Michael Schulman, author and writer for The New Yorker magazine, will captivate guests at a Desmond-Fish Public Library annual fundraising benefit event with tales from his latest book, Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat, and Tears. The cocktail party is scheduled for Sunday, June 4 at the Highlands Country Club in Garrison, […]
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 […]
Summer is here! Celebrate the start of the library’s summer reading program with a kickoff party. This year’s theme is “All Together Now” celebrating kindness, friendship, and unity. We’ll have games, activities, and a bouncy house! You’ll be able to sign up for our summer reading program where you can earn incentives when you track […]
Gather all your shimmery wearables, and tell all your friends: we’re having a Mermaid Parade at the library! Join us for a celebration of art, acceptance, and sea-themed fun! Participants are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite underwater creature or fantastical mer-folk. During the library’s Summer Reading Kickoff from 12pm-1pm, come decorate a glamourous […]
Put your decorating skills to work! This year’s summer reading theme is “All Together Now” which focuses on unity, friendship, and kindness. As part of that focus, the library has partnered with the Gladys Love Project to create and send notes and postcards with positive, uplifting messages to “remind seniors and caregivers they are seen, […]
Join us for a special workshop presented by Paper Heart Puppets. Come and build your own puppet, and then join in the fun when an expert puppeteer will lead you in a guided improvised performance with everyone’s characters in a totally new story! Let’s see where our creativity takes us! For ages 5 and 12. […]
Stop by the library for summer storytime! This family program for ages 0-5 years old will include songs, rhymes, stories, and lots of fun! No registration required.