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 […]
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 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 […]
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! Stop by to see Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. 76 minutes, Rated PG. Snacks will be provided and registration is recommended.
Join us on the first Thursday of every month to chat about popular fiction in our Thursday Night Fiction book club! Books are picked based on what our community wants to read, so suggestions are always welcome. Refreshments will be provided, so to help ensure we have enough for everyone, please make sure to register! This […]
Every Friday morning, bring your own projects to work on in the company of other crafters! Knitters, crocheters, fiber artists, and more are all welcome! Please avoid bringing projects with paint, glue or other materials that may damage library property. Registration is appreciated.
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 […]
Everyone is invited to play their favorite Super Mario games on the Nintendo Switch. Explore classic games, play new games, or bring your own favorite Super Mario Game to share and play. The library will provide two consoles and screens, along with 9 game controllers. All ages are welcome. This event will take place in […]
We are unable to attend the Farmers Market this week due to staffing. We apologize for the inconvenience. See you on November 2! 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.
Join local author Jeff Golden for a reading of his book Reclaiming the Sacred: Healing Our Relationships with Ourselves and the World. This event will include a guided meditation, an experiential activity, a brief video, and a Q&A with the author followed by a book signing. Books will be available for purchase. If you would […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
CLICK HERE to register & access the Zoom link for this virtual event Join us for a VIRTUAL DISCUSSION with Dr. Rebecca Erbelding, author of Rescue Board: The Untold Story of America’s Efforts to Save the Jews of Europe, as she discusses the links between Anti-Semitism in the early 20th Century and the present in a […]
The Putnam Mobile Health Center is stopping by the library! Everyone in Putnam is welcome to stop by the Mobile Health Center for snacks, to play games, and to ask health related questions, receive health education, and learn about patient advocacy. Walk-in appointments will be available for residents looking to get the HPV vaccine, get […]
Every Friday morning, bring your own projects to work on in the company of other crafters! Knitters, crocheters, fiber artists, and more are all welcome! Please avoid bringing projects with paint, glue or other materials that may damage library property. Registration is appreciated.
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 […]
Come to the library anytime between 11am-2pm to have your car seat checked. Certified technicians will check to make sure your car seat is properly installed, the correct seat for your child, in the proper direction, not recalled, and not expired. Hosted in collaboration with the Putnam County Sheriff's Department. Free to all and no […]
Join us as we host one-time local author Gretchen Dykstra to discuss her new book, Lessons from the Foothills: Berea College and Its Unique Role in America. Books will be available for purchase. Registration is requested. ABOUT THE BOOK In 1859, a mob of sixty-five prominent armed men rode into Berea, Kentucky, and forced the […]
Come learn about some of the strangest, coolest, most alien-like creatures on the planet! They have no brains, but can solve mazes. They have no muscles or bones, but can crawl. And they make great pets! Part slide show, part expedition to find them in the wild, this program will be fun for everyone ages […]
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 […]
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 […]
Choose something light or something dark in our double feature graphic novel book club. Join us for a discussion around two graphic novels with differing themes, styles, and tones chosen by two of our librarians. We invite you to pick one book or read both as we explore this art driven form of storytelling. We’ll […]
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 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 […]
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.
It’s pumpkin season! Come by to decorate a festive pumpkin or gourd to take home! For ages 3 and up. Registration 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.
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. Registration is appreciated! October pick: Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie There are […]
Every Friday morning, bring your own projects to work on in the company of other crafters! Knitters, crocheters, fiber artists, and more are all welcome! Please avoid bringing projects with paint, glue or other materials that may damage library property. Registration is appreciated.
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 […]
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, […]
The Great Give Back is a day of opportunities for the patrons of the Public Libraries of New York State to participate in meaningful, service-oriented experiences. This year we are giving back to nature, and particularly our local wildlife! We are thrilled to welcome back licensed New York State wildlife rehabilitator Maggie Ciarcia-Belloni to teach […]
Digital connections, more than ever, pervade our every moment –– from our ever-present phones to our work, social, and school experiences. Although for many, the internet provided a lifeline during the bleakest days of the pandemic, our daily lives and global moment also make abundantly clear that technology –– and the internet more specifically –– […]
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 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 […]
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 want to make more slime? Sure, we all do. Sticky slime, goopy slime, fluffy slime, spooky slime, glowy […]
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.
We’re inviting the whole family to an evening of games, ghouls, and pumpkins galore! Visit the library surrounded by a field of frightening and funny pumpkins carved by community members, stick around for a children's concert with Ms. Stacy at 5pm, meet some of the therapy dogs from Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause, hop […]
Every Friday morning, bring your own projects to work on in the company of other crafters! Knitters, crocheters, fiber artists, and more are all welcome! Please avoid bringing projects with paint, glue or other materials that may damage library property. Registration is appreciated.
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 […]
Calling all Friends volunteers! Please join us for a informational meeting with the Friends of the Library. All are welcome! Find out how you can volunteer with this great group, have fun, and support our library.
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 […]
Get ready for a magical musical adventure! Kurt Gallagher, aka Mr. Kurt, will provide families with an amazing interactive musical experience. Little ones will sing, dance, laugh, and enjoy bubbles - come in your Halloween costume for extra fun! This concert is best for ages 2-7, but younger and older siblings are welcome! Registration is […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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.
Every Friday morning, bring your own projects to work on in the company of other crafters! Knitters, crocheters, fiber artists, and more are all welcome! Please avoid bringing projects with paint, glue or other materials that may damage library property. Registration is appreciated.
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 […]
Everyone is invited to play their favorite Super Mario games on the Nintendo Switch. Explore classic games, play new games, or bring your own favorite Super Mario Game to share and play. The library will provide two consoles and screens, along with 9 game controllers. All ages are welcome. This event will take place in […]
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.
It’s Movie Matinee Day! Stop by the library to celebrate Día de los Muertos with a showing of Disney’s Coco. 109 minutes, Rated PG. Crafts and snacks will be provided and registration is recommended.