Did you know? We now have a dedicated page on the Oblong Books website where you can order copies of the books connected to our special events. Check out what’s coming up below!
Upcoming Events in August & September
Click on each event below to learn more and register.
Friday, August 29th from 11am-1pm
Calling all plant lovers! Do you have a cutting of a houseplant you’d like to share with others? Come with a cutting or two, and leave with something new to add to your collection! Drop in anytime between 11am and 1pm! Please label your plants and provide care/rooting instructions.
Saturday, September 6 from 3 to 5pm
Collecting, identifying and mounting flowers and leaves broadens David’s appreciation for the natural beauty surrounding him, as well as the cycle of the seasons in the Hudson Valley. The resulting work pressed under glass is like a memory: vivid at first, fading year to year, recalling a moment in time.
Monday, September 8 from 1 to 2pm
Join us for another installment of Mystery Book Club, now meeting on a new day of the week at a new time!
Tuesday, September 9 from 6:30 to 8pm
In this two-hour class, we will cover: Romance Subgenres; popular tropes; the seven beats of romantic comedy; why writing love scenes is a lot like writing fight scenes; and when and how to break the “rules” or conventions of the genre. Bring your notebook, as we will be doing writing exercises in class.
Thursday, September 11 from 7 to 8pm
An Olympic athlete. An award-winning novelist. A successful entrepreneur. All raised under one roof. What can we learn from those families whose children aim high and succeed, sometimes in widely varied fields? Acclaimed New York Times journalist Susan Dominus offers compelling profiles of six families in search of the factors that led to their success, weaving together story with centuries of scientific research to explore the ongoing question of nature versus nurture.
Thursday, September 18 from 6:30 to 8pm
Join Rebecca Echevarria, a local artist and food preserver, for a presentation on the vast histories of pickling, diverse practices of pickling from around the world, and three popular pickling methods, including fermenting, quick-pickling, and canning. Particular recipes using each method will be highlighted. A pickling demonstration will round out the presentation.
Saturday, September 20 from 4:30 to 5:30pm
Multi-instrumentalist Dennis Lichtman and guitarist Matt Munisteri perform a vast swath of acoustic music from 1920s jazz to folk to Caribbean biguine to ragtime to Italian polka to Brazilian choro to blues and more… all the while asking (and answering) the question “What do these all have in common?”
Tuesday, September 30 from 7 to 8pm
Join us for monthly Starr Book Club where we will be discussing Orbital by Samantha Harvey.
Recurring Programs
First Sunday of the month at 2pm
Join us for a peer-to-peer insight meditation session. Members of this group have practiced meditation for many years and are delighted to share their experience with others. These sessions are always free and open to everyone, but donations to support the library are encouraged. Tea and cookies will be served.
Memoir Writing Workshop
Third Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm*
Join us for our ongoing memoir writing workshop series. Bring a notebook and a pen and be prepared to dig into writing exercises, share your work, and receive feedback. Space is limited, please RSVP.
*Usually.
Third Thursday of the Month at 10:30am
Join Anna Kaselis for a monthly Sound Meditation. Sound meditation uses bowls, gongs and other instruments to help shift the brain into a deeply relaxed state. Clear your mind with us at the library every third Thursday of the month.
Twice Monthly on Wednesdays at 7pm
Nerds at Nite is an adult (17+) gaming group that meets twice a month to play board games of all types, including Chronology, Tsuro, Point City, Splendor, and many other tabletop games (that can be played in under 2 hours). Attendees are welcome to bring games to share, but it’s not required. Every meeting involves lots of fun, friendly competition, and a dedicated community of fellow nerds!
Monthly on Thursdays at 5pm
This group is for anyone interested in learning more or sharing wisdom about investing. Everyone has something to contribute and can suggest some areas they want to explore. We are not experts, nor teachers, but will freely share our experiences. We will start with a questionnaire and choose a topic for each week going forward based on group consensus.
Classical Guitar with Andrew Baffi
First Sunday of the month at 2pm
Come by and enjoy an afternoon of classical guitar with Andrew Baffi. Browse, read a magazine or a newspaper, or just chill with gentle music in the background.
Mahjong
Mondays & Thursdays at 1pm
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
Chair Yoga
Fridays at 10:15am
Join yoga teacher Barbara Eichin for this gentle and relaxing program designed for seniors and those who are recovering from injury or have restricted movement. Suggested donation : $12.00.
Scrabble Club
Wednesdays at 1pm
Join Starr Library’s Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday!
Suggest a New Program
If you’d like to suggest a new program for the library geared toward adults, feel free to fill out the form linked below.