Grab & Go Service!
We have opened and started our grab and go service!
- Department Contacts
- Circulation: 845-352-5700 ext 250
- Youth Services: 845-352-5700 ext 237
- Adult Services: 845-352-5700 ext 244
- IT Services: 845-352-5700 ext 294
If you have any questions please call our staff! Our phone services are available.
- Library Hours (Grab & Go Service)
- Monday - Thursday
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Monday - Thursday
(Closed for Sanitation - Friday
- Saturday & Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(Closed for Sanitation) - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
*Windows pickups are still available between 2:00 PM – 4:00PM when the building is closed for sanitation.
- 24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley, NY 10977
- Keeping Our 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 September, with the possibility to extend.
- 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.
Session 1
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
6:00-7:00 pm
(Join 10 minutes prior to the start hour)
Meditation for Personal and Global Healing
Meditation is much more than a simple tool for helping people reduce stress, or improve our physical, and emotional well-being. Meditation can be a powerful personal and global healing process. In this presentation Dr. Andrew Vidich an educator, author, and an international speaker who has been meditating for over 40 years will present a simple yet powerful meditation technique that can positively transform one's inner self. Through meditation each of us can experience a healing of the body mind and spirit. There will even be a chance to try this time-tested technique out.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
(Join 10 minutes prior to the start hour)
Please join the Friends of the Finkelstein Memorial Library for this virtual event
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)
Author, Performing Arts/English instructor at Rockland Community College
Zumba® for Adults - Session 1
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.
Arrive promptly to hear instructions at the beginning.
Oct. 15, 22, 29 & Nov. 5, 12
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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 Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, Liszt, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, and others.
The Borscht Belt: An illustrated Lecture
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.
- 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 materials.
- Your holds must be ready for pick up. You will either be notified by email or phone when your hold is ready of you may check your account online.
- Book 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 or if you like a same day pickup.
- Computer Reservation
Our technology center has re-opened. Learn more about reserving a computer and guidelines.
- Patrons receive one (1) 30-minute session per day
- Computers are unavailable on Saturday & Sunday at this time
- No extensions and no exceptions
- Computer use is by appointment only. Patrons may register online or call.
- Only one patron per workstation, no exceptions
Call IT Services at (845)352-5700, ext 294 for appointments or questions.
Kids & Teens!
Need some good book recommendations?
The Youth Services staff at the Finkelstein Memorial Library are here to give you some picks just for you!
Tumble Book Library
The Tumble Book Library is an online collection of animated talking picture books, which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they love.
- Download & Stream
Freading: thousands of books available and the best part is that all titles on Freading are always available, no holds and no waiting lists
Hoopla: Instantly borrow free eBooks, audiobooks and more
OverDrive: e-books & audiobooks, streaming video
RBdigital: exclusive Recorded Books audiobook titles, as well as streaming educational and entertainment video content
TumbleBookLibrary: an online collection of animated talking picture books, which teach kids the joy of reading
Hoopla: Instantly borrow free eBooks, audiobooks and more
Kanopy Kids: Instantly borrow free eBooks, audiobooks and more
OverDrive: e-books & audiobooks, streaming video
TumbleBookLibrary: an online collection of animated talking picture books, which teach kids the joy of reading
Hoopla: Instantly borrow free eBooks, audiobooks and more
Kanopy: Movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films and educational videos that inspire, enrich and entertain
OverDrive: e-books & audiobooks, streaming video
RBdigital: Stream British & TV film, The Great Courses, Indieflix, Pngalo and Qello Concerts
AcornTV: Stream British & TV film
Freading: thousands of books available and the best part is that all titles on Freading are always available, no holds and no waiting lists
Hoopla: Instantly borrow free eBooks, audiobooks and more
OverDrive: e-books & audiobooks, streaming video & magazines
RBdigital: exclusive Recorded Books audiobook titles, as well as streaming educational and entertainment video content
Hoopla: Instantly borrow free eBooks, audiobooks and more
OverDrive: e-books & audiobooks, streaming video & magazines
