April

Newsletter

Featured Programs
Babies in Bookland
Every Friday, 11 am DIY Teen Zine
Wednesday, April 5, 3 pm
Babies and books, songs, rhymes, In honor of National Poetry Month,
bounces, and playtime. we will begin working on a zine
Please join us as we explore some that will feature your poetry,
of the first steps in early literacy artwork, collages, and more! Ages
awareness, for ages 3-23 months.
Will be held at the First
Celebrate 9+ welcome to attend.

Presbyterian Church. National Library Week!

April 9th- April 15th

Eliminating Chemicals from Living a Good Life Workshop

your Body & Home Thursday, April 20, 6:30 pm
Wednesday, April 19, 11 am In honor of Earth Day, join us for a
If you're concerned about what you workshop about our lifestyles and our
are putting into your body or the relationship to the world around us
types of products you use in your presented by Jordan Valdina, Harvard
home, this program is essential to graduate, philanthropist, and Eco-
living a greener lifestyle! architect.

April is
Check a book out to celebrate!
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NATIONA
POETRY
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 Adult Programs
Stamping for Fun (Clintondale) Living a Good Life Workshop
Wed., April 5 & 12, 5:30 pm Thurs., April 20, 6:30 pm
Each month we will create 3 cards. This
class is limited to 8 adults. Registration In honor of Earth Day, join us for a
is required. For more information call workshop about our lifestyles and our
the library at 883-5015. relationship to the world around us. Join
Jordan Valdina, Harvard graduate,
philanthropist, and Eco-architect, for a
Crocheting/Knitting for Adults workshop! What constitutes a "good
(Clintondale) life" can be completely individual, but
Thurs., April 6 & 20, 4:30 pm there are often universal values we all
Bring your needles/hooks and yarn and share. We will consider our own
join us for some time of relaxation and psychologies and unique capacities
conversation. From beginners to while considering how to achieve these
experts, all are welcome. individual goals. This workshop strives
to bring new insight to how we live a
Eliminating Chemicals from good life, how we collaborate with
your Body & Home others and our environment, and the
Wed., April 19, 11 am steps necessary to achieve our goals.
Join Holistic Health Coach, Anna
Celotto as she discusses ways to break
Book Discussion Group
your dependence on harmful chemicals.
(Clintondale)
If you're concerned about what you are
Wed., April 26, 5:15 pm
putting into your body or the types of
Join us monthly on the fourth
products you use in your home, this
Wednesday of every month. Please
program is essential to living a greener
call the library to get information on
lifestyle!
the most recent book to be discussed.

New Paltz Fiction Writers

Workshop (Clintondale)
Adult Coloring Club
Wed., April 19, 5:15 pm
This monthly program focuses on the (Clintondale)
art of writing. Wed., April 19, 5:15 pm
Join us on the 4th Thursday of every
month for a relaxing evening of
Book Club
coloring. No supplies needed. For
Wed., April 19, 6:30 pm
more information about this program
We will be reading Mohsin Hamid's
call the Library at 845-883-5015
Reluctant Fundamentalist for the
month of March. To reserve your
copy call the library at 845-691-2275
ext. 16.
 Children's Programs
Crafting with Kids
Mon., April 3 & April 24, 4 pm
Join us for a fun stamping craft
program! DreamTime StoryTime
Thurs., April 6, 6:30 pm
Bring your teddy bear and come in
Kids Crafting Corner- Spring your favorite jammies for stories and
Craft a craft.
Tues., April 4, 6:30 pm
Babies in Bookland- for ages 3-23
Kids Crafting Corner for children ages
months
5-11. This program will be held on the
Every Friday, 11 am
first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 Babies and books, songs, rhymes,
PM. Class is limited to 8 children & bounces, and playtime. Please join us
registration is required. Register as we explore some of the first steps
online or call the library at 845-691- in early literacy awareness, for ages
2275. 3-23 months. Will be held at the First
Presbyterian Church.
Preschool - Literacy, Stories, Pre-school Craft Time
and Crafts - for ages 4 & 5 Mon., April 10, 11 am
Every Tuesday, 1:30 pm Come to the library the 2nd Monday
Join us as we explore stories, of the month at 11:00 am and make a
counting rhymes, songs, activities, craft with your 3-5 year old..
and craft. This story time will help Registration is required.
foster language and literacy,
Family Lego Night
mathematical and scientific thinking,
Thurs., April 27, 6:30 pm
and social development.
Bring the entire family and get
building! Join us one Thursday each
Exploring Stories and Craft month for an hour of Lego mania, fun
Time for ages 2 & 3 for all ages.
Every Wednesday, 11 am
Join us as we enter the world of
literacy by exploring stories, counting
rhymes, songs, activities and
playtime and a fun craft..
 Teen Programs Video Gamer Challenge
Gak Bubbles Thursday, April 13, 3 pm
Tuesday, April 4, 3 pm Come verse your friends in some fun
Make this amazing version of slime video games and eat snacks at the
that you can blow into gigantic library!
bubbles.
Page Turners Book Club
Draw this Picture- Starry Night Monday, April 17, 3:30 pm
Tuesday, April 4, 6:30 pm Come to the school book club that is
We will be recreating the famous adventure bound with new titles every
masterpiece Starry Night by Van month! Come prepared to discuss.
Gogh. Ages 10-12. Registration required.

Zentangle Window Art

DIY Teen Zine
Tuesday, April 18, 6:30 pm
Wednesday, April 5, 3 pm
In honor of National Poetry Month, we We will be drawing zentangle art onto
will begin working on a zine that will the windows
feature your poetry, artwork, collages, Teen Iron Chef
and more! Collaborate with your Wednesday, April 19, 3:30 pm
friends on a library zine that will be Can you make the best creation using
printed up for you to take home! only the ingredients provided? This
Iron Chef will focus on desserts! !
Minute to Win It!
Friday, April 7, 3 pm DIY Slime
Can you complete all the tasks in Friday, April 21, 3:00 pm
under a minute to win a prize? Come make some good old
fashioned slime at the library after
Painted Cactus Rocks school.
Monday, April 10, 3 pm
Make your own unique cactus plant Caramel Apple Bar
without ever having to worry about Tuesday, April 25, 3:00 pm
watering it! Come make a delicious treat at the
library!
Frog Pencil Holder
Tuesday, April 11, 6:30 pm
Earth Stained Glass
We will be creating a pencil holder
Tuesday, April 25, 6:30 pm
out of cardboard tubes
We are making Earth stained glass
Teen Movie Night for your windows.
Wednesday, April 12, 5 pm
Join us for a thrilling movie night at
the Highland Public Library. Movie to Flip for more programs...
be announced. Film will be rated PG-
13 and under. Popcorn will be served!
 Teen Programs
DIY Kaleidoscope
Wednesday, April 26, 3 pm
Design and create a unique
kaleidoscope!

Rainbow Jars
Friday, April 28, 3 pm
Come make this beautiful rainbow jar
to celebrate spring.

Library Hours
Monday.....................................................................10 am - 5pm
Tuesday....................................................................1 pm- 8 pm
Wednesday...............................................................10 am -8 pm
Thursday...................................................................1 pm- 8 pm
Friday........................................................................10 am -5 pm
Saturday....................................................................10 am - 4pm
Sunday.......................................................................Closed

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