In this no-commitment, weekly club, kids and teens in grades 2-12 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 are not able to accommodate adult […]
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.
The no-cost, warm and welcoming New Parent Support Group is now celebrating its 11th 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!
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 […]
Family Science Night is the place for kids of all ages and their families to work together –– learning about science through sometimes slimy, sometimes spooky, sometimes explosive, but always FUN activities, crafts, and experiments! Do you love these large-eyed, mysterious predators of the night? Come learn about owls and take home some spooky souvenirs […]
Due to illness, this program is canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please sign up for our next meeting on Wednesday, March 5! 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 […]
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.
Registration is now closed. If you have reserved a tree, please keep an eye on your email with upcoming information about tree arrival/pickup! This spring, we are thrilled to announce our participation in Neighborhood Forest's 16th Annual Free Tree Program as part of our Earth Week celebration! Since 2010, Neighborhood Forest has engaged over 1,500 […]
Due to lack of registration, this program has been canceled. We hope to host it sometime later this year! We apologize for the inconvenience. March is “Adopt a Guinea Pig” month! Have you ever wondered what guinea pigs are like? What does it mean when they “talk”, and what do they like to eat? Please […]
Want to create an object on a 3D printer? Cut decals on a Cricut? Engrave a gift with a laser cutter? Create custom chocolate molds on a vacuum former? You can do it all - and more! - at the Innovation & Learning Center, the Desmond-Fish Public Library's makerspace and education center. During open makerspace […]
In this no-commitment, weekly club, kids and teens in grades 2-12 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 are not able to accommodate adult […]
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.
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 […]
One Poem a Day Won’t Kill You returns for its annual month-long season this April! A podcasting partnership between the Desmond-Fish Public Library and the Highlands Current, a new episode is released each day during National Poetry Month, featuring community members in Philipstown, NY and Beacon, NY reading their favorite poems. Want to be featured on […]
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.
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.
It’s Movie Matinee day! Join us for a showing of Disney’s Wish. 92 minutes, Rated PG. Snacks will be provided and registration is recommended.
Do you have a family of Lego masters at home? Come together to the Library and build with us this spring! Teams of one adult and one child will work together to build and show off a Lego masterpiece - and one team will go home with our highest award, the Golden Chicken! Please register […]
In this no-commitment, weekly club, kids and teens in grades 2-12 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 are not able to accommodate adult […]
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.
Due to illness, the New Parent Support Group is cancelled today, March 11. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please join us next week! This warm and welcoming group has been meeting for ten years. It is open to all parents, caretakers, and babies looking for companionship, community, professional advice, and support regarding feeding, sleep, postpartum […]
The no-cost, warm and welcoming New Parent Support Group is now celebrating its 11th 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!
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 […]
One Poem a Day Won’t Kill You returns for its annual month-long season this April! A podcasting partnership between the Desmond-Fish Public Library and the Highlands Current, a new episode is released each day during National Poetry Month, featuring community members in Philipstown, NY and Beacon, NY reading their favorite poems. Want to be featured on […]
Ms. Gabi will not be here on Wednesday, March 12. Music and Movement will return on Wednesday, April 16. Registration begins Wednesday, April 9. 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 […]
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the start of spring by making a beautiful rainbow suncatcher! Recommended for ages 3-12. Registration is required. Please register each child individually.
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.
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 […]
Registration is now closed. If you have reserved a tree, please keep an eye on your email with upcoming information about tree arrival/pickup! This spring, we are thrilled to announce our participation in Neighborhood Forest's 16th Annual Free Tree Program as part of our Earth Week celebration! Since 2010, Neighborhood Forest has engaged over 1,500 […]
Want to create an object on a 3D printer? Cut decals on a Cricut? Engrave a gift with a laser cutter? Create custom chocolate molds on a vacuum former? You can do it all - and more! - at the Innovation & Learning Center, the Desmond-Fish Public Library's makerspace and education center. During open makerspace […]
In this no-commitment, weekly club, kids and teens in grades 2-12 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 are not able to accommodate adult […]
The no-cost, warm and welcoming New Parent Support Group is now celebrating its 11th 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!
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 […]
One Poem a Day Won’t Kill You returns for its annual month-long season this April! A podcasting partnership between the Desmond-Fish Public Library and the Highlands Current, a new episode is released each day during National Poetry Month, featuring community members in Philipstown, NY and Beacon, NY reading their favorite poems. Want to be featured on […]
Please join us for an evening celebrating the artistic achievements of our local students! This pre-K through 8th grade art show will display work from ten different grades all together. This show will be an exploration of the many different art materials, techniques, and styles that students experience over their ten year duration in the […]
Want to create an object on a 3D printer? Cut decals on a Cricut? Engrave a gift with a laser cutter? Create custom chocolate molds on a vacuum former? You can do it all - and more! - at the Innovation & Learning Center, the Desmond-Fish Public Library's makerspace and education center. During open makerspace […]
In this no-commitment, weekly club, kids and teens in grades 2-12 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 are not able to accommodate adult […]
The no-cost, warm and welcoming New Parent Support Group is now celebrating its 11th 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!
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 […]
One Poem a Day Won’t Kill You returns for its annual month-long season this April! A podcasting partnership between the Desmond-Fish Public Library and the Highlands Current, a new episode is released each day during National Poetry Month, featuring community members in Philipstown, NY and Beacon, NY reading their favorite poems. Want to be featured on […]
Family Science Night is the place for kids of all ages and their families to work together –– learning about science through sometimes slimy, sometimes spooky, sometimes explosive, but always FUN activities, crafts, and experiments! Those missions may seem impossible, but even the greatest feats of subterfuge, detection, and misdirection are achievable through the power […]
Woof! Calling all dog fans! Bring your favorite stuffed puppy to the library for a night of fun! We’ll be making special dog collars for our puppy friends and then sit down for a paws-itively delightful doggie storytime. Then it’s time for the sleepover to begin! Your friends will spend the night at the library…hopefully […]
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 […]
Want to create an object on a 3D printer? Cut decals on a Cricut? Engrave a gift with a laser cutter? Create custom chocolate molds on a vacuum former? You can do it all - and more! - at the Innovation & Learning Center, the Desmond-Fish Public Library's makerspace and education center. During open makerspace […]
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 […]
Join Joan Lloyd in learning to make beaded earrings. For every pair you make to keep, make one to donate to a women's shelter. All materials will be provided, so just bring your creativity! If you have any bead jewelry at home (including broken) that you no longer want, feel free to bring it in […]
This warm and welcoming group has been meeting for ten years. It is open to all parents, caretakers, and babies looking for companionship, community, professional advice, and support regarding feeding, sleep, postpartum questions, sibling settling, returning to work, and other new family challenges. The group is professionally facilitated by Katherine Whiteside CPD(CBI). No registration required. […]
Stop by and say hello to some of your favorite librarians at the Farmers Market between 10am and 12pm.