Tag: Library

Santa Claus is Coming to Roeliff Jansen Library, Dec 16

Santa Claus is coming to the Roeliff Jansen Commuity Library on Sunday.

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Santa Claus is coming to the Roeliff Jansen Commuity Library on Sunday. Santa is busy at this time of year, but he is making a special visit to the Library which will be transformed into a winter wonderland for the occasion. Stop by for some cookies and hot chocolate and a chat with Santa. All children will receive a special gift from the jolly old elf.

DATE/TIME:
Sunday, December 16, 2018: 1pm – 3pm

ADMISSION:
Free. No sign-up necessary.

LOCATION:
Roeliff Jansen Community Library
9091 NY-22
Hillsdale, NY 12529

MORE:
www.roejanlibrary.org
facebook.com/roejanlibrary

 

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Roeliff Jansen Library Program: Sound Explorers, Aug 4

The Roeliff Jansen Commuity Library presents Sound Explorers at Ancram Town Hall.  A fun, educational experience for children of all ages


The Roeliff Jansen Commuity Library presents Sound Explorers at Ancram Town Hall.  A fun, educational experience for children of all ages that awakens and develops the under-emphasized yet most fundamental way we perceive the universe around us – the wonderful world of listening, sound, vibration, and music.

Throughout this engaging program, children explore a series of interactive experiences including:

  • Fun experiments that explore the science of sound
  • Spontaneous music making with recycling instruments
  • Unique exercises that develop listening skills, perception and auditory awareness
  • Musical story and imagery activities that unleash the power of the imagination
  • Musical movement and group interaction

This event is funded by a grant from the Rheinstrom Hill Community Foundation.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, August 4th, 2018: 10:30am to Noon

ADMISSION:
Free

LOCATION:
Ancram Town Hall
1416 Co Rd 7,
Ancram, NY 12502

MORE:
www.roejanlibrary.org
facebook.com/roejanlibrary

 

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Roeliff Jansen Library Presentation: Eleanor Roosevelt & the Fight for Civil Rights

The Roeliff Jansen Commuity Library is hosting a presentation entitled, ‘Eleanor Roosevelt and the Fight for Civil Rights’. The presentation, featuring Shannon Butler, will cover Butler’s research on Eleanor Roosevelt’s relationships with various Civil Rights leaders from the White House years up until her death. It goes over some of the major events that she was involved in or at least took interest in helping with during this span of time. The presentation will also look at Eleanor Roosevelt used the power of her position to help a cause she felt strongly for.

Shannon Butler has served as a Park Guide with the National Park Service for over 7 years. She has worked at various other historic sites and historical societies for over 12 years. She earned degrees in History from SUNY New Paltz and the University at Albany. She is also currently serving as the Municipal Historian of the Town of Hyde Park.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, March 10 2018, from 4pm to 5pm

ADMISSION:
Free

LOCATION:
Roeliff Jansen Library
9091 Route 22
Hillsdale, NY 12529
The Community Room

MORE:
www.roejanlibrary.org
facebook.com/roejanlibrary

 

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Jeff McKinney is a Realtor in Columbia County, NY. Connect with him on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Pinterest.

Roeliff Jansen Community Library Bookshop

The Roeliff Jansen Commuity Library is raising money by selling books and media at the Friends Bookshop.  The Shop is open the last Saturday of the month during the fall. Most books and media have a suggested donation of $1 to $2 per item. New material is on view each month.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, September 30, 2017
10am – 2pm

LOCATION:
Roeliff Jansen Library (lower level)
9091 Route 22,
Hillsdale, NY 12529

 

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Roeliff Jansen Community Library Annual Gala

The Roeliff Jansen Commuity Library is hosting it’s 8th Annual Gala this weekend. The event will feature food & wine, music, raffle, silent auction and live auction with unique and interesting items.

See a complete list of Auction Items and $1000 Raffle Basket Contents HERE.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, June 17, at 5pm to 7:30pm

ADMISSION:
Gala Tickets are $100 each and may be purchased online HERE or at the library.
Raffle Tickets are $5 each and 5 for $20. Available at the library.

LOCATION:
The Harvest Barn at the Roeliff Jansen Park
9091 Route 22, Copake, NY 12529

 

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Jeff McKinney is a Realtor in Columbia County, NY. Connect with him on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Pinterest.