MONTICELLO – The Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library announced upcoming happenings for the remainder of January. The library will be presenting the next installment of our Community Art Exhibit series: 

“Perceptible to Conceivable--My Long and Winding Road 1968-2024,” featuring local artist Richard Arnold.

Opening Reception: Saturday, January 17th at 1 PM in the Robert D. Norris Community Room, with Exhibit Viewing: January 17th—February 21^st. 

Toddler Storytime, Tuesdays at 10:00am in the Children’s Programming Room

Geared towards those little ones who have started walking and exploring on their own, who don’t like to sit still for books as much as they used to but aren’t quite ready for full picture books. This incorporates movement through nursery rhymes and songs and read slightly longer books than in the baby story time. Siblings are welcome, though the focus will remain on the toddlers. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Storytime is free and requires no registration. All are welcome as long as space is available.

Baby Storytime, Tuesdays at 11:00am in the Children’s Programming Room. Baby story times incorporate music and movement while introducing babies to books and new vocabulary. This story time is appropriate for developmental ages 0 thru 24 months old. Old siblings are welcome, though the focus will remain on the babies. Baby toys will be brought out after the stories to encourage socializing and community building. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Storytime is free and requires no registration. All are welcome as long as space is available.

Fun & Game Time for Adults, Friday Afternoons in the Robert D. Norris Community Room 1:00pm - 4:00pm.

Yiddish Circle, Wednesday Mornings 10:30am - 12pm. Do you know a few Yiddish words or more? Enjoy discussions on language and culture. Hear from Sages, writers, and humorists about topics such as:

customs, history & folklore, traditions ethics, language arts, poetry, folk sayings and more. Kim tzuzamen un leren. Come together and learn.

Oral Histories - The library is recording oral histories of local individuals who have interesting personal stories and life experiences. Those being interviewed come from the service area of the library, including the towns of Bethel, Forestburgh, and Thompson. Several individuals have recorded their oral histories which depict a diverse series of experiences growing up in and around Monticello. Anyone interested in contributing to this project and sharing their personal account of our region's local history can call the library at (845) 794-4660 x 9 to leave their contact information or click here to submit their information digitally. 

Please note that the library will be closed Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 19th.