Newburgh Free Library

Check out our upcoming Crafting Programs at the library!
-Threads of Heritage (Oct. 3)
- Sewing for Beginners (Oct. 20, Make Your Own Trick or Treat Tote Bag)
- Crafting Circle (Oct. 9)

Next Thursday! Discuss classic literature inside of a beautiful historic home. The Classics Book Club is our new quarterly book discussion group hosted at the historic Crawford House (189 Montgomery Street). Swipe for a sneak peak of the room that the club will be hosted in! This program is in partnership with the Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands

This season's read is Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen. Sense & Sensibility is Austen's first published novel. It follows the lives of the Dashwood sisters after they are forced to leave their family estate in Sussex for a small cottage in Devon. This is an opportunity to discuss the book ahead of the Focus Features film adaptation that comes to theaters on October 16.

This program is hosted off-site at the Crawford House - 189 Montgomery Street, Newburgh

Join us next Wednesday for this community screening and discussion event. The director of the film will be present virtually for a Q&A!

Join us for a screening and discussion of Rodney Freeman’s film Are You a Librarian? The Untold Story of Black Librarians. The documentary traces the journey of Black librarians from the era of slavery through the implementation of affirmative action policies. It highlights their pivotal roles in establishing libraries, promoting literacy, and advocating for equal access to information within their communities.
Rodney, the director, will be present on Zoom to participate in the discussion. Register here: https://newburghlibrary.libcal.com/event/17380685

¡Aprende inglés en la biblioteca! Ofrecemos clases gratuitas los lunes y miércoles.
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Learn English at the library! We have FREE classes on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Join Legislator Gabrielle Burton Hill for the final meeting in our monthly Sojourner Truth Journey To Freedom community building circles. These dialogues will reflect on the topic of freedom and the legacy of Sojourner Truth and the bicentennial anniversary of her emancipation. October's event will also be the statue's send-off as it returns to New Paltz.

Writers Hub at the Town Branch meets next Tuesday, October 6!

Writers Hub is now at the Main Library and Town Branch! Writers Hub is a relaxed monthly gathering for anyone who likes to write—or wants to start. Led by Writer & Teaching Artist Harrie Mulé.
Register here for Main Library: https://newburghlibrary.libcal.com/event/17084354
Register here for Town Branch: https://newburghlibrary.libcal.com/event/16984118

Join us as Town of Plattekill Historian Libbie Werlau shares the story of Cuban immigrant Juan Jacinto Jova, whose local brickmaking empire left a lasting mark on the Hudson River Valley.

Dates for our upcoming Tech Ready classes!

Saturdays with Lew, 10:00-11:30 AM
September 26 - Intro to PowerPoint
October 10 - Intro to Word
October 24 - Intermediate Word
November 14 - Intro to Excel
November 28 - Intermediate Excel
December 12 - Intro to PowerPoint

Programs with Cindy, 6:00-7:45 PM
Tuesday, Oct. 13 - AI Essentials: 5 Things You Should Know (What is AI)
Monday, Oct. 26 - AI Prompting : How to get better AI answers
Monday, Nov. 2 - AI & Misinformation: Can You Tell What's Real?
Tuesday, Nov. 10 - Canva - Make it yourself! Make a Birthday or Holiday Invitation
Monday, Dec. 7 - AI for Work: Resumes, Job Searches & Interviews
Tuesday, Dec. 8 - Part 1: Build Your Resume with Google Docs
Tuesday, Dec. 15 - Part 2: Improve Your Resume with AI: Write Better, Not Fake

This Wednesday at the Main Library! Register here: https://newburghlibrary.libcal.com/event/17127858

Confused about Medicare? You’re not alone! Join us for Medicare 101, a free, informative session designed to take the mystery out of Medicare. Whether you're turning 65, planning to retire, or just want to better understand your options, this event is for you.

This educational workshop will cover:
✔️ What Medicare is and how it works
✔️ When and how to enroll
✔️ Understanding Parts A, B, C, and D
✔️ The difference between Medicare Advantage and Supplement plans
✔️ Prescription drug coverage options
✔️ Common mistakes to avoid and how to get help

No sales—just clear, unbiased information to help you feel more confident about your healthcare decisions.

Main Library:
Wed Sept 30 at 6:30-7:30 pm

Town Branch:
Wed Oct 7 at 6:30-7:30 pm