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.

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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.

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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. 

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

The Art and Music of Chris Brown

Opening Art Gallery Reception December 2 at 1:30 PM

Concert at 2:00 PM
A double treat is in store for audiences at the Orangeburg Library on Sunday, December 2. Renaissance artist, composer, vocalist and musician, Christopher Brown, is performing on the acoustic guitar at the year-end Holiday Concert at 2:00 PM. Folk songs, oldies and goodies and original music will fill the Greenbush Auditorium.


But if you come at 1:30 PM,, you can attend the Opening Reception for Chris Brown’s unique, humorous and colorful Hirshfeld-like caricatures of literary, sports, and entertainment figures at the Top-of-the-Stairs Gallery. Chris has coined the word “characterists” to describe the flowing lines, precise features and beautifully crafted interpretations of the portraits of yesterdays and todays icons of the stage and sports worlds.

New York, born and based, Chris Brown is both singer and songwriter. For the past eight years, Chris has worked for the Journal News as a graphic illustrator. As an artist/illustrator, he captures his subjects’
essence through a caricature. Using a few lines with his pen, his work suggests a persons’ nature or charm, mystery or temperment. And Chris does something similar with lyric and melody, revealing special moments and feelings in a human life.

Art or music? Which does he prefer? Chris would say that both are expressions of the unexpected turns in life that leave their marks on everyone.

Please register for this art and music event on line at www.orangeburg-library.org or call the Orangeburg Library at 845-359-2244, Ext. 10.

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY HOURS

THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED AT 5 P.M.

ON WEDNESDAY NOV. 21

AND WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY ON THURSDAY NOV. 22.

THE LIBRARY WILL RESUME REGULAR HOURS ON FRIDAY NOV. 23.

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

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE ORANGEBURG LIBRARY STAFF!

Digital Literacy

This is the destination for digital literacy resources and collaboration. Use it to share and enhance the tools necessary to learn computer and Internet skills needed in today’s global work environment. Please Click Here!

Freegal Music

Freegal is downloadable music service which provides access to the catalog of artists in Sony Music Entertainment. Library cardholders can download three songs a week with their barcode and pin number. Freegal works with any MP3 device, including iPods. Please click here for Freegal Music

Learning Express Library

Whatever your goal, LearningExpress Library's resources will help you succeed. Each of our Learning Centers offers the practice tests, exercises, skill-building courses, eBooks, and information you need to achieve the results you want—at school, at work, or in life. Looking to land a job? You'll find an entire Learning Center dedicated to helping you get the one that's right for you. Please Click Here!

Boopsie is here!

Boopsie is here! Boopsie is a mobile app that will run on your iPhone, Android, iPad or any other mobile device. Download Boopsie at rcls.boopsie.com. Use the app to: search the catalog; place holds, check your library account, see a map for each library and get directions by clicking on the address, make a direct call to the library, send an e-mail, visit the Facebook page of Twitter account of any library, and use your cell phone camera as a bar code reader for ISBNs at a bookstore or elsewhere to see if a copy is available at one of our libraries; download ebooks and audiobooks directly to your device using the OverDrive link.

TOP-OF-THE-STAIRS GALLERY

October - Local artist, Anita Lilien, left a beautiful legacy in her portraits, landscapes and genre works of art.


November and December - Chris Brown - A true Renaissance man, Chris Brown will not only provide a memorable year-end concert for us, but in our gallery displays his unique works of art. Have a look before the concert.

September and October Events at the Orangeburg Library

Imagine it is 1772, and you were invited to a free concert performed by a young virtuoso Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart? Would you turn it down?

Well, fast forward 240 years to this Sunday, September 30 at 2:00 PM, where you are invited to a free concert performed by young pianist virtuoso, MATTHEW FISHTEYN. He will be playing his own compositions including jazz, Latin, blues and rock. You will love it!

Please register online at www.orangeburg-library.org or call the library at 845-359-2244, Ext. 10.

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ART RECEPTION and THANK YOU

Join us at the Orangeburg Library on Columbus Day, Monday, October 8 at 6:00 PM as we unveil the beautiful statue, “SYBIL” created by famed artist JUAN NICKFORD and donated to the Library by his wife, Jene. Refreshments will be served.

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BROADWAY SATURDAY MATINEE AT THE ORANGEBURG

On Saturday, OCTOBER 2O AT 2:00 PM, Nora and Delia Ephron’s “LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE” will be presented by the M&M Acting Company. This brilliant comedy by the author of “Heartburn” and “When Harry Met Sally,” is emotional, touching and hilarious. Please register.

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AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE AT THE ORANGEBURG

On Wednesday and Thursday, October 24 and 25, from 1-4 both days, the AARP Driving class will be given if enough people sign up. Be sure to register ASAP by coming into the library with a check for $17 if you are an AARP member or $19 if you are not a member. Your check is your registration.

Create a Custom Plan to Unwaste Your Home

Without realizing it, 25% of the energy we pay for, we waste. But now there’s unwasteNY - a free public service for all New Yorkers. See your utility bill history, set your unwaste goal, learn how to reduce unnecessary energy use, and track your progress along the way. You'll learn about do-it-yourself repairs, valuable rebates and tax incentives, and free and low-cost programs that are right for you. You'll also connect with other New Yorkers to see what's working for them. unwasteNY is all about finding simple ways to help you eliminate energy waste and live resourcefully.Please click  here for more information. 

Boopsie is here!

Boopsie is a mobile app that will run on your iPhone, Android, iPad or any other mobile device. Download Boopsie at rcls.boopsie.com. Use the app to: search the catalog; place holds, check your library account, see a map for each library and get directions by clicking on the address, make a direct call to the library, send an e-mail, visit the Facebook page of Twitter account of any library, and use your cell phone camera as a bar code reader for ISBNs at a bookstore or elsewhere to see if a copy is available at one of our libraries; download ebooks and audiobooks directly to your device using the OverDrive link.

Support Your Local Library!

Budget cuts are affecting public libraries nationwide. These non-profit organizations are being forced to cut hours, lay off staff, and even close their door. Why should you care about this problem? Please click  here to find reasons.

Suggestion to Purchase Request

If you would like us to consider an item that we have not purchased and is not available through ILL, please click here to fill out this form. Thank you for your suggestion. The decision to purchase a book or any library item is based on the library's selection criteria.