Stephentown

submitted by Bev McClave 

The Corkscrew Rail Trail will be opening a small section of trail at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 6, National Trails Day at 10 am on Knapp Road about midway.  After several clean up days, work clearing brush, and new signs thanks to the generosity of the local business community, the trail is ready for use by hikers and bicycle riders.   The Friends of the CRT ask for respect and appreciation of the land owners’ willingness to open this section to the public.

Monthly Lego Club – Friday, June 5 at 6 pm. Do you have a Lego enthusiast who could spend hours and hours every day engrossed with creative building? Do you have so many Legos in your house that you never know when you’ll suck one up with your vacuum cleaner? Do you sometimes get down on the floor with your clever builders and create something of your own? Well, this club is for you and your family! The Lego Club meets on a Friday night each month for an hour of building fun. There is no sign-up or charge.  Donations of Lego blocks are most welcome at the library desk.

Story Time – Fridays at 10 am  Calling all preschoolers (and their caregivers)! Join us each Friday for some story time fun! In this half-hour session, we read aloud, sing songs, move about, and explore the world around us through literature. Parents and children are encouraged to stay after story time so children have time for free play while grown-ups browse for books and socialize. Story Time is led by Jane Halleck, a local educator.

Local Author – Dr. Stanley Woods-Frankel – Thursday, June 18 at 7 pm.  Local author, Dr. Stanley Woods-Frankel, will discuss his second novel, Resurrection of Evil. In his first critically acclaimed novel, False Impressions, Dr. Woods-Frankel introduces readers to forensic dentist Steve Landau as he assists the NYPD to track down a serial killer threatening NYC. The adventure continues in his second book in the Steve Landau Mystery series Resurrection of Evil. Landau is called upon to identify the remains of Adolf Hitler, and his findings would change the course of history.

Dr. Stanley Woods-Frankel is a member of the American Society of Forensic Odontology, (a Forensic Dentist.)  He has worked closely with the NYPD, written articles for professional publications, testified as an expert witness, lectured extensively, and appeared on radio and TV.   In addition to his Curriculum Vitae, Dr. Woods-Frankel completed the masters writing program at NYU, is a member of the Mystery Writers of America, and participates in a bi-monthly writer’s group.  He has also attended several conferences and workshops to hone his skills. Drawing on his background, he has fictionalized the most interesting and intriguing cases in his research and career to create compelling yet humorous backdrops for his manuscripts.  Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.  Light refreshments will be served.

Seed Exchange at SML –  The SMLSeed Exchange still has many great seeds and new seeds are being added all the time.  There is still time to plant, so come in and check out our seed selection. Please feel free to drop off your surplus seeds at the front desk anytime during regular library hours. All we ask is that the seeds be carefully labelled, viable and stored in cool dry conditions so they will germinate properly.

For more information, call the Stephentown Memorial Library at 733-5750.  Check our website,www.stephentownlibrary.org for regular updates.  We are on Facebook – add us to your friend list for up to the minute news!

Stephentown’s summer youth day camp program will operate again this year under the direction of the Stephentown Memorial Library. Join camp director and certified physical education teacher Laura Hunt and local soccer coach Shawn Willis for four weeks of science, sports, arts, environmental education and lots of play and fun.  Camp activities will take place at the library, the town hall and the library’s green fields property.

The summer camp will take place beginning Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 31 this year.  Campers will be served free breakfast and free lunch, provided through the Rensselaer County Office of Family Services. Camp hours will be 9 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday. The camp is free for residents of Stephentown.  For families who would like to drop off their child early, 8 am drop off is available for $15/week (discount available for multiple children in a family.) Non-Stephentown residents can participate at a cost of $75/week, 8 am to 2 pm, space-permitting. Campers will be accepted on a space available basis.

The Youth Camp also provides opportunities for Stephentown teens to gain employment experience. Teens may apply for the following positions: counselor – 16 and older; counselor-in-training – minimum age 15; volunteer – minimum age 13.

Applications are available at SML, on the library website, and at the Stephentown Town Hall.  Please submit your application by Friday, June 5. Questions? Call Laurenne Teachout at 733-5750.