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.
The no-cost, warm and welcoming New Parents Support Group is now celebrating its 9th year. AND, starting July 11th, we return to meeting in person. All are welcome, including siblings. 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!
The library is proud to host local author Nicole Vitale and local illustrator Sarah Monck as they present a storytime with their new book, Ollie. Ollie is an ordinary fish who touches the heart of one little girl in a magical fish bowl filled with adventure and fun games. Registration is encouraged and begins 30 […]
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 Miss Gabi at the library for songs, dances, and lots of fun! Recommended for walkers ages 2 and up. No registration required.
Join us on the first and third Wednesdays of the month for mindful watercolor painting! No skills needed, just bring an open mind and your creativity!
Stop by the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and felt board activities! For ages 3-5 years. No registration required.
Putnam County Libraries have teamed up to present our New Parents Support Group online! Please email beautifulmamas123@gmail.com to request an invitation to our weekly Zoom meetings every Friday morning at 11am. 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 […]
Stop by the Cold Spring Farmers Market and say hello to some of your favorite librarians! Storytimes will occur throughout the morning.
Have you ever wondered what to do if you find yourself with an injured or or potentially orphaned wild animal? Have you ever thought about becoming a wildlife rehabilitator? If so, please join us on Saturday October 7th to meet with Alexa Marinaccio and Maggie Ciarcia-Belloni! Maggie has been a licensed New York State wildlife […]
Girls Who Code is a club for students to explore coding in a fun and friendly environment, while building bravery, resilience, creativity, and purpose. This club is a free program for rising 3rd-5th grade students to join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models that use computer science to change the world. We offer […]
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.
The no-cost, warm and welcoming New Parents Support Group is now celebrating its 9th year. AND, starting July 11th, we return to meeting in person. All are welcome, including siblings. 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 […]
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. For Halloween, we have a special spooky […]
Join Miss Gabi at the library for songs, dances, and lots of fun! Recommended for walkers ages 2 and up. No registration required.
Stop by the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and felt board activities! For ages 3-5 years. No registration required.
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 […]
Putnam County Libraries have teamed up to present our New Parents Support Group online! Please email beautifulmamas123@gmail.com to request an invitation to our weekly Zoom meetings every Friday morning at 11am. 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 […]
Calling High-School Book Lovers! The Desmond-Fish Public Library wants you to join the Library Student Council! Here’s some of what Library Student Council Members might do: make book recommendations, create social media, help plan events, earn community service credit! We need your help and your ideas! Email beth@desmondfishlibrary.org to register or ask questions!
Watch the Solar Eclipse safely at the Desmond-Fish Public Library. Bring a blankets, chairs, and snacks and join your neighbors as we watch the moon block the sun. The library will be providing eclipse glasses to look into the sky without damaging your eyes. Do not look at the sun with out protective vision equipment.
Join Ayurveda Practitioner Caryn Challman to learn about seasonal self-care. Ayurvedic tips for the Fall are effective in helping you feel warm, rejuvenated, relaxed, and grounded, which is so important at the beginning of the Vata season. We'll discuss many ways to bring balance to ourselves during this change of the seasons: including food choices, […]
Responsibly collecting native plant seeds is a great way to propagate plants, improve biodiversity, and support pollinators. Join Master Gardener Volunteers as we explore the Desmond Fish Public Library pollinator habitat, and learn how to responsibly collect, clean, and store native plant seeds. Additional native plant seeds will be provided, so that attendees may 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.
The no-cost, warm and welcoming New Parents Support Group is now celebrating its 9th year. AND, starting July 11th, we return to meeting in person. All are welcome, including siblings. 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 […]
Witches, goblins, ghosts, and ghouls of all ages are invited at 6pm on Tuesday, October 17th for our family science night full of Halloween spooks and thrills! Together, we'll journey through some quick, frightfully fun Halloween crafts and experiments. Some are gross, some are giggle-inducing, all are fun for the whole family! Feel free to […]
Join Miss Gabi at the library for songs, dances, and lots of fun! Recommended for walkers ages 2 and up. No registration required.
Join us on the first and third Wednesdays of the month for mindful watercolor painting! No skills needed, just bring an open mind and your creativity!
Stop by the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and felt board activities! For ages 3-5 years. No registration required.
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. Pizza will be served, so make sure to register so we know how much […]
Putnam County Libraries have teamed up to present our New Parents Support Group online! Please email beautifulmamas123@gmail.com to request an invitation to our weekly Zoom meetings every Friday morning at 11am. 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 […]
Play Nintendo's latest multiplayer Super Mario game: Super Mario Wonder! Take turns playing as your favorite Super Mario characters on an all new adventure for the Nintendo Switch! Please note that we will be able to accommodate up to 8 players at a time. In the event that more than 8 people want to play […]
We’re inviting the whole family to an evening of mini-games, ghouls, and pumpkins galore! Visit the library surrounded by a field of frightening and funny pumpkins carved by community members, as staff and volunteers guide you on the spectacularly spooky pumpkin glow quest. Wear your best costume and get ready for a night you won’t […]
Girls Who Code is a club for students to explore coding in a fun and friendly environment, while building bravery, resilience, creativity, and purpose. This club is a free program for rising 3rd-5th grade students to join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models that use computer science to change the world. We offer […]
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.
The no-cost, warm and welcoming New Parents Support Group is now celebrating its 9th year. AND, starting July 11th, we return to meeting in person. All are welcome, including siblings. 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 […]
Join Miss Gabi at the library for songs, dances, and lots of fun! Recommended for walkers ages 2 and up. No registration required.
Stop by the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and felt board activities! For ages 3-5 years. No registration required.
Putnam County Libraries have teamed up to present our New Parents Support Group online! Please email beautifulmamas123@gmail.com to request an invitation to our weekly Zoom meetings every Friday morning at 11am. 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 […]
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 […]
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.
The no-cost, warm and welcoming New Parents Support Group is now celebrating its 9th year. AND, starting July 11th, we return to meeting in person. All are welcome, including siblings. 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 […]
Join Miss Gabi at the library for songs, dances, and lots of fun! Recommended for walkers ages 2 and up. No registration required.
Join us on the first and third Wednesdays of the month for mindful watercolor painting! No skills needed, just bring an open mind and your creativity!
Stop by the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and felt board activities! For ages 3-5 years. No registration required.
Putnam County Libraries have teamed up to present our New Parents Support Group online! Please email beautifulmamas123@gmail.com to request an invitation to our weekly Zoom meetings every Friday morning at 11am. 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 […]
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. This meeting takes place in person. Attendees may also join via Zoom here.
Stop by the Cold Spring Farmers Market and say hello to some of your favorite librarians! Storytimes will occur throughout the morning.