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The Gardiner Library had 3,323 people attend our programs last year (both children and adults). If each of them had spent $5 to go to a movie instead, they would have spent a total of $16,615.

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Lost and Found

Questions:What contains several stuffed animals, water bottles, several baseball caps and a shoe, as well as some other things?

Answer: The Gardiner Library lost and found!

Our lost and found is overflowing. We will be donating items soon, so if you might have lost something, please come in to claim it right away.

Friends of the Library Honor Landscapers

The Friends of the Library hosted a celebration on Sunday August 22 in the library

Alice O'Conner, President of the Friends of the Gardiner Library, Emily Stettner and Keith Buesing of Coral Acres Nursery.

community to honor those who created the library landscaping and memorial bricks display. The Friends began selling bricks with name plaques in 2001 to help raise money for a new library. Last fall members of the New Paltz High School football team began preparing of the ground for placement of the bricks as a community service project under the supervision of Gordon Pine.

Honorees included Gordon Pine of Gordon Pine Landscaping whose hard work, imagination and generous donation of materials and labor for the memorial brick display came to fruition this summer. Pine designed the display to look like train tracks, matching the old train station feeling of the new building.

George Majestic was honored for more than once answering the call to move the pallet of bricks when winter weather struck.

Also honored were Colucci PE Excavation and Tantillo Lanscaping Supplies and Excavating for their generous donations of boulders, crushed stone, and mulch.

Nine year old Emily Stettner was honored for being the winner of the "Name The Library Lizard" contest. Emily's winning entry was "Dewey - in honor of the Dewey decimal system and because he is low to the ground and will get dewy." Another honoree was the creator of the lizard, Keith Beusing of Coral Acres Nursery.

Game Nights Needs Board Games

Our Children's Librarian, Nicole Lane, will be starting up monthly games night this fall. We would like donations of family board games in good condition. Please call Nicole at 845-255-1255 or email her childrenslibrarian@gardinerlibrary.org and let her know if you have any games to donate.

Knitters and Chess Players Needed

Do you knit or play chess?
The kids chess and knitting clubs are both in need of adult chessboard

volunteers. You can volunteer for as little as one night per month. The clubs both have coordinators, so volunteers would only need to come in and help with instruction.

Please contact Nicole at childrenslibrarian@gardinerlibrary.org.

Upcoming Special Events

Library Book & Media Sale

Preview Friday September 10 5-7 PM - $10 admission

Sale Saturday September 11 9 AM - 4 PM

Sale Sunday September 12 9 AM - 4 PM

Volunteers are welcome to sort books ahead of time or work at the sale. Come into the library or call for a time slot.

Traveling through Ukraine with the
Shepko-Hamilton's--Bringing Music, Cowhorns, and a Smile

Sunday September 12

3:00 PM

The presentation "Traveling through Ukraine with the Shepko-Hamilton's--Bringing Music, Cowhorns, and a Smile" will be held in the community room on Sunday September 12 at 3 PM. It will feature photographs,video clips, instruments and costumes from the trip the Shepko-Hamilton family and their band "Korinya" took

to the Ukraine this summer.

The group traveled across Ukraine for three weeks in July with cowhorns, a
spinning wheel and wool from their sheep. They played and spun wool at
Country of Dreams ethno-music festival in Kyiv, an orphanage in Rivne, a
senior home in Ivanno-Frankivsk, on television, and at festivals in Lviv.
The group also delivered cow horns from a farmer in Pennsylvania to a famous instrument maker in the Carpathian mountains. The Carpathian instrument maker will use the cow horns to create instruments.

The participants of the tour were Roxolyana (15), Zoya (14), Stefan (13),
Lexi (12), and Halyna Shepko. They all live at Shawangunk Ridge Farm. They will be continuing this journey of connecting people through music and helping the orphans of Rivne.

Refreshments will be served that contain the flavor of their journey.

The library exhibit case will feature a display of items from their trip through the end of September.

Rail Trial Photography Reception

Sunday September 19

2 - 5 PM

Winter Rail Trail by Betsy Manzione

An artists' reception will be held on Sunday September 19 from 2 to 5 PM in the community room for the photographers of the "The Rail Trial Through Many Lenses" photography contest and exhibit. First place and honorable mentions will be announced at the reception. Curated by artist and W

allkill Valley Rail Trail Association board member, Trina Greene, the exhibit features selected local photographers, as well as contest entrants. Well-known professional photographer, Kevin VanBuren, will be judging this show.

Last minute entries are still welcome in jpg format. Please email to : trinagreene@me.com. Information on matting and framing will be sent in return.

All entries are views from the Rail Trail or views or details of the Rail Trail itself. Categories include: seasons, reflections, details, animals, birds or insects, pets and their owners, horses and their riders, funniest photo.

Classes & Workshops

Library Yoga

$40 for the series or $12 per class

Tuesday Afternoons
Some of the cool people who have fun at Library Yoga.

2 PM
Instructor: Anne Rogers

September 7, 14, 21, 28

Gentle Healing Flow Hatha Yoga

Synchronizing the breath with movement for a gentle but energizing practice
Strengthen the body, calm the mind, and awaken your spirit. Though experienced practitioners can enjoy this class, it is geared towards beginners.

Qi Gong Class
Wednesdays September 15, 22, 29, October 6
10:30 AM

Instructor: Martha Cheo

$40 for full series or $12 per class

Please pre-register for this class by stopping by the library or calling 845-255-1255

Qi Gong is one of the major components of traditional Chinese medicine. The rounded postures and gentle movements of Qi Gong are easy to learn and can be practiced by people of all ages. Regular practice of these forms leads to better circulation of energy throughout the body.

The benefits of Qi Gong include:

� enhanced resistance to disease qi gong

� increased stamina

� better digestion

� improved circulation

� more restful sleep

� balanced internal energy

� reduced stress and anxiety

Martha Cheo has been practicing qi gong and tai chi chuan for over 20 years.

NEW! Clay Workshop for Beginners of All
Wednesdays September 22, 29 October 13

2 - 5 PM
$55 for all three sessions

Participants will explore ceramic clay properties and create a small clay creature during the 1st and 2nd workshops. On the third Thursday they will glaze their fired creations. Finished products will be picked up at the library after Oct. 16.

The cost of the workshops, including materials is $55 for 3 days

Instructor Connie Noelle is a retired elementary art teacher with a passion for ceramics.

For questions about the workshop, contact Connie Noelle (845)255-5770

NEW! Watercolor Workshop - Drawing and Painting Fall Colors
Instructor: Mira Fink
Saturday October 2 and Sunday October 3

11 AM - 4 PM
$100 for both sessions

Through demonstrations and individual instruction, you will be guided step by step from your first rough sketch to your finished painting. You will learn about composition, using watercolor technique, creating color values and more in a fun and supportive environment. We will draw and paint on location from the fall landscape at area parks (weather permitting) or work indoors from natural objects. Beginners and painters with some experience are welcome. Materials list provided upon registration.

Please pre-register by stopping by or calling the library 845-255-1255.

About the Instructor: Mira Finkhas exhibited her paintings regionally in solo and juried shows since 1988. She has a BFA in painting from SUNY New Paltz and studied painting at the Woodstock School of Art. Mira has a Masters in Education and is a NYS certified art teacher. Her work is in a number of private collections.

More info at http://www.mirafink.com

T3 - Teen Tech Tutors
Mondays and Tuesdays

4 - 8 PM

Do you have a question about computers? Want to set up an email or facebook account? Are you frustrated by features of MicroSoft Word or Excel? Would you like to learn more about your Mac?

Our Teen Tech Tutors are here to help! Devin and his assistant Jonah will provide one-on-one tutoring sessions to help you sort through your computer issues. Please call the library (845)255-1255 or come in to set up an appointment for a tutoring session. Sessions are for one hour. There is no charge for these sessions.