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To Our Wonderful Patrons and Community:

2011-03-24T05:24:00.001-07:00

To Our Wonderful Patrons and Community:

At 3:30 AM Saturday morning, there was a fire in the library. Nobody was hurt. However the building is severely damaged.

Thank you to our local and neighboring fire departments and police for being so ready and able to help us. We at the library truly appreciate each and every one of you. We really feel the support of all our neighbors and loving community at this time.

We are closed right now, but not for long! We already have a temporary location lined up which will open to the public on Saturday, March 26 th . We will be open for business in the former Maverick West Building, across from the post office at 9 Ava Maria at 10:00am. Letter Friends will be held at its regular time 11:00am.

The library board and staff are grateful to the Town for helping to make this happen in less than a week! This will be a simple operation to start, but, we hope to restore as many services as we can relatively soon. In time, we hope to set up a small lending library and have computers available for public use. If you have library books to return, you may do so that day.

We are so grateful to the community for all of the offers of help, and ask for your continued patience as we land and regroup. Due to temporary storage issues, we ask that you hold on to book donations for now, and we will provide more information on when and where to drop them off. If you are interested in volunteering for a work party let us know: phoenicialibrary@gmail.com

Although we have insurance, our building was old and couldn’t be insured for much, and we have to replace all our computers and most of our books. So, if you’d like to send money, please mail it to the library at P.O. Box 555, Phoenicia, N.Y., use the PayPal button on our web site or money can be dropped off in person (at our new location). We’ll be so happy to see you all!

Library advocate Lawrence Webster has called us the “Little Library that Could” on our Facebook page and we honestly believe that we will be back stronger than ever with everyone’s help. This is truly the community’s library.

Of course we will keep you posted, but for now, we’ll see you Saturday.

If you need to reach us, you can email us at phoenicialibrary@gmail.com .

In the News:

Phoenicia Library to reopen Saturday in temporary location,” Daily Freeman, 3.22.11

“Phoenicia Library salvageable, fire chief says,” Daily Freeman, 3.21.11

“Fire guts Phoenicia Library,” Daily Freeman 3.20.11

2011-03-20T06:52:00.000-07:00

THANK YOU all! we are so touched by the out pouring of support from the community!

We are still holding our book sale fundraiser at the Phoenicia Fish & Game Assoc, 5419 State Route 28, Today, 10 AM-4PM. You are welcome to come on by, visit with us, drop off book or other donations (big book donations should be discussed due to temp. storage issues, call the library's phone number at 845-688-7811 & leave a voice mail) I'll provide info tomorrow on more ways to contribute to the library.

We are looking to set up a temporary location to at the very least pick up and return books. We'll keep posting as we have more updates.

Love from the Little Library that could!

We're OK..

2011-03-19T11:04:00.001-07:00

Contact Person: Tracy Priest, Director at 688-7811, email above

To Our Wonderful Patrons and Community:

At 3:30 AM Saturday morning, there was a fire in the library. Nobody was hurt. We do not yet know the extent of the damage. The cause of the fire is believed to be electrical.

The library is closed. We will reopen as soon as possible. If needs be, we will investigate the possibility of a temporary space in town while repairs are made.

For now, please check our blog, which is linked through the Phoenicia Library homepage (address above) for updates, which will be forthcoming shortly. Patrons can call us at our regular number if the matter is urgent. Be patient as it may take us some time to get back to you.

We will be arranging a site for patrons to pickup and return books and other materials shortly.

2011-03-08T10:58:00.001-08:00

Hello,

OverDrive does now have full iPad functionality. The OverDrive Media Console
can be downloaded directly from the apple store:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/overdrive-media-console/id366869252

Or, from OverDrive itself (select iPhoneR/iPadR on the right):

http://www.overdrive.com/software/omc/

The user my have to register the device with adobe digital editions using an
adobe ID, they will be prompted toward the end of the installation to do
this.

Here is some news about it from LJ:

http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/home/889343-264/overdrive_releases_optimize
d_ipad_app.html.csp

And a review from the WSJ:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB20001424052748703529004576160421561955208.ht
ml

ePub, MP3 audio and WMA audio are the files that work on iPad.

Click on "portable devices" on this page for latest compatability info:

http://www.overdrive.com/resources/drc/Default.aspx?type=ebook

Here is a screen shot:

http://mobiputing.com/2011/02/overdrive-media-console-adds-ipad-support-for-
library-books-audio-books/

Daniel J. Matranga
Reference Librarian
Poughkeepsie Public Library District
93 Market Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 485-3445 ext. 3355
dmatragna@poklib.org

2011-03-03T14:08:00.000-08:00

PHOENICIA LIBRARY
BOOK SALE

Over 6,000 books!

Fri-Sun March 18-20

Friday: preview 7 pm to 9 pm

(preview admission $5)

Saturday 10 am to 4 pm

Sunday 10 am to 4 pm

· Most books only 25 cents to $1

· Better books (first editions, signed

copies, rare) individually priced

· Discounts for larger purchases

· Regularly-priced books half-price

after 2 on Sunday

· Coffee and bagels for sale

Location:

Phoenicia Fish and Game Assoc.

5419 Route 28 (25 min west of Kingston)

2011-02-07T15:15:00.001-08:00

The Valentine making sessions at the library have been a lot of fun, and the Valentines are gorgeous. Thanks to all the folks who have participated so far. Look for their creations around town and remember if you purchase one you'll not only make your sweetie happy, but you'll be supporting your library too. There are still sessions left. Check out our online calendar for days and times.

http://www.my.calendars.net/phoenicia

2011-01-13T14:43:00.001-08:00

Phoenicia Library is pleased to offer a

FREE Six-week series on

Career and Job Search

Strategies, Tools, Techniques with Gloria Waslyn

Career Management & Job Search Coach

6 Wednesdays, Beginning January 26^th

3:30 – 5:30 PM

Topics covered:

1 Résumé writing or upgrading/theme story

2 Networking/“two-minute”overview speech

3 E-sources in search—how to mine the ads & propose

opportunities through letters/contacts

4 Potential classes to redefine your talent set

5 Cover letters/Thank you letters/Follow-up

6 Interview skills

Call to register today!

Gloria Waslyn is a founding member of the International Association of Career Management Professionals and has two decades of outplacement and career coaching experience.

Phoenicia Library, 48 Main Street, Phoenicia NY 12464, 845-688-7811, phoeniciadirector@gmail.com

2011-01-13T14:42:00.001-08:00

Cast your vote for Phoenicia as America's Coolest Small Town in Budget Travel Magazine

Vote now! We received 80 nominations and then selected 20 American towns that stand out from the crowd. Cast your ballot below, and feel free to defend your picks in our comments section.

1. Click on a star to read a review of the town (see a list of all 20 competitors).
2. Once the review is open, you can vote for that town by clicking the "ADD TO BALLOT" button.
3. The selected town will now show up on the ballot.
4. Click "CAST YOUR BALLOT" on the ballot box to submit your vote and see which towns are winning.

NOTE: You may vote for a total of four towns, one in each section of the country: Northeast, South, Midwest, West.

Vote before the poll closes on February 11, 2011, and then spread the word. And if you can spare the time, upload photos and videos of the restaurants, galleries, shops, and natural settings that make your town the coolest in the country. Remember that we're looking for towns with a little bit of an edge, more avant-garde than quaint. To take a look at cool small towns from previous years, read our lists from 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010

The top winners will be featured in the September 2011 issue of Budget Travel magazine.

2011-01-13T14:35:00.000-08:00

Valentines Making Sessions at the Phoenicia Library

Start Thursday January 20th,

and run every

Monday 3:30-5 PM, Thursday 3:30-5 PM

and Saturday 1-2:30 PM

thru Thursday Feb 10.

But you can stop in anytime to create a Valentine!

This is an important fundraiser for the library.

We supply cardstock, fancy papers, stickers, die cut shapes, glitter, glue, ribbons, lace – a table heaped full of colorful potential just waiting for your creative input. You supply the labor, together with the rest of the moms, dads, friends, staff members, volunteers, and most important of all, children. You get to keep one of the cards you make (your choice). The others are made available at the library and several other locations in town, and we ask for a suggested $1 donation for the benefit of the library.

HOLIDAY PARTY!

2010-12-13T10:36:00.000-08:00

Let us thank you for a great year!

Phoenicia Library Holiday open house
Saturday December 18th
beginning at 11 am with a
Live performance by Uncle Rock
Crafts** Treats**Music
…maybe some stories and maybe a special guest!…

2010-10-04T11:26:00.000-07:00

Halloween Open House Phoenicia Library Oct. 31st 2-5 PM
Little pirates, witches, firemen, super heroes and all are welcome!
PHOENICIA LIBRARY 48 MAIN ST, PHOENICIA
845-688-7811

2010-10-04T10:59:00.000-07:00

Young Scientists Homeschoolers Ecology Class displayed their work in the library's front window, came and have a look!

Prizes!

2010-10-04T10:45:00.000-07:00

FABULOUS SUMMER Reading prizes!

Rainbow

2010-10-04T10:40:00.000-07:00

Beautiful Rainbow after a storm, the night of Phoenicia's Annual Meeting with the community!

Microscopic Life in the Water

2010-10-04T10:36:00.000-07:00

As part of our summer reading program, Holly graff lead a Microscopic life in the Water Workshop. Using both the compound light microscope and the stereo microscope, participants will discovered the tiny world that exists within our local waterways. They collected water samples from the local Esopus Creek tributary, made their own slides, and searched for single-celled protozoa and algae as well as larger organisms such as rotifers, arthropods, and insects. They aslo made water colors and journal entries of what the saw!

2010-10-04T10:24:00.000-07:00

In June, Susan Richards, bestselling author of Chosen By A Horse gave a reading from her latest book SADDLED

"This is a memoir about the restorative gifts from taking care of an animal — the importance of constancy, the beauty of quiet, steadfast love, the way loving a good (and sometimes bad!) animal can keep you going. And it's a wonderful story for Susan's (and Georgia's) fans, and for anyone who has ever loved an animal enough to keep on living."

http://www.susan-richards.com/

Manga Drawing!

2010-08-04T13:07:00.001-07:00

Manga Drawing Workshop for Tweens & Teens

(ages 12+) 6 spots available! Call to register

August 19^th and 20^th @ 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM

@ PHOENICIA LIBRARY

Thursday, 8/19: Who is your character? What is their name? We'll begin drawing our character in a number of different ways.

Friday, 8/20: What is their story? Do they have special powers? We'll transfer our sketches to nice white paper!

Voila! We will have some fun Manga comics and great artwork for the library.

Phoenicia Library, 48 Main Street, Phoenicia, 845-688-7811

Phoenicia Library Fair 2010

2010-07-27T10:30:00.000-07:00

Kids in the Kaatskills Schedule

2010-07-22T11:13:00.000-07:00

Library Card Catalog Art Show

2010-07-22T10:45:00.000-07:00