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July 26, 2020
July 27, 2020(2 events)

DnD Play


July 27, 2020

You’ve got an invite to play Dungeons and Dragons with your library over the summer break! This is a unique opportunity to imagine your story by weaving the legend of your own hero through the gameplay of DnD. All you need to do is join our Monday meetings on Zoom and make an account on roll20.net, a free site for virtual tabletop gaming.  Besides our weekly DnD sessions, you can join in the fun by participating in a video contest in which you answer questions about your personal heroes (whether they be real or fictional). And, naturally, there will be some book bingo to be played, with prizes to sweeten the deal! Journey to the peaks of your imagination… and back again. Ages 14-18 welcome.

Email: Josh (DM): tech@townofulsterlibrary.org for information and the weekly Zoom hangout links.

Read to Zoey


July 27, 2020

Debbie, owner of Zoey, a certified reading therapy dog, will be scheduling some virtual visits with children through the library in a Zoom meeting. Woof!

Email Kelley at children@townofulsterlibrary.org to register.

July 28, 2020(3 events)

Tutor Tuesday


July 28, 2020

Introducing Tutor Tuesday! If you or a student you know needs help with Social Studies or English homework send your questions in an e-mail to Josh at tech@townofulsterlibrary.org. When articulating your questions, please try to be as specific as possible and refrain from sending any links or files. Once you have asked your question, a grade 7-12 certified Social Studies teacher will respond to your queries via e-mail. These responses will take place every Tuesday from 12-2 PM until the library is re-opened.

Curbside Pickup


July 28, 2020

Please read this post for more information about our curbside holds pickup service.

School's Out


July 28, 2020

The School’s Out Program for ages 5-12 years  will meet on Zoom on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m. Some of the fun activities will include: 1) build your own imaginary world or home using blocks, LEGOS, or recycled materials that you have at home 2) make a dragon craft 3) movie matinee  4) write our own fun fairy tales using Mad Libs 5) write and/or illustrate your own story (memoir or imaginary). If you like, you can share it with the group in the last session.

Email Kelley at children@townofulsterlibrary.org to receive the meeting link.

6/30 - Build an imaginary world or home with blocks, Legos or recycled materials
7/7 - Mad Libs- Fairy Tales and other fun topics
7/14 - Movie matinee- Fairy Tales from Kanopy Kids
7/21 - Make a dragon craft
7/28 - Write and/or illustrate your own story (memoir or imaginary)
8/4 - Finish your own story and share with group

July 29, 2020(3 events)

Curbside Pickup


July 29, 2020

Please read this post for more information about our curbside holds pickup service.

Virtual Musical Storytime


July 29, 2020

Ms. Kelley will offer weekly, virtual musical storytimes for children ages birth- 5 years on Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. These will be pre-recorded and posted to the Town of Ulster Public Library Children’s Facebook page. This early literacy storytime will include stories, fairy tales, nursery rhymes and fables.  She will play her guitar, have a sing along, and share an idea for a craft to make at home related to the theme.

7/1 - Fairy Tales
7/8 - Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes
7/15 - Author Visit- Iza Trapani
7/22 - Fables
7/29 - Kings, Queens and Princesses
8/5 - Fairies, Elves and Garden Creatures

Down the Rabbit Hole


July 29, 2020

Attention adults 16 and older! You have a very important date to keep with your imagination this summer. Get ready to enter a wonderland of books and activities that would even meet the Queen of Hearts approval. Read a book featuring a cheeky cat or get lost in a nonsensical classic to earn badges or prizes with your summer reading bingo card. On Wednesdays join Kerry down the virtual rabbit hole for some nonsensical fun! Get your thinking caps on like Tweedledee and Tweedledum for a trivia night. Create a paint and sip style masterpiece. Play some “Mad” libs for adults. Attend the Queen’s coloring night where you can color those white roses red. Become the Hatter as you craft a whimsical hat. Be sure to wear it to the end of summer car parade at the library where you can dress up as a character or imagine your own wonderland identity. Don’t miss a special virtual Friday Happy Hour and learn to make some great eats and drinks. Get ready to take a trip through the looking glass this summer with the Town of Ulster Public Library.

 

All events are via Zoom. Email Kerry at programs@townofulsterlibrary.org to receive your weekly link.

 

7/1 - Trivia night:  Nobody’s losing their head here!
7/8 - Paint (and sip) at home: Sunflower
7/15 - We’re all “Mad” Libs: kick those imaginations into gear and have a few laughs
7/22 - The Queen’s coloring night: participants can have pre-chosen sheets emailed to them or color what they like.
7/29 - Become the Hatter: design your own unique whimsical headpiece
8/5 - Zoom Movie Night (Movie TBA)

July 30, 2020(3 events)

Thursday Tech Call


July 30, 2020

Do you need help navigating Overdrive, Libby, or another website? Email Josh at tech@townofulsterlibary.org for answers to basic tech questions. Responses will be given a Zoom meeting call.

Curbside Pickup


July 30, 2020

Please read this post for more information about our curbside holds pickup service.

T(w)een Labs - Time Travelers Edition


July 30, 2020

Pack your bags and get ready to travel through time this summer! Imagine your story while time hopping to the past, present and future. Design your own time machine, create mythical beasts of the past, share urban legends around a virtual campfire and retell a favorite legend, current event or sci-fi story with your own stop motion video! Join us for our weekly travel projects, movies, games and more without traveling anywhere- all from the comfort of your own home via Zoom! Don’t forget to check out the suggested reading list featuring Time Travel favorites and log your Summer reading for a sweet summer reward! See you somewhere in time and watch out for those wormholes! Ages 9-13 welcome.

Email: Amy (Time Travel Agent) : teen@townofulsterlibrary.org for information and the weekly hangout Zoom links.

 

7/2 - Build Your Time Machine with Tinkercad
7/9 - Mythical Beast Draw Along
7/16 - The Reboot: Stop Motion Movie Makers Lab - Retell a legend, current event or sci-fi story
7/23 - The Premiere: Stop Motion Viewing Party
7/30 - Virtual Campfire: Share urban legends & spooky stories around our virtual campfire
8/6 - ZOOM Time Travel Movie Night (Movie TBA)
July 31, 2020(3 events)

Curbside Pickup


July 31, 2020

Please read this post for more information about our curbside holds pickup service.

Three of a Kind Book Club (Middle School)


July 31, 2020

The Town of Esopus Library, Kingston Library, and the Town of Ulster Library are joining forces to provide middle- and high-school-age students with a virtual book club this summer.

We will hold two online meetings during the summer for middle school students entering grades 5 through 8 in the fall of 2020. We will also hold two virtual meetings for high school students entering grades 9 through 12 in the fall of 2020.

All meetings will be held through Zoom, so registration is required.

Register for Middle School Chapter at bit.ly/3ofakind-MS

Register for High School Chapter at bit.ly/3ofakind-HS

Our first meetings will take place on Friday, July 31, from 2 to 3 p.m. for middle school students and 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for high school students. There is no book selected for these meetings. Participants will share their favorite book or books that they’ve read so far this summer. At the end of these meetings, we will select titles to be discussed at the next meeting. Our second meetings will take place on Friday, Aug. 14, from 2 to 3 p.m. for middle school students and 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for high school students.

Three of a Kind Book Club (High School)


July 31, 2020

The Town of Esopus Library, Kingston Library, and the Town of Ulster Library are joining forces to provide middle- and high-school-age students with a virtual book club this summer.

We will hold two online meetings during the summer for middle school students entering grades 5 through 8 in the fall of 2020. We will also hold two virtual meetings for high school students entering grades 9 through 12 in the fall of 2020.

All meetings will be held through Zoom, so registration is required.

Register for Middle School Chapter at bit.ly/3ofakind-MS

Register for High School Chapter at bit.ly/3ofakind-HS

Our first meetings will take place on Friday, July 31, from 2 to 3 p.m. for middle school students and 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for high school students. There is no book selected for these meetings. Participants will share their favorite book or books that they’ve read so far this summer. At the end of these meetings, we will select titles to be discussed at the next meeting. Our second meetings will take place on Friday, Aug. 14, from 2 to 3 p.m. for middle school students and 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for high school students.

August 1, 2020(1 event)

Curbside Pickup


August 1, 2020

Please read this post for more information about our curbside holds pickup service.

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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