Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library
479 Broadway Monticello, NY 12701 - (845)794-4660
Bring your ongoing projects and supplies from home or learn a new hobby with guidance from experienced stitcher Ginny Schouten. There will be yarn available to start a project and also some crochet hooks and/or knitting needles for sale.
Did you forget about an old bank account or utility deposit? There is currently over $19 billion in unclaimed funds in New York State waiting to be claimed.
$241,643,892 was returned to its rightful owners so far in 2024!
Leah Solomon from the New York State Comptroller's office will be here to teach you how to see if local residents are owed some of New York's $18.4 billion in unclaimed funds. It's now easier than ever to see if there are any unclaimed funds in your name.
Library Speakers Consortium
2024 K-12 Summer Series (2 of 4)
Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the animated series on Netflix. In this virtual event, Max will share how he came up with the different monsters and villains as well as the unique ways that Jack and his friends figure out to defeat them.
Ever since the monster apocalypse hit town, average thirteen year old Jack Sullivan has been living in his tree house, which he’s armed to the teeth with catapults and a moat, not to mention video games and an endless supply of Oreos and Mountain Dew scavenged from abandoned stores. But Jack alone is no match for the hordes of Zombies and Winged Wretches and Vine Thingies, and especially not for the eerily intelligent monster known only as Blarg. So Jack builds a team: his dorky best friend, Quint; the reformed middle school bully, Dirk; Jack’s loyal pet monster, Rover; and Jack’s crush, June. With their help, Jack is going to slay Blarg, achieve the ultimate Feat of Apocalyptic Success, and be average no longer! Can he do it?
Registration is required. Register HERE.
About the Author
Max Brallier is the New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty books, including the middle-grade series, The Last Kids on Earth. Under the pen name Jack Chabert, Max is the creator and author of the Eerie Elementary series and author of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel Poptropica: Mystery of the Map. He has also written books for properties including LEGO, Adventure Time, Regular Show, Steven Universe, and Uncle Grandpa. Max has written for adults as well, including the pick-your-own-path series Can YOU Survive the Zombie Apocalypse? and an entry in the zombie anthology Nights of the Living Dead. Max lives in Los Angeles with his wife and daughter.
Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium & the Friends of the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library.
The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library.
Ed Alstrom is in his 21st season as the weekend organist at Yankee Stadium. For this presentation, he’ll give a ‘behind-the-Scenes’ look at his job, demonstrate how it works, and tell stories about his experiences at the stadium.
Ed has an extensive background in music, including performances with celebrities like Bette Midler, Chuck Berry, Leonard Bernstein and more! He’s also won awards and worked on various Broadway musicals. Ed is currently the Music Director/Organist at the Central Presbyterian Church in Montclair, NJ, and the Accompanist and Choir Director at Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield, NJ.
Nicole Nightfall, a Hudson Valley native, is a seasoned paranormal investigator and content creator, on a journey into the paranormal. Nicole explores haunted sites nationwide, offering card readings, mediumship sessions, home cleansings, trauma healing, spirit box readings, and spiritual consultations.
Join us to explore Nicole's experiences, investigating tips, favorite Hudson Valley haunts, ghost stories, and more. She'll also cover cleansing and protection for investigations.
From award-winning actor and food obsessive Stanley Tucci comes an intimate and charming memoir of life in and out of the kitchen.
Taste is a reflection on the intersection of food and life, filled with anecdotes about his growing up in Westchester, New York; preparing for and shooting the foodie films Big Night and Julie & Julia; falling in love over dinner; and teaming up with his wife to create meals for a multitude of children. Each morsel of this gastronomic journey through good times and bad, five-star meals and burned dishes, is as heartfelt and delicious as the last.
Email langclouse@rcls.org for Zoom details.
If you are an aspiring writer seeking to work together with others to hone your craft plan on attending their bi-monthly meetings on the 2nd & 4th Monday of the month.
Email langclouse@rcls.org for more details.
Library Speakers Consortium
2024 K-12 Summer Series (3 of 4)
You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National Book Award winning and New York Times bestselling novel-in-verse, The Poet X serving as the backdrop to this amazing chat!
The Poet X is about an Afro-Latina heroine who tells her story with blazing words and powerful truth. Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let her fists and her fierceness do the talking. But Xiomara has plenty she wants to say, and she pours all her frustration and passion onto the pages of a leather notebook, reciting the words to herself like prayers—especially after she catches feelings for a boy in her bio class named Aman, who her family can never know about.
With Mami’s determination to force her daughter to obey the laws of the church, Xiomara understands that her thoughts are best kept to herself. So when she is invited to join her school’s slam poetry club, she doesn’t know how she could ever attend without her mami finding out. But she still can’t stop thinking about performing her poems. Because in the face of a world that may not want to hear her, Xiomara refuses to be silent.
A virtual author talk you don’t want to miss–come create out loud with Elizabeth Acevedo! Register now!
Registration is required. Register HERE.
About the Author
Elizabeth Acevedo is the New York Times-bestselling author of The Poet X, which won the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature, the Michael L. Printz Award, the Pura Belpré Award, the Carnegie medal, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award, and the Walter Award. She is also the author of numerous other titles including Family Lore; With the Fire on High, which was named a best book of the year by the New York Public Library, NPR, Publishers Weekly, and School Library Journal; and Clap When You Land, a Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor book and a Kirkus finalist. Acevedo has been a fellow of Cave Canem, Cantomundo, and a participant in the Callaloo Writer’s Workshops. She is a National Poetry Slam Champion, and resides in Washington, DC with her husband.
Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium & the Friends of the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library.
The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library.
This meeting of The Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on ZOOM and In-Person.
The public is invited to attend in-person or remotely.
Email langclouse@rcls.org for ZOOM meeting invitation
Library Speakers Consortium
2024 K-12 Summer Series (4 of 4)
Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His winning book, A First Time for Everything, is a graphic memoir based on his own awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life.
Dan Santat began drawing as a young boy and although he first studied microbiology, he pursued his passion in illustration. He spent many hours as a child and teenager teaching himself to draw by copying illustrations from comic books until he developed the unique, recognizable style that we see today. His talk will inspire listeners to draw their own story as well as give them practical tips on the creation of graphic novels.
Registration is required. Register HERE.
About the Author
Dan Santat is a Caldecott Medal winner, a National Book Award winner, and a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. His artwork is also featured in numerous picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade novels. Santat created the animated television show, "The Replacements," as well. He lives in Southern California with his wife and two children.
Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium & the Friends of the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library.
The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library.
Perhaps you’ve heard of the Palatine Hotel or the Hotel Rockwell, magnificent Broadway Hotels that were claimed in The Great
Monticello Fire of 1909, but did you know that there were many other hotels in the village during Sullivan County’s Silver Age of Tourism?
Join Sullivan County Historian John Conway as he takes a look at the Mansion House, The Park View, The Frank Leslie, The Fulton House, and more, in a program exclusive to the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library.
We’re living in a world that is rapidly changing, some of it to our liking, and some not. With all that is going on, how do we maintain and strengthen our sense of community?
It's time to listen and share and gain a better understanding of how we can build a vibrant community together.
JOIN US FOR A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION
Registration is Encouraged.
Refreshments will be provided.
Do you know a few Yiddish words or more?
Enjoy discussions on language and culture.
Hear from Sages, writers, and humorists about topics such as:
¨ Customs ¨ History & Folklore ¨ Traditions ¨ Ethics ¨ Language Arts ¨ Poetry
¨ Folk Sayings ¨ And More!
If you would like to attend this meeting virtually, please email Mariana Sprouse for the link.
Library Speakers Consortium
2024 K-12 Summer Series (1 of 4)
Join us for a visit to Deckawoo Drive with everyone’s favorite adventure loving pig, Mercy Watson! Newbery Medal winning author Kate DiCamillo will be sharing the stories behind the creation of her early chapter book series, the original Mercy Watson, and the follow up series, Tales from Deckawoo Drive. We will also be celebrating the publication of the final book in the Mercy Watson series!
Mercy is selfish and impulsive, but no matter how much trouble she gets in, Mr. and Mrs. Watson continue to love her and see her in the best possible light. Young readers love to join along in her hilarious adventures, taking comfort in the fact that their parents and guardians will love them no matter what as well. BYOBT – Bring Your Own Buttered Toast!
Registration Is Required. Register Here.
About the Author
Kate DiCamillo is the award-winning author of over 30 books for children. She served as the 2014-2015 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, appointed by the Library of Congress. Several of her books have been turned into movies, and one was even adapted as an opera. She grew up in Florida and currently lives in Minnesota.
Brought to you in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium & the Friends of the Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library.
The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library.
Gaming for Adults will be Cancelled, Tuesday, July 9th for Staff Training on New Library Software.
Thank you for your cooperation.
If you are an aspiring writer seeking to work together with others to hone your craft plan on attending their bi-monthly meetings on the 2nd & 4th Monday of the month.
Email langclouse@rcls.org for more details.
Chair Yoga
Connect, Move, Breathe, Focus, Relax, Be Empowered
~ These sessions are to be enjoyed scent-free ~
Invigorate and Restore with the versatile and wonderful Chair as a prop to help you move better in your body. This practice will help to encourage and restore lost flexibility, stamina, balance, and ease. Guided by Susan Mendoza from The Chi Hive.
Benefits may include:
· improved lung function
· Improved circulation
· improved mental and emotional health
· lower stress
· expand loving awareness toward self and others
A desire to nurture a healthy mindset and healthy body can change how we experience the world we live in.
Registration is required; space is limited.
The Library will be closed in observance of the Independence Day.
Do you know a few Yiddish words or more?
Enjoy discussions on language and culture.
Hear from Sages, writers, and humorists about topics such as:
¨ Customs ¨ History & Folklore ¨ Traditions ¨ Ethics ¨ Language Arts ¨ Poetry
¨ Folk Sayings ¨ And More!
What is permaculture and how can you use it to improve your life?
Come join Christopher Harrison, P.E., principal at Harrison Re-Gen, as he gives an introduction to what permaculture is and how it can be applied to our most basic needs of food, water, and shelter. This program will cover: a working definition of what permaculture is (and what it is not), basic tools of land/system assessment and design, achieving huge energy savings by applying permaculture thinking to building construction, and using permaculture to develop alternative social and economic arrangements and practices that build resilience and regeneration.
No registration required.
About the presenter:
Christopher Harrison, P.E., is a NYS licensed civil engineer and the principal of Harrison Re-Gen, a business focused on helping clients build more resilient, vibrant, and ecologically diverse landscapes that can provide any combination of "food, fuel, fiber, fodder, fertilizers, farmaceuticals, and fun" (quote attributed to Dave Jacke) to their inhabitants, while retooling the built environment to better capture and utilize natural energy flows in order to maximize efficiency. Prior to starting his business, he worked as a consulting engineer on capital construction projects within NYC's water and waste water facilities, developing a specialization in storm water management and water-related regulatory compliance. Christopher spends a fair portion of his time putting his ideas into practice through constantly developing his family's 2.25 acre homestead in Warwick, NY, where they live in a retrofitted house they heat with less than 2 cords of wood a year and passive heat from the sun, provide a good portion of their firewood from woodlot and tree hedge management, fruit and vegetables from home organic gardens, and fresh eggs (and compost production) from a backyard chicken flock.
Learn how to play mah jongg in 4 classes. Each builds upon the last so it is highly recommended that you plan to attend all 4. If you have your own Mah Jongg Set (American not Chinese) as well as your own National Mah Jongg League Card** please bring it to participate.
Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.***
*** Priority will be given to residents of the library service area and those who have not
taken these classes prior.
Call (845)794-4660 x 2 or stop in to register.
**Some current Mah Jongg League Cards will be available for those without them for $10.00.
* Upcoming evening classes in September*
Do you know a few Yiddish words or more?
Enjoy discussions on language and culture.
Hear from Sages, writers, and humorists about topics such as:
¨ Customs ¨ History & Folklore ¨ Traditions ¨ Ethics ¨ Language Arts ¨ Poetry
¨ Folk Sayings ¨ And More!
This meeting of The Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library Board of Trustees will be held on ZOOM and In-Person.
The public is invited to attend in-person or remotely.
Email langclouse@rcls.org for ZOOM meeting invitation
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library with other adults (21+) playing a game with friends, or make new friends while playing cards, Scrabble or other board games.* If you’d like to play something else, bring a game from home to play with others.
*Those interested in playing Mahjong please bring your own sets of tiles.
In the Robert D. Norris Community Room
~Maximum Capacity 15. Please social distance.~
If you are an aspiring writer seeking to work together with others to hone your craft plan on attending their bi-monthly meetings on the 2nd & 4th Monday of the month.
Email langclouse@rcls.org for more details.
This program is brought to you by EBCPL in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium and supported by the Friends of EBCPL. Click here to find more programs offered by this partnership.
The Library will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library with other adults (21+) playing a game with friends, or make new friends while playing cards, Scrabble or other board games.* If you’d like to play something else, bring a game from home to play with others.
*Those interested in playing Mahjong please bring your own sets of tiles.
In the Robert D. Norris Community Room
~Maximum Capacity 15. Please social distance.~
Bring your ongoing projects and supplies from home or learn a new hobby with guidance from experienced stitcher Ginny Schouten. There will be yarn available to start a project and also some crochet hooks and/or knitting needles for sale.
Learn how to play mah jongg in 4 classes. Each builds upon the last so it is highly recommended that you plan to attend all 4. If you have your own Mah Jongg Set (American not Chinese) as well as your own National Mah Jongg League Card** please bring it to participate.
Class size is limited and pre-registration is required.***
*** Priority will be given to residents of the library service area and those who have not
taken these classes prior.
Call (845)794-4660 x 2 or stop in to register.
**Some current Mah Jongg League Cards will be available for those without them for $10.00.
* Upcoming evening classes in September*
This program is brought to you by EBCPL in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium and supported by the Friends of EBCPL. Click here to find more programs offered by this partnership.
We’re living in a world that is rapidly changing, some of it to our liking, and some not. With all that is going on, how do we maintain and strengthen our sense of community?
It's time to listen and share and gain a better understanding of how we can build a vibrant community together.
JOIN US FOR A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION
Registration is Encouraged.
Refreshments will be provided.
Are you out of space on your device and need to transfer data?
Or do you just want to ensure your precious memories are backed up in case of an emergency?
Join us and get peace of mind with our guide to data back up and file transfer.
Do you know a few Yiddish words or more?
Enjoy discussions on language and culture.
Hear from Sages, writers, and humorists about topics such as:
¨ Customs ¨ History & Folklore ¨ Traditions ¨ Ethics ¨ Language Arts ¨ Poetry
¨ Folk Sayings ¨ And More!
If you would like to attend this meeting virtually, please email Mariana Sprouse for the link.
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library with other adults (21+) playing a game with friends, or make new friends while playing cards, Scrabble or other board games.* If you’d like to play something else, bring a game from home to play with others.
*Those interested in playing Mahjong please bring your own sets of tiles.
In the Robert D. Norris Community Room
~Maximum Capacity 15. Please social distance.~
If you are an aspiring writer seeking to work together with others to hone your craft plan on attending their bi-monthly meetings on the 2nd & 4th Monday of the month.
Email langclouse@rcls.org for more details.
Hatha Yoga - a Mat-Based Practice
Connect, Move, Breathe, Focus, Relax, Be Empowered
Immerse yourself in our hatha yoga mat class to live better in your body and mind. Engage in gentle movement promoting circulation, lengthening, and strengthening. Breath work will be explored and we'll include a restful Savasana to foster peacefulness. Please dress comfortably, mats will be provided, and feel free to bring your own.
Please consider making this a scent-free practice to support the group (No perfumes or heavily scented body creams or deodorants)
A desire to nurture a healthy mindset and healthy body can change how we experience the world we live in.
Registration is required; space is limited.
Staff development meeting.
Today June 7th, 2:00pm-4:30pm
in the Robert D. Norris Community Room
Spend your Friday afternoons at the library with other adults (21+) playing a game with friends, or make new friends while playing cards, Scrabble or other board games.* If you’d like to play something else, bring a game from home to play with others.
*Those interested in playing Mahjong please bring your own sets of tiles.
In the Robert D. Norris Community Room
~Maximum Capacity 15. Please social distance.~
