Adults

Join the Neighbors of Northern Columbia County for another in their series of musician’s biopics. This week they are showing the 2019 music drama: Love & Mercy, starring Paul Dano and John Cusack, about the Beach Boys' co-founder and leader Brian Wilson and his struggles with mental illness during the 1960s and 1980s Stop by for a great movie, light refreshments, and to learn more about the Neighbors!

A chill tingles its way up your spine. Is it the hollow wind of a cold winter's night? Or something more...sinister? Embrace the brumal darkness with our favorite local horror aficionado Bruce Hallenbeck as he dons his filmmaker's cap and shares two of his own films with us! In "The Drowned", a young woman is hoping to enjoy the peace of a house she recently inherited. But the spirits of a drowned congregation have other plans. And in "Fangs: A History of Vampires in the Movies", Bruce takes us back through decades of iconic cinematic bloodsuckers. Enjoy popcorn, light refreshments, ... Read more

Whether you’re seeking peace of mind, a sense of spiritual grounding, or a way to honor the Earth’s cycles, meditation can provide a nurturing space for self-discovery and healing. Over the next few weeks local energy healer Helen O'Toole will be visiting the library to lead four classes on meditation. These sessions are designed to support relaxation, align the chakra system, and help participants reconnect with the natural world.

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. Join us for a discussion of Ellen Hopkins' Tricks at our February book club! This program is made possible through a generous grant from the Mid-Hudson Library System.