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!
Join us for a Blood Drive! Come give blood Nov. 10-30 for an exclusive pair of Elf & Red Cross socks, while supplies last! Join us to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the film Elf and make giving blood a holiday tradition! Schedule to donate at RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code: Garrison. New donors NEEDED! Your donation can […]
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! It's Dinovember, and this month, Family Science Night gets Jurassic as we explore the rocky world of fossils! We'll go […]
Join Miss Gabi at the library for songs, dances, and lots of fun! Recommended for walkers ages 2 and up. No registration required.
Come join us for another ROARING good time to end our DINO-VEMBER! We will use a variety of materials to create beautiful dinosaur masks and headbands-plus, what’s a dinosaur without an amazing tail? We will finish our craft with a dinosaur parade and snack. Register here!
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 […]
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.
Our twice-yearly Infant CPR Class was initiated in 2015 in partnership with the New Parents Support Group, the Garrison Ambulance Corps, and the Desmond Fish Public Library. Our instructor is Mack Godbee, an EMT with the Garrison Ambulance Corps (11 years) and the Peekskill Ambulance Corps (35 years.) The 1 1/2 hour, non-certifying class is […]
Join us for a thank you gathering of friends, hosted by the Friends of the Desmond-Fish Public Library. To RSVP, please email friendsofthedfpl@gmail.com. To join the Friends of the Library, click here.
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. This month we'll design and build personalized […]
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 or supplies needed, just bring an open mind and your creativity! We will spend each session using neurographic art to create something beautiful! Don’t worry if you think you don't have any artistic talent, this is art that […]
Stop by the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and felt board activities! For ages 3-5 years. No registration required.
Happy Hanukkah! Come to the library to make delicious potato latkes, play dreidel, and learn all about the Festival of Lights! For children ages 5-11. Registration is required. Please register each child individually. Please note: This event requires at least five attendees to run. If fewer than five participants have registered within 48 hours of […]
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!
Join the Putnam Highlands Audubon Society in welcoming noted science educator Steve Stanne. He will share his knowledge and insights from over 40 years of studying and writing about the Hudson River, including information on fish diversity, tides, salinity, food webs, and present areas of concern. Steve Stanne has been teaching about the Hudson estuary […]
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 […]
Embark on a journey into the electrifying world of electronics and robotics! Each session kicks off with an engaging presentation or skill-building tutorial: from learning the art of soldering, getting started with Arduino, or diving deep into a creator’s showcase with “How I Built This.” Post-presentation, the space is yours. Work on your budding projects, […]
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.
Have you finished all your puzzles at home? Come to the Desmond-Fish Public Library on Thursday evening and swap them! Make sure you take as many puzzles as you bring. You are welcome to take more if you’d like. Please make sure that the puzzles you bring to swap have all the pieces.
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 […]
Get into the holiday spirit: Stop by the library to make your own fragrant decorations using cinnamon salt dough and cookie cutters! Perfect to hang around your home during this holiday season! For ages 5-11. Registration is required. Please register each child individually. Please note: This event requires at least five attendees to run. If […]
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 or supplies needed, just bring an open mind and your creativity! We will spend each session using neurographic art to create something beautiful! Don’t worry if you think you don't have any artistic talent, this is art that […]
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. Snakcs will be served, so make sure to register! December’s pick is: Everything is […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for a special New Year’s Eve Eve edition of Babies and Baked Goods! We’ll have music, refreshments, and a special countdown to New Year’s at noon! Come and celebrate the start of a new year without having to stay up till midnight! The New Parents Support Group and the Desmond-Fish Public Library present […]
Join us on the first and third Wednesdays of the month for mindful watercolor painting! No skills or supplies needed, just bring an open mind and your creativity! We will spend each session using neurographic art to create something beautiful! Don’t worry if you think you don't have any artistic talent, this is art that […]