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 […]

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 […]

Inspired by a current events, the Desmond-Fish Public Library's Community Read is a place to read and discuss works of literature of special contemporary relevance in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. On each occasion, we will read one book of particular note, and discuss it both as a work of literature and as a […]

Join Miss Gabi at the library for songs, dances, and lots of fun! Recommended for walkers ages 2 and up. No registration required.

Join Radiant Child Yoga teacher, Lee Knight, as she weaves an engaging Yoga Story to help build strength, flexibility, and confidence. Poses, stretches, and powerful breathing, are not only fun, they help children focus, relieve stress, and calm anxiety. Brain Gym exercises, including Double-Doodling help improve cognitive abilities. For ages 5-11. Registration required. Please register each child individually. Registration begins […]

A local notary visits the library on the 2nd and and 4th Thursday of each month. Notarized signatures are available for a small fee of $2 per signature. For more information email Kathy Hamel at notary.dotthei@gmail.com

The trustees of the Library have voted to begin the next phase of a long-term response effort regarding the allegations recently made public about Hamilton Fish III, who with Alice Curtis Desmond founded the Library. This next phase will be a name review, including community conversations, and an examination of restorative justice options. Find out more information […]

Stop by the library for summer storytime! This family program for ages 0-5 years old will include songs, rhymes, stories, and lots of fun! No registration required.

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 […]

Spread some joy by decorating rocks or small rock sculptures for your summer pathways! To coincide with this year’s summer reading theme, “All Together Now,” we’ll be hosting a drop in craft to make kindness rocks. Paint a message of kindness, an affirmation, or a colorful design. After your rock has been decorated, we will […]