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The Newburgh Free Library View
January 1, 2021
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
CURRENT SERVICES
AVAILABLE
In addition to curbside pick-up of library
materials, the Library is also offering
copying, faxing and printing services
for your convenience. We are not
charging for these document services
at this time, but there is a limit of 25
single-sided pages, black & white only.
For Curbside Pick-up of Materials: call the Main Library at 845-563-
3600 or the Town Branch at 845-566-0460. For more information and
to make an appointment, go to www.newburghlibrary.org/curbside-
pickup.
For Copy/Fax/Printing Services: call the Main Library at 845-563-3626
or the Town Branch at 845-566-0460, no appointment necessary. To
print, email us at newburghlib@gmail.com and call to pick up your
documents during business hours.
WINTER READING CHALLENGE
Sign Up for the Newburgh Free Library's Cabin Fever Reliever,
our Winter Reading Challenge for adults!
We challenge YOU to read 5 books
and/or attend virtual programs sponsored by the Library during
the months of January and February.
Those who submit a completed online form are entered in a drawing
to win a $25 gift card from one of three beloved local businesses:
Commodore Chocolatier, Flour Shop or 2 Alices Coffee Lounge.
The prize drawing is only open to adult patrons ages 18 and over,
one entry per adult.
Submit your Cabin Fever Reliever Form here.
January Programs at a Glance
See overview of adult and youth services programs here.
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU
Are you ready with your resolutions for 2021?
Maybe you'd like to learn to create a stick to a budget,
be more organized, eat a little healthier, or find a
fun way to exercise and get endorphins?
We've got a great slate of virtual programs this January for our
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU series!
Register here for
Healthy Eating in the New Year.
Register here for
Cooking with Alternative
Sugars.
Register here for
Zumba Session 1.
Register here for
Zumba Session 2.
WINTER 2021 COMPUTER CLASSES
Available via Zoom
The Library regularly offers computer classes to help you gain or improve on
the skills needed in today's job market. Due to current COVID-19
restric ons, rather than hold in-person classes, we will offer MS Word, MS
Excel and Google Suite classes during the January & February 2021
via ZOOM. You can learn how to create a resume using Google Docs, and
pre-recorded tutorials in Spanish on MS Word and Gmail are also available.
See flier for Winter 2021 Computer Classes here, or check our e-calendar
a t www.newburghlibrary.org for dates and to register. You will then be
sent a link by the instructor to join the class on the specified date and me.
In addi on, you might make an appointment with a librarian for Tech
Support or help with computer and Internet basics at 845-563-3609
or suescott@rcls.org.
BEST BOOKS IN 2020
NPR Book Concierge- the Best
Books of 2020
Best Books for Adults, Young https://apps.npr.org/best-
Adults, Middle Grade, Children's books/#view=covers&year=2020
and PIcture Books:
https://www.goodreads.com/choic
eawards/best-books-2020
More details and register here.
Upcoming Programs
from Youth Services
Attention Parents: Early Literacy Story Times Resume in January!
Programs for preschoolers of all ages resume in January,
with some programs including components going "live" on Zoom
to encourage interaction.
Registration for these sessions will be required;
segments of the program will be prerecorded and available
to view after the program date.
Check out the Calendar here for details on registering
and for all program schedules.
Newburgh Girls Code Club returns! Find out more at an information
session on January 14 or 25, 6 PM. Registration is required; link to
register on the calendar.
Virtual Programs for all Ages
See our Virtual Program Guide and e-calendar for these and many
more virtual programs for youth and adults. We will be adding videos
and other online content on a regular basis, so check back here
often for fun, informative and creative content.
Youth Services Program Videos
Can You Picture This Heartwood Hotel Home Again
book 4, chapters 15 - end
Adult Services Program Videos
Two Minute Tech Support - Knit Together: Gauge Swatch
Google Earth
COMMUNITY
City of Newburgh Mask
and Face Covering Ordinance
As a friendly reminder, the City of Newburgh City Council recently
passed Ordinance No. 11-2020, requiring face masks and face
coverings to slow the spread of COVID-19 and safeguard public
health, safety and welfare. Please be sure to wear a face mask or
face covering and practice social distancing. Additional information
and its impact on daily life can be found here. – City of Newburgh
Be a 4H Volunteer
NEWBURGH ARTS + CULTURAL STUDY
As a culmination of the Arts & Cultural Study, The Summit brought
together members of the community for an online, creative gathering.
On December 5, 2020, the summit was held where community
members learned about and discussed the initial findings of the
Newburgh Arts & Cultural Study.
The event featured and celebrated Newburgh performers,
makers, and visual artists.
Please visit Newburgh Arts + Cultural Study to watch the live
recording, download the presentation and see performances
by actor and musician Chaundre Broomfield,
NPAA Senior Dance Ensemble,
and Classical Guitarist Joy Zelada.
Disposal of Real Natural Christmas Tress
for Orange County Residents
Orange County residents may bring real,
natural Christmas trees to all three Orange
County Transfer Stations for disposal where
they will eventually be ground up and
recycled. All tinsel, ornaments, lights, and
any other non-tree item(s) must be removed
prior to disposal. The cost per tree is $1 and
the program will continue until January
31. More details here or call 845-291-2640
or 845-291-2664.
From the Local History Room
Iranian Hostage Crisis
Ended Forty Years Ago
Presidential inaugurations, like the administrations they represent,
come and go. But forty years ago, Newburgh and New Windsor were
thrust in the limelight after the inauguration of Ronald Reagan as the
40th President of the United States on January 20, 1981. On that day,
the 52 U.S. hostages held at the U.S. embassy in Teheran, Iran, were
released, ending the 444-day Iranian Hostage Crisis. After a short
stop over in West Germany for initial health checks, the former
hostages flew back to America – first landing at Stewart International
Airport to a Hudson Valley heroes’ welcome.
The crisis began when Iranian students, outraged that the U.S.
government had allowed the ill Shah of Iran to travel to the U.S. for
medical treatment, stormed the U.S. embassy in Teheran capturing
hostages. The Ayatollah Khomeini, Iran’s political leader, took over
the hostage situation from the students. The Ayatollah released some
hostages, but refused all diplomatic appeals to release the remaining
52 hostages. President Jimmy Carter then ordered a rescue mission
that failed miserably. President Carter then lost his re-electionbid.
On January 20, 1981, that was all behind the nation. The swearing
in of President Ronald Reagan and negotiations facilitated by the
Algerian government, the former hostages were coming home. Hazel
V. Owens, a local resident, took pictures of the former hostages’
return to American soil. The pictures are reproduced here.
FIND EXTRA HELP HERE!
Tech Support
For Android or Kindle devices,
call Wayne at 845-391-3724;
For Apple devices,
call Sue at 845-563-3609;
For laptops,
call Frank at 845-391-0995
OR email suescott@rcls.org with
a description of the problem,
device, product (app), and any
error messages.
Free Resume Review
Send a copy of your resume in
Microsoft Word to Beth at
bzambito@rcls.org for review and
suggested improvements.STAY CONNECTED
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