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Mini Renaissance Faire

October 1 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Here ye! Here ye! Ye Olde Kinderhook Library cordially invites you to our second annual Renaissance Faire! This year, we are pleased to announce a lineup of free, new programs, including:
  • Axe Throwing by The Lazy Axe
  • Classical Lute Performance by Andrew Rutherford
  • Birds of Prey demonstrations by Whispering Willow Wild Care
  • Tarot Readings by Prudence
  • Swordfight Demonstrations from The Wayfinder Experience
Grad a snack while you're out: Del's Roadside Creamery, Pieconic, and Trixie Starr will have treats for sale! We'll also have face painting, crafts for kids, and a costume contest!   We cannot wait to see you at the fair!..Read More

Paranormal Town Hall with the Unknown Paranormal Society!

October 3 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
We want to believe! And more importantly, we want YOU to believe! Join the Unknown Paranormal Society for their second town hall discussion forum for your chance to talk about, and hear about others', experiences with the paranormal and unexplained. This is a free event and open to the public!..Read More

First Responders Story Time Series- Rescue Squad

October 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join us for our series of story times with our very own local heroes, our first responders! We will host the Valatie Rescue Squad on Thursday, October 5th at 1 pm at the Kinderhook Library and the Stuyvesant Fire Department on Friday, November 10th at 1 pm at the Stuyvesant Town Hall. Paramedics and fire fighters from each company will be there to show off their equipment and give us tips on how to stay safe! ..Read More

TAB Haunted Planning Committee

October 5 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
TAB is planning a Halloween Party & Haunted Library!  Help us plan and run this big Halloween event while earning community service hours!  Email Emily at teens@kinderhooklibrary.org OR stop by any of our meetings to join our team!..Read More

Play Group

October 6 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join us for our informal Play Group! This drop in program is a great chance to meet other caregivers and socialize with other kids! For ages 18 months to 5ish from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. ..Read More