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The Festival of the Unknown Returns

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This May we are happy to once again host the Unknown Paranormal Society for the second, bigger edition of the Festival of the Unknown. We will have speakers on hauntings, demonology, our old pal Bigfoot, and a live demonstration of the Estes method. The first speaker will be Steve Kulls the Sasquatch Detective.Cryptozoologist, author, lecturer, podcast host, & paranormal investigator Steve has been on the Travel Channel, Destination America, NatGeo & History Channel, and we are excited to have him come talk about our favorite cryptid! Next up is demonologist Marc Arvilla. Marc has appeared at numerous paranormal events and … Read more

We’ve joined the Purple Air network!

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Since the Canadian wildfires last year, the general public has been much more aware of the ways in which air quality can impact health and wellness. Luckily, our library now serves as an air monitoring station, and provides real-time data on the current air quality in the Village! Thank you to the Bard Center for Environmental Sciences and Humanities for adding us to the network! Loading PurpleAir Widget…

Adventure Begins at Your Library!

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This summer, libraries across the state are inviting readers of all ages to embark on thrilling literary journeys. From the youngest bookworms to seasoned readers, our Summer Reading Program promises a season filled with excitement, discovery, and endless possibilities! Whether you’re dreaming of exploring far-off lands, unraveling gripping mysteries, or encountering fantastical creatures, your library is the perfect starting point for your family’s summer adventures. So, whether you’re traveling the world, wandering the woods, or just exploring your neighborhood, make the library a part of your journey—you never know what you will find!  Did you know that our Summer Reading … Read more

Make Earth Day Every Day!

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We know that Earth Day has come and gone, but let’s be honest—is one day really enough time to celebrate? We always love extending our Earth Day offerings, and this year we have an even more exciting reason to do so. As of April, we are a Certified Sustainable Library! For the past two years, we have been examining and adjusting our practices and policies to ensure that we are ready to serve our community for years to come! So, help us keep Earth Day going! Take a pledge to go meatless for one day a week as part of … Read more

2nd Annual KML Art Tour

Categories Fundraisers, News

Tickets for our 2nd annual Art Studio Tour are on sale now! Join us on May 4th and 5th for this fundraiser event, which gives you access to the studios and working lives of local artists. This year, we have 15 artists in Kinderhook, Stuyvesant, and Valatie who will welcome guests into their private work spaces, where you can learn more about their process and even purchase a piece! Tickets are $30 per person, and children 12 and under are free. For $125, purchase a VIP ticket: in addition to the basic studio tour, this will enable to you attend … Read more

Internet Access Anywhere

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Did you know that we loan out mobile Wi-Fi HotSpots at the Library? Thanks to a generous grant from the Ackerman Foundation, we have added four of these neat little devices to our catalog. These HotSpots create a zone of Wi-Fi in the immediate vicinity, and can be used virtually anywhere that you get cell service! Bring them camping or on long road trips, or use them at your home if regular internet access isn’t available. Call the library for more information and to borrow yours today!

Book sale & drop-off dates

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2024 Book Sale Donation Drop-Off Dates Saturday, June 8, 2024, 9-11amBook Donation Drop-Off at the McNary Center Saturday, July 13, 2024, 9-11amBook Donation Drop-Off at the McNary Center Saturday, August 10, 2024, 9-11amBook Donation Drop-Off at the McNary Center Saturday, October 12, 2024, 9-11amBook Donation Drop-Off at the McNary Center Saturday, November 9, 2024, 9-11amBook Donation Drop-Off at the McNary Center Saturday, December 14, 2024, 9-11amBook Donation Drop-Off at the McNary Center 2024 Book Sale Dates Saturday, May 18, 2024, 9am-3pmSpring Book Sale at the McNary Center Sunday, May 19, 2024, Noon-3pmSpring Book Sale at the McNary Center Saturday, September … Read more

Help us make our book donation drop-off successful

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We periodically accept book donations for upcoming Friends of the Library book sales. We have limited space to store books, please only donate books in good condition – books that are clean and not damaged. We accept donations in these genres: Donations we cannot accept: Download a PDF of these instructions. Organized by the Friends of the Kinderhook Memorial Library

We’re in Stuyvesant!

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We are excited to announce that the Library is currently running limited operational hours in Stuyvesant! On Wednesdays from 10am-1pm, our director Matt Pavloff will be at the Stuyvesant Town Hall ready to check out books, sign you up for a library card, and talk to you about what services we can bring to you! The Town of Stuyvesant is part of the Library’s service area, and we want to be sure that we are reaching as many residents as possible in the ways that matter most to them. Be sure to stop by and say “Hi!” and let us … Read more

I ♥ KML Bookmark contest

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Let Your Creativity Shine! Beginning on January 12th, stop by the Library to pick up an entry form and get those creative juices flowing. This contest will be split into three age categories: 6-12, 13-17, and 18+. There will be awards for winners and honorable mention in each category, and the winning designs will be printed on bookmarks for our patrons! Bookmark submissions must be returned to the Library by February 3rd for judging. All participants are invited to our Library Lovers Valentine Party on Saturday, February 10th at 1:00pm, where winners will be announced! This contest is organized by … Read more

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