1000 Books Before Kindergarten

About the Program The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yes you can repeat books) before your precious one starts kindergarten. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is designed to be a simple way to incorporate reading […]

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Great Give Back

The Great Give Back is a community service initiative created by the Suffolk County Public Library Directors Association and the Suffolk Cooperative Library System, in conjunction with the Nassau Library System. The mission of The Great Give Back is to provide a day of opportunities for the patrons of the Public Libraries of New York […]

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Wifi Hotspots

HOTSPOT LENDING PROGRAM The hotspot lending program is a free service that allows Red Hook Public Library adult cardholders to borrow a mobile hotspot and connect to the internet from just about anywhere. Frequently Asked Questions What is a hotspot? A mobile hotspot device enables users to connect to the internet using a small box […]

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Local Contacts

Village Hall: 845-758-1081 Parks and Recreation: 845-758-4625 Highway Department: 845-758-8600 Police Dispatch: 845-758-0060 Animal Control: 845-452-7722 Ext. 431 Report a utility outage to Central Hudson: 845-452-2700 Red Hook Central School District: 845-758-2241 Red Hook Community Center: 845-758-0077

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Health and Medical

Please consult your physician for personalized medical advice. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition. Emergency Contacts Poison Control: call 1-800-222-1222. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988.  Crisis text line: Text GOT5 to 741741.  Office of Addiction Services and Supports: Call 1-877-846-7369. […]

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Citation and Style

Purdue Owl APA Guide A guide to the American Psychological Association (APA) style of citation.   Purdue Owl MLA Guide  A guide to the Modern Language Association (MLA) style of citation.    Chicago Manual of Style A guide to the Chicago Manual Style of citation.    

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Encyclopedias

Encyclopedia Britannica  An online encyclopedia with thousands of articles on a wide range of topics.    Encyclopedia.com  An online encyclopedia with access to over 200 encyclopedias and reference books from sources like Oxford University Press, Columbia University Press, and Cengage.

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Dictionaries and Thesauri

Merriam-Webster dictionary The Merriam-Webster dictionary is the largest, most comprehensive American dictionary.    Oxford English Dictionary and Cambridge Dictionary The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) and Cambridge Dictionary are two of the most trusted dictionaries for the British English language.    Thesaurus The online version of Roget’s 21st Century Thesaurus.   Dictionary A large online dictionary […]

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Book Recommendations

Literature Map Enter the name of an author to find similar writers. The closer two writers are, the more likely someone will like both of them.   What Should I Read Next? Enter the name of a book, and the site will recommend similar ones.   Goodreads Goodreads allows individuals to search its database of […]

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Library of Things: Arts & Crafts

  Circular Loom Knitting Kit Cricut Maker 3 Cricut Mug Press Cricut Roll Holder for Smart Materials Cricut EasyPress Embroidery Kit Janome Sewing Machine (1) Janome Sewing Machine (2) Loom Knitting Starter Kit Oil Pastels Kit Watercolor Pencils Try-It Kit Wooden Umbrella Swift Yarn Winder Yarn Ball Winder

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