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 […]
In 2024, the library partnered with Philipstown Aging at Home to host The 1619 Project Book Club. This group is reuniting to read and discuss James by Percival Everrett. Everyone is welcome to join. If you feel compelled, we encourage you to also read Adventures of Huckleberry Finn for comparison in our book discussion. Copies of the book […]
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 Parent Support Group is now celebrating its 11th 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 love these large-eyed, mysterious predators of the night? Come learn about owls and take home some spooky souvenirs […]
Due to illness, this program is canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please sign up for our next meeting on Wednesday, March 5! 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 […]
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.
Registration is now closed. If you have reserved a tree, please keep an eye on your email with upcoming information about tree arrival/pickup! This spring, we are thrilled to announce our participation in Neighborhood Forest's 16th Annual Free Tree Program as part of our Earth Week celebration! Since 2010, Neighborhood Forest has engaged over 1,500 […]
Due to lack of registration, this program has been canceled. We hope to host it sometime later this year! We apologize for the inconvenience. March is “Adopt a Guinea Pig” month! Have you ever wondered what guinea pigs are like? What does it mean when they “talk”, and what do they like to eat? Please […]
Philipstown Garden Club member Patricia Berwald Brenner, who has a deep interest in the Italian Renaissance artists of the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries, has just returned from Florence and will be sharing floral and artistic highlights of her visit.
Due to inclement weather, this event has been rescheduled from 2/15/25 to 3/1/25. Join New York District 95 Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg at the Desmond-Fish Public Library for a local Town Hall. Share your thoughts on the 2025 State Budget and legislative session, what’s going on in your community, and what the state government’s priorities should […]
The Library Student Council Presents: After Hours Movie Night. A special movie night for high school students. Join us after the library closes to eat pizza, drink soda, and watch a movie on our big screen. This months choice is Wicked Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony […]
The Putnam Audubon Society presents: Rattlesnakes and Reptiles of the Hudson Highlands: Their Natural History, Threats, and Conservation. Join us for a presentation on the wildlife diversity and rare reptile species of our region, and learn about everything that makes it all so special. This talk will cover the histories, distributions, threats, and conservation efforts […]
Want to create an object on a 3D printer? Cut decals on a Cricut? Engrave a gift with a laser cutter? Create custom chocolate molds on a vacuum former? You can do it all - and more! - at the Innovation & Learning Center, the Desmond-Fish Public Library's makerspace and education center. During open makerspace […]
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.
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 […]
One Poem a Day Won’t Kill You returns for its annual month-long season this April! A podcasting partnership between the Desmond-Fish Public Library and the Highlands Current, a new episode is released each day during National Poetry Month, featuring community members in Philipstown, NY and Beacon, NY reading their favorite poems. Want to be featured on […]
Come to our online workshop Are you a high school sophomore or junior or the parent of one who is feeling overwhelmed by starting the college application process? Join Mollie Reznick from The College Connection for Getting Started with the College Process where she'll guide you through the essential steps to kick start your journey […]
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.
Presented by the library in collaboration with Philipstown Aging at Home, the First Thursday with PAAH series features friendly, introductory workshops on topics of interest to adults and seniors in our community led by knowledgeable professionals. This welcoming workshop will teach you how to spot, understand, and counteract misinformation and disinformation online. We’ll explore where […]
Enjoy an hour of calm in a busy and hectic world. Join one or all 3 of this three part series designed to help teens learn to find inner peace, cope with life's pressures and battle the winter blues. Each session will involve yoga, meditation, a particular theme and special activity designed around that theme. […]
It’s Movie Matinee day! Join us for a showing of Disney’s Wish. 92 minutes, Rated PG. Snacks will be provided and registration is recommended.
Do you have a family of Lego masters at home? Come together to the Library and build with us this spring! Teams of one adult and one child will work together to build and show off a Lego masterpiece - and one team will go home with our highest award, the Golden Chicken! Please register […]
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 Parent Support Group is now celebrating its 11th 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!
Due to illness, the New Parent Support Group is cancelled today, March 11. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please join us next week! This warm and welcoming group has been meeting for ten years. It is open to all parents, caretakers, and babies looking for companionship, community, professional advice, and support regarding feeding, sleep, postpartum […]
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 […]
One Poem a Day Won’t Kill You returns for its annual month-long season this April! A podcasting partnership between the Desmond-Fish Public Library and the Highlands Current, a new episode is released each day during National Poetry Month, featuring community members in Philipstown, NY and Beacon, NY reading their favorite poems. Want to be featured on […]
Join us for a screening of the first episode of the Peekskill Riot Docu-series and a conversation with the filmmaker and historian Jon Scott Bennett. On August 27 and September 4th, 1949, violence broke out at two concerts held outside Peekskill, NY, headlined by black singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson. Citizens of Peekskill, galvanized by racist […]
Ms. Gabi will not be here on Wednesday, March 12. Music and Movement will return on Wednesday, April 16. Registration begins Wednesday, April 9. 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 […]
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and the start of spring by making a beautiful rainbow suncatcher! Recommended for ages 3-12. Registration is 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 the Philipstown Hub at the Desmond-Fish Public Library for a free NARCAN training! Naloxone is a medication that can quickly reverse an overdose from prescribed painkillers or illicit forms of opioids such as heroin and fentanyl. This free course will teach you how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer Naloxone. […]
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 […]
Registration is now closed. If you have reserved a tree, please keep an eye on your email with upcoming information about tree arrival/pickup! This spring, we are thrilled to announce our participation in Neighborhood Forest's 16th Annual Free Tree Program as part of our Earth Week celebration! Since 2010, Neighborhood Forest has engaged over 1,500 […]
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.
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! We meet the 3rd Saturday of every month.
Want to create an object on a 3D printer? Cut decals on a Cricut? Engrave a gift with a laser cutter? Create custom chocolate molds on a vacuum former? You can do it all - and more! - at the Innovation & Learning Center, the Desmond-Fish Public Library's makerspace and education center. During open makerspace […]
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 […]
The no-cost, warm and welcoming New Parent Support Group is now celebrating its 11th 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 […]
One Poem a Day Won’t Kill You returns for its annual month-long season this April! A podcasting partnership between the Desmond-Fish Public Library and the Highlands Current, a new episode is released each day during National Poetry Month, featuring community members in Philipstown, NY and Beacon, NY reading their favorite poems. Want to be featured on […]
Join local historian Amy Campanaro as we explore the Temperance movement from its early beginnings through to the 1900s. We will study the impact of this anti drinking social movement on a federal, state and local level. This event is in collaboration with the Butterfield Library and the Putnam County Libraries Association.
MiSN (contracted with the New York State of Health marketplace) will assist residents in navigating and accessing health insurance here at the library. The Health Insurance Navigator can help you sign up for insurance if you don’t have it, help with the confusing renewal process without you having to call the main line yourself, and […]
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! March Pick: It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover There are […]
Please join us for an evening celebrating the artistic achievements of our local students! This pre-K through 8th grade art show will display work from ten different grades all together. This show will be an exploration of the many different art materials, techniques, and styles that students experience over their ten year duration in the […]
Want to create an object on a 3D printer? Cut decals on a Cricut? Engrave a gift with a laser cutter? Create custom chocolate molds on a vacuum former? You can do it all - and more! - at the Innovation & Learning Center, the Desmond-Fish Public Library's makerspace and education center. During open makerspace […]
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 […]
The no-cost, warm and welcoming New Parent Support Group is now celebrating its 11th 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 […]
One Poem a Day Won’t Kill You returns for its annual month-long season this April! A podcasting partnership between the Desmond-Fish Public Library and the Highlands Current, a new episode is released each day during National Poetry Month, featuring community members in Philipstown, NY and Beacon, NY reading their favorite poems. Want to be featured on […]
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! Those missions may seem impossible, but even the greatest feats of subterfuge, detection, and misdirection are achievable through the power […]
Woof! Calling all dog fans! Bring your favorite stuffed puppy to the library for a night of fun! We’ll be making special dog collars for our puppy friends and then sit down for a paws-itively delightful doggie storytime. Then it’s time for the sleepover to begin! Your friends will spend the night at the library…hopefully […]
Celebrate Women's History Month with a biopic of the diva, the legend, the icon: Whitney Houston. About the Movie: Small-town girl Whitney Houston discovers her remarkable penchant for powerful vocals that soon catapult her to the forefront of pop music in the early 1980s. Houston produced music that touched the lives of countless fans despite […]
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 […]
Want to create an object on a 3D printer? Cut decals on a Cricut? Engrave a gift with a laser cutter? Create custom chocolate molds on a vacuum former? You can do it all - and more! - at the Innovation & Learning Center, the Desmond-Fish Public Library's makerspace and education center. During open makerspace […]
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 […]
Presented by the library in collaboration with Philipstown Aging at Home, the First Thursday with PAAH series features friendly, introductory workshops on topics of interest to adults and seniors in our community led by knowledgeable professionals. April is National Poetry Month, and it's time to exercise our poetry muscles! Join us for a fun, quick-fire […]
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 […]
This warm and welcoming group has been meeting for ten years. It is open to all parents, caretakers, and babies looking for companionship, community, professional advice, and support regarding feeding, sleep, postpartum questions, sibling settling, returning to work, and other new family challenges. The group is professionally facilitated by Katherine Whiteside CPD(CBI). No registration required. […]
Stop by and say hello to some of your favorite librarians at the Farmers Market between 10am and 12pm.