Join Mandy for stories and songs! All ages welcome! Please note that we do Story Time at 10:30 AND 11:30 am (and not from 10:30 to 12:00, just to be clear, thank you!)
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If you're looking for a low-impact, gentle exercise in a welcoming group setting, be sure to stop by our new Tai Chi for Seniors program in Stuyvesant! We are partnering with the Office of the Aging to bring this free program to seniors. Stop by for this energizing exercise, and learn more about the various services provided by the Office of the Aging as well! This series is made possible due to a generous grant through The Ackerman Foundation. This event takes place weekly at the Stuyvesant Town Hall. Please contact us if you need assistance! |
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We will explore a new art medium every week including watercolors, clay, fingerpaints, paper crafts and more! This program has the potential to be messy so please dress little ones in clothes you don't mind getting dirty! Best for toddlers and pre-schoolers! |
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The real estate market is ever-changing and can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Join us at the library for a home selling workshop with Beth DeMatteo, a licensed Realtor serving Kinderhook, Columbia County, and Southern Rensselaer County. Beth will cover the selling process, current market trends, and key considerations. She’ll be joined by Keith Enos of Enos Home Inspections and a mortgage lender from Homestead Funding, ready to answer your questions. Light refreshments will be served. |
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Those who love to cook should join us for our Cookbook Club! This quarter, we’ll be featuring recipes from the book Entertaining 101: Recipes Every Host Should Know How to Make, by Beth Le Manach. Choose a recipe and bring it to our potluck meal with other chefs at the Stuyvesant Town Hall! |
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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). |
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This month's Imagination Station will be all about the paint pours! You never know what you're going to get! 
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: ☛ Jan. 14 - The Antidote by Karen Russell ☛ Feb. 11 - Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by JohnBerendt ☛ Mar. 11 - Dubliners by James Joyce
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Join us for the following program, brought to you by the Columbia County Libraries Association. To receive a link to the program, please email columbiacountylibraries@gmail.com Discover how to protect your personal information online, recognize common scams, and avoid fraudulent emails and fake websites. |
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Join Mandy for stories and songs! All ages welcome! Please note that we do Story Time at 10:30 AND 11:30 am (and not from 10:30 to 12:00, just to be clear, thank you!)
If you're looking for a low-impact, gentle exercise in a welcoming group setting, be sure to stop by our new Tai Chi for Seniors program in Stuyvesant! We are partnering with the Office of the Aging to bring this free program to seniors. Stop by for this energizing exercise, and learn more about the various services provided by the Office of the Aging as well! This series is made possible due to a generous grant through The Ackerman Foundation. This event takes place weekly at the Stuyvesant Town Hall. Please contact us if you need assistance! 
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. Winter 2026 Meetings: Thursday, January 8 at 4pm Tuesday, January 20 at 4pm Thursday, February 5 at 4pm Tuesday, February 24 at 4pm Thursday, March 12 at 4pm Tuesday, March 24 at 4pm |
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We will explore a new art medium every week including watercolors, clay, fingerpaints, paper crafts and more! This program has the potential to be messy so please dress little ones in clothes you don't mind getting dirty! Best for toddlers and pre-schoolers! 
Gentle Yoga will not be taking place on this date. We'll see you on March 27th! Gentle yoga is back at the Library! Those of us who have tried yoga have learned that it can be a lot more intense than it looks! That’s why we are working with Village Yoga to bring this exciting program back to the Library for those of us who are looking for a less strenuous, but just as relaxing, experience. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. This series is brought to you thanks to a generous grant from The Hover Foundation.
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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 |
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For young children, learning to read can be a daunting task. But sometimes, gaining confidence can be as simple as having a willing, non-judgemental, and furry ear to listen! Sign your child up today for the chance to read to certified therapy dog Windy at the library! Windy loves to listen to stories and is ready to snuggle up with an emerging reader to hear a fun tale.
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Local historian Michael Robbins will be presenting on the 105-day conflict between Finland and the Soviet Union, highlighting how a vastly outnumbered Finnish force utilized guerrilla tactics to resist the Red Army. This was a short conflict that occurred relatively early on, but the significance and impact were felt throughout the duration of WW2. Michael will take us through the background and events of the conflict and discuss the lasting effects from the signing of the Moscow Peace Treaty. |
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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!
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What have we been up to over the past year? Come get the inside scoop on what’s been going on behind the scenes at the Library. Our director will share some key stats and details about specific programs and initiatives, successful and not-so- successful, and will share how the data we gathered will improve our Library going forward! |
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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: December 15 - Spitfires by Becky Aikman January 19 - The Spinach King: The Rise and Fall of an AmericanDynasty by John Seabrook February 16 - Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell March 16 - Stolen Pride: Loss, Shame, and the Rise of the Rightby Arlie Russell Hochschild |
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Grab some popcorn and drinks–our monthly movie matinees are back! We’re partnering with the Neighbors of Northern Columbia County to bring some classic films to our library for free! In February, we’re commemorating the legacy of Robert Redford with 1973’s Best Picture “The Sting”; then in March, we’re bringing some classic comedy with The Odd Couple (1968) starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau! 
The monthly meeting of the Library Board occurs on the third Tuesday of every month, excepting August, and is open to the public. |
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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. 
Adventurers: grab your dice and make a quest to the library for new, monthly Dungeons & Dragons events led by our local Dungeon Master, Dave! These evening sessions will introduce new players to D&D, and give returning players a chance to meet new party members. If you’re interested in more tabletop and RPG gaming, be sure to check out our website for additional events on Sundays and Tuesdays as well! |
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Join Mandy for stories and songs! All ages welcome! Please note that we do Story Time at 10:30 AND 11:30 am (and not from 10:30 to 12:00, just to be clear, thank you!)
If you're looking for a low-impact, gentle exercise in a welcoming group setting, be sure to stop by our new Tai Chi for Seniors program in Stuyvesant! We are partnering with the Office of the Aging to bring this free program to seniors. Stop by for this energizing exercise, and learn more about the various services provided by the Office of the Aging as well! This series is made possible due to a generous grant through The Ackerman Foundation. This event takes place weekly at the Stuyvesant Town Hall. Please contact us if you need assistance! |
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We will explore a new art medium every week including watercolors, clay, fingerpaints, paper crafts and more! This program has the potential to be messy so please dress little ones in clothes you don't mind getting dirty! Best for toddlers and pre-schoolers!
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We will celebrate the first day of spring with a gentle celebration featuring making flower crowns, creating our own tea blends, and planting a flower in a pot. Light refreshments will be served.
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We will celebrate the first day of spring with a gentle celebration featuring making flower crowns, creating our own tea blends, and planting a flower in a pot. Light refreshments will be served. |
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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. Winter 2026 Meetings: Thursday, January 8 at 4pm Tuesday, January 20 at 4pm Thursday, February 5 at 4pm Tuesday, February 24 at 4pm Thursday, March 12 at 4pm Tuesday, March 24 at 4pm
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). |
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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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Join us for the following program, brought to you by the Columbia County Libraries Association. To receive a link to the program, please email columbiacountylibraries@gmail.com Explore the advantages and challenges of social media use and learn how to better understand and manage your digital footprint. |
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Join Mandy for stories and songs! All ages welcome! Please note that we do Story Time at 10:30 AND 11:30 am (and not from 10:30 to 12:00, just to be clear, thank you!)
If you're looking for a low-impact, gentle exercise in a welcoming group setting, be sure to stop by our new Tai Chi for Seniors program in Stuyvesant! We are partnering with the Office of the Aging to bring this free program to seniors. Stop by for this energizing exercise, and learn more about the various services provided by the Office of the Aging as well! This series is made possible due to a generous grant through The Ackerman Foundation. This event takes place weekly at the Stuyvesant Town Hall. Please contact us if you need assistance! |
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We will explore a new art medium every week including watercolors, clay, fingerpaints, paper crafts and more! This program has the potential to be messy so please dress little ones in clothes you don't mind getting dirty! Best for toddlers and pre-schoolers!
Gentle yoga is back at the Library! Those of us who have tried yoga have learned that it can be a lot more intense than it looks! That’s why we are working with Village Yoga to bring this exciting program back to the Library for those of us who are looking for a less strenuous, but just as relaxing, experience. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. This series is brought to you thanks to a generous grant from The Hover Foundation. 
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 |
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Bloodlines of the Slave Trade examines the very different stories of two families linked to two notorious, wealthy slave traders of the 1830s, John Armfield and Isaac Franklin. Local resident Susanna Grannis is featured in this film, and has worked to trace back her roots which had previously been largely ignored. She will discuss her experience uncovering this history and meeting a distant relative, Rodney Williams, who is descended from an enslaved woman. Q&A to follow the screening with light refreshments. |
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Join Mandy for stories and songs! All ages welcome! Please note that we do Story Time at 10:30 AND 11:30 am (and not from 10:30 to 12:00, just to be clear, thank you!)
If you're looking for a low-impact, gentle exercise in a welcoming group setting, be sure to stop by our new Tai Chi for Seniors program in Stuyvesant! We are partnering with the Office of the Aging to bring this free program to seniors. Stop by for this energizing exercise, and learn more about the various services provided by the Office of the Aging as well! This series is made possible due to a generous grant through The Ackerman Foundation. This event takes place weekly at the Stuyvesant Town Hall. Please contact us if you need assistance! |
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We will explore a new art medium every week including watercolors, clay, fingerpaints, paper crafts and more! This program has the potential to be messy so please dress little ones in clothes you don't mind getting dirty! Best for toddlers and pre-schoolers! |
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