech questions.

Types of questions we can help with:
How do I attach a file to an email?
How do I download eBooks and Audio books to my devices?
How do I login to and access my library account online?
How do I access the library databases included with my Library card?

April 28, 2017
April 29, 2017
April 30, 2017
May 1, 2017(1 event)

Preschool Story Hour


May 1, 2017

Preschool Story Hour taps into the boundless energy of three to five-year-olds to get your child involved in this interactive story time. This program will engage your children with stories, finger plays and songs and encourage them to learn sounds, letter recognition, and new words as they grow into pre-readers. Each program is followed by a hands-on craft and snacks.

May 2, 2017(1 event)

Friends of the Library Book Club


May 2, 2017

May 3, 2017(3 events)

Baby & Me


May 3, 2017

Caregiver and child program for ages 0-3

Baby & Me time focuses on developing your baby’s and toddler's pre-literacy skills. This lap-time story hour will introduce a love for books by using song, movement, rhythm and rhyme. The program will help improve motor, sensory, and social skills during play time. The program runs for an hour and snacks are provided.

Tech Trouble Wednesday


May 3, 2017

Is your computer not acting the way you'd like? We can help!

Whether your email's eating messages or you can't quite make Microsoft Word work the way you'd like, our volunteer Chris is happy to assist, no appointment necessary.

Field Goods Pick-Up


May 3, 2017

Field Goods is a year-round local produce delivery service; customers receive 5 to 8 different fruit and vegetables (depending on bag size), plus optional add-ons. Bags cost $16 to $32 per week, and can be put on hold at any time. It’s flexible!

Field Goods purchases everything directly from over 80 small farms in the region. All of the produce is non-GMO, and most is organically grown.

TO SIGN UP
1. Go to Field-Goods.com
2. Click “Order Now”
3. Select “Public Locations” and pull down the menu for Kingston
4. Click the “Find Location” button
5. Choose “Town of Ulster Public Library – Fundraiser” and follow the prompts.

Or just click here for a direct link!

May 4, 2017(1 event)

Thursday Night Tech Time


May 4, 2017

Call the Library at 845-338-7881 if you would like to reserve a spot or drop in for a fifteen minute one-to-one session with a library staff member who will answer your general tech questions.

Types of questions we can help with:
How do I attach a file to an email?
How do I download eBooks and Audio books to my devices?
How do I login to and access my library account online?
How do I access the library databases included with my Library card?

May 5, 2017
May 6, 2017

We offer story times and other activities for children, teens, and adults, including a book discussion group. Check our program calendar or call the library at 845-338-7881.

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