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HAVERSTRAW KING’S DAUGHTERS

PUBLIC LIBRARY Excellence in Service Since 1895

November/December 2012

Thank You, Again

For many years William

Mayer and the Leo Laders

American Legion Post #130

have donated to us

POW/MIA flags, and have

retired our worn American

flags. Thank you again for

this service.

Winter Blood Drive December 17

1 pm - 7 pm

Just one pint of donated

blood can save the lives of

three people - donate and

save a life! Sponsored by

Hudson Valley Blood

Services. Must be over 16,

in good health, and weigh

more than 110 lbs.

No appointment needed.

All participants will be

automatically entered into a

raffle for a gift basket.

From the Circulation Desk

We have a lost and found at

the desk, and try our best to

return items left behind to

their owners. Items turned

in are held for 60 days and if

not claimed, are discarded.

A Note From the Director

There’s so much to tell you about! In addition to the entertaining and enlightening

lineup of programs for all ages that you can read about inside, I wanted to highlight a

few things.

Boopsie App is Here!

Install the Boopsie app on your smartphone or tablet and you’ll

always be in touch with the Library. Visit rcls.boopsie.com in your

smartphone’s browser and follow the prompts to install this new app.

Check our shelves, place holds, and monitor your account from the

convenience of your smartphone or tablet.

Do You Nook?

Interested in learning about the new Nook ereaders? Give one a try! Ask to borrow a

Nook ereader at the reference desk and see what all the hype is about.

Research Much?

Did you know that you can research all kinds of subjects by using

our online databases? Find out about the best cars or

dishwashers using Consumer Reports on the EBSCO Masterfile

Premiere database. Read up on the countries of the world using

CountryWatch. Learn a new language using Mango Language

Learning. Take practice exams for career certification using

LearningExpress Library. Pick up a new hobby or brush up on an

old skill using Universal Class. Click the FIND INFORMATION tab at the top of our

website for the complete list of databases, most of which are available to you from

home 24/7/365.

What’s New at the Library?

Would your group like to come in for a library orientation? Tell us what you want to

know, and we will be glad to schedule and tailor an orientation for your social,

business, or civic group. Have you been wondering what these new e-readers are all

about? We can plan a hands-on workshop to give you an idea. Are you interested in

knowing what is available from home to assist your kids with their assignments? Call us

at 786-3800 ext 33, or email [email protected] to find out more.

Van Gogh: New Revelations

Thursday, November 1, 1 pm

Art historian Irene Wisoff presents a

slide-lecture on Van Gogh’s life and art,

and discusses the exciting new

biography on Van Gogh by authors

Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith.

Ma! Ma! Where’s My Pa? Presidential Scandals to

1900

Thursday, November 1, 7 pm

Corruption, bribery, vote stealing, and backroom deals

are just a few of the scandals rarely mentioned in

history books. Be prepared to laugh and cry at this

presentation concerning former occupants of 1600

Pennsylvania Avenue.

Movie: A Night to Remember (1958)

Monday, November 5, 1 pm

The classic Titanic movie, without the addition of

fictional subplots, starring Kenneth More, Ronald Allen,

and Robert Ayres. 123 mins. Not rated.

Latest Chapters in the History of the Titanic


Titanic expert and author

Charles Haas, one of the few

people who have been to the

sunken ship, brings you up-to-

date on artifact recovery, recent expeditions to the

ship, and new scientific discoveries. Hear about the

“mystery ship” that watched it sink, the last survivors,

efforts to protect the wreck, and more.

Nyack College

Tuesday, November 6, 3 pm

A representative from the college will be available to

answer questions about its accelerated Bachelors

degree program.

6-Hour Defensive Driving Class

Wednesday & Thursday, November 7 & 8, 5:45 -

8:45 pm

Sponsored by the Empire Safety Council. Two session

class. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION. $23 fee payable by

check to Ian Prastien due at registration.

Origins of the American Revolution (part 2)


Presenter James Coll examines how

a small resistance movement grew

into the demand for independence,

the differing governing philosophies

of the colonials and the English, and

more.

Decorate Your House with Flowers for the Holidays

Tuesday, November 13, 7 pm

Floral designer and educator Barbara

Chinsky Cohen will show you how to

take flowers and items from your

yard and turn them into fabulous

holiday floral arrangements and

gifts.

AARP 6-Hour Defensive Driving Class

Thursday, November 15, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm

In honor of our veterans, no fee will be charged

to veterans and their spouses. IN-PERSON

REGISTRATION. Registration open now for veterans

and spouses (bring proof of your VA status) and

HKDPL cardholders. Registration begins November 5

for all others. $17 fee for AARP members, $19 for

non-members.

Lunch and a Movie

Tuesday, November 13 & December 18, 1 pm

Enjoy a newly-released movie on our big screen!

Bring lunch; we provide popcorn and a beverage.

Haverstraw King’s Daughters Publ ic L ibrary

Library cards must be presented for all programs requiring in-person registration, preference given to HKDPL

cardholders for all adult programs. For information on adult programs call Karen Romaner 786-3800 ext. 23

Adult Services


The Great 2012 Scare

Tuesday, December 11, 7 pm

Astrophysicist Kevin Manning reveals the fiction and

truth about the doomsday events to come on

December 21, 2012, as predicted by the calendars of

the ancient Maya of Mexico and Guatemala.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

A Matter of Balance

Mondays, November 5, 12, 19, 26 & December 3,

10 am - noon

Sponsored by the Rockland County Dept. of Health,

for adults 55 and older. Learn ways to reduce fall risk

factors, and learn exercises that help balance and

increase strength. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Call

364-2501 to register.

Zumba

Wednesday, November 28, December 12 & 26, 7:30 pm

Join the party! Burn fat, sculpt your body, and have

fun with easy-to-follow dance moves set to Latin

music. Myrza Mendez-Torres and Orlando Santiago-

Perez are the instructors.

Zumba Gold

Saturday, November 17 &

December 15, 11 am

Zumba for active older adults and people who are

new to an exercise program. Myrza Mendez-Torres

and Orlando Santiago-Perez are the instructors.

FOOD & DRINK

WINE LOVERS’ JOURNEY - A Night in the Veneto

Wednesday, November 14, 7 pm

Entire wine lists can be made from the Veneto region;

experience them! Presented by certified wine

specialist JoAnn DeGaglia. IN-PERSON

REGISTRATION, $2 non-refundable fee payable at

registration. Registration open now for HKDPL

cardholders and opens November 5 for all others.

Must be 21. Bring your wine glass!

Adult Services French Macarons: the Trendy New Cookie

Monday, November 19, 6:30 pm

French macarons are the new cupcake! Kim

Hendrickson demonstrates the tricks and

techniques in creating them, and offers

samples. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION. $2

non-refundable fee due at registration.

Second Annual Wine & Food Pairing

Wednesday, December 19, 7 pm

Join food and wine experts Shawn Hubbell and JoAnn

DeGaglia as they demonstrate the magic of food and

wine pairings, just in time for the holidays. IN-

PERSON REGISTRATION. Registration opens

November 1 for HKDPL cardholders, and December 5

for all others. Must be 21. $2 non-refundable fee due

at registration. Bring your wine glass!

PERFORMANCES

Rendezvous with Treason

Sunday, November 4, 2 pm

Actors Gary Petagine and Sean Grady bring Major

John Andre and Benedict Arnold to life in this

entertaining interactive and dramatic program. Chat

with the men who tried to stop the fight for American

Independence.

Cracked Walnuts:

Music of Vaudeville

Sunday, November 18, 2 pm

The Cracked Walnuts banjo

and washboard duo present

a program of music, stories,

and humor of the stars of 1890’s vaudeville through

Prohibition. Come enjoy and sing along!

Rockland County Catholic Choir

Sunday, December 16, 2:30 pm

Led by pianist George Bryant and conductor Vincent

Green, this 50-member choir will perform a concert

of baroque, classical, and contemporary inspirational

music.


AUTHOR TALKS

Zombies, the Undead, and the People Who Love

Them

Wednesday, December 5, 7 pm

An infection spreads through the Hudson Valley. The

government says it’s the flu, but people are turning

into crazed killers - can it be stopped? Join Linda

Zimmerman in a discussion of her book, HVZA:

Hudson Valley Zombie Apocalypse.

Unorthodox: The

Scandalous Rejection of

My Hasidic Roots

Sunday, December 9, 2 pm

D e b o r a h F e l d m a n

speaks about her life

experiences as depicted in her bestselling memoir.

Light refreshments. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION. One

ticket per library card. Registration opens November

1 for HKDPL cardholders and November 29 for all

others. Books will be available for purchase at time of

registration.

COMPUTER CLASSES

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION opens 1 week prior to

each class for HKDPL cardholders, 3 days prior for

all others. Classes are 1 1/2 hours. *Mouse skills

required

November 2 - Using the Mouse - 11 am

November 7 - *Search the Internet - 11 am

November 8 - *Introduction to Word - 11 am

November 14- Computer Basics - 11 am

November 16 - Using the Mouse - 6:30 pm

November 20 - *Search the Internet - 11 am

November 26 - Computer Basics - 11 am

November 28 - *Introduction to Word - 11 am

November 29 - Using the Mouse - 6:30 pm

December 3 - Search the Internet - 6:30 pm

December 20 - *Introduction to Word - 6:30 pm

Adult Services WANT TO TALK ABOUT BOOKS?

We currently have two ongoing book discussion

groups, which are always open to new members.

Both meet on the fourth Thursday of the month,

although November will be a bit tricky because of

Thanksgiving. The senior book discussion meets in

the afternoon, and the evening book discussion

meets at 7 pm. Both groups are facilitated by

librarians, and reading choices are made to appeal to

the tastes of the group members. Please call the

reference desk – 786-3800 ext. 18 – to check meeting

dates or what book is coming up for discussion.

BUSINESS DATABASE CHANGE

If you have used the

Business and Company

Resource Center recently,

you may have noticed that it

has changed over to a new

product called Business

Insights: Essentials. The new product provides the

same information and more, arranged in a more

intuitive way, so that you can find what you need

quickly. This is a great resource for job hunters,

entrepreneurs, businesspeople looking for suppliers

and many others. This database and most of our

others are available to you 24/7 from home or

wherever you have computer access. Questions?

We’d love to answer them. Call us or stop in.

Unless otherwise noted, all Library programs are paid for by taxpayer dollars

Salute to the Veterans November 10, 2 pm

In conjunction with our November

art exhibit, Mr. Don Joachim, Commander of the Leo

Laders American Legion Post #130, hosts this

program focusing on veterans and their important

role in American history. Mr. Jerry Donnellan,

Rockland County Director of Veterans Affairs, will

speak.


Music

Adele Live at the Royal Albert Hall

Jason Aldean Night Train

Aztec Love Songs

Big & Rich Hillbilly Jedi

Alfie Boe Alfie

Classics for Your Wedding

Ry Cooder Election Special

Chick Corea Hot House

Dark Knight Rises Original Soundtrack

Rebecca Ferguson Heaven

Anthony Hamilton Back to Love

Kimbra Vows

Lynyrd Skynyrd Last of a Dyin’ Breed

Matchbox Twenty North

Itzhak Perlman Eternal Echoes

Rock of Ages Original Soundtrack

Blake Shelton Cheers, It’s Christmas

Sparkle Original Soundtrack

Tenth Avenue North Struggle

Zac Brown Band Uncaged

December Fiction

Extra Credit: a Murder 101 mystery -- Maggie Barbieri

Nano -- Robin Cook

Shadow Creek -- Joy Fielding

Shiver -- Karen Robards

Two Graves -- Douglas J. Preston

Non-Fiction

Open Heart -- Elie Wiesel

November Fiction

Cross Roads -- William Paul Young

The Last Man -- Vince Flynn

Merry Christmas, Alex Cross -- James Patterson

Notorious Nineteen -- Janet Evanovich

The Prodigal Son: a Carmine Delmonico Novel --

Colleen McCullough

Non-Fiction

Hallucinations -- Oliver Sacks

Enjoy a New Book or New Music - Watch a Movie You Missed or Catch Up on a TV Series

Movies

The Amazing Spiderman

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The Cabin in the Woods

Dark Shadows

For Greater Glory

Hysteria

The Lucky One

Marvel’s the Avengers

Moonrise Kingdom

People Like Us

Prometheus

The Raven

Rock of Ages

Safe

Safety Not Guaranteed

Snow White & the Huntsman

Take This Waltz

What to Expect When You’re Expecting

TV Emmy Winners

Boardwalk Empire: Season 2 (TV series)

George Harrison (new 3-day)

Hatfields & McCoys (new 3-day)

Homeland (TV series)

Modern Family: Season 3 (TV series)


TEEN ZONE Babysitting Workshops Learn first aid, safety, child

development and more! Participants must be at least 12 years

old and attend school in the NRCSD. Conducted by Childcare Resources

of Rockland. Registration Required. Limited space!

$10 materials fee covers both sessions.

Thu. Nov. 15 & Tue. Nov. 20 5:00 - 8:00pm

Teen Self Defense Learn useful physical techniques to

defend yourself when necessary and some basic common-sense steps to

avoid dangerous situations. Wear loose-fitting clothing.

Class conducted by

Master Raymond Portante Wednesday, November 14

7:00 - 8:00pm

Scrumptious! Knead & Bake homemade Hot Pretzels with your choice of topping!

Wednesday, November 7 6:00 - 7:00pm

Homework Help

National Honor Society Members in the NRSCD: (Grades 9-12)

Earn Community Service at the Library.

Provide Homework Help to students in grades K - 6.

Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30 - 6:30pm

Fall Session Nov. 1- Dec. 20 Members may register online, in person or on the phone for 2 sessions each month. If you register and cannot attend you must call. Space is limited. To register online go to: hkdpl.org click on Events Calendar and then on the date you are registering for.

Graphic Novels Did you know that there is a rating system for graphic novels similar to those for

movies? The rating is on the back of the book. Some ratings are: Y = Youth Age 10+

T = Teens, Age 12+ T+ = Older Teens, Age 16+

The Teen Room serves ages 12 to 18. Please be aware that not all material is appropriate for all Teens

Movie & Popcorn Step Up Revolution On our big screen

Monday, December 10 6:00 - 7:30pm

Creative! Jolly Gingerbread House Decorate a pre-assembled gingerbread house using candies, sweets and treats! Use the icing you will make and your festive ideas!

Thursday, December 6 6 - 7:30pm


Youth Services Programs - Main Library

Featured Programs Please Register at the Youth Services Desk

***A Library Card is required for all programs with registration.***

Family Movies Enjoy a movie on our big screen! A grown-up must accompany children into the library and remain with them during the movie. No registration required. Tuesdays, Nov. 27 and Dec. 4 & 18 at 6pm.

Polar Party! Wednesday, November 7, 4:00-4:45pm for Ages 3-7 Crafts & games from the North Pole! Limited registration begins 10/31 for HKDPL cardholders and 11/6 for everyone else.

Treasure Party Wednesday, December 12, 4:00-4:45pm for ages 3-7 Make your own treasure chest! And treasure! Limited registration begins 12/1 for HKDPL cardholders and 12/10 for everyone else.

Cookie Decorating Wednesdays, November 28 & December 19 & 26 4:30 - 5:00pm, for grades 1-6 Decorate Cookies! No registration!

Celebrate Winter! Sunday, December 2, 2:00-4:00pm. For Ages 3-13. Celebrate Winter with crafts & games! No registration - just walk in anytime!

Thiells Elementary’s Reading Adventures! Wednesday, December 12, At 6:00pm. Come listen to TES students read stories to family and friends! No registration required.

Mondays are Fundays! Mondays, 4:30-5:30 pm for Grades 3-6 No registration required.

Mondays in November - Wii Play - Game On! Play Wii on our big-screen TV!

Mondays in December - Graphire Tablets Create artwork using our Graphire tablets!

ORIGAMI Tuesdays, Nov. 13 & Dec. 18, 4:00 - 4:45 pm.

For ages 9-13 Registration begins 2 weeks before each

program for everyone! Discover the fun of simple paper

folding techniques. Make models and more!

Stories from Around the World! Saturday, 12/1 at 1:00pm for ages 4 and up.

No registration! Families welcome!

Listen to stories as the Urban Griot tells tales

from cultures around the world!

PAWS for Reading R.E.A.D to a Dog!

Saturday, November 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm.

Sign up for a 15 minute session.

LEGO CLUB For children ages 4-12

Wednesdays, 7:00 - 7:45pm & Fridays, 4:00 - 4:45pm No Registration Required.

Use our LEGOs or bring your own, and have fun!


***A Library Card is required for all programs with registration.***

Youth Services Programs — Main Library

Fall & Winter Storytime Session:

October 1 - December 14 Registration begins September 17

ffor Haverstraw Library cardholders and October 1

for everyone else.

Stories & Craft For ages 3 - 6

Stories, crafts, and more! Mondays at 2:00pm & Fridays at 11:30am.

Preschool Storytime

For ages 3 - 5 Stories, songs, puppets, and more! Tuesdays at 1:30 pm and 7:00pm

and Thursdays at 10:15am

Family Storytime For ages 3 - 6 and their caregivers.

Stories, songs, fingerplays, and more! Wednesdays at 10:15am & 1:30pm

Pajama Storytime

For ages 3 - 5 Enjoy a storytime with everyone in pajamas!

Stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Tuesdays 11/13 and 12/11 at 7:00pm.

Tales & Tunes

For walkers up to 36 months and their adults. Stories, fingerplays, songs, & bubbles!

Mondays at 7:00pm & Tuesdays at 11:30am Parent/Caregiver participation required.

Bouncing Babies For non-walkers and their adults. Rhymes, songs, and fingerplays!

Thursdays at 11:30am. Parent/Caregiver participation required.

Stories in

Spanish & English For children ages 3 - 6

Stories, songs, fingerplays, and more! Thursdays at 6:00pm. No registration required.

Toddler Time

For ages 2 - 4 and their adults. Friday, November 9, 10:30-11:15am.

Registration begins one week prior to the event **for Haverstraw Library cardholders only.**

Parent/Caregiver participation required.

Wee Craft Together For ages 2 - 4 with a caregiver.

Mondays, Nov. 5 & Dec. 3, 10:30 - 11:00am & Tuesdays, Nov. 6 & Dec. 4, 6:00 - 6:30pm Listen to stories, & make a fun craft together!

Registration begins one week before program for HKDPL cardholders & the day before for

everyone else.

Music & Fun with Mr. Burr! Fridays, December 7 & 14 at 10:30am for ages 2 - 4. Registration begins one

week before each program for HKDPL cardholders only.

More Homework Help

I need an article tonight! And the library is closed!

Learn how to use the library website from anywhere to find what you need!

For children in grades 3-6 and their parents.

No registration—just walk right in! Pick up some great tips on using the databases available to you for free on the Library's website!

Wednesdays, November 14 & December 12

5:30 - 6:00pm

Homework Help / Book Buddies At the Main Library

Designed to help NRCSD students in grades 1-6 with

homework and reading. Wednesdays & Thursdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Sessions may last for any part of one hour.

No registration - just drop in. November 1 - December 20.

Call (845) 786-3800 x25 with any questions.

Homework Help is not a replacement for tutoring or parental supervision. Honor Society volunteers cannot be

held responsible for your child or their homework.


Youth Services Programs -Village Branch Family Storytime @ the Village For ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Tuesdays, Nov. 6 & Dec. 4, 10:30 - 11:00am Stories, songs, and more! No registration, just come on in!

Wii Play @ the Village! Fridays, Nov. 2, 16 & 30 & Dec. 14 & 28, 4-5pm, grades 1-6 Challenge yourself and your friends on the Wii! We play on the big screen in the Community Room! No registration required.

LEGO Building Club @ the Village! For ages 7-12. Fridays, Nov. 9 & 23 & Dec. 7 & 21, 4:00-5:00pm. No registration required. Use our LEGOs or bring your own.

Drop-In Crafts @ the Village For grades K - 5. Tuesdays, Nov. 13 & Dec. 18, 4:00-5:00pm Come and join us for a craft! No need to register, just drop in!

Celebrate Winter @ the Village! For ages 4-12. No registration required.

Wednesday, Dec. 26 LEGOs all day!

Thursday, Dec. 27 LEGOs 1:00-3:00pm & Crafts 4:00-4:30pm

Stony Point Elementary’s Reading Adventures! Monday, November 19, 6:00pm. Come listen to SPES students read stories to family and friends! No registration required.

17th Annual Rockland County Storytelling Festival

Saturday, November 17, 1:00 - 4:00pm Haverstraw Center

50 W. Broad Street, Haverstraw, NY

Professional Storytellers, Student Storytellers, and “Story Crafts” for kids!

Free Admission & Free Refreshments!

Everyone has a story to tell!

Give a Kid a Book! We are collecting books for needy children!

Bring in new, unread children’s or teen

books through November 30!

The Youth Services Division of LARC

will distribute the books.

The books will be added to holiday gift

baskets for local families in need.

Thank you for your generosity!

Check out Youth Services Online!

Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/HaverstrawLib

and become a fan of

“Youth Services Department”

at Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public

Library on Facebook

HAVERSTRAW KING’S DAUGHTERS PUBLIC LIBRARY

Main Library

10 W. Ramapo Road

Garnerville, NY 10923 845-786-3800

Village Branch

85 Main St.

Haverstraw, NY 10927 845-429-3445

www.hkdpl.org

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

PAID Monsey, NY

Permit No. 2705

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Richard Freeman, President

Stephen Cobb, Vice President

Gail Kaiser, Financial Officer

Bernadette Koop, Secretary

Patricia Soto

Sonia Burgos Crannage

Kathleen Vandervoort

DIRECTOR Claudia Depkin

ASST. DIRECTOR

Donna Sopalsky

EDITOR Cheryl Fellner

POSTAL PATRON

LOCAL

LIBRARY HOURS

Main Library

Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm

Friday 10am-5:30pm

Saturday 10am-5pm

Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Village Library

Monday Noon-8pm

Tuesday-Thursday 10am-6pm

Friday 10am-5:30pm

Saturday 10am-5pm

Sunday Closed

BOARD MEETINGS

2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 pm

Our Mission Statement

The Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library’s mission is to

provide the community with educational, cultural, recreational,

and entertainment resources through its collection of materials,

programs, and other resources that it makes available.

Holiday Closings

November 27 - close at 5:30 pm

November 28

December 24, 25, & 31

It’s Snowing - Schools are Closed - Is the Library Open?

If the North Rockland School

District closes for the day, the library opens at 1:00 pm. If

the weather is still bad at 11:30 am, the library will not

open. Library closings are announced on our recorded

phone message, on WHUD 100.7 FM and WRCR 1300 AM

radio, and on cancellations.com. No fines on snow days!

www.hkdpl.org

In Our

Gallery

November - Salute to the Veterans,

by Corinne McGeorge. The exhibit covers

World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and

Afghanistan. It includes photographs,

documents, 3 armed forces uniforms, and

a collection of World War II particulars

titled “On the Home Front.”

December - Arts and Crafts:

Photographs, by Alice Hughey. Ms.

Hughey turns her eye to the tools,

materials, and results of a variety of arts

and crafts endeavors. These are captured

in her black and white photographs. Reading to a very

contented dog at

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