WESTERN SULLIVAN CO. – Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with the Western Sullivan County Library in Divided Loyalties: The Local Impact of the War for Independence. On Wednesday, July 8th at 6:30pm at the Jeffersonville Branch, join Sullivan County Historian John Conway for an informative and riveting talk about the impact of the Revolutionary War on the western part of Sullivan County. Learn about battles, the Delaware River communities, and divided loyalties.

Then on July 28^th, it’s Sublimation Art at 5pm at the Callicoon Branch. Join local artist Ari as she teaches you the process of sublimation by making customizable bookmarks and zipper pouches. All supplies are provided but space is limited so please register.

The Callicoon Branch of the Western Sullivan Public Library continues its 2026 Open Mic/Spoken Word series on a new day, the fourth Friday of the month, July 24th. Creative writers ages 16 and up in all genres are invited to read an original poem or short prose piece in a three-minute time slot. Sign up for open mic begins at 5:45 pm, with readings between 6 and 7pm, followed by a reading or performance by guest artists between 7 and 8 pm.

On Thursdays from July 23rd to August 27th at 10am in the Jeffersonville Branch, learn from local player Shirley Buddenhagen how the game of American Mahjong or Mah Jongg is played. Official score cards will be provided from the National Mah Jongg League as well as tile sets. In groups of 4, players will learn scoring, how to make winning hands, the meaning of each tile, and more! This is a 6-week class, so please plan to attend each session. Please register as space is limited. A waiting list will be available.

Friday, July 31st at 5:30pm at the Jeffersonville Branch, join Emmy-nominated host and author Georgia Pellegrini for a special screening of an apple-focused episode of Modern Pioneering on PBS, featuring stories from Sullivan County and the Hudson Valley and the farmers, makers, and traditional foodways that shape this region.

After the screening, guests will explore the flavor of apples through the lens of place, preservation, and craft — then create their own apple-maple shrub, a vinegar-based fruit syrup that can be mixed with sparkling water, tea, cider, or cocktails.

This interactive workshop celebrates the timeless skills of fermentation, preservation, and making something meaningful by hand. Participants will leave with their own apple shrub concentrate to enjoy at home. Learn more about the film here: www.modernpioneering.com. Learn more about Georgia Pellegrini here: georgiapellegrini.com.

Are you interested in crafting? WSPL is excited to host a four-part summer craft series, perfect for crafters of all skill levels. Each craft will be offered in the Narrowsburg and Jeffersonville Branches and all supplies will be provided.

The first craft will be creating a stained-glass window bookmark, inspired by the beauty of old church windows. This easy DIY project will add a luminous touch to your reading experience! You can sign up for Monday, July 6th at 4pm in the Narrowsburg Branch, or Thursday, July 9th at 5pm in the Jeffersonville Branch.

For the second craft we will be designing a potato tote bag using potato stamps, cookie cutters, and paint! This bag will be the perfect addition to your library trips. You can sign up for Monday, July 20th at 4pm in the Narrowsburg Branch, or Thursday, July 23rd at 5pm in the Jeffersonville Branch.

The third craft involves experimenting with a unique art medium and painting using colorful candle wax to create designs and patterns on plain white candles. You can sign up for Monday, August 3rd at 4pm in the Narrowsburg Branch, or Friday, August 7th at 5pm in the Jeffersonville Branch.

The final craft for the summer is creating textured canvas art using tissue paper, glue, and paint! You can sign up for Monday, August 17th at 4pm in the Narrowsburg Branch, or Friday, August 21st at 5pm in the Jeffersonville Branch.

Then, in late summer, meet with a Community Health RN Clinician with Garnet Health Medical Center for free at the Western Sullivan Public Library. By using a blood sample from a small finger prick, they can provide your:

• Glucose
• Total Cholesterol
• Triglycerides
• LDL & HDL
• Blood Pressure

Sign up for a 15-minute appointment between 11:00am and 3:00pm for one of three dates: 

• July 28th - Jeffersonville Branch
• August 19th - Narrowsburg Branch
• September 16th - Callicoon Branch

Go to this link to sign up at bit.ly/GarnetScreenings2026. 

Registration is required for all programs, and drop-ins will be accommodated whenever possible. For more details and to sign up for any of these programs, visit the calendar at WSPLonline.org. Questions? Reach out to Ciera at wsplprograms@rcls.org