Fancy Nancy Tea Party for children 4-8, Dec. 29, 2011.

Special events at the Library have included concerts, staged readings, monthly film screenings, book discussions with authors, exhibit opening receptions, annual gift of art shows, nature and history presentations, art and music classes for children, holiday crafts for children, and much more. The events have been very well received by the community. Our concerts and film screenings have attracted large audiences of over 100 people attending.

We hope you will join us for some of the upcoming Special Events » and come see the revolving Art Exhibits » that are always on display at the Library.

Highlights of the Library's Past Special Events:

Use your Online Account to reserve and renew library materials online from any computer that is connected to the Internet.

Go to Your online account

How to Login to your online account:

• enter your library card number
• in the PIN box, enter the last 4 digits of your phone number

Having problems logging in? Please contact us.

Residents living in Piermont, Grand View, Sparkill, or Upper Grand View may obtain a library card from the Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library.

Any person residing within the Piermont Library District who is unable to come to the library because of limited mobility, illness or handicap is eligible to have materials delivered by mail. Eligibility will be determined by the librarian after conducting a telephone interview with the interested patron.

Library materials will be delivered to a homebound patron’s residence via the US Postal Service at no charge to the patron. Postage will be paid by the Library Association of Rockland County (LARC). Contact Jessica at info@piermontlibrary.org for further information or to schedule an eligibility interview.

Talk to Your Librarians!

• ask us a question
• let us help you find a book, music, or a movie
• ask us to order a book you can't find in the catalog

Contact us by e-mail at info@piermontlibrary.org, phone at 845-359-4595, or stop in the library.

Click here to get started and enter your Piermont Public Library card number.

Universal Class is an online learning service offering Piermont Public Library patrons access to a growing catalog of over 540 courses. With real instructors guiding the learning, engaging video-based lessons, a collaborative learning environment, graded lesson tests, certificates of achievement and Continuing Education Units available for selected courses, students enjoy an engaging and measurable learning experience that helps them master and document their educational goals.

Universal Class offers courses in Exercise and Fitness, Entrepreneurship, Arts and Music, Home and Garden Care, Cooking, Computers and Technology, Health and Medicine, Homeschooling, Job Assistance, Law and Legal, Parenting and Family, Pet and Animal Care… plus hundreds more.

To get started, simply follow the Universal Class link and enter your Piermont Public Library card number.

http://piermontny.universalclass.com/register.htm

Universal Class is sponsored by the Friends of Piermont Public Library.

Click here to get started and enter your Piermont Public Library card number.

Research-based and experience-driven, Transparent Language Online is a language-learning program that provides an effective, fun and engaging experience for language learners of all levels. Top-of-the-line coursework, combined with great additional resources, makes Transparent Language Online the ultimate language-learning system. Over 80 languages are available, including English for Spanish speakers and English for Arabic speakers. Please note: some activities require access to your home computer's camera and microphone.

To access this exciting new online language learning tool from your home or office computer simply follow the link below and enter your Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library card number.

• http://library.transparent.com/piermontny/game/modern/login

Transparent Language Online is sponsored by the Friends of Piermont Public Library.

The Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library is pleased to offer FAMILY MUSEUM PASSES to the following:

• Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
• American Museum of Natural History
• Museum of the City of New York - MCNY membership donated in loving memory of Miriam Rapport.
• Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

How to Borrow a Museum Pass:

• Museum Passes are available to adult (18 yrs. or older) Piermont and Palisades Library patrons in good standing. A current Piermont or Palisades library card is required.
• Passes may be borrowed for a loan period of three days.
• Passes may not be renewed.
• Passes must be returned to Piermont Public Library.
• Families and individuals may borrow passes for one museum at a time.
• Passes may be reserved up to one hour in advance. Call or stop by the library to find out if a pass is available.
• A late fee of $1/day will be charged to the borrower if the pass is returned late.

Museum Passes generously donated by the Friends of The Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library.

Several laptop and desktop computers are available for use by the public in the Library. The laptops are network ready for accessing the wireless Internet service available at the Library.

See the Library Internet, Computer, and Wireless Access Policy.

A photocopy machine is available for self use at 10 cents per page.

Printing is 10 cents per page.

Faxing is 50 cents for up to 3 pages, and 10 cents for each additional page.

You are invited to use the Piermont Library's fast Internet network using your own wireless-enabled laptop computer. You are also welcome to borrow one of the library's laptop computers for use in the library. The free wireless access is provided in all public areas of the building.

See the Library Internet, Computer, and Wireless Access Policy.

For your convenience, there are 2 separate outdoor return bins, located in front of the library:

• for DVDs, CDs and other media
• for books and other printed material

The library book drop, a generous donation from the Friends of the Library, is embellished with the national library symbol (pictured at left). (Of course always bear in mind that some libraries require that you return their items directly to them).

Sign-up to receive your overdue notices and reserve book pick-up via E-mail.

• go to: www.rcls.org/forms/emailnotices.html
• click on Sign-up for E-notices

You will receive E-mail notices alerting you to upcoming due dates. You will also be notified via e-mail when your reserved material is ready for you to pick-up.

Finding Information Tools for Students:

• Web search tools for kids
• KidsClick! Web Guide for Kids by Librarians
• Databases for Students
• CareerZone

Events & Programs for Kids

• Music Classes for Children
• Pre-school Story and Craft with Nancy
• Toddler Story Time
• Special events and programs for children and teens will be listed in the Events section.

Below is a description of ongoing events held at the library. For specific dates and times, please see the Events listing.

• Toddler Story Time - every Monday 11:00 AM - ages 6 months to 5 years.

• Book Discussion Group - usually meets 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7 PM.

• First Friday Film Series - 1st Friday of every month at 7:30 PM.

View all upcoming events »

Our web site now offers you the ability to:

• browse recently added books
• request books using your online account
• write book reviews - find a book → click book title → write your review online

View the announcement describing the above features »

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