Now Accepting Trustee Election Petitions for 2025. The library seeks innovative, community-minded people interested in helping guide the library into the future. Two trustee positions, each for a three(3)-year term will be on the ballot at the annual operating budget vote on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Trustees determine the fiscal budget, set policy, and help… Continue reading Library Trustee Election 2025
Author: Pamela Hawks
2025 Annual Timothy Mumford Memorial Poetry Competition Ceremony
The Awards Ceremony will be on Sunday, April 27 at 1:30 PM — ALL ARE INVITED! Our judges will select a Top Poem in different age groups, and a Best Overall Poem from all entries. Sponsored by the Friends of Cornwall Library
Book Chat & Chocolate
Thursday, August 28th @ 7 PM Join the Hudson Valley’s sweetest book group for a lively and fun book discussion. A drop-in event, no registration required! August Book Pick: We All Live Here By: Jojo Moyes Synopsis: Lila Kennedy has a lot on her plate. A broken marriage, two wayward daughters, a house that is falling… Continue reading Book Chat & Chocolate
Take Your Child to the Library Day!
Saturday, February 1st – 10am-12pm. Take Your Child to Library Day is an initiative of the American Library Association, with the aim of introducing families with young children to the many programs and services available at their public library. Libraries enhance children’s literacy and educational development through a wide variety of programs, activities, and resources.… Continue reading Take Your Child to the Library Day!
Baby & Me
Story times will be canceled if Cornwall Schools are closed or delayed due to inclement weather. A fun, one-on-one program for child & caregiver complete with songs, movement, finger-play, rhymes & books! Space is limited! Registration required through our online calendar one week prior to program. Story Times will resume in the fall. Check out… Continue reading Baby & Me
Introducing RCLS Go
The RCLS Go app is your go-to library app when it comes to managing your Cornwall Public Library account. Whether you’re searching for the latest bestsellers, placing holds and renewing books, or checking due dates, RCLS Go is a great way to keep tabs on everything going with your library account. On the RCLS Go… Continue reading Introducing RCLS Go
WIC
Do you know someone who is pregnant or caring for a child younger than 5? They may qualify for WIC, a special supplemental nutrition program designed to help families grow healthy and strong! Research finds that kids who grow up with WIC do better in school. Over 400,000 New Yorkers are getting healthy food and… Continue reading WIC
Mystery Book Group
Discuss a mystery novel with fellow mystery lovers. August 14th pick: Dirty Laundry by Disha Bose (this date we will meet in the study room) All dates on Thursdays at 2:00pm Hard copies are available to borrow at the library. This is an in-person, drop-in program.
Out & About Book Group
This group is not meeting in July. August 27th @ 7:00pm New people are always welcome at our book club that meets Out & About! To help coordinate with the restaurant, we are asking all those planning to attend to register online. August Book Pick: Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton Location: Loughran’s in Salisbury… Continue reading Out & About Book Group
Opera Appreciation Club
Sunday, August 10th @ 1:00 pm Join other opera lovers and take in a popular opera at the library. Drop-in event- no registration required! We will be showing the filmed version of the opera Respighi: Maria Egiziaca.