The Friends of the Library are throwing a party to celebrate Valentine's Day! Join us in the meeting room as the Friends announce the winners of their I ♥ KML Bookmark Making Contest! Refreshments will be served.
To celebrate our library's (and our community's) commitment to sustainability,we are collaborating with the Friends to kick off a brand new series of programs dedicated to keeping our homes and neighborhoods green, verdant, and healthy! Join us for a documentary screening of Doug Tallamy's “Bringing Nature Home.” This talk was delivered to a packed auditorium at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem last October. His presentation discusses his grassroots conservation project to add native plants to our yards and landscapes. Non-native species dominate most developed areas, but using Tallamy’s solution-based call to action, every person can help create habitat for beneficial ... Read more
The Friends will be collecting books between 9am and 11am at the McNary Center--no appointment necessary! Be sure to review these donation guidelines before dropping off your materials. Interested in volunteering with the Friends? Be sure to email us at [email protected] to learn how you can get involved today!
On April 8th we will have a fantastic view of the solar eclipse, and we are ready to celebrate! Join us at the Stuyvesant Town Hall for a viewing party, where we'll have free eclipse glasses to share amongst ourselves as well as refreshments and crafts for kids? What if it's a cloudy day? Well, we won't let that stand in our way: come down for a fun party regardless, and we'll live-stream the event indoors! The eclipse will reach its maximum coverage at 3:26pm, so be sure to arrive prior to that. While we are distributing eclipse glasses at ... Read more
When European settlers came to the Hudson Valley, they missed their native cultivars and brought them here to plant in their gardens. As a result, an estimated 80% of ornamental nursery plants are non-native species that do not support local food webs and can become invasive. By planting natives, we can increase biodiversity and reduce the risks associated with invasive species. In this talk, Master Gardener Frieda Pierce will review the insights provided by Douglas Tallamy, discuss native gardens, design elements, and plants that can be used to restore the ecosystem in your yard.
Have you heard? We are now a certified Sustainable Library, and we are looking to celebrate our success! Join us on Sunday, April 21st for our sustainability celebration--the perfect kick-off to Earth Day this year! Join us for a chance to see the hard work that our staff, trustees, Friends, and community have put in to developing sustainable practices that will help our community for years to come. Learn about what we have in store for the future, take a sustainability pledge for Earth Day, view our final presentation for the program, enjoy fresh snacks and refreshments, and maybe win ... Read more
Readers and book lovers, unite! The Friends of the Library are holding their annual Spring Book Sale on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19! Be sure to stop by the McNary Center for low-priced, gently loved books of all genres! All proceeds go right back to the Library (did you know that the Friends directly fund our eBook collection and our Kanopy subscription??) Don't miss this great opportunity to restock your shelves and help support your community at the same time. Are you interested in helping out at our book sale? Be sure to contact the Friends at [email protected] ... Read more
Readers and book lovers, unite! The Friends of the Library are holding their annual Spring Book Sale on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19! Be sure to stop by the McNary Center for low-priced, gently loved books of all genres! All proceeds go right back to the Library (did you know that the Friends directly fund our eBook collection and our Kanopy subscription??) Don't miss this great opportunity to restock your shelves and help support your community at the same time. Are you interested in helping out at our book sale? Be sure to contact the Friends at [email protected] ... Read more
The Friends will be collecting books between 9am and 11am at the McNary Center--no appointment necessary! Be sure to review these donation guidelines before dropping off your materials. Interested in volunteering with the Friends? Be sure to email us at [email protected] to learn how you can get involved today!
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