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Early May Newsletter

for the Amenia Free Library

Early MayNewsletterfor the Amenia Free Library

Yay for May!

May has arrived, bringing the sun and warm temperatures with it!


Things we are looking forward to:

A NEW Outdoor Program: Rail Trail Nature Walks,

seeing everyone at Webutuck's Community Day,

reading on our back patio,

and seeing all our patrons when they visit!

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Earth Day at the Library

We co-hosted a rainy Earth Day at the Library with the Amenia Garden Club and the Conservation Advisory Committee (CAC), and learned about Backyard Birdscaping with Bethany from Sharon Audubon.

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Field Trip!

We hosted several classes from Webutuck Elementary School, prior to their Spring Break!

Upcoming Programs Upcoming Programs

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Meditation

Join us on Saturday, May 3rd, at 10:30am, as we engage in Meditation!

For adults. Wear comfy clothes that allow for movement.

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The Page Turners Book Club

Join us on Saturday, May 3rd, at 11:30am, as we discuss Rebecca Yarros' Variation.


For adults.


*The Page Turners Book Club reads across all the genres.

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Make Your Own Toilet Roll Windmills

Join us on Wednesday, May 7th, at 5:00pm, as we make our own Toilet Paper Windmills!


We'll be using recycled toilet paper rolls and other materials to create our windmills.


For ages 6 -11.

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Native Plant Garden

On Saturday, May 10th, at 10:00am, join the Amenia Garden Club in planting a native garden in front of the Library!


Bring a helping hand or your kids to plant the garden and learn about plants native to New York.

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Library Tea Society

Join us on Saturday, May 10th, at 12:00pm, for our next meeting of the Library Tea Society!


We'll be tasting teas and snacks from South Korea.

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Teen Hangout

Join us on Saturday, May 10th, from 4:30 - 6:30pm, for our next Teen Hangout!


We'll have our Nintendo Switch, pizza, and snacks ready to go.


*Please confirm your attendance by Friday, May 9th.

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Pre-Planning for Funeral Services

Join us on Tuesday, May 13th, at 5:00pm, as we learn about pre-planning for funeral services.


We'll be discussing how to be prepared, how much it costs, and the options available when the time comes.


Presented by Hufcut Funeral Home.

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Kaleidocycle Flextangle Paper Craft

Join us on Wednesday, May 14th, at 5:00pm, as we create our own Kaleidocycle Flextangle!


We'll be coloring and folding paper to create the Kaleidocycle Flextangle.


For children 6 -11 years old.


Here's a video of a Kaleidocycle Flextangle!

Ongoing Programs Ongoing Programs

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Story Hour with Hope & Megan!

Join us on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:30am, for Story Hour!

We read a story, make a fun craft, and enjoy a snack.

For our 0-5 year old patrons and their caregiver.

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Knitty Gritty Yarn Club

Join us on Mondays at 1:30pm, where our yarn-loving patrons meet up for creating and socializing!

Bring your own yarn project to work on.

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NEW PROGRAM - Rail Trail Nature Walk

Join us on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month, at 10:30am, for a library-led nature walk on the Harlem Valley Rail Trail.


We'll be meeting at the Rail Trail Parking Lot on Mechanic Street in Amenia.


All ages welcome.

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Chair Exercise

Join us on Thursdays at 11:30am, for Chair Exercise!


Kickstart your day, stay active, and have fun in a supportive environment!


Make sure to wear comfy clothes for movement.


For adults.

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A Look at the Whole Month A Look at the Whole Month

Services We Offer Services We Offer

Printing & Copying: 25 cents


Faxing & Scanning: FREE!


Laminating: $1 a sheet

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Amenia Free Library

Email: director@amenialibrary.org
Website: amenialibrary.org
Phone: (845) 373-8273


Hours:

Monday: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Tuesday: 12:00 - 6:00pm

Wednesday: 12:00 - 7:00pm

Thursday: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Friday: 12:00 - 6:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am - 2:00pm

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