Marlboro Free Library

The Poughkeepsie Public Library District ( PPLD ) has created a listing of Books & Resources for young children, teens, parents, and educators to learn about generations of Asian and Pacific Islanders who have enriched America's history.

Are you a fan of Sci-Fi and Fantasy? Keep an eye out for these highly anticipated Sci-Fi and Fantasy reads coming out this summer! https://www.goodreads.com//2065-32-highly-anticipated-sci-

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! We've compiled a list of titles in our collection that are written by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors on our reading recommendation blog, The Book Buzz! https://mflreads.wordpress.com//book-recommendations-for-/

Our Storywalk installment at Cluett Schantz Memorial Park in Milton begins today! Just like our October installment, this interactive reading walk will feature "The Book Hog" by Greg Pizzoli. Begin reading the story near the playground, then follow the signs through the park to finish the book! The Storywalk will be available to enjoy until May 16.... https://marlborolibrary.org//storywalk-at-the-park-may-3-/

Join us for a virtual presentation by the Hudson Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association on Wednesday, May 5, at 11:00am! This presentation will discuss the communication changes that take place in a person with dementia, and identify strategies to connect and communicate at each stage of the disease. For more information and to register, visit https://marlborolibrary.org//effective-communication-stra/

There's still time to sign-up for tonight's program! Join us virtually at 7:00pm for an overview of our online resource, Tutor.com. Tutor.com provides on-demand, one-on-one virtual tutoring for students, and resources for adults, including resume and cover letter assistance. Library staff will show a live virtual demonstration of Tutor.com and will be available to answer any questions you may have. For more information and to register, visit https://marlborolibrary.org//tutor-com-info-session-thurs/

What's the story behind the burning of the O'Dell steamship in 1937 that used to dock at Marlborough? Find out tonight (2/11) during our Local History Trivia Night at 7:00pm. There's still time to sign up! From the comfort of your own home, make new friends or reunite with old ones, and test your knowledge of Marlborough! Participate individually or make it a fun evening for your whole household. To register for tonight's event, visit https://bit.ly/2MX0Lff

Is your child falling behind in a subject or need further clarification on a particular topic? Or is your teen preparing for an AP test? Don’t forget to check out tutor.com! Any library patron, with a library card from an Ulster County library (excluding digital library cards), can connect with a highly qualified, expert tutor in a safe and secure online classroom. For more information, visit https://marlborolibrary.org/introducing-tutor-com/

Join us and other Ulster County libraries virtually this Thursday (2/11) at 5:00pm, for a presentation by Liz Levine from Signature College Counseling. Learn all about how to calculate your Expected Family Contribution, a key indicator to understanding your financial aid picture; how to navigate the SAT/ACT during COVID, and how to decide which test is best for you. Registration is required. To register, visit https://bit.ly/2MFIDqN

Due to the inclement weather, the Library is closed today, Tuesday, February 9th. Don't forget, our eLibrary is always open and can be accessed from the comfort of your own home! Stream movies with Hoopla and Kanopy, do some genealogy research with AncestryLibrary, or checkout over the 3,200 emagazines that were recently added to Overdrive! To begin streaming/downloading, visit https://marlborolibrary.org/download-stream/

We have just a few spaces left for our Adult Take and Make Star Wall Hanging Craft Kit! Registration ends this Thursday, February 11. For more information and to register, visit https://marlborolibrary.org//adult-take-make-star-wall-ha/