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If you happen to be looking for her, you can probably find Viv Heron curled up in the reading nook in the Children’s Room or stretched out in the Teen Room with her nose in a book. She’s one of our Kinderhook Library super-users and our first ever Kid Librarian! Viv has been coming to the Kinderhook Library for years and for the last several has been one of the star team members of our Middle School Battle of the Books team. She hopes to help lead the team to (another) first place banner in 2026! If you see Viv … Read more

There are currently two anticipated openings on our Board of Trustees that will be filled in March. Apply today if you would like to be considered! The letter of interest can be found here. The deadline is January 26, 2026.

Kinderhook Memorial Library is creating a new Strategic Plan to guide the next several years of programs, services, and community partnerships—and we want to hear from you! Whether you visit the library every week, occasionally, or never, your input will help us understand what matters most to residents and how the library can better serve our community. The Library Strategic Plan Survey takes just 5–10 minutes to complete and is open to everyone who lives, works, or studies in Kinderhook, Niverville, and Stuyvesant. Your feedback will directly shape our priorities for collections, technology, spaces, and future programs. After you submit … Read more

Investing in knowledge, empowering our community. Dear Neighbor, The Kinderhook Memorial Library is a vibrant hub of learning, connection, and opportunity for people of all ages, and we are filled with gratitude for the role you play in helping the Library serve the members of our shared community. With your help, we can expand the library’s reach even further. Programs That Inspire Every GenerationFrom storytime for toddlers to tech workshops for teens, to book clubs, art shows, author talks, and movie matinees, the Kinderhook Memorial Library offers something for everyone. This year, we’re especially proud to introduce two new initiatives: … Read more

The summer is over and as things start to cool off, I just wanted to acknowledge the amazing job our patrons did this summer! During our summer reading program, hundreds of families signed up to read THOUSANDS of books, while also attending over 100 programs for all ages. A big thank you from us at the Library to everyone who participated in making this one of our best summers ever! And while the summer may be done, we are still continuing the fun with a whole bunch of programs coming up for you and your family. In October, we have … Read more

Boogie on back to the 1970s with a wonderful new show! Beehive: The 70s Musical will have its world premier at the Mac-Haydn Theatre on Saturday, September 13th at 7:00pm, with proceeds benefiting the library! This new musical will have you dancing in your seats with some of the most iconic music of the decade. Plus, grab a cocktail and meet the cast and crew at an exclusive after party! Purchase your tickets today–these seats will be going fast! Reservations can be made directly through Mac-Haydn’s website or by calling their box office. Click the icon below to make a … Read more

One of my favorite parts of being the director of this wonderful library is meeting our patrons and listening to their personal library stories. Many folks who visit us today will talk about how they grew up visiting the library and spending their childhood amongst the books. I enjoy meeting our new residents as well, who tell me that the library was one of the first places they visited, or even that they purchased their home because of the library! We even have a number of visitors who are just passing through, who stop in for directions to Lindenwald or … Read more