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Color Our WorldGet ready to “Color Our World” this summer with special programs for all ages at the Western Sullivan Public Library! Join us as we explore all the different ways we express ourselves through art, with programs and workshops for all ages. Readers can also stop in to any branch in Callicoon, Narrowsburg or Jeffersonville to pick up a Reading & Activity Tracker for a chance to win prizes throughout the summer!
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Delaware Free Branch Mon, Wed, Thurs: 10am - 5pm Tuesday: 3pm - 7pm Friday: 10am - 6pm Saturday: 11:30am - 4pm |
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Tusten-Cochecton Branch Monday: 10am - 8pm Tuesday: 9:30am - 2pm Wed, Fri: 10am - 7pm Saturday: 9:30am - 2pm |
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Mystery/Thriller Book Club Thursday, July 3rd, 5:00pm Jeffersonville Branch We will be discussing The Maid by Nita Prose. |
Romantasy Book Club Wednesday, July 9th, 5:00pm Narrowsburg Branch We will be discussing The Foxglove King by Hannah Whitten. |
Callicoon Classics Book Club Tuesday, July 15th, 4:00pm Callicoon Branch We will be discussing The Crucible by Arthur Miller. |
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Narrowsburg Book Club Wednesday, July 23rd, 11:00am Narrowsburg Branch We will be discussing The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michelle Richardson. No Registration Required. |
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Watercolor Workshop Tuesdays, July 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22nd 1:00pm at Jeffersonville Branch Join local artist Kit Sailer in a 4 week water color workshop series! All supplies will be provided. If possible, sign up for all 4 sessions. FREE ADMISSION, Registration Required. |
Book to Movie Club for Adults Wednesday, July 2nd, 1:00pm at Jeffersonville Branch Join us for an all-new program: A movie club! We will be watching movies and discussing them afterward. You can look forward to popcorn and good conversation! Doors open at 12:30pm. This month we will be watching The Girl on the Train (2016) Run time: 112 min. Please register and email wsplprograms@rcls.org if you have any questions. |
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Pony Bead Keychains Narrowsburg Branch Monday, July 7th, 4:00pm Join our adult programmer, Ciera, in making pony bead keychains! Bring back your nostalgia for the late 90s in this fun and retro craft. Email wsplprograms@rcls.org for more info. Free admission, registration suggested. |
D.I.Y Energy Saving Session Callicoon Branch Tuesday, July 8th, 5:30pm Join Steve Bonds-Liptay, Energy Advisor from the Cornell Cooperative Extension, for an energy saving session. Register now to reserve a FREE energy kit ($80 value!) and learn how to take simple, D.I.Y. “do-it-yourself” actions to reduce energy waste and save money on your utility bills. Also covered in the session: heat pumps, insulation, incentives for home energy upgrades, EmPower+, and HEAP. The do-it-yourself energy kit includes 2 LED light bulbs, weatherstripping, door sweep, power strip, window insulation, foam tape for windows/doors, and foam outlet & switch gaskets. Please register here as space and supplies are limited. Email wsplprograms@rcls.org with any questions. |
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Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body Wednesday, July 9th, 11:00am | Jeffersonville Wednesday, July 16th, 11:00am | Callicoon Wednesday, July 30th, 11:00am | Narrowsburg In collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension, WSPL is hosting a workshop to learn more about Alzheimer's and Dementia. For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices to keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. This program is supported in part by a grant from the New York State Department of Health and the Alzheimer’s Association. Three ways to register: This is a free program! Attend at no cost! |
Woodstock 1969: Tunes of Peace, Love, and Music w/Alex Prizgintas Callicoon Branch Saturday, July 12th, 1:00pm In 1969, Bethel, NY was transformed when cultures and counter-cultures melted together to bring us Woodstock: Three Days of Peace, Love, and Music. Alex shares some of the days greatest hits, as well as hits from bands that performed there, on his electric cello while also offering historical background on the region’s rich history. With a Little Help from My Friends: Richie Havens/Joe Cocker Feelin’ Alright: Joe Cocker We Shall Overcome: Joan Baez Fortunate Son: Creedence Clearwater Revival God Bless the Child: Blood, Sweat, & Tears Me and Bobby McGee: Janis Joplin Pinball Wizard: The Who Mississippi Queen: Mountain Evil Ways: Santana Johnny B. Goode: Johnny Winters White Rabbit: Jefferson Airplane Purple Haze: Jimi Hendrix Blackbird: Crosby, Stills, & Nash. Alex Prizgintas is a New York-based historian and musician who lives and works in the Hudson Valley. |
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History of the Narrowsburg Fire Department Narrowsburg Branch Wednesday, July 16th, 4:00pm Join Town of Tusten historian, Art Hawker, for another riveting talk about a topic dear to his heart-The Narrowsburg Fire Department. Learn about famous fires throughout history, when the FD was founded, and noteworthy members. |
Cricut Meet-Up Jeffersonville Branch Wednesday, July 16th, 5:30pm-7:00pm Join us for a Cricut Meet-up! We encourage people who know their Cricut machine well to train others on new techniques. Discuss your machine's capabilities and share the latest tips and tricks for making your current project. This program works great because we work together to come up with projects and help follow through on ideas! |
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Drop-In with Public Health Callicoon Branch Friday, July 18th, 11:00am-1:00pm Stop in to talk to a representative from Sullivan County Public Health! They will provide brochures about programs available to the community in Sullivan County as well as tick kits, hand sanitizers, and much more. They also offer on-the-spot trainings to become certified in administering Narcan. You can ask about tick removal and the prevention of Lyme Disease. Click on this link for more information about the services Public Health offers: https://www.sullivanny.us/Departments/Publichealth. |
Callicoon Branch Friday, July 18th, 4:00pm-6:00pm Join Ciera to make glitter gel pens! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required and you can register on our calendar here. For additional information or questions, contact Ciera at wsplprograms@rcls.org. |
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Publishing Panel & Writers Mixer Callicoon Branch Tuesday, July 22nd, 5:00pm WSPL's first ever Publishing Panel & Writer's Mixer as part of our upcoming Summer Reading Program. Sullivan County is a hotspot for writers and creators, and this panel will feature local experts from self-published authors to independent journalists, everyone with a unique perspective on the ways we share our written works with the world. Panelists include: Isabel Braverman (independent journalist), Bizzy Coy (writer/humorist), Melisse Gelula (memoirist/digital media entrepreneur), Greg Triggs (novelist/performer/producer) and David Dann (journalist/music historian). 5:00pm - 5:45pm: Panel #1 - Journalism, Substack & Freedom of Press w/ David Dann and Isabel Braverman 6:00pm - 6:45pm: Panel #2 - Traditional Publishing vs. The DIY Route w/ Bizzy Coy, Melisse Gelula and Greg Triggs 6:45pm - 7pm: Q&A Session 7pm - 8pm: Writer's Mixer Registration is required and you can register on our calendar here. For additional information or questions, contact Ciera at wsplprograms@rcls.org. |
Fiber Art with Liza Phillips Narrowsburg Branch Wednesday, July 23rd, 5:00pm A Cozy Mystery with a Dash of Mobster Gold. She's from the Bronx. He's from Brooklyn. They meet at the Concord Hotel."The Red and The Green, Color and Culture in Handmade Rugs" Join local artist and business owner, Liza Phillips, for an informative step-by-step process on how she designs her own rugs, runners, table squares and more. Liza will discuss rug design and working with Nepalese Buddhist weavers. She will also share some thoughts and observations about different traditions of color in the culture of handmade rugs. |
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Coaching Days in Jeffersonville Jeffersonville Branch Wednesday, July 23rd, 6:30pm Join Jeff native, Leslie Loeffel, in learning more about a signature social event that used to take place in Jeffersonville. You may recall "coaching parades" held in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Floats, carriages, and early cars were elaborately decorated, paraded through the streets, and awarded prizes. These coaching days were the highlight of the summer season. They drew huge crowds and included not just the parade but also a dinner and dances. Leslie has access to a very special archive of coaching day photos taken by August Neuberger, a local photographer. Learn more about this historic event through first person sources and photographs. Email wsplprograms@rcls.org with any questions. Register Here. |
History of Jeffersonville Schools Jeffersonville Branch Thursday, July 24th, 5:00pm Discover local one-room schoolhouses and their teachers, the Union Free School, and the building of the Jeffersonville Central School (later JYCS). Special surprises for the Class of 1975 for their 50th reunion. Leslie Loeffel became interested in local history starting with genealogy materials from her mother and grandmother. Her interests expanded from learning about family history to studying Kenoza Lake and Jeffersonville more broadly. She has now been reading old newspapers, collecting documents, and interviewing the old timers for over a decade. Leslie grew up in Kenoza Lake, taught writing at Syracuse University, moved to Utah where she was an administrator at Weber State University, and is now retired. She is working on a book about Kenoza Lake history. She would love to hear from anyone with photos, documents, and stories to share. |
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Board Game Day Jeffersonville Branch Saturday, July 26th, 10:00am-1:00pm Join us for fun games on the fourth Saturday of the month in our community room at the Jeffersonville Branch. We'll include games like UNO, chess, checkers, Cranium, Scrabble, Trivia Pursuit, and more! You can also bring your own board/card games to play and share with others. Please register online and email wsplprograms@rcls.org with any questions. |
Temporary Sculptures with Eric Baylin Callicoon Branch Tuesday, July 29th, 4:00pm Join local poet and artist Eric Baylin for a fun & interactive workshop. The purpose of this workshop is for participants to engage in an open-ended process of experimentation with three-dimensional materials. Participants will experiment and “play around” with magnets and metal objects to create temporary sculptures that will be photographed then disassembled. We will also explore Callicoon Park to find natural materials, twigs and rocks, to further discover ways of creating sculpture. No previous experience or skill with sculpture is necessary, only a willingness to try things out and see what happens. |
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Sew-cial Circle Jeffersonville Branch Every Thursday from 1:00pm-3:00pm Come and join fellow needleworkers to talk through and share projects you're working on. This group is open to cross stitchers, embroidery fanatics, and needlepoint lovers. Basic supplies are provided but we welcome you to bring your own. Call us for any questions! |
Narrowsburg Knitters Narrowsburg Branch Every Monday at 6:00pm Join the group at the Tusten-Cochecton Branch in Narrowsburg for an evening of knitting, crocheting, and other needle crafts, as well as sharing ideas and showing off your latest projects. |
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In-Person/Virtual Open Tech Support Schedule an appointment with our tech and digital navigator for an in-person appointment at one of our three branches or virtually via Zoom.
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Narrowburg Branch Tuesdays, 1-4pm Jeffersonville Branch Wednesdays, 1-4pm Callicoon Branch |
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Teen Tech Time Mondays at 4pm Narrowsburg Branch |
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 Programs for Kids ages 6-11 |
 Programs for Teens ages 12-17 |
Summer Kickoff: Mr. Wonka's WonderShow! Tuesday, July 1st @ 10:30am Delaware Youth Center Pavilion 8 Creamery Road, Callicoon NY |
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Kick off the summer with a special performance at the Delaware Youth Center by children’s entertainer David Engel! Mr. Wonka combines active, full-audience participation with real magic, original music, bubble-play, eye-popping puppetry, goofy props, and slapstick antics in this heart-warming show. Attendees can also pick up a goodie bag and a copy of our Summer Program with a full schedule of activities. |
"Colorful" Activities for Kids of All Ages! |
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 "Color Our World" Mime/Storytelling Performance with Robert Rivest Thursday, July 10th @ 1:00pm Callicoon Branch |
 Community Art Party Art Exploration Stations & Live Music for all ages Friday, July 11th @ 4:00pm Jeffersonville Branch |
 Picasso Was Right! Children's Paint Party w/ Barryville Area Arts Assoc. Friday, July 25th @ 4:00pm Jeffersonville Branch |
Pom Pom Making with Leila McCullough of Wool Worth Monday, July 14th @ 4:00pm Callicoon Branch |
Tuesdays at the DYC Pavilion New Programs and Presenters Every Week! Tuesdays @ 10:00am & 11:00am Delaware Youth Center 8 Creamery Road, Callicoon NY |
Family Movie Night: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971) |
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Wednesday, July 30th @ 6:00pm Jeffersonville Branch Join us at the Jeffersonville Branch for a screening of the classic film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory starring Gene Wilder. Bring your little Oompa Loompas and see if you’re lucky enough to find a Golden Ticket for the chance to win a special prize! Popcorn, snacks and candy (of course) will be provided at this FREE event! Doors Open: 5:30pm Movie: 6:00pm (runtime 100 minutes) FREE ADMISSION - Registration required! |
*NEW* Summer YA Book Clubs for Teens & Tweens |
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Thirteen-year-old Elio is struggling with "coming of age"--first love, first heartbreak, first real fight (which lands him in the hospital), and what it means to be a "man", a true friend, and an ally, as well as how to overcome a culture of toxic masculinity.
Teens & tweens (ages 12+) can join us at the Jeffersonville Branch for a book club discussion on Tuesday, July 8th at 3pm! |
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Gwyneth discovers that she, rather than her well-prepared cousin, carries a time-travel gene, and soon she is journeying with Gideon, who shares the gift, through historical London trying to discover whom they can trust.Teens & tweens (ages 12+) can join us at the Jeffersonville Branch for a book club discussion on Tuesday, August 5th at 3pm! Register here. |
More Teen/Tween Programs... |
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 D&D Club with Matt Hurtado Tuesdays @6:00pm Jeffersonville Branch Starts July 1st! |
Songwriting for Teens with Singer/Songwriter Calla Sun Wednesday, July 9th @ 4:00pm Narrowsburg Branch |
 Poetry Workshop with Sullivan County Poet Laureate Kevin Scot Graham Wednesday, July 23rd @ 4:00pm Narrowsburg Branch |
 Nature Photography with Naturalist George Steele Thursday, July 31st @ 12:00pm Callicoon Branch |
 Zine Making Workshop with Multimedia Artist Jess Adamson Monday, August 4th @2:00pm Narrowsburg Branch |
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Become a Friend of the WSPL! Join the group today! Stop by any of the branches and pick up a membership form. |
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