Events in September 2018

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August 26, 2018
August 27, 2018(3 events)

Category: General Preschool Story Hour

Preschool Story Hour


August 27, 2018

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.

Category: General Read to Zoey

Read to Zoey


August 27, 2018

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 or come to the desk to schedule a 15 minute session with Zoey.

Category: General Meet and Greet the Candidates Night

Meet and Greet the Candidates Night


August 27, 2018

TOWN OF ULSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD TRUSTEE PETITIONS AVAILABLE

Proposed Budget Meeting, ‘Meet the Candidates’ Night Takes Place August 27th

 

June 29, 2018

 

Candidate petitions for the position of library trustee are now available at the Town of Ulster Public Library, 860 Ulster Ave. There are two (2) seats for 3 year terms up for election. The election takes place Thursday, Sept.6th at the library.

 

Anyone who is a resident of the Town of Ulster is eligible to run. Petitions must be signed by at least 25 Town of Ulster residents who are registered to vote in the town. Petitions must be returned to the library by 5 p.m. August 6, 2018 in order to be eligible for the September ballot. 

 

Library trustees attend at least one board meeting a month and are required to serve on one or more committees and attend at least one training annually. The role of a library trustee is to set policy for operation of the public library, and to oversee the fiscal health of the organization.

 

The current Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget and a “Meet and Greet the Candidates Night” on Monday, Aug. 27 from 6-6:30 p.m. at the library.

 

Residents who would like more information about serving on the Board of Trustees can contact elections@townofulsterlibrary.org.

 

August 28, 2018(1 event)

Category: General Library Board Meeting

Library Board Meeting


August 28, 2018

Concerns, questions or suggestions? We encourage all Town of Ulster residents to attend a Library Board meeting. The board meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 4 PM in the library. Dates are posted on the website calendar.

August 29, 2018(2 events)

Category: General Baby & Me

Baby & Me


August 29, 2018

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.

Category: General Field Goods Pick-Up

Field Goods Pick-Up


August 29, 2018

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!

August 30, 2018(1 event)

Category: General Thursday Night Tech Time

Thursday Night Tech Time


August 30, 2018

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?

August 31, 2018
September 1, 2018(1 event)

Category: General Library Closed

Library Closed

N/A
September 1, 2018

September 2, 2018
September 3, 2018(1 event)

Category: General Library Closed: Labor Day

Library Closed: Labor Day

N/A
September 3, 2018

September 4, 2018
September 5, 2018(2 events)

Category: General Baby & Me

Baby & Me


September 5, 2018

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.

Category: General Field Goods Pick-Up

Field Goods Pick-Up


September 5, 2018

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!

September 6, 2018(2 events)

Category: General Trustee Election and Budget Vote

Trustee Election and Budget Vote


September 6, 2018

ANNUAL ELECTION BUDGET VOTE will be held at the Town of Ulster Public Library, 860 Ulster Ave, Kingston, NY on Thursday, September 6, 2018 between the hours of 2 pm and 8 pm. The propositions up for a vote are the 2019 budget and the election of (2) two trustees seats for three (3) year terms up for election.

Candidate Bruce Engholm, nominated by petition, seeks a position on the board. Ballots will have a space for write-ins.

The proposed budget calls for $316,368 in tax revenue to support the operation of the Town of Ulster Library in 2019, an increase of 4% ($12,168) from 2018. For these unavailable to vote on Thursday, Sept. 6th, absentee ballot applications are available at the library. All ballots must be returned, sealed in person or by mail by 8 pm on the day of the vote September 6. 

Category: General Thursday Night Tech Time

Thursday Night Tech Time


September 6, 2018

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?

September 7, 2018
September 8, 2018(1 event)

Category: General Free Ukulele Program

Free Ukulele Program


September 8, 2018

Intergenerational:  age 10&up

Beginners are welcome and encouraged!

This is a group that shares learning with each other. We usually do some folk music, popular music and anything else anyone might want to play… remember beginners are welcome and encouraged!

Direct your questions to Uke Coordinator LYNDA at tofu.uke.group@gmail.com

September 9, 2018
September 10, 2018(3 events)

Category: General Preschool Story Hour

Preschool Story Hour


September 10, 2018

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.

Category: General After School Program

After School Program


September 10, 2018

Ages 5-12 years

Mondays, from September 10th - October 29th at 4:00 pm

9/10 - Decorate the Children's area for Autumn

9/17 - A special guest will teach sign language

9/24 - LEGOS!

10/01 - Craft-Perler Beads

10/08 - Closed for Columbus Day

10/15 - Hexbugs!

10/22 - Begin making holiday cards for the residents in the Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury

10/29 - Halloween games, crafts, and music!

Category: General Read to Zoey

Read to Zoey


September 10, 2018

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 or come to the desk to schedule a 15 minute session with Zoey.

September 11, 2018(1 event)

Category: General Simple Dinners for Busy Days

Simple Dinners for Busy Days


September 11, 2018

Culinary Nutrition Counselor and Real Food Educator Holly Shelowitz

Do you find yourself wondering what to make for dinner each day? Join Holly Shelowitz, Nutritional Educator and Chef, for this informative cooking class. She will show you how to make some simple dinners, sure to satisfy everyone at the table.

September 12, 2018(2 events)

Category: General Baby & Me

Baby & Me


September 12, 2018

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.

Category: General Field Goods Pick-Up

Field Goods Pick-Up


September 12, 2018

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!

September 13, 2018(2 events)

Category: General Adult Craft Night

Adult Craft Night


September 13, 2018

Paint a birdhouse

For ages 16+ hosted by Kerry

Registration Required

*crafts subject to change*

Category: General Thursday Night Tech Time

Thursday Night Tech Time


September 13, 2018

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?

September 14, 2018
September 15, 2018
September 16, 2018
September 17, 2018(2 events)

Category: General Preschool Story Hour

Preschool Story Hour


September 17, 2018

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.

Category: General After School Program

After School Program


September 17, 2018

Ages 5-12 years

Mondays, from September 10th - October 29th at 4:00 pm

9/10 - Decorate the Children's area for Autumn

9/17 - A special guest will teach sign language

9/24 - LEGOS!

10/01 - Craft-Perler Beads

10/08 - Closed for Columbus Day

10/15 - Hexbugs!

10/22 - Begin making holiday cards for the residents in the Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury

10/29 - Halloween games, crafts, and music!

September 18, 2018
September 19, 2018(2 events)

Category: General Baby & Me

Baby & Me


September 19, 2018

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.

Category: General Field Goods Pick-Up

Field Goods Pick-Up


September 19, 2018

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!

September 20, 2018(2 events)

Category: General Thursday Night Tech Time

Thursday Night Tech Time


September 20, 2018

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?

Category: General Postponed-Community Update Meeting

Postponed-Community Update Meeting


September 20, 2018

We apologize, but due to unexpected circumstances, tomorrow’s (September 20th) Community Update Meeting is postponed. Potential dates are in late October. If you are interested in more information or in attending, email director@townofulsterlibrary.org.

See you soon at the library!

September 21, 2018
September 22, 2018(1 event)

Category: General Free Ukulele Program

Free Ukulele Program


September 22, 2018

Intergenerational:  age 10&up

Beginners are welcome and encouraged!

This is a group that shares learning with each other. We usually do some folk music, popular music and anything else anyone might want to play… remember beginners are welcome and encouraged!

Direct your questions to Uke Coordinator LYNDA at tofu.uke.group@gmail.com

September 23, 2018
September 24, 2018(3 events)

Category: General Preschool Story Hour

Preschool Story Hour


September 24, 2018

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.

Category: General After School Program

After School Program


September 24, 2018

Ages 5-12 years

Mondays, from September 10th - October 29th at 4:00 pm

9/10 - Decorate the Children's area for Autumn

9/17 - A special guest will teach sign language

9/24 - LEGOS!

10/01 - Craft-Perler Beads

10/08 - Closed for Columbus Day

10/15 - Hexbugs!

10/22 - Begin making holiday cards for the residents in the Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury

10/29 - Halloween games, crafts, and music!

Category: General Read to Zoey

Read to Zoey


September 24, 2018

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 or come to the desk to schedule a 15 minute session with Zoey.

September 25, 2018(1 event)

Category: General Library Board Meeting-Postponed due to lack of quorum

Library Board Meeting-Postponed due to lack of quorum


September 25, 2018

September 26, 2018(2 events)

Category: General Baby & Me

Baby & Me


September 26, 2018

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.

Category: General Field Goods Pick-Up

Field Goods Pick-Up


September 26, 2018

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!

September 27, 2018(1 event)

Category: General Thursday Night Tech Time

Thursday Night Tech Time


September 27, 2018

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?

September 28, 2018
September 29, 2018(2 events)

Category: General Annual Book Sale

Annual Book Sale


September 29, 2018

This year, we will go a bit bigger with our book and bake sale, story hour and sing along, grilled hot dogs and hamburgers sponsored by the Town of Ulster Kiwanis Club and more! Stay tuned for more information.
All proceeds will go toward repair and renovation of the library building.

Category: General Special Story Hour

Special Story Hour


September 29, 2018

Autumn is here! Come and listen to stories, learn some interesting facts, sing songs, play musical instruments and make a scarecrow. Also, check out our annual book sale!

September 30, 2018
October 1, 2018(2 events)

Category: General Preschool Story Hour

Preschool Story Hour


October 1, 2018

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.

Category: General After School Program

After School Program


October 1, 2018

Ages 5-12 years

Mondays, from September 10th - October 29th at 4:00 pm

9/10 - Decorate the Children's area for Autumn

9/17 - A special guest will teach sign language

9/24 - LEGOS!

10/01 - Craft-Perler Beads

10/08 - Closed for Columbus Day

10/15 - Hexbugs!

10/22 - Begin making holiday cards for the residents in the Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury

10/29 - Halloween games, crafts, and music!

October 2, 2018
October 3, 2018(2 events)

Category: General Baby & Me

Baby & Me


October 3, 2018

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.

Category: General Field Goods Pick-Up

Field Goods Pick-Up


October 3, 2018

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!

October 4, 2018(1 event)

Category: General Thursday Night Tech Time

Thursday Night Tech Time


October 4, 2018

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?

October 5, 2018
October 6, 2018(1 event)

Category: General Free Ukulele Program

Free Ukulele Program


October 6, 2018

Intergenerational:  age 10&up

Beginners are welcome and encouraged!

This is a group that shares learning with each other. We usually do some folk music, popular music and anything else anyone might want to play… remember beginners are welcome and encouraged!

Direct your questions to Uke Coordinator LYNDA at tofu.uke.group@gmail.com

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