Children will hear stories and join in songs, rhymes, and felt board activities. For ages 3-5 years. No registration required. This program will be inside and is subject to the library's masking policy.
Our New Parents Support Group has moved online. Please email beautifulmamas123@gmail.com to request an invitation to our weekly Zoom meetings every Tuesday and Friday mornings from 11am -1pm. 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 kind support. This warm […]
Music and Movement for Toddlers is live at the library! Join Miss Gabi for songs, dances, and lot of fun! No registration required. This program will be inside and is subject to the library's masking policy.
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. No registration required. This program will be inside and is subject to the library's masking policy.
Stop by the library to make a beautiful suncatcher to decorate your home! For ages 5-12. Registration required. Please register each child individually. This program will be inside and is subject to the library's masking policy. Register Here
Our New Parents Support Group has moved online. Please email beautifulmamas123@gmail.com to request an invitation to our weekly Zoom meetings every Tuesday and Friday mornings from 11am -1pm. 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 kind support. This warm […]
Children will hear stories and join in songs, rhymes, and felt board activities. For ages 3-5 years. No registration required. This program will be inside and is subject to the library's masking policy.
Our New Parents Support Group has moved online. Please email beautifulmamas123@gmail.com to request an invitation to our weekly Zoom meetings every Tuesday and Friday mornings from 11am -1pm. 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 kind support. This warm […]
Bring your friends, wits, and Scrabble boards for an evening of word building fun inside the Desmond-Fish Public Library. Please note that the library has one Scrabble board for up to four players. If you have your own board, we encourage you to bring it with you.
Music and Movement for Toddlers is live at the library! Join Miss Gabi for songs, dances, and lot of fun! No registration required. This program will be inside and is subject to the library's masking policy.
As most users of highlands.com email addresses will know, Google will cease providing free access to legacy G-Suite accounts like the Highlands Chain, offering the choice to either move to a paid service (which the Highlands Chain has declined to do) or end the service, forcing users to migrate their data to a new account. […]
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. No registration required. This program will be inside and is subject to the library's masking policy.
As most users of highlands.com email addresses will know, Google will cease providing free access to legacy G-Suite accounts like the Highlands Chain, offering the choice to either move to a paid service (which the Highlands Chain has declined to do) or end the service, forcing users to migrate their data to a new account. […]
Sit, stay, read! Join us for an opportunity to read to 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 grades […]
Our New Parents Support Group has moved online. Please email beautifulmamas123@gmail.com to request an invitation to our weekly Zoom meetings every Tuesday and Friday mornings from 11am -1pm. 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 kind support. This warm […]
REGISTER HERE to join Karen Friday night to watch Finding Kukan on Friday, May 13th at 7 pm ET About the film A filmmaker turns detective to uncover the forgotten story of Li Ling-Ai, the un-credited female producer of KUKAN, an Academy Award-winning color documentary about World War II China that has been lost for […]
The DFPL Ukulele Club welcomes tweens, teens, and young adults of all skill levels to come and jam with us at the library. The library has 5 ukuleles available but feel free to bring your own! (You can also call ahead at 845-424-3020 to reserve a ukulele in advance.) Ukulele Club will be led by […]
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. Register here in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Join us for stories, songs, and a small craft at this storytime for families with children of all ages. Registration required. Please register each child individually. This event is inside and is subject to the library's masking policy. Register Here
Play Just Dance at the Library - the ultimate dancing home video game for ages 10+. Dance to your favorite songs with your friends at the library. No registration required.
Children will hear stories and join in songs, rhymes, and felt board activities. For ages 3-5 years. No registration required. This program will be inside and is subject to the library's masking policy.
Our New Parents Support Group has moved online. Please email beautifulmamas123@gmail.com to request an invitation to our weekly Zoom meetings every Tuesday and Friday mornings from 11am -1pm. 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 kind support. This warm […]
Music and Movement for Toddlers is live at the library! Join Miss Gabi for songs, dances, and lot of fun! No registration required. This program will be inside and is subject to the library's masking policy.
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. No registration required. This program will be inside and is subject to the library's masking policy.
REGISTER HERE to join this informational Zoom gathering. The Food Scrap Recycling Committee and the Town of Philipstown are excited to launch the 2022 Food Scrap Recycling Pilot Program beginning Memorial Day Weekend. Join this informational meeting to learn; - how you too can participate and recycle (compost) your food scraps. - how to get your own […]
The Desmond-Fish Public Library Associates Award Dinner will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022 at the Bear Mountain Inn in Tomkins Cove, New York. This year the Library will honor Arthur O. Sulzberger, Jr and Frank E. Lucente, MD. The Library honors Arthur Sulzberger, Jr. with the Hamilton Fish Award for his laudable stewardship […]
Our New Parents Support Group has moved online. Please email beautifulmamas123@gmail.com to request an invitation to our weekly Zoom meetings every Tuesday and Friday mornings from 11am -1pm. 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 kind support. This warm […]
This presentation for Grades 3-6 covers local hazards, coping skills, and personal and family preparedness. Learn how to make a preparedness kit using a pillowcase, plan escape routes at home, and other tools for being ready in case of emergencies. Registration required. This program will be inside and is subject to the library's masking policy. […]
Children will hear stories and join in songs, rhymes, and felt board activities. For ages 3-5 years. No registration required. This program will be inside and is subject to the library's masking policy.
Our New Parents Support Group has moved online. Please email beautifulmamas123@gmail.com to request an invitation to our weekly Zoom meetings every Tuesday and Friday mornings from 11am -1pm. 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 kind support. This warm […]
REGISTER HERE The circulatory system is considered to be one of the most vital systems as it helps in the transportation of nutrients throughout the body. It is composed of three basic parts: the heart, which is responsible for pumping; the blood vessels, which act as the channels to connect one body part to another; […]
Music and Movement for Toddlers is live at the library! Join Miss Gabi for songs, dances, and lot of fun! No registration required. This program will be inside and is subject to the library's masking policy.
Take-a-plant Leave-a-plant! Give a houseplant a new home and trade with your neighbors. Please only bring healthy houseplants. This swap is not intended for outdoor garden plants, although seed packets are welcomed. There is no limit to how many plants you can take.
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. No registration required. This program will be inside and is subject to the library's masking policy.
All ages are welcome to our monthly chess meetup, recurring every fourth Thursday at the library. If you would like to be set up with an opponent, REGISTER HERE
Inspired by a recent spike in book bannings and book burnings, the Desmond-Fish Public Library's Banned Book Club is a new place to read and discuss banned and challenged works of contemporary literature in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. One Thursday each month, we will read one book that has been recently challenged, and […]
REGISTER HERE to join the Zoom event. Join Lynda Ann Ewen, for a Zoom workshop on how to interview to preserve life stories. The discussion will focus on interview guidelines, and a discussion of the basic mechanics of recording and transcription, with plenty of time for questions and answers. This workshop will be limited to […]
Our New Parents Support Group has moved online. Please email beautifulmamas123@gmail.com to request an invitation to our weekly Zoom meetings every Tuesday and Friday mornings from 11am -1pm. 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 kind support. This warm […]
REGISTER HERE to join Karen to watch Silver Linings Playbook on Friday, May 27th at 7 pm ET About the Film After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious […]
Children will hear stories and join in songs, rhymes, and felt board activities. For ages 3-5 years. No registration required. This program will be inside and is subject to the library's masking policy.
Our New Parents Support Group has moved online. Please email beautifulmamas123@gmail.com to request an invitation to our weekly Zoom meetings every Tuesday and Friday mornings from 11am -1pm. 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 kind support. This warm […]
REGISTER for this Crowdcast event HERE Join us for a Climate Crisis conversation with the creators of the new PBS Frontline Series THE POWER OF BIG OIL. We are excited to host Andrew Metz and Dan Edge of PBS Frontline, Kert Davies of the Climate Investigations Center, and David Gelber, executive producer of Showtime’s Years […]
Music and Movement for Toddlers is live at the library! Join Miss Gabi for songs, dances, and lot of fun! No registration required. This program will be inside and is subject to the library's masking policy. No meeting on June 8.
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. No registration required. This program will be inside and is subject to the library's masking policy.
How do they get my personal information? What to do if you're the victim? What do they do with it? Steps to prevent fraud Warning signs Online program. You must use Zoom to attend. Registration required. REGISTER HERE in advance of the workshop and you will receive the Zoom link via email after you register. […]
Our New Parents Support Group has moved online. Please email beautifulmamas123@gmail.com to request an invitation to our weekly Zoom meetings every Tuesday and Friday mornings from 11am -1pm. 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 kind support. This warm […]
Summer Reading is almost here! Help us get the Children's Room ready for this year's program by making some decorations for display. This year's theme is "Oceans of Possibilities." No registration required.
Stop by and say hello to some of your local librarians at the Farmers Market between 10am and 12pm. Storytimes will occur throughout the morning.
Play Just Dance 2022 or Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at the library! We'll have multiple consoles set up for you to play whichever game is your favorite on the Nintendo Switch! Best for ages 6+. The library will provide consoles and controllers, but if you have your own Nintendo Switch and copy of Mario Kart, […]