For now all library services that are usually provided in the building are suspended until further notice. Our virtual services remain operational.
CONTACT US
- (845) 352-5700
- Front Desk / Circulation: ext 250
- Adult Services: ext 244
- Youth Services: ext 237
- IT Services: 294
- Email Us
- fmlcirc@rcls.org
- fmlref@rcls.org
- fmlchild@rcls.org
LIBRARY HOURS
The Library will be closed until (at least) Monday, October 19, 2020
- Monday - Thursday (Open)
- Monday - Thursday (Closed for Sanitization)
- Friday
- Saturday & Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
KEEPING THE COMMUNITY SAFE
- Once materials are returned, we will quarantine them for 6 days. The materials may remain on your account longer pending library closures and when the whole bin is moved into quarantine. Items from the off site book drops will be checked in the following Saturday. All items will be checked in without fines throughout November, with the possibility to extend.
WINDOW PICKUP APPOINTMENTS
To better serve you, you can now book your appointment online. You can continue to call us to schedule an appointment to pick up your reserved material.
- Your holds must be ready for pick up.
- You will either notified by email of phone when your hold is ready of you may check your account online.
- Booking online is for next-day pickup or 4 days after item first becomes available.
Call the Circulation Department at (845)352-5700, ext 250, if you need to change your appointment time. If you want an appointment for the current day (same day pickup) please call.
GRAB & GO SERVICE
- ONLINE RESOURCES
Hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere.
Freading is a downloadable eBook service from Library Ideas and has over 8,000 titles with more being added each day. Freading eBooks are available with simultaneous access so there are no holds needed—an unlimited number of library customers may download a Freading eBook title at the same time.
Built by Recorded Books, RBdigital is a state-of-the-art platform and app providing access to the broadest array of digital content services, including audiobooks, eBooks, magazines, newspapers, comics, entertainment, education, health and wellness, and more.
OverDrive is a free service offered by your library or school that lets you borrow digital content (like ebooks and audiobooks) anytime, anywhere. … All you need to get started with free digital content from your library or school is a library card or student ID.
Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video platform for public libraries and universities that offers films and documentaries. Kanopy’s subdivision, Kanopy Kids, includes children’s programming; all Kanopy member accounts have access to Kanopy Kids
Acorn TV is an American subscription video streaming service offering television programming from the United Kingdom, as well as Ireland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, and Mexico. It is available on a variety of devices including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku.
BOOKLISTS
VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
Songs with the musical magic that can only come from a legendary Broadway show. Be entertained with the old “razzle dazzle” and over 23 Broadway gems. Rated A+ in audience satisfaction with songs from “Annie”, “Cabaret”, “Beautiful”, “Gypsy”, “Beauty & the Beast”, “The Producers”, “Hello Dolly” and more.
Yoga is the union of breathing and mindful movement known to strengthen, energize, release stress and tension, and bring balance to your mind and body. All levels are welcome. Check with your healthcare provider before beginning any exercise program. Zoom joining information will be communicated to the registered and it cannot be shared with others. Recording is strictly prohibited. Class will be Closed and Locked punctually at the start hour.
Oct. 13, 20, 27,
Nov. 3, 10, 2020
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
(Join 10 minutes prior to the start hour)
Participants should be capable of moderate aerobic exercise. Check with your healthcare provider before beginning any exercise program. Wear sneakers, have a water bottle and towel. Arrive promptly to hear instructions at the beginning.
Oct. 15, 22, 29
Nov. 5, 12
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
(Join 10 minutes prior to the start hour)
Be transported back in time, when the living rooms of a lucky few were filled with the masterworks of great composers of classical music. Join concert pianist Dan Fogel, as he paints on the canvas of silence with the music of the masters, along with visual effects, paying tribute to Mozart, Bach, Brahms, Beethoven, Joplin, Satie, Tchaikovsky, Chopin, Schumann, Debussy, and Katsaris.
(Join 10 minutes prior to the start hour)
Academy award-winning actor, director, author and, yes, diplomat was Hollywood’s first African American movie star. He was featured in more than 40 films, many of which made history by unflinchingly addressing race relations. This presentation will explore Poitier’s extraordinary life and career, including a discussion of several of his important and much-loved films. These include A Raisin in the Sun, Lilies of the Field and Guess Who’s Coming for Dinner.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
(Join 10 minutes prior to the start hour)
Marty wants to bring back to life a remarkable time, place and people. It will never be duplicated unless you lived through it. What survives of the Borscht Belt is the memory. He details the history of The Borscht Belt. Some of the sites that Marty will discuss are the following: Old Route 17, Red Apple Rest, Bungalow Colonies. The following hotels will be mentioned: Grossingers, Concord and Kutcher’s. Marty will conduct a Simon Sez routine with the group. Just about all the comedians back then got their start in the Borscht Belt. He will talk about the following comedians: Red Buttons, George Burns, Rodney Dangerfield, Sid Caesar, Henny Youngman and Milton Berle. What caused the decline of The Borscht Belt will be discussed.
October 21, 2020
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
(Join 10 minutes prior to the start hour)
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