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 […]

Choose something light or something dark in our double feature graphic novel book club. Join us for a discussion around two graphic novels with differing themes, styles, and tones chosen by two of our librarians. We invite you to pick one book or read both as we explore this art driven form of storytelling. We’ll […]

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 Parent Support Group is now celebrating its 11th 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 […]

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.

***This program was originally scheduled for 2/6/25 and was postponed due to weather. Scammers are getting craftier, and sometimes scams are hard to identify. The library is here to help! Learn about a range of common scams from fake emails to robocalls and tips and tricks to avoid them and protect your identity. This talk […]

Due to lack of registration, this program has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Please register for next month's meeting on Thursday, March 13. 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 […]

Happy Valentine’s Day! Drop in any time to make a valentine for a special someone! For all ages.

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! We meet on the 3rd Saturday of every month.

Parents, caregivers and their young ones are invited to this language workshop in collaboration with Cold Spring Speech Therapy. This circle-time hour will consist of songs, stories, free play and related activities embedded with focused speech strategies throughout. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to try out the strategies discussed and connect with Lauren […]