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!
Local author and naturalist Nancy Castaldo will be discussing her new book Squirrel: how a backyard forager shapes our world, a close look at one of our most familiar and overlooked animal neighbors. Nancy shines a light on this most common backyard animal, exploring their staggering diversity and the many surprising ways in which they shape our environment, communities, and culture. Copies will be available for sale and signing after the presentation!
The library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
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
Did you know: this year, we are joining libraries from across Columbia county and collecting canned and boxed foods for those in need? Bring your shelf stable donations to our library (or any other in the county). This year, we are working with the Ghent Food Pantry for donations. Please check the expiration dates before donating! So far we’ve collected over a hundred pounds of food already, but the month has two more weeks to go yet!
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: May 19th: Chasing Hope: A Reporter's Life by Nicholas Kristof June 16th: My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem
Navigating Medicare may seem like a challenge, but it doesn't have to be! Join us for a presentation on changes to Medicare that you can expect in 2026 and tips for getting enrolled without any trouble.
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 bakers: we need your help! We have a team of volunteers who are putting together boxes of assorted cookies for the Valatie Food Pantry, and we are looking for volunteer bakers to help us make this this holiday cheer a reality! If you're able to participate, please register below. We are hoping to have at least 2 dozen cookies from each baker. Please register by November 28th, and we will reach out with the cookie drop-off date. Loading…
The library will close early at 1 pm in observance of Thanksgiving
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!
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