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Sink into a leather armchair, browse the collection of regional and state history books, review local development issues in the periodicals section, bone up on your favorite hobby—be it gardening, woodwork, quilting—or just kick back and enjoy a good novel or biography.
The library has long been known as a special place for "vacation" reading. Popular selections include many titles from the New York Times' Best Sellar List and a well-stocked mystery section. The Skene also boasts an outstanding children's collection.
On the grounds, a memorial to Fleischmanns' Veterans of War is located to the left of the library's front entrance. The library is the centerpiece of Main Street and makes a convenient place to begin a walking tour of the town.
During summer, the Fleischmanns Museum of Memories, located in an adjacent carriage barn, serves to acquaint tourists with the town's historic role as a resort colony. The museum also contains records useful to genealogy research.
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| Internet and Database Research |
| Skene Memorial Library serves an internet-savvy population and has two public access computers, one in Spanish and the other in English. These are indispensable tools for students as well as other library visitors who wish to conduct research and browse the Four County Library System for books to order. Check with the librarian for workshops on various Internet topics, from basic netsurfing to Internet research.
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| Read and Play for Toddlers |
| Parents and caregivers are welcome to bring the children to explore the world of reading though books specifically created for the very young, supported by classic wooden learning toys in a setting of cozy quilted pillows and child-size furniture. |
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| Special Collections |
| A current project of the library is the compilation of regional books on the Catskills, Hudson River and Delaware County, including books and related material depicting the history of the region's hotels and boarding houses. |
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portrait of Dr. Skene hangs over the fireplace and children's
reading table.
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