In this no-commitment, weekly club, kids and teens in grades 2-12 can practice their building skills, show off their creativity, make friends, and learn new techniques. Each week, we’ll feature a creative challenge for builders to complete (or work on a personal project), and introduce advanced building techniques. We are not able to accommodate adult […]

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. Due to the increasing popularity of this program, registration is now requested. Registration opens one week in advance. Please register each child individually.

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 […]

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. Creators Workshop is open to all ages and skill levels, but is best suited to teens and adults. Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult to […]

Join Miss Gabi for songs, dances, and lots of fun! Recommended for walkers up to age 5. Due to the increasing popularity of this program, registration is now requested. Registration opens one week in advance. Please register each child individually.

Stop by the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and felt board activities! For ages 2-5 years. Due to the increasing popularity of this program, registration is now requested. Registration opens one week in advance. Please register each child individually.

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 […]

CLICK HERE to register & access the Zoom link for this virtual event Join us for a VIRTUAL DISCUSSION with Dr. Rebecca Erbelding, author of Rescue Board: The Untold Story of America’s Efforts to Save the Jews of Europe, as she discusses the links between Anti-Semitism in the early 20th Century and the present in a […]

The Putnam Mobile Health Center is stopping by the library! Everyone in Putnam is welcome to stop by the Mobile Health Center for snacks, to play games, and to ask health related questions, receive health education, and learn about patient advocacy. Walk-in appointments will be available for residents looking to get the HPV vaccine, get […]

Every Friday morning, bring your own projects to work on in the company of other crafters! Knitters, crocheters, fiber artists, and more are all welcome! Please avoid bringing projects with paint, glue or other materials that may damage library property. Registration is appreciated.

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 to the library anytime between 11am-2pm to have your car seat checked. Certified technicians will check to make sure your car seat is properly installed, the correct seat for your child, in the proper direction, not recalled, and not expired. Hosted in collaboration with the Putnam County Sheriff's Department. Free to all and no […]

Join us as we host one-time local author Gretchen Dykstra to discuss her new book, Lessons from the Foothills: Berea College and Its Unique Role in America. Books will be available for purchase. Registration is requested.  ABOUT THE BOOK In 1859, a mob of sixty-five prominent armed men rode into Berea, Kentucky, and forced the […]