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 9th: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi May 14th: The Women by Kristin Hannah June 11th: Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
🍂Autumn is creeping in, but you'll be warm and toasty at one of the many eateries around the Village when you sign up for our Inaugural Kinderhook Library Pub Crawl! We are excited to kick off this festive fundraiser and help liven up a chilly Thursday evening while supporting the services provided by your library.🍂 What is it? Can you believe how many amazing local eateries there are in our small village? Come enjoy some great food, friends, and drinks at various restaurants--all within walking distance of the library! How does it work? Tickets can be purchased online for $40. ... Read more
In this collaboration with Kinderhook Books, world-renowned human design coach and educator Erin Claire Jones will discuss her newest release How Do You Choose: A Human Design Guide to What’s Best for You at Work, in Love, and in Life. In her book, Jones uses a multi-faceted approach to help you discover your unique strategy for approaching life’s challenges.
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.
Local author and educator Phyllis Carito is back with a follow up to her previous novel More Than Making Ends Meet, which she presented back in 2023. This sequel features prior protagonists Viviana and Kathleen in their new business venture and growing friendship. Phyllis will discuss the story and her writing process, and books will be available for sale and signing.
The Message Catcher takes readers along on Davie Devlin's journey of love, loss, and rebuilding after the sudden death of her husband, and the implosion of her sense of security and identity. Albany author and journalist Darryl McGrath penned this semi-autobiographical tale after her own experiences with tragedy, and will be joining us to discuss her first published work of fiction and the circumstances surrounding its writing.
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!
Our library, like many others in New York, occasionally requests funding increases from their communities in an effort to better serve you. Come learn about some of our funding goals, our upcoming initiatives, and how supporting libraries strengthens communities!
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: May 19th: Chasing Hope: A Reporter's Life by Nicholas Kristof June 16th: My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem
Come, fellow adventurers, and share your vacation stories with other travelers! Get great tips on destinations and travel recommendations, and gain some inspiration for upcoming trips. Whether you're a seasoned jetsetter or looking to start seeing the world, this is the group for you!
Classic horror fans are welcome to celebrate the spookiest time of the year with a special movie night! Local horror filmmaker Bruce Hallenbeck will be showcasing two films: Dr. Terror’s House of Horrors (1965) and The Skull (1965) both starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee! Light refreshments will be served.
Amy Krane, award winning local Architectural Color Consultant and Host of the Podcast: Let’s Talk (paint) Color, will give a talk about choosing paint colors for exteriors. The presentation will offer over 50 slides packed with examples of her design principles applying color to architecture!
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