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.
Join us for an author talk! Learn more about our local history with George Carroll Whipple III, author of Garrison, an Arcadia Publishing Postcard History Book. Books will be available for sale by Split Rock books and registration is requested. Refreshments will be served. About the Book It is said that good things come in […]
Join Philipstown Aging at Home (PAAH) and the Desmond-Fish Public Library for a 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, June 3rd, we will examine chapters 3-5: Sugar, Fear, & Dispossession. Copies of the book will […]
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. Creators Workshop is open to all ages and skill levels, but is best suited to teens and adults. Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult to […]
Are you a writer? Do you have dreams of becoming a writer? Do you have a story waiting to be told? Don’t wait! Just write! Just Write is a space for creative writers to connect, share their ideas, and have a dedicated place and time to commit to their craft. Each session will start off […]
Photo: Michael Avedon Jean Hanff Korelitz, acclaimed novelist, will captivate guests at a Desmond-Fish Public Library annual benefit event with tales from her latest books, The Plot and The Latecomer. Jean Hanff Korelitz is the author of nine novels, including The Sequel (coming October 2024), The Latecomer and The Plot (both in development as limited […]
Our twice-yearly Infant CPR Class was initiated in 2015 in partnership with the New Parents Support Group, the Garrison Ambulance Corps, and the Desmond Fish Public Library. Our instructor is Mack Godbee, an EMT with the Garrison Ambulance Corps (11 years) and the Peekskill Ambulance Corps (35 years.) The 1 1/2 hour, non-certifying class is […]
Join the Cornell Cooperative Extension to learn about beneficial insects! This 45 minute presentation provides an explanation of bees (native vs. honey), addresses stings and bites, and features specific insects (bumblebee, mason bee; brachonid wasp; syrphid fly). The importance of spiders is also discussed. The talk will be followed by a 45 minute hands-on Bee […]
Stop by the library booth at Beacon's Second Annual Juneteenth Riverfront Festival! We will have books, activities, and giveaways. We hope to see you there!
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. Snacks will be served, so make sure to register! June Pick: The Price of […]
Are you a writer? Do you have dreams of becoming a writer? Do you have a story waiting to be told? Don’t wait! Just write! Just Write is a space for creative writers to connect, share their ideas, and have a dedicated place and time to commit to their craft. Each session will start off […]
Join us for an author talk to celebrate the launch of Gwendolyn (Wendy) Bounds' latest book, Not Too Late: The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age. Cold Spring's Cali Schweikhart (elite obstacle course racer) will join Wendy in a talk moderated by Highlands Current reporter Brian PJ Cronin. Books will be available for sale […]
Join Philipstown Aging at Home (PAAH) and the Desmond-Fish Public Library for a 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, June 24th, we will examine chapters 6-8: Capitalism, Politics, & Citizenship. Copies of the book will […]
Join us for a book discussion! Library Trustee Rachel Levin will be leading this conversation of The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz, best selling author and honoree at this year's annual fundraiser on June 14th. Copies of the book will be available at the library front desk. About the Book Jacob Finch Bonner was […]
Due to staff illness, this event has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Have you ever wanted to be a part of a book club? Are you curious about what your favorite librarians are reading? Join us every fourth Wednesday for our Librarian’s Choice Book Club. Each month, one of our librarians will choose […]
Celebrate Pride and learn LGBTQ+ History with us during our screening of the movie Stonewall, a film that chronicles events leading up to the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City.
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 […]
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.
Join us in welcoming The Mid-Hudson Japanese Community Association for a traditional Japanese Nodate Tea Ceremony! MHJCA Staff will demonstrate the roles of the tea host and two guests to show how tea is traditionally prepared and received. There will also be a narrator to explain the process, including meanings and history. The additional guests […]