Happy Independence DayOrangeburg Library
will be closed
July 4th & 5th, 2009
Summer Hours:
Monday - Thursday 10AM - 9 PM
Friday & Saturday 10AM - 5PM
Closed Sundays until September 13, 2009
Tuesday
Summer School at the Library (Adults)
Drop by the library on Thursday morning at 10AM (beginning July 16) for one-hour session Internet for Beginners – Learn Internet basics: how-to set-up an email account, using the Web to find useful information, Internet safety, online shopping. General knowledge of using computers with a mouse required. Sign-up in advance – limited to 3 people.
Saturday
AquaBrowser is coming!
On July 1st, the library’s online catalog will take on a new look! AquaBrowser is an enhanced discovery tool that promises to increase your reading and research reach by showing you a broader range of materials connected to your search. Patrons will find what they want quickly, regardless of which resource contains the information. You will be able to access books, digital materials, and databases in just one federated search! See book reviews, add comments, and even start a book group. Check it out. Visit our website, http://www.orangeburg-library.org for details.
Useful AquaBrowser Materials:
1. AquaBrowser Quick Start Guide
2. How to Use My Discoveries
3. AquaBrowser Search Syntax to Focus Search Results
Useful AquaBrowser Materials:
1. AquaBrowser Quick Start Guide
2. How to Use My Discoveries
3. AquaBrowser Search Syntax to Focus Search Results
The 7th Annual Adult Summer Reading Raffle
June 22nd - August 1st Enter to win prizesSimply fill out a raffle entry form for each fiction or nonfiction book you read. Include the title along with your name and daytime phone number. Please include a brief critique or opinion of each book. Place your completed forms in the ballot box on the Reference Desk. A winner will be chosen and a prize given each week. The more you read, the more you increase your chances of winning.
Thursday
NY TIMES BEST SELLERS (27)
The Orangeburg Library now has the following titles which are New York Times Best Sellers for this week. Please click on one of the titles to reserve.Fiction:
THE SCARECROW, by Michael Connelly.
GONE TOMORROW, by Lee Child.
WICKED PREY, by John Sandford.
SHANGHAI GIRLS, by Lisa See.
THE 8TH CONFESSION, by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro.
CEMETERY DANCE, by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child.
Click Here for Complete List.
NEW DVDs (June 2009)
The Orangeburg Library now has the following new DVDs. Please click on one of the titles to reserve.Gran Torino (DVD 2769)
Fired Up
The International
Heroes Season 1
Heroes Season 2
Click Here for Complete List.
2009 Summer Reading Programs
Monday, June 22
Orangeburg Library begins registration for all Summer Reading Programs for pre-school through grade 6 with the theme Be Creative @Your Library. All teens are requested to register for their participation in Express Yourself @Your Library.
Programs will begin on June 29. Flyers will be distributed through school in the beginning of June and on the library’s website.
Orangeburg Library begins registration for all Summer Reading Programs for pre-school through grade 6 with the theme Be Creative @Your Library. All teens are requested to register for their participation in Express Yourself @Your Library.
Programs will begin on June 29. Flyers will be distributed through school in the beginning of June and on the library’s website.
Orangeburg Library on Facebook
Orangeburg Library is on Facebook and become a fan now:
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Saturday
June Events at the Orangeburg Library
Throughout June - The Orangeburg Library presents underwater photographers, Drew and Sandra Wohl’s display of over 30 graphics entitled “Under The Sea,” showing denizens of the deep at the Top-of-the-Stairs Gallery. Elevator accessible.
June 1 and 8 - Mondays at 1:00 PM
The Orangeburg Library hosts Chair Yoga with instructor Colleen Briscoe providing health benefits, greater flexability and new relaxation techniques, all while seated in your chair.
June 14 - Sunday at 2:00 PM
The Orangeburg Library celebrates song and jazz from the Great American Songbook with musicians Ellen and Roger of “Too Human.” This free program bringing new life to classic songs is perfect for the whole family. To insure your seat, please register by calling 359-2244.
June 15 - Monday at 1:00 PM
The Orangeburg Library hosts a program on “The Unknown Palisades” with Eric Nelson, historian of the Palisades Interstate Parkway Commission. Come and be surprised to find out the treasures that are in your own backyard.
June 23 - Tuesday at 12 Noon
The Orangeburg Library welcomes all to the Book & Bag Lunch discussion of “Love of A Good Woman” by Alice Munro. Bring your lunch and the library provides dessert. Books are available at the Circulation Desk.
June 1 and 8 - Mondays at 1:00 PM
The Orangeburg Library hosts Chair Yoga with instructor Colleen Briscoe providing health benefits, greater flexability and new relaxation techniques, all while seated in your chair.
June 14 - Sunday at 2:00 PM
The Orangeburg Library celebrates song and jazz from the Great American Songbook with musicians Ellen and Roger of “Too Human.” This free program bringing new life to classic songs is perfect for the whole family. To insure your seat, please register by calling 359-2244.
June 15 - Monday at 1:00 PM
The Orangeburg Library hosts a program on “The Unknown Palisades” with Eric Nelson, historian of the Palisades Interstate Parkway Commission. Come and be surprised to find out the treasures that are in your own backyard.
June 23 - Tuesday at 12 Noon
The Orangeburg Library welcomes all to the Book & Bag Lunch discussion of “Love of A Good Woman” by Alice Munro. Bring your lunch and the library provides dessert. Books are available at the Circulation Desk.
Tuesday
Blu-Ray Movies
The Orangeburg Library now has the following Blu-Ray movies. Please click on one of the titles to reserve.Doubt
Slumdog millionaire
Transporter 3
Cosmic Voyage
Australia
Doom
Click Here for Complete List.
Friday
NEW DVDs (April 2009)
The Orangeburg Library now has the following new DVDs. Please click on one of the titles to reserve.The Wrestler ( DVD 2724 )
Frost/Nixon
The Spirit
Not Easily Broken
Lost in Austen Elegy
Frozen River
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Escape to Witch Mountain (Children)
Tale of the Mighty Knights (Children)
Hannah Montana. Keeping It Real (Children)
Go Diego Go! Rainforest Fiesta! (Children)
Click Here for Complete List.
Monday
Upcoming Events at the Orangeburg Library
Throughout April- The Orangeburg Library presents photographer, Bob Robbins black and white landscapes in “Recording Time in the Hudson Valley” at the Top-of-the-Stairs Gallery.
Monday, April 6 at 7:00 PM
The Orangeburg Library welcomes back Josh Marber, MsEd, to advise parents and students on the college admissions process including financial aid and SATs. Please call 359-2244 to register.
Sunday, April 19 at 2:00 PM
The Orangeburg Library hosts the free M&M Production of “DOUBT: A Parable.” Professional actors star in this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play. The cast will lead a discussion following the performance. Please call the library at 359-2244 to reserve your seat.
Mondays, April 20 and 27 at 1: 00 PM
The Orangeburg Library brings back a series of 6 CHAIR YOGA sessions with Colleen Briscoe designed to teach stretching and relaxing techniques while sitting in a chair. Additional sessions on May 4 & 18, June 1 & 8. Register by calling 359-2244. Please bring a towel to class.
Wednesday and Thursday, April 29 and 30 from 1-5:00 PM
The Orangeburg Library is holding a 2-day AARP Defensive Driving Course taught by Eliot Cohen. Please register by bringing a check made out to AARP to the Orangeburg Library. AARP Members with Membership Number written on the check: $12; Others: $14
On WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 at 12 noon
The Orangeburg Library Book & Bag Lunch Group will discuss Bernard Schlink's "THE READER" Note change in date and time. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. The library will provide coffee and dessert.
On TUESDAY, MAY 19 at 12 noon
The Orangeburg Library Book & Bag Lunch Group will discuss James McBride's "THE COLOR OF WATER" Note change in date and time. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. The library will provide coffee and dessert.
On TUESDAY, JUNE 23 at 12 noon
The Orangeburg Library Book & Bag Lunch Group will discuss Alice Munro's "LOVE OF A GOOD WOMAN" Note change in date and time. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. The library will provide coffee and dessert.
Throughout May and June: Drew Wohl and his wife, Sandra, present their newest underwater photography in “Under The Sea” at the Top-of-the-Stairs Gallery.
Monday, May 11 at 1:00 PM
The Orangeburg Library presents Chef Norma Chang preparing “Stir Frying Without Oil” to demonstrate healthy cooking and offer tasty samples. Registration is requested.
Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 PM
The Orangeburg Library welcomes Associated Press political reporter, Beth Fouhy, to assess “Barack Obama: His First One Hundred Days.” Please call 359-2244 to register.
Monday, April 6 at 7:00 PM
The Orangeburg Library welcomes back Josh Marber, MsEd, to advise parents and students on the college admissions process including financial aid and SATs. Please call 359-2244 to register.
Sunday, April 19 at 2:00 PM
The Orangeburg Library hosts the free M&M Production of “DOUBT: A Parable.” Professional actors star in this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning play. The cast will lead a discussion following the performance. Please call the library at 359-2244 to reserve your seat.
Mondays, April 20 and 27 at 1: 00 PM
The Orangeburg Library brings back a series of 6 CHAIR YOGA sessions with Colleen Briscoe designed to teach stretching and relaxing techniques while sitting in a chair. Additional sessions on May 4 & 18, June 1 & 8. Register by calling 359-2244. Please bring a towel to class.
Wednesday and Thursday, April 29 and 30 from 1-5:00 PM
The Orangeburg Library is holding a 2-day AARP Defensive Driving Course taught by Eliot Cohen. Please register by bringing a check made out to AARP to the Orangeburg Library. AARP Members with Membership Number written on the check: $12; Others: $14
On WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 at 12 noon
The Orangeburg Library Book & Bag Lunch Group will discuss Bernard Schlink's "THE READER" Note change in date and time. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. The library will provide coffee and dessert.
On TUESDAY, MAY 19 at 12 noon
The Orangeburg Library Book & Bag Lunch Group will discuss James McBride's "THE COLOR OF WATER" Note change in date and time. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. The library will provide coffee and dessert.
On TUESDAY, JUNE 23 at 12 noon
The Orangeburg Library Book & Bag Lunch Group will discuss Alice Munro's "LOVE OF A GOOD WOMAN" Note change in date and time. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. The library will provide coffee and dessert.
Throughout May and June: Drew Wohl and his wife, Sandra, present their newest underwater photography in “Under The Sea” at the Top-of-the-Stairs Gallery.
Monday, May 11 at 1:00 PM
The Orangeburg Library presents Chef Norma Chang preparing “Stir Frying Without Oil” to demonstrate healthy cooking and offer tasty samples. Registration is requested.
Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 PM
The Orangeburg Library welcomes Associated Press political reporter, Beth Fouhy, to assess “Barack Obama: His First One Hundred Days.” Please call 359-2244 to register.
Saturday
NY TIMES BEST SELLERS (26)
The Orangeburg Library now has the following titles which are New York Times Best Sellers for this week. Please click on one of the titles to reserve.Fiction:
HANDLE WITH CARE, by Jodi Picoult.
CORSAIR, by Clive Cussler and Jack Du Brul.
THE ASSOCIATE, by John Grisham.
Click Here for Complete List.
Friday
Orangeburg Library Celebrates Women this March
With Two Female Afficionados and a Naughty One
All programs are free, and registering by calling 359-2244 is appreciated.
The Orangeburg Library hosts two programs for March Women’s Month that lovers of opera and film won’t want to miss.
This Sunday, March 15 at 2 PM, opera expert, Helen Rosenthal, will introduce Bizet’s CARMEN , a film starring the legendary Placido Domingo and conducted by Lorin Maazel. The Naughty One is Carmen, herself, played flawlessly by Julia Migenes-Johnson. Pauline Kael, hailed this adaptation of Carmen, as “the very best.”
On Monday, March 23 at 1 PM, the Orangeburg Library resumes its Senior Specials with Movies. We have invited film expert, Renee Weiner, who has garnered raves for her programs at the JCC Rockland, to discuss the Oscar-winning films of 1959 including Some Like It Hot, Ben Hur, North By Northwest and Diary of Anne Frank, in a program she calls: “1959: Fifty Years Ago in Classic Film.” For all film-lovers, this will be an eye-opener.
And a female author of acclaim, Thrity Umrigar who wrote “The Space Between Us” will provide the topic for the Book & Bag Lunch Book Club on Tuesday, March 24 at 1:30 PM. Even if you are not a member, all are welcome to come and participate, and enjoy the complimentary snacks provided by the Library.
All programs are free, and registering by calling 359-2244 is appreciated.
The Orangeburg Library hosts two programs for March Women’s Month that lovers of opera and film won’t want to miss.
This Sunday, March 15 at 2 PM, opera expert, Helen Rosenthal, will introduce Bizet’s CARMEN , a film starring the legendary Placido Domingo and conducted by Lorin Maazel. The Naughty One is Carmen, herself, played flawlessly by Julia Migenes-Johnson. Pauline Kael, hailed this adaptation of Carmen, as “the very best.”
On Monday, March 23 at 1 PM, the Orangeburg Library resumes its Senior Specials with Movies. We have invited film expert, Renee Weiner, who has garnered raves for her programs at the JCC Rockland, to discuss the Oscar-winning films of 1959 including Some Like It Hot, Ben Hur, North By Northwest and Diary of Anne Frank, in a program she calls: “1959: Fifty Years Ago in Classic Film.” For all film-lovers, this will be an eye-opener.
And a female author of acclaim, Thrity Umrigar who wrote “The Space Between Us” will provide the topic for the Book & Bag Lunch Book Club on Tuesday, March 24 at 1:30 PM. Even if you are not a member, all are welcome to come and participate, and enjoy the complimentary snacks provided by the Library.
Wednesday
NY TIMES BEST SELLERS (25)
The Orangeburg Library now has the following titles which are New York Times Best Sellers for this week. Please click on one of the titles to reserve.Fiction:
THE ASSOCIATE, by John Grisham.
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE, by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge.
HEART AND SOUL, by Maeve Binchy.
Click Here for Complete List.
Monday
Library Closed Today
Due to inclement weather, Orangeburg Library will be closed
on Monday, March 2.
Sorry for any inconvenience!
on Monday, March 2.
Sorry for any inconvenience!
Tuesday
March Events at the Orangeburg Library
Please register by calling the Library at 845-359-2244
Sunday, March 15 at 2 PM
A special showing of the best-ever film of Bizet’s CARMEN with Placido Domingo and Julia Migenes-Johnson under the direction of Lorin Maazel. Opera aficionado, Helen Rosenthal, will introduce the opera, offering background and insights to enhance your viewing.
Monday, March 23 at 1 PM
1959: Fifty Years Ago in Classic Film -Film historian, Renee Weiner talks about the changes in filmmaking and the impact of such films as The Diary of Anne Frank, Some Like It Hot, Ben Hur, and North By Northwest 50 years after they were made.
Sunday, March 15 at 2 PM
A special showing of the best-ever film of Bizet’s CARMEN with Placido Domingo and Julia Migenes-Johnson under the direction of Lorin Maazel. Opera aficionado, Helen Rosenthal, will introduce the opera, offering background and insights to enhance your viewing.
Monday, March 23 at 1 PM
1959: Fifty Years Ago in Classic Film -Film historian, Renee Weiner talks about the changes in filmmaking and the impact of such films as The Diary of Anne Frank, Some Like It Hot, Ben Hur, and North By Northwest 50 years after they were made.
NY TIMES BEST SELLERS (24) 02/28/2009
The Orangeburg Library now has the following titles which are New York Times Best Sellers for this week. Please click on one of the titles to reserve.Fiction:
THE ASSOCIATE, by John Grisham.
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE, by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge.
THE HOST, by Stephenie Meyer.
BONE CROSSED, by Patricia Briggs.
TRUE COLORS, by Kristin Hannah.
Click Here for Complete List.
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