Join Philipstown Aging at Home (PAAH) and the Desmond-Fish Public Library for a book discussion of The 1619 Project created by Nikole Hannah-Jones. We will be meeting every three weeks to digest and discuss different parts of the book. On Monday, July 8th, we will examine chapters 9-12: Self-Defense, Punishment, Inheritance, & Medicine. Copies of the book […]

*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!

*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 […]

Stop by the library to make a beautiful beaded wind chime to take home! For ages 5 and up. Registration required. Please register each child individually. Please note: This event requires at least five attendees to run. If fewer than five participants have registered within 48 hours of the event, it will be postponed and […]

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

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 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 […]

Come join an exciting dinosaur adventure with field paleontologists Mike and Roberta Straka! Finding a dinosaur may be accomplished by one person, but getting a dinosaur out of the ground is always a team effort. During the show, children will explore all the different skills that come together on a paleontological dig. Audience members will experience the thrill of digging up a real […]