Now your library never closes! The Orangeburg Library offers a variety of digital audiobook, ebook, video and music services. Access these services 24/7 using a computer and your Orangeburg Library card number and PIN.
Try this free service today.
Sunday
Digital Materials
Now your library never closes! The Orangeburg Library offers a variety of digital audiobook, ebook, video and music services. Access these services 24/7 using a computer and your Orangeburg Library card number and PIN.
Try this free service today.
Saturday
Online Magazines from Zinio
View full digital copies of your favorite magazines! You will see the exact same material you get in print‚ plus some issues including features like video, audio and live links. Read online or download issues to your computer or mobile devices to read offline. You must have a current Orangeburg Library card to use this collection. Please click here for access and click here for a user guide.
OneClickdigital
Orangeburg Library cardholders now have access to downloadable audiobooks from OneClickdigital. Please click here to use this service.
Sunday
New Materials
The library has created a NEW MATERIALS libguide that we will be posting our recent purchases, including new books, audio books, dvds and music CDs available at the Orangeburg Library. Please click here for libguide access.
Thursday
Did You Know?
Wednesday
Mock Newbery & Caldecott Awards
Librarians across the library system gathered this week to discuss the best books published in 2013. After a discussion, we vote on which book we think is worthy of the award. Now we sit and wait until January 27th when the actual winners are announced.
Our Winners:
Mock Newbery Award Winner:
Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Honor Books
The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp
Doll Bones by Holly Black
Mock Caldecott Winner
Journey by Aaron Becker
Honor Books
Our Winners:
Mock Newbery Award Winner:
Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan
Honor Books
The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp
Doll Bones by Holly Black
Mock Caldecott Winner
Journey by Aaron Becker
Honor Books
All of these books are amazing. Don't forget to add these to your to-read list!
Angela
Tuesday
Wednesday
Youth Programs
All programs require registration.
Click on the title for registration
and more information.
January 2nd
Thursday, 12:00pm
Movies at the Library — Bring a lunch and watch The Smurfs 2 with us!
January 7th & 21st
Tuesdays, 10:30am
Songs, Stories, and Silliness! — Join us for songs, rhymes, felt board tales, and a book or two. Ages 3 and younger, with adult caregiver.
January 10th
Friday, 10:30am
First Art for Toddlers — Spirited, messy, and fun-filled discovery for budding Picassos. Wear old clothes, or bring a smock. For children ages 18 to 36 months.
January 13th
Monday, 4:30-5:30pm
What Can You Do with Just Paper, Scissors, and Glue? — Bring your imagination and see what you can make.January 16th
Thursday, 10:30am
Preschool Yoga — Judy Levin, children and teen yoga instructor from Yoga Synthesis, will teach yoga.
January 20th
Monday, 2:00-4:00
What Can You Build? — Show off your Lego® skills!
January 24th
Friday, 2:00pm
Create With Me — An art program for children to becreative and explore different mediums. For children ages 3 to 5.
January 28th
10:30am
Music Together — Innovative movement and music program. Preference is given to S. Orangetown residents. Ages 5 and under, with adult caregiver.
January 28th
Tuesday, 5:00-6:00pm
Origami — Learn simple origami models with Angela, then have fun with free folding time.Ongoing
See Calendar for Dates & Times
Preschool Storytime — Thirty minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays for children ages 3-5. Small craft to follow storytime.
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Tween & Teen Programs
All programs require registration.
Click on the title for registration
and more information.
January 10th
Friday, 7:00pm
Teen Advisory Board — Help plan teen programs and make suggestions for the collection. Make your opinion count as you earn community service hours.
January 20th
Monday, 7:00-8:00pm
T-Shirt Totebag — Make a totebag from an old t-shirt.
January 27th
Monday, 5:00pm
Doctor Who Marathon — Watch Doctor Who, answer trivia questions, and win prizes! Pizza and beverages will be served.
Join Our VolunTEEN Program!Need community service hours? There are many opportunities available at the library. Join the teen advisory board, become a homework help tutor, lead an afternoon storytime, assist at programs, and more! Find the volunteer experience that fits you.
Adult Programs
All programs require registration.
Click on the title for registration
and more information.
January 25th
Saturday, 2:00pm
Dream Alive: A Celebration of African-American History, with Kim and Reggie Harris — The stories of Harriet Tubman, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and other artists, poets, and inventors are brought to life. Working in conjunction with the Kennedy Center and the Smithsonian Institute, Kim and Reggie Harris have been educating and entertaining audiences of all ages for decades. Their message of peace, hope, justice, and celebration of life rings loud and clear through this interactive program, back by popular demand.
Thursday
Visit Our Top-of-the-Stairs Gallery!
“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?
Wednesday
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
Monday
Thursday
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
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
Tuesday
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
Thursday
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.
Monday
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.
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.
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