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Meet our new library clerk Erin!Erin recently relocated to the area and was looking for a way to connect with the community. "As an avid user of and believer in the public library system when I heard that there was an opening I immediately inquired. I am fortunate and so pleased to be part of the WSPL system!" |
Meet our new library page Robin!
Robin has been an avid library patron for 20 years. She has a small farm in Cochecton with an orchard, hayfields, a pond, & lots of birds. Robin is our Library Page on Saturdays at the Delaware Free Branch in Callicoon. |
Delaware Free Branch Mon, Wed, Thurs: 10am - 5pm Tuesday: 3pm - 7pm Friday: 10am - 6pm Saturday: 11:30am - 4pm |
Jeffersonville Branch Tues, Wed: 10am - 8pm Thurs, Fri: 10am - 6pm Saturday: 10am - 2pm |
Tusten-Cochecton Branch Monday: 10am - 8pm Tuesday: 9:30am - 2pm Wed, Fri: 10am - 7pm Saturday: 9:30am - 2pm |
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Jeffersonville Book Club In-Person Friday, September 13th, 4:00pm Jeffersonville Branch We will be discussing The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave. No Registration Required. |
Callicoon Book Club In-Person Tuesday, September 17th, 5:00pm Delaware Free Branch We will be discussing The Fury by Alex Michaelides. |
Narrowsburg Book Club In-Person Wednesday, September 25th, 11:00am Tusten-Cochecton Branch We will be discussing End of Story by A.J. Finn. No Registration Required. |
Open Mic First Fridays Delaware Free Branch Friday, September 6th, 6:30pm All performers and poets are welcome! Share a poem, song, story, or other inspiration. 5 minute slots are limited and sign up begins at 6:15pm. This month we are excited to welcome local poet Joyce Hayden! 6:15-6:30pm: Sign up for open mic 6:30-7:30pm: Open mic readings 7:30-8:30pm: Visiting Poet Email wsplprograms@rcls.org for more info. This project is made possible in part with funding from a Sullivan County Arts & Heritage Grant, funded by the Sullivan County Legislature and administered by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance and Poets & Writers with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. |
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Hermit Crab Writing Workshop Delaware Free Branch Saturday, September 7th, 12:00-2:00pm Join Open Mic First Friday poet, Joyce Hayden for a special writing workshop! Please register as space is limited. Hermit crabs are not suited to one shell for life. They constantly seek their optimal environment, one that allows them to grow as they need to. Sometimes, in order to tell a difficult or vulnerable story, a unique “form” or structure must be found to contain the specific content. In this workshop, participants will together create a series of possible found forms for poems they may be interested in trying, such as field guide entries, a course syllabus, or a college application. A focus on consciously combining specific form and content will allow participants a deeper connection to the themes they choose to explore. Participants will be provided with sample hermit crab poems for guidance, time to write, and an opportunity to share their new poem and discuss their writing experience. |
John Conway Debuts a New Lecture! "Farming in Sullivan County: The Early Years" Jeffersonville Branch Tuesday, September 10th, 6:30pm Sullivan County has been home to three great industries over the years: timber, tanning, and tourism, but even as the county’s economy was being fueled by these big three, there were thousands of farms. In fact, in 1855, there were more than 125,000 acres of farmland under cultivation in the county. In 1880, records show there were 4,394 farms here, with the average farm comprising 107 acres. By 1890, the number of farms had decreased to 4,096, but the average size of a farm had increased slightly to 112 acres. In 1900, there were 3,887 farms averaging 123.2 acres, but by 1940, there were just 2,778 farms here. Find out more about this important way of life, as Sullivan County Historian John Conway presents for the first time anywhere, “Farming in Sullivan County: The Early Years.” |
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Drop in with Public Health 11:00am-1:00pm Wednesday, September 18th, Tusten-Cochecton Branch Thursday, September 19th, Jeffersonville Branch Friday, September 20th, Delaware Free Branch 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. |
Cricut Meet-Up Jeffersonville Branch Wednesday, September 18th, 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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Delaware Free Branch Friday, September 20th, 4:00pm-6:00pm Join Ciera and other craft lovers to make book pumpkins! 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. |
Elder Law 101 with Martin Hersh Jeffersonville Branch Tuesday, September 24th, 6:00pm Join WSPL and local elder law attorney, Martin Hersh for an informative lecture. Mr. Hersh will discuss crucial topics that can help you in later stages of life. There will be a chance for questions at the end of the presentation. The law office of Martin Hersh, Esq. is a boutique law office located in Liberty, NY, concentrating in the area of Elder Law including Medicaid/Asset Preservation Strategies, Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning, Planning for Special Needs and Disability, Guardianships, Estate and Trust Administration, and Residential Real Estate Transactions. Please register online as space is limited and email wsplprograms@rcls.org with any questions. |
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Board Game Day Jeffersonville Branch Saturday, September 28th, 10:00am-1:00pm Join us for fun games on the last 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. |
Narrowsburg Knitters Tusten-Cochecton 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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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! |
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.
Mondays, 1-4pm, Tusten-Cochecton Branch in Narrowsburg
Tuesdays, 1-4pm, Jeffersonville Branch Wednesdays, 1-4pm, Delaware Free Branch in Callicoon |
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Tech Educational Series Jeffersonville Branch & via ZOOM Tuesday, September 17th, 6:00pm |
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Let's Play! Wednesday, September 4th @ 10:00am Tusten-Cochecton Branch Wednesday, September 11th @ 10:00am Jeffersonville Branch Wednesday, September 18th @ 10:00am Delaware Free Branch
Join Miss Callison for a healthy blend of open play, music, structured games and activities. Caregivers and children alike can socialize, connect, and learn through play. Intended for children under 3, but all are welcome. September is National Honey Month, so our theme this month will be: Honey! |
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Storytime! Friday, September 20th @ 10:15am
Tusten-Cochecton Branch Friday, September 27th @ 10:15am Delaware Free Branch We'll read together, sing songs, learn age-old rhymes, participate in felt board type activities, craft and play with our friends! This program is intended for ages 3-5, but all are welcome. |
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STEAM Space: Pollinator Pom Poms Tuesday, September 24th @ 4:00pm Jeffersonville Branch In honor of National Honey month, join our Youth Programmer Callison for a fun STEAM activity exploring how bees pollinate flowers! Make a pom-pom bee and use it to pollinate your handmade paper flowers! |
Crafterschool @ The Library Tusten-Cochecton Branch @ 4:00pm "Crafterschool" is a fun afterschool opportunity for tweens & teens, happening in tandem with the Tusten Youth Club. We’ll be gathering right off the school bus for a weekly exploration of different artistic mediums, including fiber arts, visual arts and more for crafters of all experience levels. Return each week as we practice our craft, troubleshoot and share our successes. This program is for grades 5-12. Registration is required to coordinate bus drop off with the school. *Please note: ALL are welcome (not just Sullivan West school district or Town of Tusten residents)! |
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