While many recognize the Columbia-Greene Humane Society, not everyone realizes the depth of the services and support they offer our community. Educating young minds about animal safety, compassionate care, and the programs offered is a vital part of the mission at CGHS. Come learn more about them and how to best help your animal friends at this library visit.
**As of 2/20, this program has been postponed due to weather conditions. Please check back for when we reschedule this event!** Show us your skills! Bake a dessert of your choice at home. Then, bring your dessert and a copy of the recipe to the Library, where we will sample each other's dishes and the judging will commence! The winner of the contest will receive bragging rights and a gift card to a local business. Please sign up on our website by Feb. 19th to compete!
Tell us what to do! Help us plan teen events, improve our collection, and make the Library a better place for teens! Joining is easy: just stop by a meeting and enjoy a snack! Attendees earn one hour of community service per meeting. Open to Grades 6-12. Spring 2026 Meetings: Thursday, March 12 at 4pm Tuesday, March 24 at 4pm Thursday, April 16 Tuesday, May 12
Explore LGBTQIA+ books from all sorts of genres in this fun discussion group for teens! We will read a combination of young adult and middle grade novels in all sorts of genres. Reserve your book online or at the library and start reading! This season we'll be reading the following books: January - The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas February - The Mossheart's Promise by Rebecca Mix March - The Dead of Summer by Ryan La Sala
You've heard of "selfies" but have you ever "wet felted" your own face on a piece of burlap before? Join us at the library to discover the fun and versatile technique of "wet felting" to create beautiful portraits using wool roving and burlap! This program is open to kids in grades 5-12.
Tell us what to do! Help us plan teen events, improve our collection, and make the Library a better place for teens! Joining is easy: just stop by a meeting and enjoy a snack! Attendees earn one hour of community service per meeting. Open to Grades 6-12. Spring 2026 Meetings: Thursday, March 12 at 4pm Tuesday, March 24 at 4pm Thursday, April 16 Tuesday, May 12
Test your might! Face off against other teens in this Smash Bros Showdown at the library! Space is limited due to time constraints, so get here early to secure your spot in the tourney. Who will be the champion?! Grades 5-12
Sunday, March 22 at 12:00pm-4:00pm Prom Season is closer than you think, and dresses are expensive! Let us help you feel your most beautiful…for free! Come find your perfect dress for a memorable evening. The cost? Just a valid high school ID. This event is LGBTQIA+ friendly; teens of all gender identities are welcome to choose a dress.
Tell us what to do! Help us plan teen events, improve our collection, and make the Library a better place for teens! Joining is easy: just stop by a meeting and enjoy a snack! Attendees earn one hour of community service per meeting. Open to Grades 6-12. Spring 2026 Meetings: Thursday, March 12 at 4pm Tuesday, March 24 at 4pm Thursday, April 16 Tuesday, May 12
Explore LGBTQIA+ books from all sorts of genres in this fun discussion group for teens! We will read a combination of young adult and middle grade novels in all sorts of genres. Reserve your book online or at the library and start reading! This season we'll be reading the following books: January - The Sunbearer Trials by Aiden Thomas February - The Mossheart's Promise by Rebecca Mix March - The Dead of Summer by Ryan La Sala
The library will be closed on Sunday, April 5th. We will see you again on Tuesday, April 7th at 10 am!
Grades 5-12 Show us your islands! Normal, fairy-core, city life, unhinged–we want to see what you've made! Bring your Nintendo Switch to the event to show off your Animal Crossing New Horizons island, or bring a copy of your Dream Address so we can tour together! Don't have a copy of the game? We'll have snacks (fruit!) and crafts to work on while we view the island tours Please RSVP on the website if you have an island tour to share!
By filling out our online form and following the instructions on the page, you will be given a temporary library card number.
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