Butterfield Library

Do you have a child who loves to read, or maybe one who is struggling with it? A Reading Buddy is the perfect solution for either scenario! We are pairing up ...young readers with several eager National Honor Society students to practice reading skills, and just have some fun! We will provide the book of your choosing (or we can pick one for you, if you wish) to you and your Buddy, along with fun, related extension activities. Then we will arrange Zoom sessions that fit your schedules! If you are interested, message me here, send an email to [email protected], or call 845-265-3040.

You can use the myLIBRO app to schedule your pickups. No more calling, just click to let us know when to put your stuff out for you to pick up. Then click to tell us you got it! Visit apple app store or google play to download.

GILLIAN MURPHY LEAVING BUTTERFIELD Dear Library Friends, It is with much emotion that I write to inform you that I am the new director for the Elting Memorial Library in New Paltz, New York. I will begin this position in April.... https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Gillian-Murphy-Leaving-

Battle of the Books returns for 2021! Learn about all the updates for the Middle School and High School teams at an information meeting on Wednesday, March 24th @ 3 PM via Zoom. Register here: https://events.getlocalhop.com/battle-of-the-books-infor// The Zoom link will only be sent to those who are registered.

So happy to see our first patrons in the Children's Room since we re-opened for in-person visits! We are open regular hours by appointment - book online at butterfieldlibrary.org, or call us at 845-265-3040. We hope to see you soon!

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It's World Read Aloud Day! Grab a book off of your bookshelf, or visit Hoopla, where you can download books with your library card. Reading books aloud to c...hildren has many benefits. It stimulates imagination, expands understanding of the world, helps develop language and listening skills, and prepares children to understand the written word. Learning to read will be as natural as learning to walk and talk when the rhythm and melody of language become a part of a child's life. And remember, you are never too old to read aloud together! Even after children learn to read by themselves, by reading stories that are on their interest level, but beyond their reading level, you can stretch young readers' understanding and motivate them to improve their skills. In celebration of Black History Month, here's one you can download from Hoopla right now - Fast Enough: Bessie Stringfield's First Ride. From Publishers Weekly: "A story about a girl who proves she can ride faster than a group of dismissive boys introduces readers to Bessie Stringfield, an African-American motorcyclist active in the 1930s and '40s."

Join us for a virtual screening of the documentary Kiss the Ground. Please look for a link to Vimeo streaming service starting Friday 1/15/2021 in the AM. For registrants the film will be available for viewing Friday 1/15/2021. Important - Registration closes at Midnight 1/12/2021.

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The big snowstorm set us back a couple of days but there's still time to pick up your card-making kit from the Library. The foyer is open 11-4 pm for pickup. You can also make a card with your own supplies. All completed cards for Veterans need to be returned to the Library by Friday, February 5th so they can be mailed to Congressman Maloney's office.

Our adult trivia nights are back! Sign up as an individual or as a team! https://events.getlocalhop.com/adult-trivia-//GfbzWVrWgf/

Harriet Tubman: 8 Facts About the Daring Abolitionist Born into slavery, Harriet Tubman escaped to freedom in the North in 1849 and then risked her life to lead other enslaved people to freedom. https://www.history.com/ne/harriet-tubman-facts-daring-raid

Closed today. Have fun digging out!

Celebrate Black History Month with these wonderful selections, from picture books to middle grade reads. These and many more can be ordered through the Mid-Hud...son Library System catalog, and as ebooks via Overdrive and Hoopla. Call us or send us a message and we would be happy to help you order the ones you would like (starting tomorrow, we are closed for snow today)! Picture Books Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Gordon C. James This rhythmic, read-aloud title is an unbridled celebration of the self-esteem, confidence, and swagger boys feel when they leave the barber's chair--a tradition that places on their heads a figurative crown, beaming with jewels, that confirms their brilliance and worth and helps them not only love and accept themselves but also take a giant step toward caring how they present themselves to the world. Another by Christian Robinson A girl and her cat take an imaginative journey into another world where things are similar, but not exactly the same as in her world. M is for Melanin: A Celebration of the Black Child by Tiffany Rose Each letter of the alphabet contains affirming, Black-positive messages, from A is for Afro, to F is for Fresh, to W is for Worthy. Baby Says by John Steptoe Spare text and lively illustrations tell the story of two brothers at opposite ends of a room. Mommy's Khimar by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, illustrated by Ebony Glenn A young girl plays dress up with her mother’s headscarves, feeling her mother’s love with every one she tries on. Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Black Boy by Tony Medina Offers a fresh perspective of young men of color by depicting thirteen views of everyday life: young boys dressed in their Sunday best, running to catch a bus, and growing up to be teachers, and much more. My Hair is a Garden by Cozbi A. Cabrera After being teased about her unruly hair, MacKenzie consults her neighbor, Miss Tillie, who compares hair care with tending her beautiful garden and teaches MacKenzie some techniques. Thinker: My Puppy Poet and Me by Eloise Greenfield A latest poetry collection by the Coretta Scott KingVirginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement recipient follows the poetic pursuits of a young poet's puppy, Thinker, who fears he will one day lose control and reveal his rhyming talents to humans. Double Bass Blues by Andrea J. Loney Nic is an aspiring musician whose life spans two different worldshis suburban school where he wows his friends in orchestra, and the busy city streets of his home where he's jostled by the crowd. This is a sweet, melodious picture book about how dedication, music, and family can overcome any obstacle. Juvenile and Middle Grades Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds Jason Reynolds conjures ten tales (one per block) about what happens after the dismissal bell rings, and brilliantly weaves them into one wickedly funny, piercingly poignant look at the detours we face on the walk home, and in life. Genesis Begins Again by Alicia D. Williams A 13-year-old girl who is so oppressed by low self-esteem that she keeps a list of the things she hates about herself must overcome internalized racism and a verbally abusive family to learn to love herself. Blended by Sharon M. Draper Piano-prodigy Isabella, eleven, whose black father and white mother struggle to share custody, never feels whole, especially as racial tensions affect her school, her parents both become engaged, and she and her stepbrother are stopped by police Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes After seventh-grader Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat, he observes the aftermath of his death and meets the ghosts of other fallen black boys including historical figure Emmett Till. Planet Middle School by Nikki Grimes Having enjoyed an uncomplicated life of friendship and basketball throughout her first 12 years, Joylin Johnson finds everything changing when her friends begin to form crushes and romantic relationships, in a story told through a series of short poems. A Good Kind of Trouble by Lisa Moore Ramee Strictly following the rules to pursue her junior-high ambitions, 12-year-old Shayla is forced to choose between her education and her identity when her sister joins the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of a powerful protest. My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich by Ibi Aanu Zoboi 12-year-old Ebony-Grace Norfleet has lived with her beloved grandfather Jeremiah in Alabama ever since she was little. As one of the first black engineers to integrate NASA, Jeremiah has nurtured her love for all things outer space and science fiction. But in the summer of 1984, when trouble arises with Jeremiah, it's decided she'll spend a few weeks with her father in Harlem. Harlem is an exciting and terrifying place and Ebony-Grace's first instinct is to retreat into her imagination. But soon 126th Street begins to reveal that it has more in common with her beloved sci-fi adventures than she ever thought possible, and by summer's end, Ebony-Grace discovers that Harlem has a place for a girl whose eyes are always on the stars. Young, Gifted and Black: Meet 52 Black Heroes from Past and Present by Jamia Wilson All children deserve to see themselves represented positively in the books they read. Highlighting the talent and contributions of black leaders and change makers from around the world, readers of all backgrounds will be empowered to discover what they too can achieve. Strong, courageous, talented, and diverse, these extraordinary men and women's achievements will inspire a new generation to chase their dream whatever it may be.

Make your way through our Story Walk (we will leave it up as long as the weather allows...) and grab a candy cane from the Learning Garden when you are done. Come at dusk and enjoy the lights.

VERY excited about this!!! We will be getting two of these outside boxes. They have a lock on them and will be cabled to the building. The one on the front steps will be for deliveries for things we have ordered. The one on the side of the building will be for patrons to pick up their items after the library has closed. You will be given a code (these will be changed regularly) to open the box and retrieve your items. Items will be in a bag with your name on it. Be sure to take your stuff only!

Free books! And take a walk through the story on the lawn while you are here, there's a take-away craft at the end!

This is so cool! Click on a face to reveal the person. Still a work in progress, but how cool is this??? https://view.genial.ly//interactive-image-the-pic-nic-on-t

Read Arden Conybear's latest book review at www.butterfieldlibrary.org and check out a copy for yourself today: https://search.midhudsonlibraries.org//C__Rb3104038__SDark