The RCLS Gateway App has been discontinued.

The RCLS Gateway App has been discontinued.

Unfortunately, due to ongoing issues with the vendor, the RCLS Gateway App has been discontinued. ...

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2023 Annual Timothy Mumford Poetry Contest Winners!

2023 Annual Timothy Mumford Poetry Contest Winners!

On Sunday, April 30th, the library was pleased to host the 2023 Timothy Mumford Memorial ...

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Youth Summer Reading Program

Youth Summer Reading Program

June 26th – Online Registration Opens for Summer Reading – “All Together Now” Hooray! It’s ...

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Adult Summer Reading Challenge

Adult Summer Reading Challenge

Hey Adults! Because you’re never too old for a Summer Reading Challenge, we’ve got one ...

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2023 Election Results – UPDATE

2023 Election Results – UPDATE

The Cornwall Public Library 2023-24 Budget passed! 363 - Yes. 63 - No. Congratulations to ...

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Art Afternoon

Art Afternoon

Tuesday, March 19th @4:30pm. "Paint the Wind- in the style of Vincent van Gogh" How ...

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2023 Annual Timothy Mumford Memorial Poetry Competition

2023 Annual Timothy Mumford Memorial Poetry Competition

Calling All Poets Ages 5-18! Enter up to two of your original poems. Our judges ...

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Library Trustee Election 2023

Library Trustee Election 2023

Now Accepting Trustee Election Petitions for 2023. The library seeks innovative, community-minded people interested in ...

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The Great Give Back

The Great Give Back

October 10 - October 21. For a fourth consecutive year, the Cornwall Public Library is ...

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Summer Book Reviews

Summer Book Reviews

We may have turned the page on our calendars, but the joys of lazy summer ...

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Plastic Film Recycling Challenge (FINAL TALLY!)

Plastic Film Recycling Challenge (FINAL TALLY!)

FINAL RESULTS: Wondering how much plastic film we collected these last 6 months during our ...

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Friends Holiday Book Sale

Friends Holiday Book Sale

Saturday, August 6, 10:00am - 2:00pm. Too early to think about shopping for the holidays? ...

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Hoopla Digital Streaming Available!

Hoopla Digital Streaming Available!

ACCESS THOUSANDS OF TITLES WITH THE LIBRARY’S NEWEST STREAMING SERVICE! In order to improve patron ...

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Vote Day Family Story Time

Vote Day Family Story Time

Tuesday, April 18 at 10:00am Calling all Cornwall registered voters! Come participate in the Library ...

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Voter Information

Voter Information

The library is the place to go for reliable voter information resources. Cornwall Districts & ...

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Farmers’ Market Story Time

Farmers’ Market Story Time

Select Wednesdays - July 5, 12, 19, 26 & August 2. @2:30pm - Town Hall ...

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Winter Story Walk®

Winter Story Walk®

For readers of all ages. Enjoy a walk around the library, stopping at each story ...

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Sundaes & Summer Sign-Up

Sundaes & Summer Sign-Up

Wednesday, June 28 @3:30pm. For those entering grades 6-12th. Start the summer with a sweet ...

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Family Game Day

Family Game Day

Thursday, December 28 @ 2:00pm Join us for an afternoon of fun and free play. ...

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You’re Invited to Take a Ride on the Polar Express!

You’re Invited to Take a Ride on the Polar Express!

On Tuesday, December 26 at 3:00pm, join us for a Polar Express-themed event with crafts, ...

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Teen Photo Contest

Teen Photo Contest

June 26th – August 4th. Grades 6-12th. Use your phone and win a prize. Wait…WHAT?! ...

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Battle of the Books

Battle of the Books

Grades 6-12th. Read the books, join our team and show what you know as you ...

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Make It Monday

Make It Monday

Select Mondays – June 27, July 11, 18 & 25, August 1, 8 & 15. ...

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Family Yoga

Family Yoga

Monday, July 10 @6:30pm. Build mind-body awareness, positive thinking, physical fitness & overall wellness. Susan ...

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Family Sculpture Time

Family Sculpture Time

Tuesday, July 11 @6:00pm. Fun for the whole family! Create your own original sculpture with ...

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Introduction to Babysitting Workshop

Introduction to Babysitting Workshop

Saturday, July 15 - 10am-1pm. For those entering grades 6-12th. Instructor Denise Schirmer teaches participants ...

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Writing Wizards

Writing Wizards

Select Mondays: July 3, 10 & 24 @3:30pm. A really fun, creative writing group for ...

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Teen Book Group

Teen Book Group

Monday, February 12 @6:30pm For Grades 9-12 Love to read? Curious what others think of ...

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Teen Trivia

Teen Trivia

Tuesday, July 18 @6:30pm. Grades 6-12th. Get ready for Teen Trivia – Summer Reading edition! ...

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Yoga for Grades K-5th

Yoga for Grades K-5th

Thursday, July 20 @4:00pm. Susan Walsh from Rae of Light Yoga leads this fun yoga ...

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Hudson Valley Reptile & Rescue

Hudson Valley Reptile & Rescue

Tuesday, July 25 @6:30pm. Spend an evening connecting with some "cool" reptilian friends from Hudson ...

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Virtual Out & About Book Club

Virtual Out & About Book Club

Wednesday, June 23 @ 8:30pm Book pick: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman Just because we ...

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Virtual Mystery Book Discussion

Virtual Mystery Book Discussion

Thursday, July 13 @ 2:00 pm Book pick: The Temptation of Forgiveness by Donna Leon ...

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Virtual Book Chat & Chocolate

Virtual Book Chat & Chocolate

Thursday, July 22 @ 6:30pm Book Pick:The Vineyard at Painted Moon by Susan Mallery Join ...

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2021 Annual Timothy Mumford Poetry Contest Awards Ceremony

2021 Annual Timothy Mumford Poetry Contest Awards Ceremony

Sunday, April 25 @ 1:30pm Our judges will select a Top Poem from ages 5-18 ...

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Veterans Traveling Wall of Honor

Veterans Traveling Wall of Honor

Tuesday, May 4 at 10:00 am. The Traveling Wall of Honor highlights the sacrifices made ...

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Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables: Back to Basics 101

Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables: Back to Basics 101

Thursday, June 17 @ 12 pm Monica Cieslak Morgan, a Culinary Institute of America-trained chef ...

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Covid-19 Vaccine: Everything You Need To Know

Covid-19 Vaccine: Everything You Need To Know

Wednesday, February 24 @ 6pm Join us in partnership with Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall for ...

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Medicare 101: Parts A, B, C, D

Medicare 101: Parts A, B, C, D

It's time to compare plans and make sure you have the right health and prescription ...

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Library Trustee Election 2021

Library Trustee Election 2021

Now Accepting Trustee Election Petitions for 2021-2022 Two trustee positions will be on the ballot. ...

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Library Trustee Election and Annual Library Budget Vote 2021

Library Trustee Election and Annual Library Budget Vote 2021

Annual Library Budget Vote The vote for the Cornwall Public Library’s annual operating budget will ...

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In-Person Services by Appointment Resumes

In-Person Services by Appointment Resumes

To Make an appointment for service, call 845-534-8282 In person visits will be limited to ...

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Library Receives Generous Grant Donation

Library Receives Generous Grant Donation

On behalf of the Friends of Cornwall Library and the Cornwall Public Library, we are ...

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Diabetes and Nutrition

Diabetes and Nutrition

Wednesday, April 28 @ 6pm Join Cornwall Public Library in partnership with Montefiore St. Luke’s ...

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Combating this Year’s Flu Season

Combating this Year’s Flu Season

Thursday, November 19 @ 5:00pm Join us as we partner with Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall ...

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Safe Banking: Identifying and Avoiding Scams

Safe Banking: Identifying and Avoiding Scams

Wednesday, April 21 @ 6:15 pm Vanessa Hill, Branch Manager of Walden Savings Bank in ...

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NYS Department of Public Service Winter Consumer Assistance: Stay Warm & Safe

NYS Department of Public Service Winter Consumer Assistance: Stay Warm & Safe

On Tuesday, February 23 at 1 PM, please join us in partnering with the New ...

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Veterans Day Wall of Honor

Veterans Day Wall of Honor

Wednesday, November 11, 11:00am-1:00pm Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the library will not be holding its ...

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Curbside Pickup

Curbside Pickup

 With the guidance of New York State’s plan, NY Moving Forward, the Cornwall Public ...

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Adult Summer Reading

Adult Summer Reading

There are two components to Cornwall Public Library’s Adult Summer Reading Program: Book Reviews (you ...

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COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 Resources

This list of links gathers a diversity of information and sources regarding Covid-19 pandemic response ...

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No Bones About It: Treating Osteoarthritis

No Bones About It: Treating Osteoarthritis

Tuesday, March 4 @ 6:00pm Join us as we partner with Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall ...

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‘When Cornwall Eyes Are Smiling’ Traditional Irish Music Concert

‘When Cornwall Eyes Are Smiling’ Traditional Irish Music Concert

Tuesday, March 23 @ 6:15pm Cornwall Public Library is pleased once again to host Brian ...

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Estate Planning Made Simple

Estate Planning Made Simple

Tuesday, September 15 @ 6:30pm via Zoom Join us for a Zoom presentation of Estate ...

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Legal and Financial Planning with Alzheimer’s Disease & Seniors in Mind

Legal and Financial Planning with Alzheimer’s Disease & Seniors in Mind

The Cornwall Public Library and the Alzheimer’s Association will co-present a Zoom webinar on the ...

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Mock Interviews

Mock Interviews

Learn interview skill techniques with Andy Maroney, Interview Coach Free One-on-One Practice Interview and Feedback ...

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Story Break Live!

Story Break Live!

Fridays @ 11:00am through the end of August You're never too old to hear a ...

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Library Letters!

Library Letters!

Get your library letters! Attention all kids (2-12yrs) who love receiving “snail mail.”  Send the Cornwall ...

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Download digital ebooks and more!

Download digital ebooks and more!

Whether you are working from home, self-isolating or in quarantine, you can still access thousands ...

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Find Your Story with Our Online Genealogy Resource

Find Your Story with Our Online Genealogy Resource

Now, through the end of May, Ancestry.com is available from your home (for Cornwall patrons ...

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April is Poetry Month!

April is Poetry Month!

Due to the threat of COVID-19, the annual Timothy Mumford Poetry Competition Awards Ceremony will ...

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Stuck at Home? Free online resources

Stuck at Home? Free online resources

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Looking for a break from the daily barrage of news and statistics? Or, just need ...

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Library Budget Vote 2021-2022

Library Budget Vote 2021-2022

Three trustee positions will be on the ballot. There are three openings for a three ...

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National Friends of the Library Week

National Friends of the Library Week

October 21-27, 2018 Help us celebrate our Friends of the Cornwall Library group during National ...

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Online Library Card Registration (New!)

Online Library Card Registration (New!)

Online Library Card Registration Need a library card?  You no longer have to come into ...

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Summer Reading Kick off and Registration

Summer Reading Kick off and Registration

Monday, June 25 at 6:00 PM Join us for our Summer Reading Program Kick-off and ...

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Job Help @ Your Library

Job Help @ Your Library

The Cornwall Public Library can help lead you to a job! Meet with a career ...

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Food for Fines

Food for Fines

Did you know that our popular Food for Fines program kicks off on Wednesday? This ...

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Friends of Cornwall Library Cider & Donuts Book Sale

Friends of Cornwall Library Cider & Donuts Book Sale

Saturday, November 2 @ 10am-12:30pm Purchase some books from the Friends of Cornwall Library and ...

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Great Decisions Survey

Great Decisions Survey

Have you participated at all in the Great Decisions program this year? Maybe you wanted ...

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CPL Construction Project: 11/27/23 Update!

CPL Construction Project: 11/27/23 Update!

As we've shared, the CPL was the recipient of a generous NYS grant that allows ...

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Temporary Location Open!

Temporary Location Open!

Happy to report we've made it into our new, temporary location at Munger Cottage (40 ...

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Fall Market Story Time

Fall Market Story Time

Select Wednesdays: Aug. 30 Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27 Oct. 4, 11, 18 & ...

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Take Your Child to the Library Day!

Take Your Child to the Library Day!

Saturday, February 3rd - 10am-12pm. Take Your Child to Library Day is an initiative of ...

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Special Board of Trustees Meeting

Special Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, March 5 @ 7:00pm The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to ...

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Library Trustee Election 2024

Library Trustee Election 2024

Now Accepting Trustee Election Petitions for 2024. The library seeks innovative, community-minded people interested in ...

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American Red Cross: First Aid/Hands Only CPR Training Program

American Red Cross: First Aid/Hands Only CPR Training Program

Saturday, March 23 @ 9 AM Cornwall Public Library is partnering with the American Red ...

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2024 Oscar Contest

2024 Oscar Contest

February 7th - March 8th "And the winner of the 2024 Cornwall Public Library Oscar ...

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The Beauty of Ireland: Painting Demo & Exhibition by Paul Gould

The Beauty of Ireland: Painting Demo & Exhibition by Paul Gould

Friday, March 15 @ 3:00 PM Join local artist Paul Gould who will recall his ...

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Songs of Ireland

Songs of Ireland

Saturday, March 16 @ 2:00 PM Munger Cottage The Cornwall Public Library invites you to ...

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Beware My Sting: The Women’s Airforce Service Pilots… WASPs

Beware My Sting: The Women’s Airforce Service Pilots… WASPs

Tuesday, March 19 @ 6:00 PM Join presenter Cynthia Topps for a look at the ...

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Barbie: An American Icon

Barbie: An American Icon

Thursday, March 21 @ 6:00 PM Barbie – An American Icon: Women’s History Month In ...

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Jazz: The Music of Love

Jazz: The Music of Love

Saturday, February 24 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Join us as we jazz it up ...

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Art Restoration

Art Restoration

Tuesday, February 13 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Artists Paul Gould, Bill Gould, and Matt ...

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Eclipse Watching for All

Eclipse Watching for All

Saturday, March 2nd @ 10 AM Dominic Schepis of the Mid/Hudson Astronomical Association will provide ...

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