NAMI Columbia County is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness and is made up of friends, family, and others who have been impacted by mental illness. NAMI meets twice a month in the Library's meeting room (unless otherwise noted).
POSTPONED--Please check back for a new date and time. Join us and the Columbia County Historical Society as we take a close look at different types of games and recreation throughout history! There's no denying that humans enjoy games in a wholly unique way, and we have three great programs looking at various aspects of our history of recreation. In the third part of this series, Julia Keren-Detar will be back to give us a brief history of gamed! Games of all types have been a part of our cultures across the world for ages. Julia will be reviewing ... Read more
Let your artistic spirit free with a take-home craft kit this month! Starting on March 1st, you can contact the library to pick up a kit to take home containing a 3x3 inch canvas, miniature easel, paintbrushes, and paints to get you started on your own creative journey. We can't wait to see what brilliant works you can create, so be sure to share your miniature masterpiece with us by tagging us on social media! Please: do not contact us before March 1st. We will not take reservations until the beginning on the month.
This twice-weekly exercise group is led by Kinderhook resident Pat Berroyer. If you are interested in attending, please contact the library first at [email protected].
To celebrate our library's (and our community's) commitment to sustainability,we are collaborating with the Friends to kick off a brand new series of programs dedicated to keeping our homes and neighborhoods green, verdant, and healthy! Join us for a documentary screening of Doug Tallamy's “Bringing Nature Home.” This talk was delivered to a packed auditorium at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem last October. His presentation discusses his grassroots conservation project to add native plants to our yards and landscapes. Non-native species dominate most developed areas, but using Tallamy’s solution-based call to action, every person can help create habitat for beneficial ... Read more
Join us for our Cookbook Club at the Stuyvesant Town Hall; if you haven't been to one before, now's the perfect time to get started! It's easy to sign up: just visit our library and take a look through this quarter's cookbook selection. Choose a recipe that you want to try, and we'll make a copy of the recipe for you to take home. On the day of the event, everyone brings their selected dishes to the Stuyvesant Town Hall for us all to sample as a potluck meal! Enjoy great food and great food with other members of our ... Read more
Get a library card. Check out a new book. Pick up a newsletter. Learn more about our mobile hotspots. There are dozens of reasons to check out our Stuyvesant hours on Wednesdays. Stop by and see what your library has to offer, and let us know what we can do for you!
Don’t throw away that pair of jeans with the hole or that sweater that’s been taken down by moths. Join a group of like-minded newbie menders and learn how to fix your own textiles at this friendly monthly gathering. You bring what you need to fix and any thread, needles, fabrics that you want to use. We’ll provide books, videos, and a little bit of experience to help you bring your textiles back to life while keeping them out of landfills! Please note: Moth-damaged woolens should be placed in a zip-top bag in the freezer for AT LEAST two days ... Read more
Open to Grades 7-12 Tell us what to do! Earn volunteer hours by helping us improve the Library for teens! TAB advises on teen resources and helps plan programs like game nights, cooking experiments, and more. Contact Emily for more info!
Join us for our informal Play Group. This drop in program is a great chance to meet other caregivers and socialize with other kids. For ages 18 months to 5ish.
This twice-weekly exercise group is led by Kinderhook resident Pat Berroyer. If you are interested in attending, please contact the library first at [email protected].
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 twice-weekly exercise group is led by Kinderhook resident Pat Berroyer. If you are interested in attending, please contact the library first at [email protected].
Get a library card. Check out a new book. Pick up a newsletter. Learn more about our mobile hotspots. There are dozens of reasons to check out our Stuyvesant hours on Wednesdays. Stop by and see what your library has to offer, and let us know what we can do for you!
Join us and the Columbia County Historical Society as we take a close look at different types of games and recreation throughout history! There's no denying that humans enjoy games in a wholly unique way, and we have three great programs looking at various aspects of our history of recreation. In the third part of this series, Julia Keren-Detar will be back to give us a brief history of games! Games of all types have been a part of our cultures across the world for ages. Julia will be reviewing different forms of games and how they’ve changed and developed, ... Read more
NAMI Columbia County is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness and is made up of friends, family, and others who have been impacted by mental illness. NAMI meets twice a month in the Library's meeting room (unless otherwise noted).
Calling all writers: the Library is hosting a brand new workshop for writers of all experience levels! Local author Phyllis Carito will be leading this event that encourages authors practicing and sharing their writing with others, and developing skills while forming lasting connections. All are welcome, whether you've got a short story idea in mind or are putting the finishing touches on a new novel!
Open to Grades 5-8 Middle Schoolers: volunteer at the library by helping us create and run events for tweens! Each meeting will be half planning, half program, all fun!
This twice-weekly exercise group is led by Kinderhook resident Pat Berroyer. If you are interested in attending, please contact the library first at [email protected].
This twice-weekly exercise group is led by Kinderhook resident Pat Berroyer. If you are interested in attending, please contact the library first at [email protected].
Join us for a fabulous matinee brought to you by the Neighbors of Northern Columbia County! This month, join us for the classic film Some Like It Hot featuring starring Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon, and Tony Curtis! Light refreshments will be served. If transportation is needed, please email [email protected]. The Library is proud to partner with the NNCC to help bring entertaining and educational programs to the seniors in our community, as well as anyone interested in volunteering to support aging in place. For more information, please visit https://northerncolumbia.helpfulvillage.com/
Open to Grades 7-12 Tell us what to do! Earn volunteer hours by helping us improve the Library for teens! TAB advises on teen resources and helps plan programs like game nights, cooking experiments, and more. Contact Emily for more info!
Get a library card. Check out a new book. Pick up a newsletter. Learn more about our mobile hotspots. There are dozens of reasons to check out our Stuyvesant hours on Wednesdays. Stop by and see what your library has to offer, and let us know what we can do for you!
Join us for our informal Play Group. This drop in program is a great chance to meet other caregivers and socialize with other kids. For ages 18 months to 5ish.
Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street? This timeless question has been posed to the youth of the world for over 50 years, and now we finally have the answer! Join us for this Pop Docs installment featuring the documentary Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street, inspired by the book by Michael Davis, where we'll learn about what went into developing one of the most influential television series in history.
This twice-weekly exercise group is led by Kinderhook resident Pat Berroyer. If you are interested in attending, please contact the library first at [email protected].
This twice-weekly exercise group is led by Kinderhook resident Pat Berroyer. If you are interested in attending, please contact the library first at [email protected].
Get a library card. Check out a new book. Pick up a newsletter. Learn more about our mobile hotspots. There are dozens of reasons to check out our Stuyvesant hours on Wednesdays. Stop by and see what your library has to offer, and let us know what we can do for you!
NAMI Columbia County is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness and is made up of friends, family, and others who have been impacted by mental illness. NAMI meets twice a month in the Library's meeting room (unless otherwise noted).
We're back with our Annual Bunny Hop Egg Hunt on the library grounds! Gather in the library meeting room and then we'll give you the sign that it's time to hunt for eggs! We will have a separate egg hunting area for children under the age of 5.
This twice-weekly exercise group is led by Kinderhook resident Pat Berroyer. If you are interested in attending, please contact the library first at [email protected].
This twice-weekly exercise group is led by Kinderhook resident Pat Berroyer. If you are interested in attending, please contact the library first at [email protected].
Get a library card. Check out a new book. Pick up a newsletter. Learn more about our mobile hotspots. There are dozens of reasons to check out our Stuyvesant hours on Wednesdays. Stop by and see what your library has to offer, and let us know what we can do for you!
We will be joined by the Nutty Scientists of the Hudson Valley for a special program on robotics! You’ll get to experiment and build you own robots and control them using bar codes, lights, and more! This program is for school aged children.
Open to Grades 7-12 The Library's teen group has some strong opinions on soda choices, but which soda will win in a blind taste test tournament? Will TAB's favored choice (if you're wondering, it's flat Dr. Perky) claim victory, or are we about to have an unexpected upset? Join us for this ridiculous tournament of sodas! (Mini toothpastes will be provided to help mitigate the damage.)
Join us for an hour of stories and a craft with a park ranger from the Martin Van Buren Historic Site!
Open to High School students Lost on resume writing? Learn how to polish your resume for the job you want! We'll go over formatting tips, writing advice, and common mistakes to avoid. Bring a draft or your current resume if you'd like some pointers! Please note: this event will be presented by Emily the Teen Librarian, who is not a professional, but seems to have accumulated a lot of experience anyway!
Open to Grades 7-12 This is Jeopardy! Put your knowledge (and buzzing speed!) to the test in categories written by librarians AND teens! Categories may include: Pokémon, Fictional Cartography, Ancient Memes, and Void Cats-- so get studying for this chaotic trivia showdown!
The Friends will be collecting books between 9am and 11am at the McNary Center--no appointment necessary! Be sure to review these donation guidelines before dropping off your materials. Interested in volunteering with the Friends? Be sure to email us at [email protected] to learn how you can get involved today!
This twice-weekly exercise group is led by Kinderhook resident Pat Berroyer. If you are interested in attending, please contact the library first at [email protected].
We are excited to host local writer Kristina Labaty at our library to celebrate National Poetry Month (and her birthday)! Kristina has had a fascination with poetry as long as she can recall and relishes the opportunity to share her written explorations with us. She will be sharing poems from various phases of her life and discussing her works and craft. Light refreshments will be served. Kristina is an avid reader of poems and enjoys sharing her passion with those around her. At Camphill Ghent, where she lives and works, Kristina leads a poetry group and a related speech choir. ... Read more
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