Events

Drawing in the Garden Series with Donna Calcavecchio

Mondays Every Monday Through October 

Introductory Meeting, Monday, May 13 then every other Monday June 3 through October 7.

Join Donna Calcavecchio every other Monday afternoon in our lovely pollinator garden. Practice the fundamentals of drawing flowers, leaves, twigs, buds and bugs as you focus & hone your observational skills. Keep a journal of the changes in the garden as the season progresses through summer, and fall. Learn about botanical drawing and nature journaling as you practice drawing flowers, foliage and pollinators in our pollinator Garden. Create a sketchbook/journal, documenting your observations of the various plants and the pollinators that they attract.

This series starts in May and continues through the growing season into Fall. Registration is limited so please register if you plan to attend the full series.

Writers Group 2 meets every other Monday, in the Activity Room from 4-6:30

Group 2:
June 10 &24
4:00-6:30pm in the Activity Room

Two separate writers’ groups meet on alternate Mondays at the library in the Activity room, with a maximum of 10 participants in each group. This program is designed for those who are actively writing and publishing work and who want to participate in a structured critical feedback process.

To inquire about joining the group email Cathy Arra

Every Tuesday
at 10am in the Activity Room

Join us for Mahjong Tuesdays and Fridays from 10-12 in the Activity Room. All levels of players are welcome

Come join in the fun!

Tea Time Book Group meets the second Wednesday of the month at 1pm in the Activity Room.

For more information contact: programs@stoneridgelibrary.org

Once again, the library is happy to offer 3, hour-long, after-work yoga classes. Classes will be held at the Municipal Center, 1925 Lucas Ave. in Cottekill (old Rosendale School).

We will be in the cafeteria (formerly the Blackboard Bistro) or on the lawn above the playground, weather permitting. These classes will be taught by Laura Brown and we are thrilled to be working with her. Registration for this event will open on August 28.

Wednesday, September 11, 5:30-6:30

Wednesday, September 18, 5:30-6:30

Wednesday, September 25, 5:30-6:30

Let’s Move with the Library

Thursdays each month

from 12-1pm

Various Rail Trails

The Stone Ridge Library Saunterers are back in action walking various rail trails every Thursday each month from noon-1pm during the heat of the summer.

All are welcome as we talk and walk, getting in our steps and getting to know our neighbors. There is no registration necessary. Just show up with your walking shoes on.

All walks are weather permitting. Any cancellations will be posted on social media and on our website.

*Please check with your doctor before starting this or any exercise program.*

Thursday, September 5, 12-1 Wallkill Valley Rail Trail parking lot at the Trestle Bridge on Binnewater

Thursday, September 12, 12-1 Wallkill Valley Rail Trail parking lot at the Women’s Studio Workshop.

Thursday, September 19, 12-1 O&W Rail Trail parking lot Rest Plaus Road

Thursday, September 26, 12-1 O&W Rail Trail parking lot on Leggett Road. Join OSI and the Stone Ridge Library for a walk on the O&W Rail Trail to learn more about the vision for this exciting 57-mile trail corridor. Meet at the Leggett Road trail head parking lot at 9 AM on Tuesday, September 26th.

Canasta

Starting June 14

Fridays from 10-12

Registration Required

The Library is adding Canasta to our group game offerings. Join our volunteer Jane to learn how to play this card game. Canasta is a for or rumme that uses two full card decks.Players or partnerships try to meld groups of two or three cards of the same rank and score bonuses for 7-card melds. The first player or partnership to hit 5000 points wins! Beginners are welcome but we have limited registration.

After hours game night for teens ages 15 to 18. If you enjoy group games, come and join in the fun. Games will include Sushi Go, Just Desserts, Sparkle Kitty, Catan and more. Snacks will be provided. Registration is required. The library doors will open at 6pm and close at 6:15pm so be here on time for an evening of fun. This group meets the first Friday of each month from 6-8:30pm.

The Stone Ridge Library Knitters meet every Saturday morning from 10am – 12noon. All ages and experience levels can join 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.

The Writers Group 1 meets every other Monday from 4-6:30 in the Activity Room.

Group 1:

4:00-6:30pm in the Activity Room

Two separate writers’ groups meet on alternate Mondays at the library in the Activity room, with a maximum of 10 participants in each group. This program is designed for those who are actively writing and publishing work and who want to participate in a structured critical feedback process.

To inquire about joining the group email Cathy Arra

Every Tuesday
at 10am in the Activity Room

Join us for Mahjong Tuesdays and Fridays from 10-12 in the Activity Room. All levels of players are welcome

Come join in the fun!

3rd Tuesday of Each Month
1-2pm in the Activity 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. Culture, medicine, travels, and anything/everything culinary are favorite subjects-which she would love to share and exchange in French. The program is offered on the third Tuesday of each month. This group is meeting in-person in the Activity Room. Registration is not required. For more information contact Sarah Robertson at: programs@stoneridgelibrary.org.

Mystery Book Group meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the Activity Room.

Once again, the library is happy to offer 3, hour-long, after-work yoga classes. Classes will be held at the Municipal Center, 1925 Lucas Ave. in Cottekill (old Rosendale School).

We will be in the cafeteria (formerly the Blackboard Bistro) or on the lawn above the playground, weather permitting. These classes will be taught by Laura Brown and we are thrilled to be working with her. Registration for this event will open on August 28.

Wednesday, September 18, 5:30-6:30

Wednesday, September 25, 5:30-6:30

Let’s Move with the Library

Thursdays each month

from 12-1pm

Various Rail Trails

The Stone Ridge Library Saunterers are back in action walking various rail trails every Thursday each month from noon-1pm during the heat of the summer.

All are welcome as we talk and walk, getting in our steps and getting to know our neighbors. There is no registration necessary. Just show up with your walking shoes on.

All walks are weather permitting. Any cancellations will be posted on social media and on our website.

*Please check with your doctor before starting this or any exercise program.*

Thursday, September 5, 12-1 Wallkill Valley Rail Trail parking lot at the Trestle Bridge on Binnewater

Thursday, September 12, 12-1 Wallkill Valley Rail Trail parking lot at the Women’s Studio Workshop.

Thursday, September 19, 12-1 O&W Rail Trail parking lot Rest Plaus Road

Thursday, September 26, 12-1 O&W Rail Trail parking lot on Leggett Road. Join OSI and the Stone Ridge Library for a walk on the O&W Rail Trail to learn more about the vision for this exciting 57-mile trail corridor. Meet at the Leggett Road trail head parking lot at 9 AM on Tuesday, September 26th.