The Cornwall Library is delighted to present Traces, Places, and Faces, an intriguing exhibition of photography and watercolor painting by Sari Goodfriend and Eddie Watkins. They are life partners, and exhibit their shared passion for people, nature, and art in this joint show.

From an early age, New Yorker Sari Goodfriend happily spent her childhood summers in Cornwall with her sister Jenny and her art dealer parents, Carol and Jim. For a few years after college she lived in East Cornwall, photographing for local newspapers from New Milford to Salisbury. Todd Piker (of Cornwall Bridge Pottery) provided her a first opportunity to exhibit (and sell!) her personal photos in a show he curated at the Silo Gallery in New Milford.

Moving back to New York, Sari has since worked as a commercial photographer, shooting assignments for corporations, magazines, non-profits, universities, and private individuals. She now does mostly portraits and events, but her youthful Cornwall summers are apparent in the landscape and nature-inspired images she is exhibiting at the library. Her part of the show also features some abstract photographs inspired by what she terms “bleak winter beauty” and “the wild, chaotic, post-tornado woods”. Many of her photographs are in frames that once held old master prints from her parents’ art dealership, C&J Goodfriend, Drawings and Prints.

Eddie Watkins is from Pittsburgh. After four years in the Navy stationed in Cuba and Newfoundland as a proud member of the Seabees (Construction Battalion), he moved to New York City and became a photographer of fine artwork. His clientele includes museums such as The Frick Collection, The Museum of Arts and Design, private art dealers, well known artists, and collectors. He also photographed the permanent collection of The Art Students League.

Eddie has been the drummer for many rock and blues bands, a sideline that provides subjects for personal photography seen in this show. When on the move, from 1980s city streets to rural landscapes, Eddie always carries either a camera or a set of watercolors. His painting style ranges from loose and interpretive to detailed and exacting, inspired by his naval engineering background. This show includes both his photography and watercolors.

The Cornwall Library’s annual used book sale will be held on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 24, 10 – 2, Sunday, May 25, 11-2, and Monday, May 26, from 10 – 2. Fill a bag for $5 on Monday. Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted.

The Cornwall Library’s annual used book sale will be held on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 24, 10 – 2, Sunday, May 25, 11-2, and Monday, May 26, from 10 – 2. Fill a bag for $5 on Monday. Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted.

The Cornwall Library’s annual used book sale will be held on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 24, 10 – 2, Sunday, May 25, 11-2, and Monday, May 26, from 10 – 2. Fill a bag for $5 on Monday. Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted.

Come join us for a week of reading, arts & crafts, and new & exciting enrichment activities.

Open to ages 6-11, camp runs from 9am-5pm daily, $100 per child per session.

Email CornwallLibraryYA@gmail.com with questions!

Camp Guidelines: Campers must be entering 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade in the fall school year of 2025. Each week of library camp costs $100. The full cost of $100 must be paid at the time of registration in order to secure your camper’s spot. Scholarships are available. Library camp will be held Monday-Friday. Drop-off is at 9:00am each day and pick-up is at 5:00pm each day. Special arrangements can be made for early drop off or late pickups. We ask that families who register have the intent of their camper attending for the full 5 days of their registered session. Please present a photo ID in order to pick up your camper. Your camper must be reasonably self-sufficient and able to follow directions in order to take part in the program. No meals or snacks will be provided by the library and must be provided by caregivers at morning drop off, each day.

Come join us for a week of reading, arts & crafts, and new & exciting enrichment activities.

Open to ages 6-11, camp runs from 9am-5pm daily, $100 per child per session.

Email CornwallLibraryYA@gmail.com with questions!

Camp Guidelines: Campers must be entering 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade in the fall school year of 2025. Each week of library camp costs $100. The full cost of $100 must be paid at the time of registration in order to secure your camper’s spot. Scholarships are available. Library camp will be held Monday-Friday. Drop-off is at 9:00am each day and pick-up is at 5:00pm each day. Special arrangements can be made for early drop off or late pickups. We ask that families who register have the intent of their camper attending for the full 5 days of their registered session. Please present a photo ID in order to pick up your camper. Your camper must be reasonably self-sufficient and able to follow directions in order to take part in the program. No meals or snacks will be provided by the library and must be provided by caregivers at morning drop off, each day.