Join us for a conversation about a bit of local women’s history with Hudson Valley historian and author Ronnie Clark Coffey. Register here! About Constitution Island Rugged in beauty and rich in history, Constitution Island lies at a picturesque bend of the Hudson River, opposite West Point and north of New York City. As the […]
Join us for an author talk to learn about the human and natural history of the Hudson Valley. This visit is co-hosted by Split Rock Books and books will be available for purchase. Register here! About The Book From the dinosaurs and the glaciers to the first native peoples and the first European settlers, from […]
On the second Tuesday of each month, join us for an evening of art, technology, and design as we learn to use makerspace tools by creating a craft project or piece of art. All ages and skill levels are welcome, but children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult to assist them. This month […]
Inspired by a current events, the Desmond-Fish Public Library's Community Read is a place to read and discuss works of literature of special contemporary relevance in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. On each occasion, we will read one book of particular note, and discuss it both as a work of literature and as a […]
Join us for the launch of Virginia Sole-Smith’s new book Fat Talk! In this illuminating narrative on the daily onslaught of body shame that kids face from peers, school, diet culture, and parents themselves, journalist Virginia Sole-Smith offers a compelling reported look at how families can change the conversation around weight, health, and self-worth. Virginia […]
“Black Futures” is a presentation and panel discussion led by activist and local librarian, Justice McCray, highlighting an erased and forgotten history of black trailblazers, the impact they’ve had on our lives today, and their dreams of what a better future could look like. Throughout the discussion, the theme of liberation will be explored and […]
Join us to celebrate National Poetry Month with an outdoor* poetry reading in the library gardens. We will be welcoming 3 Hudson Valley Poets to read their work. *If the weather is bad we will move indoors! Register here! (please note that registration opens 30 days before the event) About our visiting Poets: Silvina López […]
Join us on May the 4th (Star Wars Day!) for a Blood Drive! You could be someone's only hope! Schedule to donate at RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code: Garrison. New donors NEEDED! Your donation can help save up to THREE lives! Download the Blood Donor App today. Get your digital donor card, schedule […]