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! Let's ring in the Year of the Snake with some fun science activities featuring dragons, snakes, and traditional crafts!
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.
Come to the library to hear some Lunar New Year stories and make a special craft. Recommended for children ages 3-10. 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.
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 institutions, reached over 500,000 families and planted over 130,000 (mostly urban and residential) trees through the hands of children and parents across North […]
Join us for a special author discussion with Jodi Fernandez about her debut memoir Elevators: A Bronx Girl's Tale. In this memoir, Jodi Fernandez takes you with her on her journey through the darkness that enveloped the better part of her childhood beginning in Edenwald projects at the height of the Crack epidemic to 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 […]
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.
DUE TO INCLIMENT WEATHER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. To contact Assemblymember Levenberg's office, call (914) 941-1111 or email levenbergd@nyassembly.gov. Join New York District 95 Assembly Member Dana Levenberg's team at the Desmond-Fish Public Library for her mobile “drop-in” office hours from 1pm-4pm. Get help navigating state agencies, information navigating state programs, other resources, 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 10 game controllers. All ages are welcome. This event will take place in […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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.
***This program was originally scheduled for 2/6/25 and was postponed due to weather. Scammers are getting craftier, and sometimes scams are hard to identify. The library is here to help! Learn about a range of common scams from fake emails to robocalls and tips and tricks to avoid them and protect your identity. This talk […]
Due to lack of registration, this program has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please register for next month's meeting on Thursday, March 13. 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 […]
Happy Valentine’s Day! Drop in any time to make a valentine for a special someone! For all ages.
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 on the 3rd Saturday of every month.
Parents, caregivers and their young ones are invited to this language workshop in collaboration with Cold Spring Speech Therapy. This circle-time hour will consist of songs, stories, free play and related activities embedded with focused speech strategies throughout. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to try out the strategies discussed and connect with Lauren […]
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 […]
Every third Tuesday from 10AM-12PM, 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 […]
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 […]
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.
No sewing? No problem! Stop by the library to learn how to make a no-sew heart pillow to take home. For ages 6-12. 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! February Pick: The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon […]
It’s Movie Matinee day! Join us for a showing of Disney’s Soul. 90 minutes, Rated PG. Snacks will be provided and registration is recommended.
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 […]
Join us for an author event with Kyle Crawford as he discusses his book Ambiguity is the Answer: Timeless Strategies for Creating Change. In his book, Crawford counters prevailing approaches to change and success. Ambiguity is the Answer uses real world stories to illuminate the power of ambiguity across fields and throughout history. This book draws […]
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 […]
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.
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 institutions, reached over 500,000 families and planted over 130,000 (mostly urban and residential) trees through the hands of children and parents across North […]
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 join us as we get to meet a few of our little friends, discuss the care for these adorable rodents, and complete a craft […]
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 […]