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 InterLibrary Loans
The library system has made the decision that we can only keep items on the hold shelf for five days.
Please be sure to pick up your items as soon as you are notified.
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Photo Exhibit: "ICE"
 This exhibit features photos taken by Patty Lee Parmalee at small streams and wetlands in the Hudson Valley over the last 10 years. The images are closeups of
patterns formed by slowly forming water as it freezes. Some are abstract patterns, and some are uncannily similar to humanoid (or animaloid, or alien) life forms, or, as the artist calls them, "discarded evolutionary experiments."
The exhibit opens Tuesday, February 10 and will remain on display through March.
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Teen Tech Tutors
Wednesday February 1
5:00 to 7:30 PM
PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
 Are you having computer woes? Do you want to learn a specific skill or program? Sign up to come in for a one-on-one session with our Teen Tech Tutors. Call the library at 845-255-1255 or stop by to sign up. |
Driver Safety Class
Two Mondays: February 6 and 13
6:30 - 9:30 pm
$40
 Save money on your auto insurance and benefit the library at the same time! The National Traffic Safety Institute is offering a driver safety class at the Gardiner Library. Taking this class can provide a 10% reduction in your car insurance for three years or up to 4 points taken off of your driving record.
You must attend both sessions of this class. Sign up at the library front desk or call us at 845-255-1255. |
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Craft Supplies Sale
Saturday, February 4
11 am - 3 pm
 Items available include yarns, wool, fabric, patterns, notions, kits, notions, beads, and many more. There will be supplies for knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting, embroidery, flower arranging, painting - almost any craft you can think of. This year the sale will also feature books on a wide variety of subjects, from knitting and sewing to woodworking and home building. All items are at greatly reduced prices. |
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Take Your Child to the Library Day
February 4
Children can register for a library card if they are at least 5 years old. We will be giving children small prizes for celebrating with us. We encourage your children to enter our bookmark contest; winning entries will be used on our new library bookmarks listing library hours and other relevant information. |
Technology Workshops
Downloading Free Library eBooks
Sunday, February 5
2 pm
 Learn how to search for and download library eBooks through the RCLS system using Overdrive. Librarian Erin Barnard will conduct the class. Bring your devices and your questions.
iPhones, iPads and Smartphones: Getting Started
 Saturday, February 11
11am
General discussion on iPhones, iPads, and smartphones in general. Come learn how to get started, what apps are and how to download them and what other features are available on your device.
Facebook and Social Networks
Saturday, February 2511 am Come learn how to use Facebook and social networking sites to communicate with far away friends and family.
Photo Sharing and Custom Photo Gifts
Saturday, March 10th
11am
Learn how to upload your photos to photo sharing sites so you can share with friends and relatives, make calendars, stationary and more out of your own photos.
iPhones, iPads, and Smartphones: Advanced
Saturday March 24
11am
Advanced iPhone, iPad, and smartphone workshop.
Please sign up in advance at the library front desk or by calling 255-1255. There is no charge for these classes.
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Knitting Class for Adults BEGINS TONIGHT!!
FIVE Wednesdays February 1,8,15,22,29
6:30 - 8 pm
$50
Instructor: Leslie Rosen
Chase Away Those Winter Blues.....Learn To Knit!
Have you noticed everyone is knitting? Perhaps it's because people have discovered it's a wonderful way to relax and be creative.
This is a class for non-knitters, beginners and those who haven't picked up their knitting in years and need a review. Participants will learn to knit, purl, cast on, bind off and decrease to make a hat or other basic project of your choice.
Practice yarn and needles will be available at the first class. We will discuss purchasing materials at that time. Be prepared to discover a new obsession! |
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Cardio Dance Yoga
Thursdays starting February 2 (except 3rd Thursdays)
5:30 pm
Instructor: Anne Rogers
$40 for a course of 4 classes; $12 for a single class
Cardio Yoga Dance is a fusion of simple aerobic dance steps with yoga stretches and toning exercises. It is easy and fun! A great workout at your own level. If you love to dance give this a try! And if you know nothing about dance or yoga that is not a problem. Your ability to listen to your body and gain aerobic capacity as well as flexibility and coordination will increase with each session.
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Zumba
Thursdays
6:30 pm
$40 for the series of 4, $12 for drop-in
Ditch the workout, and join the party with licensed Zumba instructor Amanda Gresens! Zumba incorporates latin inspired movements like salsa, cumbia, samba, reggaeton, and merengue along with styles from all over the world like hip hop, bellydance, and African to create a fun, easy to follow, dynamic and effective dance fitness program! Beginners and experienced are welcome! Students should wear light weight, stretchy, comfortable clothing and sneakers, and bring a water bottle and towel with them. Instructor: Amanda Gresens |
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Tai Chi 
Saturday, February 11
2 PM
Sunday, February 19, 26
Noon
$40 for series of 4, $12 for drop-in
Instructor: Silke Trester
This introductory Tai Chi class will focus on the Dong Style slow set. All beginners and/or those interested in this fascinating and graceful ancient martial art are welcome to attend. The instructor, Silke Trester, has practiced Tai Chi for a total of six years and has been teaching for over a year. |
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Pilates
Wednesdays
1:30 - 2:30 pm
$40 for a course of 4 classes; $12 for drop-in
 This class integrates pilates with resistance training for serious fat burning and muscle toning. Maximize calorie burning, and sculpt rock hard abs, a stronger back, legs and arms while building long, lean muscle. No body part is left out of this full body routine. All fitness levels welcome. Please bring a mat and set of light dumbells to class.
Julie Vitale is a certified pilates instructor and personal trainer. She holds a specialized certificate in post rehab exercise therapy. She has been teaching pilates for over four years throughout the Hudson Valley.
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Library Yoga
Wednesday Evenings
6:30 pm
Instructor: Elizabeth Gross
$40 for series of 4 or $12 per class
Gentle Flow, a class to calm the mind and focus our intentions.
Tuesdays 11 am
Thursday Mornings 11 am
Instructor: Anne Rogers
$40 for a series of 6 or $12 per class
Wabi-Sabi Hatha Yoga
Wabi-sabi appreciates the "imperfect, impermanent and incomplete."
Strengthen the body, calm the mind, and awaken your spirit. Though experienced practitioners can enjoy this class, it is geared towards beginners.
Tuesdays 1:30 pm
Instructor: Anne Rogers $40 for a series of 6 or $12 per class
Healthy Hatha Yoga. Join Anne Rogers for a 50 minute yoga class. Specially scheduled to accomodate Moms during the Preschooler story time, but open to everyone!
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Music Lover's Group
Saturday February 25
2 PM
 Open Mike! All interests and levels are welcome. To sign up e mail Andy at gardinerlibrarymusic@gmail.com. All are welcome to come and hear the performances.
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Mommy and Me Book Club
Second Thursdays
2 pm
 A book club where parents bring their children so they can play while the parents have a chance at a book discussion.
If you are interested, please contact the library, or email Nicole at nlane@rcls.org. |
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 Winter Green Market
Saturday February 18
11 am - 3 pm
Every third Saturday throught April, the community room will be alive with fresh local produce and fine conversation. Come see what's for sale!
George Jacobs of Heartfelt Herbs will once again do a drum circle at the Farmer's Market. There will be drums available for everyone to join in.
You can find out more about the market by visiting their facebook page. |
 Library Knitters
Thursdays February 2 & 16
7 pm
Come sit and knit in the beautiful Gardiner Library. Chat with other knitters. All levels welcome.
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Teeny Tiny Book Club
First Thursday of the month
3 pm
The Teeny Tiny Book Club, named for the fact that originally members read books of less than 200 pages, is open to everyone.
Book for February 2
The Hare With Amber Eyes by Edmund de Waal
Edmund de Waal traces his family story through an inherited collection of Japanese ornamental carvings.
Book for March 1
The Last Resort by Douglas Rogers
Rogers' memoir of his family's life in Zimbabwe during Robert Mugabe's rise to power and reclaimation of white-held lands. |
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 Mah Jong
Fourth THURSDAYS
February 23
1:30 - 4:30 pm
For experienced or beginning players.
Have questions or want more information? loiscohn@aol.com |
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 Kids Chess Club
Third Wednesdays
February 15
4:30 - 6 pm
Did you know Armenian children now have chess as part of their school curriculum?
Come and play chess with other kids. Beginners welcome. Meets the third Wednesday of each month. Children can take bus #84 directly to the library from Lenape. An adult will be waiting to pick them up. |
 Community Play Space
Wednesdays 11 am - 1 pm
Don't let cabin fever hit this fall and winter. The community room is transformed into a playspace with toys, games, books and stuffed animals. Chat with other parents while your kids socialize.
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Kids Knitting Club 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
4:15 - 5:30 pm
For 3rd Grade and Up
February 14 & 28
Kids in the New Paltz School District can take Bus # 84 from Lenape School and will be met by an adult. |
 R.E.A.D. With Dogs
The Reading Education Assistance Dogs (R.E.A.D.) program improves children's reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a dog. But not just any dog. R.E.A.D. dogs are registered therapy animals who volunteer with their handlers as a team going into schools, libraries and many other settings as reading companions for children.
 Children sign-up for a 15 minute sessions between 4:40 and 5:45 pm. Dates in April and May also available.
Call the library to sign up.
R.E.A.D. with Nelli. a Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Wednesdays
February 8, March 14
R.E.A.D. with Brandi, a Springer Spaniel
Thursdays
February 16, March 15 |
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Story Times
10:00-10:30 am Bouncing Babies Story Time - Laptime stories, songs and fingerplays
11:00-11:45 am Terrific Twos and Threes Story Time - Books, action rhymes, music and crafts
1:30-2:30 pm Great Fours & Fives Story Hour - Play games, participate in action rhymes, explore books and create related crafts
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Exhibit Space
Ice photos by Patty Parmalee. Display Case Snow Globes from Ruby Zatz. |
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Thank you for being a library supporter!
Sincerely,
The Staff and Board of the Gardiner Library
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Gardiner Library Hours
Monday - Closed
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 8 pm
Thursday 11 am - 8 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday Noon - 4 pm
133 Farmer's Turnpike, Gardiner, NY 12525
845 - 255 - 1255
www.gardinerlibrary.org |
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