Spring Is Here--Head To The Library!!

Ahhhh.....VIVA la Spring. The signs are finally here...a taste of good times ahead. Time for us to organize, make plans for the garden and of course dust off the old BBQ for its time of premium use is near. Since most of our winter was consumed with doomsday chatter it's only natural that spring would bring hope for a new beginning and a positive turn for the economy. Times like these makes one reflect...find the beauty and the awe in the very possibilities right in your own backyard. I call it going local.....it's returning back to your neighborhood and reacquainting yourself with all it has to offer.

We all have fond childhood memories of running down what seemed to be endless aisles of books in our local library, fetching just the right perching spot and finally picking our book adventure of choice. I could spend hours as a child reading through all the Raggedy Ann and Andy books...I couldn't get enough of them :>)!

The Western Sullivan Public Library has been around for several decades and has always been there to support the local community. Here are some fabulous upcoming Spring/Summer events to mark on your calendar:

1)First Fridays Contemporary Writers Series 2009 is in it's fourth year of presenting dynamic new writers who also know their way around a stage. Many of their past authors have been featured on broadway, in televison, in film, or are international touring artists. First Fridays is proud to be free and open to the piblic. A short open mic starts at 7:30pm, sign-up at 7:00pm.

May 1, 2009 Patrick Rosal from NYC, NY
June 5, 2009 Noel Jones from NYC, NY
July 3, 2009 Jeffrey McDaniel from Hudson Valley, NY
August 7, 2009 Allan Wolf from Asheville, NC
September 4, 2009 Derrick Brown from Los Angeles, CA
and Joel Dias Porter from Wash D.C.
October 2, 2009 Beth Lisick from San Francisco, CA
November 6, 2009 Brendan McLeod form Vancouver, BC
December 4, 2009 TBA

2)2009 Summer Reading Program for children (Pre-k to 15) from July 7-30th this year. Registration will be throughout the month of June at each branch. "Be Creative @ Your Library" is all about the arts this summer. Our library will feature special performances by Allan Wolf, author of New Found Land and Zane's Trace (Candlewick) as well as many other books in verse, theater instruction by actors from NACL theater, and live musical performances.

3)Storytimes are held every Wednesday at 2pm at the Tusten-Cocechton Branch, 198 Bridge St, Narrowburg, NY 12764 845-252-3360 and two Thursdays a month at the Delaware Free Branch, 45 Lower Main St., Callicoon, NY 12723 , 845-887-4040. Call for exact dates. Storytimes at our Jeffersonville Branch, 19 Center St., Jeffersonville, NY 12748 845-482-4350, take place on Saturdays 11-12pm.

4)Vickie's Killer Cooking Show bakes up a storm at our Jeffersonville Branch on May 9, June 13, September 12, October 10, and November 14 for all those teens (and/or their parents !) who are wary of the kitchen. Poet and dark queen of the kitchen, Vickie Diescher shares her baking expertise whilst and at the same time expounding on the virtues of local and organic ingredients. Upcoming subjects: Homemade Pizza, Green and White Pasta with Pink Sauce, Strawberry Shortcake, Quesadillas, French Fries, Pumpkin Pie and Hot Chocolate.
Yes, yes-- samples for all!

5)Storytubes: Make a Video About Your Favorite Book! begins in April 2009. Every month videographer Ron Littke will help young people film a short video about thier favorite book. Kids-- come with any props you'd like to use and your favorite book. Be prepared to tell us about the book and why you like it. Videos are two minutes or less. Ron will be rotating his visits to one branch each month. Final dates TBA. He is in Callicoon in April, Narrowsburg in May, and Jeffersonville in June. During July, he'll be in each library once as part of our "Be Creative @ your Library" Summer Reading Program.


So what are you waiting for? Creativity awaits... get the kids ready and head down to the Western Sullivan Public Library. For more information check out their website at: http://www.wsplonline.org/

Happy Spring!

Tech Girl