Top–of-the–Stairs Gallery

March – Seventeen year-old Alexa Kastan of Montvale, NJ has been weaving since she was 13 having learned her craft at summer camp. Alexa displays her cotton woven works of art and knitted animals in a special exhibit of “Texture, Design and Aesthetic Expression.”

The Art of Georgia O’Keeffe

MONDAY, March 26 from 1:00 PM
The brilliant art historian from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Irene Wisoff, will be discussing one of the world’s great female artists, Georgia O’Keeffe. From her early landscapes of the West to her large images of stylized flowers, Ms. O’Keeffe created exotic paintings of animal bones, geological formations and adobe architecture. Find out about her life, her marriage to photographer Alfred Steiglitz, and how her personal and spiritual images became American icons.
Please click here for registration.

Shalom Aleichem : The Jewish Mark Twain Spins a World of Humor

SUNDAY, March 4 at 2:00 PM
Fall into the world of wit and amazement when Bob Spiotto, Artistic Director of the Hofstra Community Arts Program, re-creates the character of Shalom Aleichem in “Shalom Shalam.” The legendary Shalom Aleichem was the literary storyteller of the Jewish people and playwright of the stories that led to the successful “Fiddler on the Roof.” Hear these stories come alive in this acclaimed “one-man show.”
Please register by calling 359-2244, Ext. 10

Intrepid Air, Sea & Space Museum Pass

The pass is available to adult Orangeburg Library patrons in good standing. A current Orangeburg Library card is required. The pass is good for up to 6 individuals at a time. For more information by calling 359-2244, Ext. 10
Please click here for museum information.

LIBRARY CLOSED FEBRUARY 20 FOR PRESIDENTS' DAY

The Library will be closed
Presidents' Day
Monday, February 20, 2012
We will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, February 21st.

Top 10 Black History Books for Youth, 2012

Author Ann Kelley writes of the Top 10 Black History Books for Youth, 2012, "Whether through syncopated language, deeply personal poems, or an era-defining photograph, these top black-history titles—all of which received starred reviews in the past year—offer unique ways of presenting the African-American experience, then and now." To view the list, visit the Booklist Online Web site.

Book & Bag Lunch Group

Tuesday, February 21 at 12 Noon
Stones for Ibarra by Harriet Doerr

Everyone is welcome to join the group. Bring your lunch; the Library provides
dessert. Books are available one month before the discussion. Note the
differences in days of the week and times.

Teen Advisory Board

Become a part of the library by sharing your opinion. Have a say in teen programs and material selection. Earn community service hours for attending.
Fridays from 3:30-4:30
2/10/2012, 3/9/2012

Please register by calling 359-2244, Ext. 15

7:00 Paying for College

Pay for College

Monday, Jan. 30 @ 7 PM

Joshua Marber, MsEd. advises teens and their families on financial aid and scholarships. He will offer tips on:

* Filling out the FAFSA form

* Getting financial aid from the government, state and college

* Applying for scholarships

Please register by calling 359-2244, Ext. 15.

Library Closed Today

The Orangeburg Library is closed today, Saturday Jan 21. We will reopen tomorrow, Sunday Jan 22, at 1PM.

Great day to curl up with a good book!!!

Lunch and a movie

Schools out! Check out what’s going on at the library.

Monday, January 16 @ 1:00 PM

Lunch and a movie. Bring lunch and watch Dolphin Tale (PG)

2/21 from 12-1:30 - Fancy Nancy Tea Party

2/22 @ 1 PM - Lunch and a movie. Bring lunch. Movie TBA

2/23 @ 11 AM - Paper Airplanes – Design and fly paper airplanes

New Video Games

We have expanded our collection of video games. The collection has been divided and moved next to the adult music CDs. Games that have an E rating remain in the children’s room.

Here is a listing of new games.  The A or J after the title indicates which collection it will be housed in. 

DS

MarioKart 7 3DS (J)

Puss in Boots (J)

Wii

Black Eyed Peas Experence (A)

Call of Duty Modern Warfare (A)

Adventures of TinTin (J)

NBA 2k12 (J)

Spiderman Edge of time (A)

Disney Universe (J)

Trivial Pursuit (A)

PS3

NHL 12 (J)

Proevolution  Soccer 2012 (J)

FIFA Soccer 12 (J)

NBA 2K12 (J)

XBOX360

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (A)

Spiderman Edge of Time (A)

Call of Duty Black Ops (A)

Gears of War (A)

Adventures of Tintin (J)

NBA 2k12 (J)
FIFA Soccer 12 (J)

A Celebration of Black History Month

SATURDAY, February 25 at 2:00 PM
Performers Kim and Reggie Harris present a concert of songs, stories and narratives about slavery and the quest for freedom entitled Music and the Underground Railroad. They reveal the hope, the power and eventually the triumph shared by people of many races. Through sing-a-longs, audience involvement and a multi-media presentation, Music and the Underground Railroad provide an understanding of the secrets and passion of this powerful era. This event is a collaboration of the Adult and Youth programmers and is perfect for Adults and children of school age.
Please register by calling 359-2244, Ext. 10

New DVDs ( January )

The Orangeburg Library now has the following new DVDs

The Hangover Part II
The Guard
I Don't Know How She Does It
Shark Night

1/10/12
Saving Private Perez
Moneyball
Killer Elite
There Be Dragons
What's Your Number

1/17/12
Dolphin Tale
Abduction
Courageous
Ides of March
Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star

1/24
50/50
Real Steel
Final Destination 5
The Whistleblower

1/31/12
Contagion
Dream House
Drive
In Time
The Thing
The Big Year

A Salute to Modern Art

SUNDAY, January 8 at 2:00 PM
A Salute to Modern Art

Producer Harvey Chertok presents the Hermitage Masterpieces of Modernism : Matisse, Picasso and more 20th Century Painters. One of the world’s greatest museums, the Hermitage in St. Petersburg, Russia, showcases the colorful works of the Fauve artists, the singular creations of Matisse and the startling innovations of Picasso. Hear the amazing story of how this Hermitage video program was born.

Please register by calling 359-2244, Ext. 10

HOLIDAY HOURS

DECEMBER 24 - THE LIBRARY WILL CLOSE AT 1:00 PM
DECEMBER 25 - CHRISTMAS DAY ~ THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED
DECEMBER 26 - CHRISTMAS DAY OBSERVED~ THE LIBRARY CLOSED
DECEMBER 31 - NEW YEAR'S EVE - THE LIBRARY WILL CLOSE AT 3:00PM

JANUARY 1 - NEW YEAR'S DAY ~ THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED

THE LIBRARY WILL BE OPEN AS USUAL JANUARY 2ND

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE ORANGEBURG LIBRARY STAFF

Nooks and New E-books

The Nook Touch eBook Reader may be borrowed by Orangeburg Library cardholders 18 years and older who have had a library card for more than 90 days and have a clean borrowing record (i.e. no fines, no overdues, no lost items, no claims returned).

How to download eBooks onto your eBook Reader
Digital Download Center

The Orangeburg Library now has the following new e-books. Please click on one of the titles to reserve.
1105 Yakima Street, by Debbie Macomber.
Betrayal, by Fern Michaels.
Devious, by Lisa Jackson.
Escape, by Barbara Delinsky.
Happy Birthday, by Danielle Steel.
The Ideal Man, by Julie Garwood.
New York to Dallas, by J. D. Robb.
The Next Always, by Nora Roberts.
Prey, by Linda Howard.
Shock Wave, by John Sandford.
The Silent Girl, by Tess Gerritsen.
Split Second, by Catherine Coulter.
Beautiful Lies, by Lisa Unger.
The Black Echo, by Michael Connelly.
The Help, by Kathryn Stockett.
Smokin' Seventeen, by Janet Evanovich.
Summer Secrets, by Barbara Freethy

PAT WICTOR CONCERT: AMERICAN FOLK, GOSPEL & BLUES

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 at 2:00 PM

In a remarkably short time, Pat Wictor has become the name that is talked about on the acoustic, blues, folk and Americana circuits. Steeped in American “roots” music, Pat is a contemporary songwriter drawing from the rural country, gospel and blues traditions of our nation. Having music at his core, Pat grew up outside the U.S., and then came home to the music of America that resonated within him and inspired him as a musician.Back again, by popular demand, Pat Wictor and his guitar will delight and win you with a concert that is suitable for families, teens and adults. The Concert is free, but registration is strongly suggested.
Please call the library at 845-359-2244, Ext. 10 to sign up.

New DVDs

The Orangeburg Library now has the following new DVDs.

Super 8
Sarah's Key
Spy Kids: all the time in the world
Conan the Barbarian
The Devil's Double
Beginners
Larry Crowne
Pirates of the Caribbean
The Change-up
Atlas Shrugged
Family Guy
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Water for Elephants
Attack the Block
Captain America the First Avenger
A Better Life

Free Music Downloads for Orangeburg Library Cardholders

Download 3 songs per week.

Compatible with most devices.

No returns - music is yours to keep.

Music is provided from Sony Music Catalog.

Log on to www.orangeburg-library.org

Click on Freegal

You must have your library card and PIN.

Non-Orangeburg Cardholders, please check with your home library to see if they offer this service.