We’re inviting the whole family to an evening of mini-games, ghouls, and pumpkins galore! Visit the library surrounded by a field of frightening and funny pumpkins carved by community members, as staff and volunteers guide you on the spectacularly spooky pumpkin glow quest. Wear your best costume and get ready for a night you won’t […]

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.

Stop by the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and felt board activities! For ages 3-5 years. No registration required.

Join us on October 26 to hear from an extraordinary speaker. Daniel L. Doctoroff accomplished an enormous amount of progress in his years as New York City Deputy Mayor for Economic Development and Rebuilding from 2002 to 2007. A graduate of Harvard College and the University of Chicago Law School, Doctoroff worked in finance and then was […]

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 another nature adventure! We will read a festive story, adventure outside to gather the most beautiful fall leaves we can find, and finish with a pumpkin leaf sun catcher! Register here!

You bring the babies and we'll bring the baked goods! Halloween costumes encouraged! 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 […]

Join us for a conversation with local filmmaker, psychologist, and author Ben Patton. Ben will share stories and insights about his grandfather (World War II's General George S. Patton, Jr) and father (the late Major General George S. Patton IV), as well as home movie footage from the Patton family archives. Benjamin is a filmmaker, psychologist and author. […]