Library Closed
The library will be closed on Sunday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. See you on Tuesday, September 3rd!
The library will be closed on Sunday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. See you on Tuesday, September 3rd!
Try your hand at capturing the beauty of nature during this fun and relaxed workshop. Late-season flowers will be our focus, as we try to capture the essence of our subject and then add a poem or quote to express what is important to you. Whether you are experience at nature journaling or someone who wants to explore and record what you see, this workshop will give you a chance to learn and practice techniques for nature sketching. We will work primarily with pencil and pen, but you are welcome to bring colored pencils or watercolor. All skill levels are ... Read more
We are very excited to bring three authors to share their writings on nature with us this summer! Barbara Ungar will be sharing a selection of poems from After Naming the Animals, Sarah Giragosian will be reading excerpts from Mother Octopus, and Jackie Craven will discuss her newest book WHISH. These three authors, in conversation with themselves and the audience, will discuss their various styles and techniques as well as the natural worlds that inspire them to continue their craft. Light refreshments will be served.
If you love to read, be sure to check out the Next Page Book Club! This group meets monthly on the second Tuesday, and are always welcoming new members! This month's title: Long Island by Colm Toibin
Can't wait for the annual Fall Book Sale? Friends members are invited to join us for a special preview night on Friday, September 13th! Doors will open at five, and Friends members will be able to purchase titles ahead of the weekend book sale. Members will also get one free book of their choosing and enjoy free refreshments. At 6:00pm, the membership will be voting on next year's slate of officers, annual budget, and last year's meeting minutes.
Running out of books in your "to read" pile? Be sure to stop by the Friends' annual fall book sale! Stock up on your favorite thrillers, mysteries, action stories, and more! All proceeds directly benefit the Library and help provide services, events, and resources to our community. This year, we are inviting teachers to come for a special deal: any teacher who presents their school ID can take 10 free books to help stock their classroom library!
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!
Running out of books in your "to read" pile? Be sure to stop by the Friends' annual fall book sale! Stock up on your favorite thrillers, mysteries, action stories, and more! All proceeds directly benefit the Library and help provide services, events, and resources to our community. This year, we are inviting teachers to come for a special deal: any teacher who presents their school ID can take 10 free books to help stock their classroom library!
The Office for the Aging provides a wide range of services to help elders to be as independent as possible for as long as possible. A representative from the Columbia County Office for the aging will discuss the many services they provide, as well as state initiatives now available. This is an opportunity to learn more. Wednesday, September 18, 10AM at the Kinderhook Library. Brought to you by the Neighbors of Northern Columbia County.
Disinformation. Fake news. Propaganda. Author and Futurist Andrew Edwards will be hosting a lively discussion about disinformation, the ills of social media and the challenges presented by AI. Do we pay too high a price for instant connectivity? How have social media companies impacted civil discourse? Can government regulation help turn off the firehose of social media discord? Edwards offers his unique perspective on these key topics, informed from his years of experience in digital marketing and analytics.
Join Kristopher Williams from the Capital Region Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management (CR-PRISM) for a presentation on how to apply conservation-based practices on a small scale to provide ecosystem benefits within your yard or woodlot. The program will describe the need for native plantings, the benefits of producing a sustainable landscape on a small scale, and how to manage invasive species. The program will provide resources and open dialogue at the end of the program. Tools of the trade will be present for viewing.
Hear ye, year ye! The third annual Mini-Renaissance Faire is coming to Kinderhook! Join us in the field across the street from the Library and take a step back in time, rain or shine. This year, families can enjoy learning about Birds of Prey from Whispering Willow Wild Care and sword fighting as demonstrated by Rogue Fencing! Have your fortune told by tarot reader Prudence and enjoy the beautiful sounds of the lute, played by Andrew Rutherford. Vendors will be selling crafts and sundries, and children will be able to make crafts of their own. You can also enter our ... Read more
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