Seasonal Story Time


Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 | 10:00 am

Zoom in with Ms. Thea for stories and December Holiday Fun!

Email: info@claveracklibrary.org to register. On Wednesday 12/9 you will be emailed the zoom link and a downloadable craft. We can print the craft for you if needed. Markers or crayons and scissors required. Optional – glitter, sequins, glue, pompoms, or other small decorations.

Book and Movie Discussion

Sunday, December 20, 2020 | 5:00 pm

Please join us on Sunday, December 20,
at 5:00 pm to discuss the 1958 novella Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote. In it, a contemporary writer recalls his early days in New York City,when he makes the acquaintance of his remarkable neighbor, Holly Golightly, who is one of Capote’s best-known characters.

From the comfort of home we will watch the 1961 romantic comedy Breakfast at Tiffany’s directed by Blake Edwards, written by George Axelrod, adapted from Truman Capote’s 1958 novella of the same name and starring Audrey Hepburn. During our meeting we will discuss the differences between the book and the movie.

Both book and movie are available from our system catalog and can be ordered by logging onto the Mid-Hudson Library website.

We will socially distance meet at the library. Please bring a mask. We will offer Zoom for those that cannot attend in person; please let us know in advance at news@claveracklibrary.org.

What is Kanopy?

Kanopy is a video streaming service that provides instant access to thousands of critically acclaimed movies, documentaries and kids favorites. We partner with studios like A24, The Criterion Collection, PBS and more to bring your library access to thoughtful entertainment.

How can I watch Kanopy?

You can stream Kanopy on any of your favorite devices! Kanopy is accessible via mobile and tablet apps for iPhone and Android. You can also access Kanopy on your Desktop, and SmartTB apps like Roku, Apple TV and Fire Stick.

How to create and account:

• To get started, visit www.kanopy.com and select the “add Library Card” button on the lower left

• Enter your library card number

• Create an account using your preferred email

• Begin streaming!

Artist D. Jack Solomon

RIVERWALK 2008 38 X 50” A/C

The Claverack Free Library is exhibiting 10 paintings by D. Jack Solomon in the library’s Marilyn and Bob Laurie Foundation Gallery, open to the public during library browsing hours Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2 to 5 pm and Saturday from 11 to 2pm.

D. Jack Solomon received a BA in Art from San Diego State University and an MA in painting from San Francisco State University.  He also studied at El Camino College, UCLA, The Art Center in Los Angeles, and Mills College. He began teaching in 1967 at Virginia Commonwealth University as a tenured faculty member in the Department of Painting and Printmaking.  After moving to NYC in 1974 he taught at the Brooklyn Museum School of Art, SUNY Purchase, SUNY New Paltz, and Parsons School of Design. He has been a visiting artist and lecturer at numerous universities and was an artist in residence at Altos de Chavon in the Dominican Republic.  He is now retired. Mr. Solomon’s paintings have been shown widely in solo and group exhibitions throughout the United States.  Grants include the National Endowment for the Arts Individual Artist grant for painting and the Pollock Krasner Foundation Grant.   His work is in numerous public, corporate and private collections throughout the United States, Europe and Southeast Asia.  He is represented by Fox Gallery NYC. He lives in Hudson.

Interested in sharing your work? Email: info@claveracklibrary.org to become part of our community show.

FOOD FOR LOCAL PANTRIES
COATS FOR LOCAL SHELTERS

OCTOBER 1, – DECEMBER 31, 2020

On October 17, 2020 libraries from across the Hudson Valley will be participating in The Great Give Back, a state-wide initiative to provide a day of opportunities for library patrons to participate in meaningful community service experiences.

This year the Claverack Free Library will be collecting donations of shelf-stable, unexpired food items to benefit local food pantries in our area.

We will also be collecting donations of clean, gently used winter coats to be distributed to various shelters nearby.

During library hours, food items can be placed in designated food bins. Coats must be in plastic bags and placed in the designated coat bins.

         M, W, F, 2:00 – 5:00 pm and Sat, 11:00 -2:00 pm

TEEN BOOK CLUB

Alternating Mondays, at 6:30 pm

Come every time or once a month! All teens are welcome to join!


See the full list: Teen Book Club Flyer

What we’re reading now:

He Said, She Said by Kwame Alexander

Dec. 07, 2020 | 6:30 pm

If you love reading and enjoy meaningful conversation, you’re warmly welcome to join our Regenerative Readers Book Club!

We read one book a month and meet to share conversation about what matters ~ for our environment, our culture and us ~ at Churchtown Dairy on the last Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm.  Regenerative Readers Flyer.

Books can be requested from the Claverack Library at www.claveracklibrary.org 

Both e-books via Overdrive/Libby and physical copies are available for borrowing. 

Here is the upcoming book list:

October 28th: The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know is Possible by Charles Eisenstein

November 25th: American Hemp Farmer by Doug Fine

December 30th: The Seed Underground by Janisse Ray

Meetings are held via Zoom at 6:30pm on the last Wednesday of each month.

Email Caitlin to join the list – caitlin@churchtowndairy.org

Tuesdays at 10:00 am

Field Goods Pickups are back!

Delivery Day is Wednesday between 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm.

The order deadline for a Wednesday delivery is Sunday
at 11:59 pm.

Delivery to Claverack Library is free for orders above $50.00

Field Goods is offering a welcome back promotion for Claverack Library Patrons that also benefits the Library!

Download their flyer and visit their website to find out more!