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2 events,
10:00 am - Friends of the Library Book Sale
10:00 am - Friends of the Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Library look forward to welcoming patrons back for another spectacular year of their annual book sale! The sale is open to the public from Saturday, August 24 through Wednesday, September 4. Friends members can attend a special members-only night on Friday, August 23rd. You can join at the library, at the […]
2 events,
10:00 am - Friends of the Library Book Sale
10:00 am - Friends of the Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Library look forward to welcoming patrons back for another spectacular year of their annual book sale! The sale is open to the public from Saturday, August 24 through Wednesday, September 4. Friends members can attend a special members-only night on Friday, August 23rd. You can join at the library, at the […]
3 events,
11:00 am - New Parents Support Group: In-Person at the Library!
11:00 am - New Parents Support Group: In-Person at the Library!
The no-cost, warm and welcoming New Parents Support Group is now celebrating its 10th year! The group is professionally facilitated by Katherine Whiteside CPD(CBI). No registration required. Come when you can, leave when you need to. See you there!
3:30 pm - Creative Games Meetup
3:30 pm - Creative Games Meetup
In this no-commitment, weekly club, kids and teens can play their favorite creative games like Minecraft, Animal Crossing, The Sims, Stardew Valley, Scratch, Super Mario Maker, Terraria, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and more in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Whether beginners looking to learn the basics, advanced players constructing their masterpieces, or tinkerers […]
4:00 pm - Friends of the Library Book Sale
4:00 pm - Friends of the Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Library look forward to welcoming patrons back for another spectacular year of their annual book sale! The sale is open to the public from Saturday, August 24 through Wednesday, September 4. Friends members can attend a special members-only night on Friday, August 23rd. You can join at the library, at the […]
1 event,
1:00 pm - Friends of the Library Book Sale
1:00 pm - Friends of the Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Library look forward to welcoming patrons back for another spectacular year of their annual book sale! The sale is open to the public from Saturday, August 24 through Wednesday, September 4. Friends members can attend a special members-only night on Friday, August 23rd. You can join at the library, at the […]
1 event,
6:00 pm - Thursday Night Fiction Book Club (The Beach at Summerly)
6:00 pm - Thursday Night Fiction Book Club (The Beach at Summerly)
Join us for a book club! Books are picked based on what our community wants to read, so suggestions are always welcome. Join us on the first Thursday of every month to chat about popular fiction. Refreshments will be provided, so make sure to register! This month we will be reading The Beach at Summerly […]
2 events,
10:30 am - Crafter’s Corner
10:30 am - Crafter’s Corner
Every Friday morning, bring your own projects to work on in the company of other crafters! Knitters, crocheters, fiber artists, and more are all welcome! Please avoid bringing projects with paint, glue or other materials that may damage library property. Registration is appreciated.
11:00 am - Putnam County New Parents Support Group-Online
11:00 am - Putnam County New Parents Support Group-Online
Putnam County Libraries have teamed up to present our New Parents Support Group online! Please email katherinewhitesidedoula@gmail.com to request an invitation to our weekly Zoom meetings every Friday morning at 11am. The New Parents Support Group was initiated in 2014 and provides no-cost, professionally-facilitated support groups for all who seek professional advice, peer companionship, and […]
1 event,
10:00 am - DFPL at the Cold Spring Farmers Market!
10:00 am - DFPL at the Cold Spring Farmers Market!
Stop by and say hello to some of your favorite librarians at the Farmers Market between 10 am and 12pm. Storytimes will occur throughout the morning.
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1 event,
3:30 pm - Graphic Novel Book Club
3:30 pm - Graphic Novel Book Club
Choose something light or something dark in our double feature graphic novel book club. Join us for a discussion around two graphic novels with differing themes, styles, and tones chosen by two of our librarians. We invite you to pick one book or read both as we explore this art driven form of storytelling. We'll […]
2 events,
11:00 am - New Parents Support Group: In-Person at the Library!
11:00 am - New Parents Support Group: In-Person at the Library!
The no-cost, warm and welcoming New Parents Support Group is now celebrating its 10th year! The group is professionally facilitated by Katherine Whiteside CPD(CBI). No registration required. Come when you can, leave when you need to. See you there!
3:30 pm - Creative Games Meetup
3:30 pm - Creative Games Meetup
In this no-commitment, weekly club, kids and teens can play their favorite creative games like Minecraft, Animal Crossing, The Sims, Stardew Valley, Scratch, Super Mario Maker, Terraria, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and more in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Whether beginners looking to learn the basics, advanced players constructing their masterpieces, or tinkerers […]
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1 event,
6:30 pm - Paw Pals: Read to a Dog!
6:30 pm - Paw Pals: Read to a Dog!
Sit, stay, read! Join us for an opportunity to read to Journey, one of the therapy dogs from Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause. For many children, reading out loud can be stressful. But reading to a dog can provide them a chance to improve their readings skills with a non-judgmental listener. For children in […]
2 events,
10:30 am - Crafter’s Corner
10:30 am - Crafter’s Corner
Every Friday morning, bring your own projects to work on in the company of other crafters! Knitters, crocheters, fiber artists, and more are all welcome! Please avoid bringing projects with paint, glue or other materials that may damage library property. Registration is appreciated.
11:00 am - Putnam County New Parents Support Group-Online
11:00 am - Putnam County New Parents Support Group-Online
Putnam County Libraries have teamed up to present our New Parents Support Group online! Please email katherinewhitesidedoula@gmail.com to request an invitation to our weekly Zoom meetings every Friday morning at 11am. The New Parents Support Group was initiated in 2014 and provides no-cost, professionally-facilitated support groups for all who seek professional advice, peer companionship, and […]
1 event,
2:00 pm - Movie Matinee for Kids: Robin Hood
2:00 pm - Movie Matinee for Kids: Robin Hood
It’s Movie Matinee Day! Stop by to see the Disney classic, Robin Hood. 83 minutes, Rated G. Snacks will be provided and registration is recommended.
1 event,
2:00 pm - Girls Who Code
2:00 pm - Girls Who Code
Girls Who Code is a club for students to explore coding in a fun and friendly environment, while building bravery, resilience, creativity, and purpose. This club is a free program for rising 3rd-5th grade students to join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models that use computer science to change the world. We offer […]
2 events,
1:00 pm - PAAH Book Discussion: The 1619 Project (Session 6)
1:00 pm - PAAH Book Discussion: The 1619 Project (Session 6)
This event was originally scheduled on 8/19/24 and postponed due to staff illness Join Philipstown Aging at Home (PAAH) and the Desmond-Fish Public Library for our final book discussion of The 1619 Project created by Nikole Hannah-Jones. We will be meeting every three weeks to digest and discuss different parts of the book. On Monday, […]
3:30 pm - LEGO Dream and Design
3:30 pm - LEGO Dream and Design
In this no-commitment, weekly club, kids and teens can practice their building skills, show off their creativity, make friends, and learn new techniques. Each week, we'll feature a creative challenge for builders to complete (or work on a personal project), and introduce advanced building techniques. We have a wide variety of LEGO for students to […]
3 events,
10:00 am - National Voter Registration Day
10:00 am - National Voter Registration Day
Participate in democracy at your local library on National Voter Registration Day. Throughout the day, you can check your voter registration status, register to vote, and sign up to be an election worker! We’ll have a plethora of voting information and resources. Any patron who registers to vote/updates their registration will receive a free sticker.
11:00 am - New Parents Support Group: In-Person at the Library!
11:00 am - New Parents Support Group: In-Person at the Library!
The no-cost, warm and welcoming New Parents Support Group is now celebrating its 10th year! The group is professionally facilitated by Katherine Whiteside CPD(CBI). No registration required. Come when you can, leave when you need to. See you there!
3:30 pm - Creative Games Meetup
3:30 pm - Creative Games Meetup
In this no-commitment, weekly club, kids and teens can play their favorite creative games like Minecraft, Animal Crossing, The Sims, Stardew Valley, Scratch, Super Mario Maker, Terraria, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and more in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Whether beginners looking to learn the basics, advanced players constructing their masterpieces, or tinkerers […]
1 event,
3:30 pm - Make Your Own: Duct Tape Pencil Case
3:30 pm - Make Your Own: Duct Tape Pencil Case
It’s a new school year! Stop by the library to make pencil cases out of duct tape and resealable bags! For ages 5 and up. Registration is required. Please register each child individually.
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3:00 pm - Page to Screen Book Club: The Wonder
3:00 pm - Page to Screen Book Club: The Wonder
Join us on the third Thursday of every month to find out if the book really is better than the movie. Each month we will read a book and then come together to watch the movie adaptation and discuss our thoughts. Registration is appreciated! September pick: The Wonder by Emma Donoghue There are several copies […]
2 events,
10:30 am - Crafter’s Corner
10:30 am - Crafter’s Corner
Every Friday morning, bring your own projects to work on in the company of other crafters! Knitters, crocheters, fiber artists, and more are all welcome! Please avoid bringing projects with paint, glue or other materials that may damage library property. Registration is appreciated.
11:00 am - Putnam County New Parents Support Group-Online
11:00 am - Putnam County New Parents Support Group-Online
Putnam County Libraries have teamed up to present our New Parents Support Group online! Please email katherinewhitesidedoula@gmail.com to request an invitation to our weekly Zoom meetings every Friday morning at 11am. The New Parents Support Group was initiated in 2014 and provides no-cost, professionally-facilitated support groups for all who seek professional advice, peer companionship, and […]
1 event,
11:00 am - Library Student Council
11:00 am - Library Student Council
Calling High-School Book Lovers! The Desmond-Fish Public Library wants you to join the Library Student Council! Here’s some of what Library Student Council Members might do: make book recommendations, create social media, help plan events, earn community service credit! We need your help and your ideas! Please register above and if you have any questions, […]
1 event,
3:00 pm - Death Café
3:00 pm - Death Café
A death....café? What in the world is that? A Death Cafe part of a worldwide movement to promote open discussion of death, dying, and mourning (more than 17,000 death cafés have been held worldwide since the idea's inception in 2011) in a welcoming, communal environment, a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or […]
2 events,
1:00 pm - Assembly Member Dana Levenberg Mobile Office Hours
1:00 pm - Assembly Member Dana Levenberg Mobile Office Hours
Join New York District 95 Assembly Member Dana Levenberg and staff at the Desmond-Fish Public Library for her mobile "drop-in" office hours from 1pm-4pm. Get help navigating state agencies, information navigating state programs, other resources, and more. For more information, call (914) 941-1111 or email levenbergd@nyassembly.gov.
3:30 pm - LEGO Dream and Design
3:30 pm - LEGO Dream and Design
In this no-commitment, weekly club, kids and teens can practice their building skills, show off their creativity, make friends, and learn new techniques. Each week, we'll feature a creative challenge for builders to complete (or work on a personal project), and introduce advanced building techniques. We have a wide variety of LEGO for students to […]
3 events,
10:30 am - Baby Storytime
10:30 am - Baby Storytime
Babies and their caregivers will be introduced to stories, songs, and bounces in this storytime which highlights early literacy development for little ones. For ages 0-24 months. Due to the increasing popularity of this program, registration is now requested. Registration opens one week in advance. Please register each child individually.
11:00 am - New Parents Support Group: In-Person at the Library!
11:00 am - New Parents Support Group: In-Person at the Library!
The no-cost, warm and welcoming New Parents Support Group is now celebrating its 10th year! The group is professionally facilitated by Katherine Whiteside CPD(CBI). No registration required. Come when you can, leave when you need to. See you there!
3:30 pm - Creative Games Meetup
3:30 pm - Creative Games Meetup
In this no-commitment, weekly club, kids and teens can play their favorite creative games like Minecraft, Animal Crossing, The Sims, Stardew Valley, Scratch, Super Mario Maker, Terraria, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and more in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Whether beginners looking to learn the basics, advanced players constructing their masterpieces, or tinkerers […]
1 event,
10:30 am - Music and Movement with Miss Gabi
10:30 am - Music and Movement with Miss Gabi
Join Miss Gabi for songs, dances, and lots of fun! Recommended for walkers up to age 5. Due to the increasing popularity of this program, registration is now requested. Registration opens one week in advance. Please register each child individually.
1 event,
10:30 am - Preschool Storytime
10:30 am - Preschool Storytime
Stop by the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and felt board activities! For ages 2-5 years. Due to the increasing popularity of this program, registration is now requested. Registration opens one week in advance. Please register each child individually.
2 events,
10:30 am - Crafter’s Corner
10:30 am - Crafter’s Corner
Every Friday morning, bring your own projects to work on in the company of other crafters! Knitters, crocheters, fiber artists, and more are all welcome! Please avoid bringing projects with paint, glue or other materials that may damage library property. Registration is appreciated.
11:00 am - Putnam County New Parents Support Group-Online
11:00 am - Putnam County New Parents Support Group-Online
Putnam County Libraries have teamed up to present our New Parents Support Group online! Please email katherinewhitesidedoula@gmail.com to request an invitation to our weekly Zoom meetings every Friday morning at 11am. The New Parents Support Group was initiated in 2014 and provides no-cost, professionally-facilitated support groups for all who seek professional advice, peer companionship, and […]
4 events,
9:00 am - DFPL Board Meeting
9:00 am - DFPL Board Meeting
In keeping with New York State Open Meetings Law, all Library Board meetings are open to the public, recorded, transcribed, and posted on the library’s website. This meeting takes place in person. Attendees may also join via Zoom here.
10:00 am - HVSF Bake Off: Playwriting Workshop & Reading
10:00 am - HVSF Bake Off: Playwriting Workshop & Reading
The Desmond-Fish Public Library is partnering with Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival for a special community engagement event: The 2024 Bake Off Playwriting Program. Created by the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, the Bake Off is a communal writing event in which writers are given a random list of “ingredients” to incorporate into a play (for […]
11:00 am - Babies and Baked Goods
11:00 am - Babies and Baked Goods
You bring the babies and we'll bring the baked goods! The New Parents Support Group and the Desmond-Fish Public Library present a get-together for new parents, babies, and siblings on the last Saturday of the month (with some exceptions). It's a wonderful way to meet new families and get your weekend off to a sweet […]
3:00 pm - Raptors for Rookies (with Putnam Highlands Audubon)
3:00 pm - Raptors for Rookies (with Putnam Highlands Audubon)
This multimedia program is an introduction/review of identifying birds of prey, also called raptors. Over twenty species of raptors may be spotted in our area, including various kinds of eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls. Saw Mill River Audubon Executive Director Anne Swaim will present a multimedia program with some of the best raptor images from […]
1 event,
2:00 pm - Girls Who Code
2:00 pm - Girls Who Code
Girls Who Code is a club for students to explore coding in a fun and friendly environment, while building bravery, resilience, creativity, and purpose. This club is a free program for rising 3rd-5th grade students to join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models that use computer science to change the world. We offer […]
1 event,
3:30 pm - LEGO Dream and Design
3:30 pm - LEGO Dream and Design
In this no-commitment, weekly club, kids and teens can practice their building skills, show off their creativity, make friends, and learn new techniques. Each week, we'll feature a creative challenge for builders to complete (or work on a personal project), and introduce advanced building techniques. We have a wide variety of LEGO for students to […]
3 events,
10:30 am - Baby Storytime
10:30 am - Baby Storytime
Babies and their caregivers will be introduced to stories, songs, and bounces in this storytime which highlights early literacy development for little ones. For ages 0-24 months. Due to the increasing popularity of this program, registration is now requested. Registration opens one week in advance. Please register each child individually.
11:00 am - New Parents Support Group: In-Person at the Library!
11:00 am - New Parents Support Group: In-Person at the Library!
The no-cost, warm and welcoming New Parents Support Group is now celebrating its 10th year! The group is professionally facilitated by Katherine Whiteside CPD(CBI). No registration required. Come when you can, leave when you need to. See you there!
3:30 pm - Creative Games Meetup
3:30 pm - Creative Games Meetup
In this no-commitment, weekly club, kids and teens can play their favorite creative games like Minecraft, Animal Crossing, The Sims, Stardew Valley, Scratch, Super Mario Maker, Terraria, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and more in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Whether beginners looking to learn the basics, advanced players constructing their masterpieces, or tinkerers […]
1 event,
10:30 am - Music and Movement with Miss Gabi
10:30 am - Music and Movement with Miss Gabi
Join Miss Gabi for songs, dances, and lots of fun! Recommended for walkers up to age 5. Due to the increasing popularity of this program, registration is now requested. Registration opens one week in advance. Please register each child individually.
3 events,
10:30 am - Preschool Storytime
10:30 am - Preschool Storytime
Stop by the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and felt board activities! For ages 2-5 years. Due to the increasing popularity of this program, registration is now requested. Registration opens one week in advance. Please register each child individually.
2:00 pm - Movie Matinee for Kids: The Nightmare Before Christmas
2:00 pm - Movie Matinee for Kids: The Nightmare Before Christmas
It’s Movie Matinee Day! Stop by to see Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. 76 minutes, Rated PG. Snacks will be provided and registration is recommended.
6:00 pm - Thursday Night Fiction Book Club (Hamnet)
6:00 pm - Thursday Night Fiction Book Club (Hamnet)
Join us on the first Thursday of every month to chat about popular fiction in our Thursday Night Fiction book club! Books are picked based on what our community wants to read, so suggestions are always welcome. Refreshments will be provided, so to help ensure we have enough for everyone, please make sure to register! This […]
3 events,
10:30 am - Crafter’s Corner
10:30 am - Crafter’s Corner
Every Friday morning, bring your own projects to work on in the company of other crafters! Knitters, crocheters, fiber artists, and more are all welcome! Please avoid bringing projects with paint, glue or other materials that may damage library property. Registration is appreciated.
11:00 am - Putnam County New Parents Support Group-Online
11:00 am - Putnam County New Parents Support Group-Online
Putnam County Libraries have teamed up to present our New Parents Support Group online! Please email katherinewhitesidedoula@gmail.com to request an invitation to our weekly Zoom meetings every Friday morning at 11am. The New Parents Support Group was initiated in 2014 and provides no-cost, professionally-facilitated support groups for all who seek professional advice, peer companionship, and […]
3:30 pm - Super Mario Day
3:30 pm - Super Mario Day
Everyone is invited to play their favorite Super Mario games on the Nintendo Switch. Explore classic games, play new games, or bring your own favorite Super Mario Game to share and play. The library will provide two consoles and screens, along with 9 game controllers. All ages are welcome. This event will take place in […]
2 events,
10:00 am - DFPL at the Cold Spring Farmers Market!
10:00 am - DFPL at the Cold Spring Farmers Market!
Stop by and say hello to some of your favorite librarians at the Farmers Market between 10 am and 12pm. Storytimes will occur throughout the morning.
2:00 pm - Author Talk and Guided Meditation with Jeff Golden
2:00 pm - Author Talk and Guided Meditation with Jeff Golden
Join local author Jeff Golden for a reading of his book Reclaiming the Sacred: Healing Our Relationships with Ourselves and the World. This event will include a guided meditation, an experiential activity, a brief video, and a Q&A with the author followed by a book signing. Books will be available for purchase. If you would […]