We are all familiar with the classic song American Pie by Don McLean, but what went into the composition? How deep are the lyrics and what's the history behind the song? Join us for this Pop Docs installment featuring the musical-documentary The Day the Music Died, and learn about the background of his iconic song, told by Doc McLean and those close to him.
Open Grades 8 - 12 (Grade 8 as of Sept. 2024 and just graduated 12th graders) Battle of the Books season is upon us! Learn what this competitive book trivia competition is all about and help construct our summer battle strategy. Teams meet all summer long to discuss the books, practice, and eat snacks before the multi-county competition on August 10th. 2024 HS Books: The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes Legendborn by Tracey Deonn Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett J. Krosoczka The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee Graceling by Kristen Cashore
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.
Filmmaker Federico Fellini once said that “A different language is a different vision of life”. We are pleased to give our patrons the opportunity to shift their vision slightly by hosting an intro to Spanish class with Senora Sonia Cintron! Learn the fundamentals of Spanish in this six-week course and get started on the road to fluency. Space is limited, so be sure to save your spot today! Loading…
Open to Middle School & High School It's no secret that we love snacks at the Library. Let's Frankenstein a snack today! Please register for this event to inform us of any allergy or dietary restrictions no later than May 21! Loading…
Join Mandy for stories and songs! All ages welcome!
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).
Open Grades 5-8 (as of Sept. 2024) Battle of the Books season is upon us! Learn what this competitive book trivia competition is all about! Teams meet all summer long to discuss the books, practice, and eat snacks before the multi-county competition on Saturday, Sept. 7th. 2024 MS Books: Unplugged by Gordon Korman The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton Frankie & Bug by Gayle Forman Tumble by Celia C. Perez The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacey McAnulty A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat
The monthly meeting of the Library Board occurs on the third Tuesday of every month, excepting August, and is open to the public.
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].
Readers and book lovers, unite! The Friends of the Library are holding their annual Spring Book Sale on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19! Be sure to stop by the McNary Center for low-priced, gently loved books of all genres! All proceeds go right back to the Library (did you know that the Friends directly fund our eBook collection and our Kanopy subscription??) Don't miss this great opportunity to restock your shelves and help support your community at the same time. Are you interested in helping out at our book sale? Be sure to contact the Friends at [email protected] ... Read more
Please join authors of From the Hudson to the Taconics: An Ecological and Cultural Field Guide to the Habitats of Columbia County, New York for an engaging nature walk at the Martin Van Buren Nature Area. This interactive hike is a follow up to our book talk on May 15, and the authors will be focusing on many of the topics discussed then. Get ready to see nature up close in a way that you haven't before! Please RSVP for this event below to help our facilitators plan properly.
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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