Join us for the opening of our new art show on Saturday, March 28 from 2 to 4 pm, Local artists Karen Hummel, Wendy Nooney, and Robin Guthridge will be presenting their works in a friendly, social setting to celebrate this nature-inspired art show! Their gorgeous paintings will be on show throughout the month of April to help us celebrate Earth Day. Pieces will be available for purchase.
Join us for a documentary film screening and Q&A, brought to you by the Neighbors of Northern Columbia County. Bloodlines of the Slave Trade examines the very different stories of two families linked to two notorious, wealthy slave traders of the 1830s, John Armfield and Isaac Franklin. Local resident Susanna Grannis is featured in this film, and has worked to trace back her roots which had previously been largely ignored. She will discuss her experience uncovering this history and meeting a distant relative, Rodney Williams, who is descended from an enslaved woman. Q&A to follow the screening with light refreshments.
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!
If you love to read, be sure to check out the Next Page Book Club! This group meets monthly on the first Tuesday, and are always welcoming new members! Here are our upcoming titles: ☛ April 8 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros ☛ May 13 - The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros ☛ June 10 - One Hundred Years of Solitude by GabrielGarcia Marquez
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!
This spring the Thursday Book Club is reading ☛ April 9 - My Friends by Hisham Natar ☛ May 14 - The Antidote by Karen Russell ☛ June 11 - The Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
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.
Looking to pick up some new artistic skills? Local artist Kayla Jolin will be leading two workshops at our library to help you unlock your hidden talent for watercolor painting! Sign up for one of these sessions and bring home some beautiful spring paintings. Registration is limited so, visit our website or call to sign up today. Please register for only one event. This program is generously sponsored by a grant through The Hover Foundation.
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.
Join us for the following program, brought to you by the Columbia County Libraries Association. To receive a link to the program, please email columbiacountylibraries@gmail.com Uncover lesser known Google search tools and techniques to help you find information faster and more effectively.
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!
Celebrate Poetry Month with us! Bring some of your favorite poems or original works to share with other poets and writers! This night will be facilitated by local poet and instructor Phyllis Carito, who will also share samples from her newest collection Rollercoaster of Life.
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 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
Grab some popcorn and drinks–our monthly movie matinees are back! We’re partnering with the wonderful Neighbors of Northern Columbia County to bring some classic films to our library for free! This season we're focusing on some Oscar winning actresses, starting with 1987's Moonstruck starring Cher and Nicolas Cage!
Did you know that we have a special library for gardeners? Our Seed Library is the perfect place to find and swap seeds for plants and veggies with other local growers and sowers. At this program, we’ll showcase some of the seeds that we have available to “borrow” and go over what it takes to keep this a free community resource.
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.
If a problem comes along: let us fix it! We’re pleased to bring a pop-up Repair Café to our community room this April to help you repair the little tears in your life. This café will have folks who can sew small tears and help rewire lamps. If you are interested in being a fixer at a future repair café, please reach out to us at (518) 758-6192—we’d love to have you!
Join us for the following program, brought to you by the Columbia County Libraries Association. To receive a link to the program, please email columbiacountylibraries@gmail.com Learn what library apps are and how to use Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, and Blackstone to access digital books, movies, and more.
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!
Part of being a great plant parent is giving your houseplants the chance to travel and visit new places! Bring your well-tended houseplants who are looking for a new home to our plant swap to trade with other local houseplant lovers. Tea and light refreshments will be served. Please make sure that your plants are healthy and pest-free.
Come and explore the beauty of our natural parks through the lens of local photographers Gary and Wendy Spielmann! Throughout the month of May, our meeting room will host gorgeous photographs of our country’s National Parks, highlighting the vast variety of ecosystems and landscapes across our country. On Saturday, May 2 at 1:00pm, Gary and Wendy will be at the library to discuss his adventures at National Parks across America, sharing highlights and tips, and discussing the awe-inspiring beauty and splendor of these national treasures.