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Stop by the library to make and decorate your own windsock to bring home! For ages 3 and up. Registration required. Please register each child individually. Please note: This even requires at least five attendees to run. If fewer than fiver participants have registered within 48 hours of the event, it will be postponed and […] |
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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 […] |
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Every Friday from 11am-1pm, walk-in tech help is available with our Assistant Programming Librarian, Justice. Ask questions about technical issues with your devices or learn how to use our online digital services like Hoopla and Libby. No registration or appointment is necessary. If you need assistance on a Friday outside of these hours, please call […]
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It’s Movie Matinee Day! Celebrate Earth Month by joining us for a special presentation of Wall-E. We’ll have snacks too! No registration required. 96 minutes, Rated G. |
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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.
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Join us for a conversation with two nationally known climate experts, who also happen to be Garrison residents! Radley is a distinguished climate scientist at Columbia. David is a journalist and filmmaker whose Emmy-winning Showtime series, Years of Living Dangerously, focused on the climate crisis. We're living at a critical moment in the climate story, and things […] |
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UPDATE: We have given out all of our eclipse glasses! We will have more available for the program on Monday, so if you still don't have a pair, stop by then! 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 […] |
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Calling all Friends volunteers! Please join us for our spring meeting where we'll discuss the details of the annual August Book Sale, and other information. All are welcome! Find out how you can volunteer with this great group, have fun, and support our library.
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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 […] |
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It's National Library Week! Celebrate with us as we introduce our new, early literacy program: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, toddler, or preschooler. The goal is to have read 1000 books before your little one starts Kindergarten. As children […] |
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Join the library and the Putnam Highlands Audubon Society in welcoming Ashley Meyer to walk us through the world of bats, with a special focus on New York's bat species and the threats they face in today's world. She will also cover how NYS DEC monitors and manages bats in the state, and what you […] |
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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.
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What's better than reading poetry? Sharing your favorite poems with friends and neighbors! What's better than sharing your favorite poems with friends and neighbors? Sharing your favorite poems with friends and neighbors while eating snacks at the Library! This year, One Poem a Day Won't Kill You (the Library's daily National Poetry Month celebration) invites […] |
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Join Miss Gabi at the library for songs, dances, and lots of fun! Recommended for walkers up to age 5. No registration required.
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In this Digital Literacy Workshop, learn how your devices can help keep you organized and focused. Take control of your to-do and shopping lists, learn to set automated reminders and calendar alerts, and never miss an important date or task again! Register Here. Please note: This event requires at least three attendees to run. If […] |
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Stop by the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and felt board activities! For ages 3-5 years. No registration required.
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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! April’s pick is: The Devil […]
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Meow! Calling all cat fans! Bring your favorite stuffed kitty cat to the library for a night of fun! What do cat’s love more than toys and treats? Boxes! We’ll be decorating some boxes for our kitty cats to snuggle in while we watch some cat-themed cartoons with some delicious snacks. Then it’s time for […] |
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Every Friday from 11am-1pm, walk-in tech help is available with our Assistant Programming Librarian, Justice. Ask questions about technical issues with your devices or learn how to use our online digital services like Hoopla and Libby. No registration or appointment is necessary. If you need assistance on a Friday outside of these hours, please call […] 
Putnam County Libraries have teamed up to present our New Parents Support Group online! Please email katherinewhitesidedoula@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 […] |
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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! Please register above and if you have any questions, […]
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Rescheduled from March 23. Many Buffalo Soldiers of the historic 10th Cavalry lived in the Center St. area of Highland Falls. Carla Burns will share family photos and memories and take us on a journey through this fascinating bit of local history. Join us in learning more about the Buffalo Soldiers of the Hudson Valley […] |
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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 […] |
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Everyone is invited to play their favorite Super Mario games on the Nintendo Switch. Play new games like Super Mario Wonder, or classics like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros Ultimate. The library will provide two consoles and screens, along with 9 game controllers. We also encourage folks to bring their own consoles […] |
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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 10th 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 […] |
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Join Miss Gabi at the library for songs, dances, and lots of fun! Recommended for walkers up to age 5. No registration required.
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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 a different book from a different genre and host a casual discussion with light […] |
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Stop by the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and felt board activities! For ages 3-5 years. No registration required.
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Join author and acclaimed comedy writer Matt Williams in conversation about his new book Glimpses: A Comedy Writer's Take on Life, Love, and All That Spiritual Stuff. Books will be available for sale and registration is requested. Register here! About the Book As the creator of hit shows like Roseanne and Home Improvement, Matt […] |
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Every Friday from 11am-1pm, walk-in tech help is available with our Assistant Programming Librarian, Justice. Ask questions about technical issues with your devices or learn how to use our online digital services like Hoopla and Libby. No registration or appointment is necessary. If you need assistance on a Friday outside of these hours, please call […]
Putnam County Libraries have teamed up to present our New Parents Support Group online! Please email katherinewhitesidedoula@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 […] |
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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 […]
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This program, presented by Wings Over Water School of Swimming, will teach children ages 3-10 techniques with the goal of preventing drownings and educating children in the importance of learning to swim and practice water safety. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental deaths for children ages 1-4 years old and the second leading cause […] |
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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 […] |
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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 10th 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 […]
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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! Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a beaver, a spider, a bumblebee, or any of the other […] |
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Join Miss Gabi at the library for songs, dances, and lots of fun! Recommended for walkers up to age 5. No registration required. |
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Stop by the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and felt board activities! For ages 3-5 years. No registration required.
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Join us for a Blood Drive! Your donation can help save up to three lives! Schedule to donate at RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code: Garrison. Download the Blood Donor App today. Get your digital donor card, schedule your next appointment, track your lifetime donations, view your blood pressure, and follow your donation on its way to a […] |
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Putnam County Libraries have teamed up to present our New Parents Support Group online! Please email katherinewhitesidedoula@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 […] |
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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.
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It’s Movie Matinee Day! This month we’ll be watching Disney’s Moana. We’ll have snacks too! No registration required. 113 minutes, Rated PG. |