The 73rd Annual Stone Ridge Library Fair was a huge success! More
Sunday Tea
The SRL Foundation welcomed over 70 guests at our Sunday Tea on May 19th. It was a beautiful day to recognize the efforts and achievements of two of the Library’s most dedicated supporters, Sig Hack & Victoria Schulte. Learn more about Sig & Vicky and view photos from the Tea on the Foundation’s page.
TEA TIME Book Group
Wednesday, July 10
4pm in the Activity Room
The reading selection for July is The Last Storyteller by Frank Delaney. An absorbing tale of lasting love, dangerous risk, and the healing power of redemption. Brimming with fascinating Irish history, daring intrigue, and drama, an unforgettable novel as richly textured and inspiring as Ireland itself.
HOLMES & CO. Mystery Lovers Book Group
Wednesday, June 19
4pm in the Activity Room
Our book for June is Though Not Dead: a Kate Shugak novel by Dana Stabenow. The residents of Alaska’s largest national park are stunned by the death of one of their oldest members, 87 year old
Old Sam Dementieff, even private investigator Kate Shugak.
Old Sam Dementieff, even private investigator Kate Shugak.
CLIO’S MUSE – A History Reading Club
Saturday, July 317:00pm in the Activity Room
The reading selection for July is City of Fortune: How Venice Ruled the Sea by Roger Crowley. The rise and fall of the Venetian empire stands unrivaled for drama, intrigue, and sheer opulent majesty.
Conversational French with Claudine Brenner
Tuesday, July 16 (We are Not meeting in June)
1:30-2:30pm
Biography Room
Want to brush up or improve your French with a conversation hour? Claudine is a native French speaker, born in Paris and raised in Europe; following a 30 year Government career abroad, she chose Stone Ridge to retire in.
Conversational Spanish
Tuesday, June 25, July 23
1:30-3:00
Reference Room
Conversational Spanish is held on the fourth Tuesday of every month, from 1:30 – 3:00 in the Reference Room. Basic conversational ability is a pre-requisite for these sessions.
POETRY with Rosemary Deen
Thursday, June 13, 27, July 11, 25
1.30-3:30 in the Bio Room
Join us for an afternoon of poetry with Rosemary Deen. Our meetings are held the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.
Stone Ridge Library Writers’ Group with Cathy Arra
GROUP I:
Monday, June 10, 24, July 8, 22
4:00-6:30pm
GROUP II:
Monday, June 3, 17, July 1, 15, 29
4:00-6:30pm
Two separate writers’ groups meet on alternate Mondays in the Activity Room of the Library, with a maximum of 10 participants in each group.
KNITTING GROUP
Every Saturday
10am-noon
in the Activity Room
The Stone Ridge Library Knitters meet every Saturday morning from 10am – 12noon. All ages and experience levels can jo in us and drop-in knitters are also welcome. We each bring our own supplies and do our own work, but one of the best things about us is that whatever obstacle or confusion you might encounter, you’re likely to receive as much comment and advice as you need to get where you’re going with a project.
MAHJONG
Every Friday at 10am
in the Activity Room
Beginners are welcome to join our Mahjong group. Register on line on the calendar or at the Circulation Desk in the Library, or just walk in. We will be meeting every Friday at 10am.
We cannot accept any BOOK Donations
Please hold any book donations until after July 4.
Thank you very much!
Winter Artist: Staats Fasoldt – Watercolors
We are pleased to present an exhibit of Watercolors by local artist Staats Fasoldt through March 21. The works are situated among the stacks in the 1798 library building as well as in the new Children’s Wing.
Staats Fasoldt is Executive Vice President of the Woodstock School of Art’s Board of Directors, and has taught painting and drawing there for more than 35 years.
Stewart’s Holiday Match Supports Library Project
The Stone Ridge Library is pleased to announce that it has received $1,000 from Stewart’s Holiday Match program toward an upcoming circulation area upgrade, planned for later this year. “We are thankful to Stewart’s for their work in the community, and for their support of the library’s project which will enhance library services to our patrons, including children and young adults,” said Library Director Jody Ford.