This Week at Amenia Free Library

We have a full week ahead!

Monday: Story Hour with Megan! and Knitty Gritty Yarn Club

Tuesday: We're welcoming Erik from MHV Wellcare, to learn about preparing an aging plan for later in life (more details below).

Wednesday: We're making Animal Pompoms!

Thursday: Story Hour with Megan! and Chair Exercise

Friday: Tween Hangout*

(Please note: Attendance needs to be confirmed by Thursday, August 14th at 6:00pm)

Saturday: Tie Dye Day!

If it gets too hot out, the Amenia Free Library is a cooling center during our open hours.

Here some photos from our recent events:

Mermaid Dolls

We made our own Mermaid Dolls! We just yarn, pipe cleaners, and wooden beads. These were a huge hit!

Fifth Annual Amenia vs. Millerton Golf Tournament

In July, we met with the NorthEast-Millerton Library, for this year's Battle of the Books! Although it was a hazy afternoon, golfers enjoyed 9 holes and a BBQ afterwards. The trophy returned to Millerton this year.

Library Carnival

On a perfect Saturday evening, we had a Library Carnival!

We welcomed the Bubble Bus, Frozen Fun Ice Cream Truck, Happy Cheeks Face Painting, and inflatables from YoBounce Party Rentals. A great time was had by all!

Story Hour with 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.

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.

Preparing for an Aging Plan for Later in Life

Join us on Tuesday, August 12th, at 5:30pm, as we welcome Erik from MHV Wellcare!

Erik will be discussing planning before it is too late, with your aging parents or yourself:

Building a care plan as a family,

Wills, power of attorney, and advanced directives,

Insurance options, and

Care options at home, in assisted living, and more.

Animal Pompoms!

Join us on Wednesday, August 13th, at 5:00pm, in making our own Animal Pompoms!

We'll have all the supplies ready to go.

For adults, teens, and children 5 years and up, with a caregiver.

Chair Exercise

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

Make sure to wear comfy clothes for movement.

For adults.

Tween Hangout*

Join us on Friday, August 15th, from 6:00 - 8:00pm, for our next Tween Hangout!

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

For ages 9 - 13 years old.

*Please confirm attendance by Thursday, August 14th at 6:00pm. Give us a call at (845) 373-8273, send an email programs@amenialibrary.org, or stop on by during our open hours.

Did You Know? Libby Edition

With just your MHLS library card, you can access 3 other library systems to borrow items in Libby!

In the Libby app, click the three lines at the bottom of the screen.

Click Add Library.

Search for any of the partnering library systems: Mohawk Valley Library System, Southern Adirondack Library System, or Upper Hudson Library System.

Click Sign In With My Card.

Under Partner Libraries, select 'Mid-Hudson Library System' and sign in with your barcode and pin.

When multiple library systems are connected to your account, you'll be able to tell which system you are searching in by the by the icon to the right of the search box. You can click on it at anytime to switch between systems.