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 […]

*Due to the increasing popularity of this program and the need to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants, we may have to limit attendance due to the size of the children's room. Please keep this in mind when coming to the library for the program as we may have to accommodate attendees on […]

The no-cost, warm and welcoming New Parents Support Group is now celebrating its 10th 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 […]

*Due to the increasing popularity of this program and the need to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants, we may have to limit attendance due to the size of the children's room. Please keep this in mind when coming to the library for the program as we may have to accommodate attendees on […]

Back this year by popular demand! Join us for a special workshop presented by Paper Heart Puppets. Come and build your own puppet, and then join in the fun when an expert puppeteer will lead you in a guided improvised performance with everyone’s characters in a totally new story! Let’s see where our creativity takes […]

Putnam County Libraries have teamed up to present our New Parents Support Group online! Please email katherinewhitesidedoula@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 […]

It’s Movie Matinee Day! Join us as we watch the 90’s adventure classic, Hook, starring Robin Williams. 145 minutes, Rated PG. Registration is recommended. Parental discretion is advised. Movie may be more suitable for older kids and teens. Please see the following link for information about the movie from commonsensemedia.org: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/hook    

Stop by and say hello to some of your favorite librarians at the Farmers Market between 10 am and 12pm. Storytimes will occur throughout the morning.

Join us in welcoming The Mid-Hudson Japanese Community Association for a traditional Japanese Nodate Tea Ceremony! MHJCA Staff will demonstrate the roles of the tea host and two guests to show how tea is traditionally prepared and received.  There will also be a narrator to explain the process, including meanings and history. The additional guests […]