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. For Halloween, we have a special spooky […]

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

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, […]

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 […]

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!

Watch the Solar Eclipse safely at the Desmond-Fish Public Library. Bring a blankets, chairs, and snacks and join your neighbors as we watch the moon block the sun. The library will be providing eclipse glasses to look into the sky without damaging your eyes. Do not look at the sun with out protective vision equipment.

Join Ayurveda Practitioner Caryn Challman to learn about seasonal self-care. Ayurvedic tips for the Fall are effective in helping you feel warm, rejuvenated, relaxed, and grounded, which is so important at the beginning of the Vata season. We'll discuss many ways to bring balance to ourselves during this change of the seasons: including food choices, […]