Tax Time
Tax time is coming! Check here for forms. A Message about Morton from Executive Director, Joanne A. Meyer
We like to think of Morton as “more living room than library,” although we do offer full library service thanks to the help of all of our colleagues in the Mid-Hudson Library System consortium. Our fellow libraries within the area’s five counties of the Mid-Hudson region are both large and small, with distinctive collections and identities of their own. We also have the benefit of library consultants based in Poughkeepsie who provide many services, like help with our shared electronic circulation system and databases, and delivery of millions of items for all of our patrons. It really is quite a system!
Morton has a unique allure in its beautiful historic building in the quaint riverside hamlet of Rhinecliff. One of the most charming traditions is the talent show which showcases the various and singular abilities of our residents and patrons. Please be sure to think of some hidden or surface talent that you just must share with the most appreciative crowd around. Tell Sandy Bartlett (usually our Assistant Director, but for this event she is the Mistress of Ceremonies) that you would like a slot on the schedule, on the stage of Morton Hall on Friday evening, March 2nd. You will be accommodated, I assure you! If you are not quite ready for performing, or sharing your favorite appetizer, or whatever…please be part of the audience. A true, hometown, community-centered experience, right in your backyard! Look forward to seeing you!
TUESDAY’S TIP
Come out, come out wherever you are! January 24, 2012
Have you ever done a search on the Internet, and asked yourself “what does this page have to do with alligators??!!”
Or perhaps you are interested in the Vaclav Havel speech where he references the sunset.
Just where in that multi-page speech is the quote about the sunset??
If either of these are a common occurrence for you, then today’s tip– the shortcut “Crtl + F” — will be your new best friend!
Using the “Ctrl” + F keys together will open up a search box so you can FIND your term in a document or Web page.
Your keyword will appear highlighted, and a down– or right-facing –arrow will allow you to click to additional occurrences of the term.
You can also ‘right-click’ on a Web page to find FIND.
3rd Annual Morton Talent Show Call for Talent: “Third Time’s A Charm” Friday, March 2, 2012
This is an evening of jug bands, one man bands, storytelling, guitar playing, dance - you name it, if it’s your talent we want to see it.
Each year we hope to include even more community members and each year the show gets better and better. So please use your imaginations and share your immense variety of talents. This show and our community are all about enjoyment and camaraderie — no judgment!
Please contact Sandy if you are interested in participating: mortonlib[at]hotmail.com
Pre-school Story Hour moves to Wednesday afternoons
To accommodate our pre-school students’ schedules, we will be moving our story hour to Wednesday afternoons from 3:00 to 4:00.
Story hour is open to children from ages 2ish-5ish, but all are welcome.
Learn a foreign language fast
Looking for fun, interactive language lessons? Lessons available in 22 languages!
Needed porch work completed!
After many years of planning, grantwriting, and waiting for the right weather, Morton’s porch has been refurbished and made more accessible!
It is pretty and comfortable, so come try it out!
Who’s in your family tree?
The Heritage Quest database through our website gives you anytime, anywhere access with your library card to a collection of genealogical and historical sources (with coverage dating back to the 1700s) that can help people find their ancestors and discover a place’s past.
Need to repair your car?
Wondering if your car has a recall? Get the full Chilton Manual for any car through our website! With your library card you get anytime, anywhere access for every domestic and foreign automobile and light truck.
Traveling Abroad or Staying Local?
The library can help! Whether you plan to travel 3,000 miles away from home or 30 the library has something for you to help you plan, prepare and enjoy traveling. Information on kid-friendly vacation spots, local historic sites, hiking and rail trails in the area, how to get a passport, booking vacations online, how to get through the airport security line faster and more!
