Photographer and artist Natasha Chuk will discuss her newest book Photo Obscura: The Photographic in Post- Photography, a deep look into the evolution of photography as a medium, and how modern photographers are using images in unique, new ways. Natasha will be in conversation with Cansu Waldron, a Chatham-based writer and founder of Digital Arts Blog.
Did you know that the Kinderhook Garden Club regularly meets at our Library and hosts events that are open to the public? Whether you’re a current member, interested in joining, or just want to learn more about gardening be sure to check tis presentation about the famed French impressionist Claude Monet’s life, his development as a painter, and his life as a gardener.
If you’re interested in learning the art of tarot, you will not want to miss our newest meetup! Our tarot club will provide attendees with the chance to develop a deeper understanding of the individual cards and how to interpret them through hands-on practice. Help us get this new and exciting club off the ground as we learn together.
Adventurers: grab your dice and make a quest to the library for new, monthly Dungeons & Dragons events led by our local Dungeon Master, Dave! These evening sessions will introduce new players to D&D, and give returning players a chance to meet new party members. If you’re interested in more tabletop and RPG gaming, be sure to check out our website for additional events on Sundays and Tuesdays as well!
If you're looking for a low-impact, gentle exercise in a welcoming group setting, be sure to stop by our new Tai Chi for Seniors program in Stuyvesant! We are partnering with the Office of the Aging to bring this free program to seniors. Stop by for this energizing exercise, and learn more about the various services provided by the Office of the Aging as well! This series is made possible due to a generous grant through The Ackerman Foundation. This event takes place weekly at the Stuyvesant Town Hall. Please contact us if you need assistance!
Fresh coffee, delicious bagels, and new books?? What's not to like? Join library director Matt Pavloff (who is a huge fan of all three of these!) as he shares some of the newest titles being added to the Library's collection. Get great recommendations from other readers in the community, enjoy a delicious brunch, and grow your "to read" list! Thank you to Tierra Farm for providing their fair trade, organic coffee for our enjoyment!
Join fellow book lovers for our Banned Books Club! This insightful program is a chance to explore the novels that have been making headlines in recent years due to challenges in schools and public libraries across the country. Each month, we'll be reading one challenged title and discussing not only the stories, but the controversy surrounding them as well as the broad concept of censorship. This summer we'll be reading: ☛ May 18 - The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood ☛ June 15 - The Giver by Lois Lowry ☛ July 20 - A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
Join fellow book enthusiasts for our non fiction book club on the third Monday of each month at 7:30pm. Discuss biographies, sociology, history, and more with a lively group of lifelong learners and readers! Upcoming Titles: ☛ April 20 - 107 Days by Kamala Harris ☛ May 18 - The Gales of November by John Bacon ☛ June 15 - The Breath of the Gods by Simon Winchester
If you're looking for a low-impact, gentle exercise in a welcoming group setting, be sure to stop by our new Tai Chi for Seniors program in Stuyvesant! We are partnering with the Office of the Aging to bring this free program to seniors. Stop by for this energizing exercise, and learn more about the various services provided by the Office of the Aging as well! This series is made possible due to a generous grant through The Ackerman Foundation. This event takes place weekly at the Stuyvesant Town Hall. Please contact us if you need assistance!
Gentle yoga is back at the Library! Those of us who have tried yoga have learned that it can be a lot more intense than it looks! That’s why we are working with Village Yoga to bring this exciting program back to the Library for those of us who are looking for a less strenuous, but just as relaxing, experience. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. This series is brought to you thanks to a generous grant from The Hover Foundation.
We’re holding a concert in honor of America’s 250th birthday, featuring the Lost Radio Rounders! Tom Lindsay, Michael Eck, and Paul Jossman will be performing historic American songs, which tell the tale of our struggles and victories as a nation. This talented trio has brought us some wonderful concerts in the past, so be sure not to miss this latest!
Humans have been fascinated by shiny rocks since the stone age. Sign up today for our Wire-Wrapped Jewelry program to make and bring home your own shiny rock to wear! For teens and adults.
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