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“Open a New Door,” by Nick SurianiMr. Suriani had an amazing career as a master carpenter. When he retired, he tried his hand at art. Watercolors, to be specific. He truly enjoyed his new pastime, and everyone else enjoyed his art. Come by and see for yourself!

Did You Know?

LGBT and Chili Pepper Romances are available as ebooks, as well as in paperback. Click here to check out our ebook collection!

Our audiobook collection includes literary fiction and excellent non-fiction titles, in addition to bestsellers. Click here to check out our audiobook collection!

We have two Korean magazines available to our patrons: Happy House and New East Asia. We will also be expanding our foreign language books to include Korean books. If you have any to donate, please contact Cheryl.

We are excited to be updating our 800s/Literature section! We appreciate your patience while this project is in process.

HOLIDAY HOURS

DECEMBER 24 - THE LIBRARY WILL CLOSE AT 1:00 PM


DECEMBER 25 - CHRISTMAS DAY ~ THE LIBRARY WILL BE 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

Orangeburg Library Newsletter

http://orangeburg-library.org/Winternewsletter.pdf

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY HOURS

THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED AT 5 P.M.

ON WEDNESDAY NOV. 27

AND WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY ON THURSDAY NOV. 28.

THE LIBRARY WILL REOPEN FRIDAY NOV. 29 AT 10:00AM.

REGULAR WEEKEND HOURS: SAT 10AM ~ 5PM / SUN 1PM ~ 5PM

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE ORANGEBURG LIBRARY STAFF!

Favorite Books of the Year

It's my favorite time of the year again.  Youth Services librarians all over the country are rushing around trying to read the most talked about books of the year.  We all try to predict which ones we think will win the Newbery, Caldecott and Printz awards in January. 

I was jumping with joy last January when the winners were announced.  The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate is about a gorilla, who lives in a circus themed mall.  When a new baby elephant is added to the exhibit, Ivan decides he must rescue her so she is not destined to live her life in the mall.  Told in verse from Ivan's point of view, it's a quick read, but have a tissue or two handy. This one was deserving of the Newbery award.

This year's Caldecott went to This is not my Hat by Jon Klassen.  A small fish steals a cute little hat from a very large sleeping fish.  Will he get away with it?  Simple but expressive pictures tell this story.

Rockland Librarians have selected our favorites to discuss for the 2013 award.  My absolute favorite is The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man  Swamp by Kathi Appelt. Raccoon brothers Bingo Na J'miah are the newest recruits of the Official Super Man Swamp Scouts. They must follow 2 rules: always heed the Voice of Intelligence and in the event of an emergency, wake up the Sugar Man! During a storm, they hear the Voice (which happens to be the radio in the 1928 DeSoto that the raccoons live in), and so they must go to wake up the Sugar Man to save the swamp.  Little do they know that the swamp is actually in danger of being taken over by a greedy man and woman who wrestles gators.
This book has a great ecological message wrapped up in a tale tall story. 

The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt is my favorite picture book.  Duncan arrives at school one day to a stack of letters.  Each one is from a different crayon complaining how Duncan used them.  By the end of this story, you will want to go color. 

My favorite YA read this year was Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell.  I couldn't get enough of these two.  A sweet love story about two teens who are forced to sit next to each other on the bus to school.  I listened to this on CD.  I found myself going out on my lunch break so I could have a few more minutes with them.  

Fingers crossed that my favorites win again this year. 

Angela

Adult Programs

Sunday, November 3

The Orangeburg Library and the Orangetown Historical Museum and Archives are co-sponsoring “Shanks for the Memories: The Children of Shank Village” from 1:00 - 3:00 PM at the Museum. Revisit the ‘50s in Orangetown with the now grown-children who were born and grew up in Shanks Village, a lively and diverse community that flourished in post-World War II Rockland County. The Museum is is located just two miles from the library at 196 Chief Bill Harris Way off Orangeburg Road.

Space is limited so please register at the library online or by calling 459-2244, Ext. 10 .

Mondays, November 11, 18 and December 2 and 9th

The Orangeburg Library welcomes back Debra Broadman with a series of four Chair Yoga sessions at 1:00 PM. The classes address flexibility, stretching and relaxing techniques. Please call the library at 359-2244, Ext. 10 or register online.

Sunday, November 17

The Orangeburg Library welcomes Nicholas O’Connell to present a program on Hinduism 101 at 2:00 - 3:30 PM. His presentation discusses polytheism, caste, karma, yoga and orthodoxy while the slide show will cover the evolution, current state of affairs and future of Hinduism. Indian snacks will be served. Please register on line or call the library at 359-2244, Ext. 10

Wednesday, November 20

The Orangeburg Library’s Book and Bag Lunch Group will be discussing Orhan Pamuk’s “Snow” at 12 noon. Bring in a snack and the library will serve dessert and coffee. The books are available at the Circulation Desk.

Sunday, December 8

The Orangeburg Library presents its Gala Holiday Concert with the best- kept secret in folk-rock, Pete and Maura Kennedy at 2:00 PM. The Kennedys began performing in 1992 and are popular favorites at folk festivals in the U.S. and Canada. Their upbeat album, “Life is Large” garnered stellar reviews and is constantly played at college and public radio stations. The instrumentation is fresh and memorable; Maura’s voice is remarkable. Don’t miss this one! Please register online or call the library at 359-2244, Ext. 10

Adult Programs

Tuesday, September 24 from 7 - 8:30 PM

The Orangeburg Library presents Steve Samtur who will take you down Memory Lane with a program, “Back in the Bronx” at 7:00 PM. Revisit the places of your childhood: City Island, the Fordham Skating Rink and the Paradise Movie Theatre. Please register online or call the library at 359-2244, Ext. 10

Sunday, September 29 from 2:00 - 3:45 PM

The Orangeburg Library presents the Capitol Heights Lyric Opera with Baritone Richard Cassell and Soprano Rebecca Stone at 2:00 PM. They will be singing highlights from Rossini's "The Barber of Seville" and Bizet's "Carmen." Please register online or call the library at 359-2244, Ext. 10

Saturday, October 19 from 2:30 - 4:15 PM (note time change)

The Orangeburg Library hosts M&M Productions of the Broadway hit, of "Time Stands Still" at 2:30 PM. Note the change in time. Please register online or call the library at 359-2244, Ext. 10

Monday, October 21 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM

The Orangeburg Library presents Louis Alexander in a workshop entitled "Learn How to Write Your Own Memoir" at 1:00 PM. No prior writing experience is required. Please register online or call the library at 359-2244, Ext. 10

Sunday, November 3 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM

The Orangetown Historical Museum & Archives and the Orangeburg Library present “Shanks for the Memories: The Children of Shanks Village” at the Museum at 196 Chief Bill Harris Way, Orangeburg from 1:00 -3:00 PM. The program offers an opportunity to learn about this unique social experiment from first person reminiscences. If you wish to share your story of living in Orangeburg in the 50s, please contact the Museum at 398-1302.

Sunday, December 8 from 2:00 - 3:30 PM

The Orangeburg Library presents its Gala 1913 Year End Concert with the fabulous Pete and Maura Kennedy at 2:00 PM. Come to hear some of the best voices and music you have heard this year. This event will fill up quickly so please register online or call the library at 359-2244, Ext. 10.

JOIN OUR BOARD

There are presently two seats open on the Orangeburg Library Board of Trustees.

The Orangeburg Library Board of Trustees is seeking qualified candidates to stand for election to the library board. Term of office is three years, January 1, 2014 ~ December 31, 2016.

Candidates must be 18 years of age or older, reside in Orangeburg, and possess an Orangeburg Library Card. If you are interested in learning more about the position, please contact Bill Langham, Library Director 845-359-2244 ext.11 or email a brief letter describing your background and interest in the position to Bill Langham (blangham@rcls.org). Applications must be submitted by September 30, 2013.

Resources for seniors

AARP www.aarp.org
Administration on Aging www.aoa.gov
Benefits Check Up www.benefitscheckup.org
Eldercare Locator www.eldercare.gov
Family Caregiver Alliance www.caregiver.org
Meals on Wheels www.mowaa.org
Medicare www.medicare.gov
National Council on the Aging www.ncoa.org
Senior Living Map www.seniorlivingmap.org
SeniorNet www.seniornet.org

DIG IN SONG and LYRICS

Please click http://www.orangeburg-library.org/song2.mp3  to hear the song, DIG IN and READ , which is the result of a collaboration between Alice Leon- Singer/Songwriter and a group of our wonderful children. The so...ng was written and recorded during a workshop. This exciting interactive program combined creative song writing, poetry, music and performance.
Please click http://orangeburg-library.org/song.pdf for the LYRICS

New York Health Benefit Exchange

If you do not have health insurance or your health insurance costs too much, you can enroll in health coverage through the New York Health Benefit Exchange starting October 1, 2013.
http://healthbenefitexchange.ny.gov/

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid

Portions of the Affordable Care Act are scheduled to go into effect on October 1, 2013. Please click here to get official resources. 

http://marketplace.cms.gov/getofficialresources/get-official-resources.html

Summer Hours

Monday - Thursday -- 10AM - 9PM
Friday & Saturday -- 10AM - 5PM
CLOSED SUNDAYS starting June 23rd
Reopen September 8

Summer Reading lists from the South Orangetown Central School District

Summer Reading lists
http://guides.rcls.org/content.php?pid=349135&sid=2856128

Sign Up for e-Newsletter

Would you like our new e-Newsletter emailed to you? Please click here for sign up form. It will contain live links to our registration calendar. We'll keep you up-to-date on library happenings on a monthly basis.

HOOKED on BOOKS Song!

Please click here to hear the song, HOOKED on BOOKS, which is the result of a collaboration between Alice Leon- Singer/Songwriter and a group of our wonderful children. The song was written and recorded during a workshop. This exciting interactive program combined creative song writing, poetry, music and performance. There are many amazing children’s programs at the Orangeburg Library. Please click here for schedules

Sunday, May 19

All access to the library will be blocked from Rt. 303.
Please use Highview Ave.
A police barrier will be up there also, but they are allowing access to the library.
The library will be open 1-5.

The Library is accessible 24/7 on the web:

The Library is accessible 24/7 on the web:

http://www.orangeburg-library.org/

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Orangeburg-NY/Orangeburg-Library/87965926586

eBooks Update!

OverDrive, our library system’s eBooks provider, updated its eBooks service (at efiles.rcls.org) to improve access to electronic books.


This update includes:

-simple One-Step Checkout: log in and borrow books quickly.

-Ove...rDrive Read books instantly viewable in Web browsers (online or off)

-Synced reading across devices (e.g. start reading on a PC, continue on an iPad)

-A new and improved catalog for computer and mobile device users.

-Advanced searching, personalized suggestions, and more.

For more details, please click the link below.http://efiles.rcls.org/9C574732-662A-4EE5-9E0F-01C7B1599894/10/50/en/NextGen.htm

GOD OF CARNAGE

On Sunday, March 3, at 2:00 PMThe Orangeburg Library is proud to present M&M Productions “God of Carnage” by Yasmina Reza, who also wrote the hit “Art.”
Be forewarned: you will laugh uproariously, squirm uncomfortably and perhaps, see yourself cast in this Broadway-quality theatrical presentation. Enjoy this hilarious play where a playground altercation between 11-year-old boys brings together the two sets of semingly civilized parents to resolve the matter. Instead, the rum flows and the gloves come off. Please click here for registration

The library will delay opening until 1PM today (Saturday February 9).

The Library will be closed today due to the storm and hazardous travel conditions. There will be no fines charged on items due today.Depending on accumulations, the library may delay opening tomorrow.

Library Facebook

Due to the impending storm, the library may close early tomorrow (Friday February 8). Please watch this page for news and information. You may also visit us on Facebook.

Library Facebook

A fascinating lecture on "China in the 21st Century"

Sunday, February 24 @ 2:00 PM
CHINA IN THE 21st CENTURY with Editor, Teacher and Radio Commentator, ARTHUR R. ALDRICH who brings to his subject 45 years of journalism and more than 50 Road Scholar and Elderhostel courses. February is the Chinese New Year of the Snake. Mr. Aldrich will explore: What does the awakening of this 'sleeping giant' mean for the United States? Is China a Friend, an Ally, a Trading Partner or a Dangerous Rival? With a multi-media format, Mr. Aldrich addresses China's phenomenal growth and its serious challenges in a political structure that tries to combine Marxism with capitalism.  Please click  here to register.

BOOK & BAG LUNCH GROUP

The group which is open to all, meets on Wednesdays at 12 Noon.

January 23 at 12 Noon - The Confessor by Daniel Silva
February 27 at 12:00 Noon - Gilead by Marilynne Robinson

Books are available three weeks before at the circulation desk. Feel free to bring your lunch and the library provides coffee and dessert.
Answering the question, "What makes a book good literature?" these two books are at opposite ends of the literary spectrum.

Kim and Reggie Harris in Songs of Hope & Freedom

Saturday, January 26 @ 2:00 PM

CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH with "Songs of Hope and Freedom: A Musical Celebration of the Civil Rights Movement" starring KIM & REGGIE HARRIS, superbly talented and engaging performers whose captivating stage presence has inspired audiences for over 25 years. Children, adults, families and seniors will catch the Harris' infectious spirit, sparkling wit, and laughter as they celebrate history, civil rights and freedom. Please click here to register.

Caldecott and Newbery Awards

Every January the Caldecott and Newbery awards are announced.  These are the library equivalent of the Oscars.  Caldecott award is given to best illustrated picture book.  Librarians across the country get together and hold Mock Awards to select their own winner and as practice, in case we are ever elected to be on the Real Committee.  Sometimes, there is a clear winner.  Sometimes there are just several books and it's hard to select one.  In the case of the Caldecott, where you are judging different types of art  - perhaps it's photographs, oil paintings, watercolors, collage, Chinese ink, or a combination or all of the above, it's almost impossible to compare. 

This year, for the Newbery, we selected to read:
Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass: The Story behind an American Friendship by Russell Freedman
Temple Grandin: How the Girl who loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World by Sy Montgomery.
Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

All wonderful books, but our winner The One and Only Ivan.

For the Caldecott, we reviewed way too many books to list here. If you really want to see the books that made it to the final round, let me know.  I have a list.  Our top four books were:

I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King Jr. - Illustrated by Kadir Nelson
This is Not My Hat - Written and Illustrated by  Jon Klassen
Minette's Feast: The Delicious Story of Julia Child and Her Cat by Susannah Reich - illustrated by Amy Bates.
Out on the Prairie by Donna Bateman and illustrated by Susan Swan


Our Winner was I Have a Dream. 


                         
I am delighted with our results because these were my favorites!


So now we wait. On January 28 11 AM, the awards will be announced at the ALA conference in Seattle.  In the meantime, I'll be on the look out for 2013 books that I can bring to our Mock committee for next year's winner.