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Summer Reading is almost over!
Have you picked up a Summer Reading Game Board at the Jeffersonville, Callicoon, or Narrowsburg branches? If you haven't, it's not too late! Summer Reading will continue for adults until the end of the month. The very last day to submit your game board to enter to win one of our 6 prize baskets is Saturday, August 30th. As a bonus, every program you attend for adults will get you an extra raffle ticket entry! This program is entirely free to participate and enter. Questions? Email Ciera at wsplprograms@rcls.org. |
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September Tech Series!
Topics including computer basics, cell phones, social media, and AI can seem extremely overwhelming. Join us in getting more comfortable with a variety of topics and discover how to reduce the fear as we approach these technologies. We will also review resources specifically for 50+ audience for discussion and explanations.
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Mystery/Thriller Book Club Thursday, August 7th, 5:00pm Jeffersonville Branch We will be discussing The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon. |
Romantasy Book Club Wednesday, August 13th, 5:00pm Narrowsburg Branch We will be discussing The Courting of Bristol Keats by Mary E. Pearson. |
Callicoon Classics Book Club Tuesday, August 19th, 4:00pm Callicoon Branch We will be discussing A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle. |
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Narrowsburg Book Club Friday, August 22nd, 11:00am Narrowsburg Branch We will be discussing The Jackal's Mistress by Chris Bohjalian. No Registration Required. |
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Open Mic First Fridays Friday, August 1st 6:00pm at Callicoon Branch We are so excited to bring back Open Mic First Fridays! All performers and poets are welcome! Share a poem, song, story, or other inspiration. 5 minute slots are limited and sign up begins at 5:45pm. 5:45-6:00pm: Sign up for open mic 6:00-7:00pm: Open mic readings 7:00-8:00pm: Visiting Poet Email wsplprograms@rcls.org for more info. Poet and writer Mary Greene, retired, of Narrowsburg, NY, has been an active member of the writing community in the Upper Delaware Region since her move upstate from Brooklyn in 1989. She was founder and director of the Upper Delaware Writers Collective that taught creative writing to children and adults for many years, as well as curating poetry contests and festivals. Greene was a copy editor and editor at the River Reporter in Narrowsburg, and edited specialty publications such as The Literary Gazette, Our Country Home, and Amphibian the Journal for Kids by Kids. She was also employed as the NYS Grants Coordinator for the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance in Narrowsburg. Greene received an MFA from Brooklyn College in 1989. She is the author of three small-press poetry publications and one book of essays. |
Plein Air at Tusten Veterans Memorial Park Saturday, August 2nd, 10:00am-1:00pm Narrowsburg Branch On August 2, 2025, artists of all skill levels will be gathering at the Tusten Memorial Veterans Park, to capture the unique landscapes in the spirit of honoring our vets. This is a free event, with complimentary refreshments and art supplies if you need them. But registration is required. E-mail barryvilleareaarts@gmail.com to register. There will be a free reception to showcase the completed work at the Narrowsburg Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library, from Noon - 2 PM on August 16, 2025. These projects are made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a program of the NYS Council of the Arts, with the support of the Office of Governor and the NYS State Legislature and administered by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. |
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Drop-In with Public Health Narrowsburg Branch Wednesday, August 6th, 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. |
Book to Movie Club for Adults Wednesday, August 6th, 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 Princess Bride (1987) Run time: 98 min. Please register and email wsplprograms@rcls.org if you have any questions. |
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Media Literacy Training with River Reporter Do you have news fatigue? Are you overwhelmed every time you try to catch up on the news? The River Reporter is excited to announce the Summer Media Literacy series in partnership with various libraries across the Upper Delaware Valley region. As we move into the digital age, media literacy is an increasingly important skill to help you stay in the know and not fall prey to misleading headlines! Arm yourself with the tools to navigate an ever-changing news cycle and learn tips and tricks to help you discern fact from opinion, recognize bias, and understand the role of paid placement in stories you read. As an independent community paper, The River Reporter aims to bridge the gap and help bring media literacy skills to our community members who want to navigate the world of online media, news, and social media. For more information about the River Reporter’s media literacy series, contact Shanice Frederick-John at social@riverreporter.com or 845/252-7414, ext 127. |
D.I.Y Energy Saving Session Narrowsburg Branch Friday, August 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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Callicoon Branch Friday, August 15th, 4:00pm-6:00pm Join Ciera to make retro pony bead keychains! 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. |
Tusten Mountain Trail Hike w/NPS Meeting at Ten Mile River Access Saturday, August 16th, 10:00am This hike will only include the gravel path leading up to the Tusten Mountain Trail. If people wish to continue onto the more advanced 3-mile trail they are welcome to do so at their own discretion. We will meet at the designated parking spot listed below. Enjoy this moderately challenging 3-mile (5km) loop trail along the Delaware River and up Tusten Mountain through the remains of historic settlements tucked away in the forest. At the summit of the trail you will be rewarded with a magnificent view of the sparsely populated Upper Delaware River Valley. The trail has an elevation gain of approximately 500 feet (150m) and reaches elevation of over 1120 feet (340m) over sea level. Starting from the Ten Mile River Access, walk along the Delaware River and glimpse the remains of the early settlements of Reeves Mill (dated 1757-1763) and Tusten (dated 1770s to early 1990s). Although all that remains today are foundations and stone, there was once an active sawmill, gristmill, and tannery in 1830s-1840s among a grove of hemlocks along the river. The stone bridge, constructed in 1875, is also a nod to different days, when Tusten’s industry included lumber and bluestone. After reaching the trailhead and entering the forest, walk under towering white pines and a mixed eastern deciduous forest of oak, maple, and beech. Keep a lookout for ferns and fungi as red squirrels, grey squirrels, and eastern chipmunks squeak and scurry through the leaves. You may be startled by a deer or bear, serenaded by a melodious wood thrush or vireo, or chilled by screech of red-tailed hawk. Turn your face up and see if you can spot a turkey vulture or a bald eagle soaring overhead. There is also no shortage of unique rock and geologic formations, with the most prominent being bluestone, a durable blue-gray sandstone quarried along trail. Look for telltale signs of human handwork on some remaining rocks—scalloped edge on flat slabs of bluestone, often left in piles. 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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Plein Air Reception Narrowsburg Branch Saturday, August 16th, 12:00-2:00pm Complimentary refreshments provided. A reception and exhibition of the completed work from the 8/2 event will be on display. This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a program of the NYS Council of the Arts, with the support of the Office of Governor and the NYS State Legislature and administered by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. |
Cricut Meet-Up Jeffersonville Branch Wednesday, August 20th, 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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Felting with Buck Brook Alpacas Jeffersonville Branch Thursday, August 21st, 5:00pm Welcome Kara and Jen from Buck Brook Alpacas for another fun felting craft! All supplies will be provided. Please register as space is limited. Email wsplprograms@rcls.org with any questions. Registration is required and you can register on our calendar here. For additional information or questions, contact Ciera at wsplprograms@rcls.org. |
Board Game Day Jeffersonville Branch Saturday, August 23rd, 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. |
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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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Narrowsburg Branch Tuesdays, 1-4pm Jeffersonville Branch Wednesdays, 1-4pm Callicoon Branch |
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Tech Education Stay tuned for an educational series starting in September! |
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 Programs for Littles ages 0-5 |
 Programs for Kids ages 6-11 |
 Programs for Teens ages 12-17 |
"Colorful" Activities for Kids of All Ages! |
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Tuesdays at the DYC Pavilion Delaware Youth Center 8 Creamery Road, Callicoon NY |
Intro to Songwriting with Singer/Songwriter Calla Sun Wednesday, August 6th @ 4:00pm Narrowsburg Branch Ages 8+ |
Wildflowers
with the National Park Service Thursday, August 7th @1:00pm Jeffersonville Branch All ages |
Summer Reading Finale Event! |
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Programs just for Teens & Tweens! |
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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. |
 Dungeons & Dragons Club with Matt Hurtado Tuesdays @6:00pm Jeffersonville Branch Recommended for ages 12+ |
 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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