Upcoming Events
Click on each event below to learn more and register.
Wednesdays, March 4th & 18th, 3-4pm
Artist and instructor Christine Livesey will host an open studio in the community room twice monthly. We will set up a still life and work on it together. Instruction and feedback offered by request. No artistic abilities required!
Thursday, March 19th, 6-8:30pm
Personal archives comprise a wide variety of materials: morning pages, junk journaling, voice memos, recipe documentation, and so much more more. Drawing on her own work, historical examples, and the work of other writers, author Katerina Jeng will guide participants through reflections and writing exercises, making a case for returning to slowness and showing participants how to transform materials from personal archives into art.
Monday, March 23rd, 3-4pm
Learn to use this free online alternative to Microsoft Office to create, collaborate, save, and manage all your files in one place. You can even work collaboratively on documents, spreadsheets, slide presentations, and more. This is part one of a multi-part series on Google Docs and Google Drive.
Tuesday, March 24th, 6:30-7:30pm
Join Litigation Director George Haddad from HVJC for a Know Your Rights presentation. We will discuss tenants housing rights in general and tenants’ rights in eviction proceedings. The Hudson Valley Justice Center (HVJC) provides high-quality legal counsel in civil matters where basic human needs are at stake, representing poor and low-income individuals who cannot afford an attorney, regardless of immigration status.
Friday & Saturday, March 27th-28th
Shop a wide variety of expertly curated selections of adult fiction and nonfiction, children’s books, art, vintage magazines, rare hardcovers, the NYT Best 100 of the Century, and more.
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!
Recurring Programs
Every 2nd Wednesday, 4-5pm
NEW DAY: Now Every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) volunteers are your free local source for impartial, unbiased information about Medicare, supplemental policies, Medicare Advantage Programs and Prescription Coverage. Navigating Medicare will provide you with an overview of Medicare’s options. Individual appointments can be arranged by calling 845-486-2566.
Ping Pong Pop-Up: A Table Tennis Social Club
Tuesdays at 3:30pm
Now ongoing at a new time! Join a group of table tennis enthusiasts of all ages for pick-up games and practice. Two tables available during open play.
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.
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
NEW TIME: Wednesdays at 11:30am
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.