Upcoming Events
Click on each event below to learn more and register.
July 22nd through August 20
Come by and enjoy the 2026 season of outdoor summer film screenings! Free and open to all.
Friday, July 24, 10am to 5pm
Saturday, July 25, 10am to 4pm
Join us for another Friends book sale taking place downstairs in the library.
Thursday, July 30, 6:30pm
Join us for a discussion of this documentary photo collection and its backstory, Kalman’s process of making these portraits, and a hands-on experience that invites the audience to reflect on the same question Robert asked everyone he photographed. Books will be available for sale and signing.
An exhibition of photographs from this collection will be on view at Montgomery Row through August 28. Select photographs are also part of CPW Kingston’s Upstate Photography Biennial, up through September 6.
Monday, August 10, 1pm
Join us for another session of Mysteries Around the World Book Club where we will be discussing The Hunter by Tana French.
Tuesday, August 11th, 5pm
Join us this month as we celebrate CORN 🌽 and all its many forms. So whether you reach for fresh corn or the cob, a bag of cornmeal, corn tortillas, or a can of hominy, I’m sure you’ll end up with something tasty to share. Whatever corn-based recipe you choose, you can count on a fun bunch of foodies to sit around the table with. Please bring whatever serving utensils your dish requires and the library will supply everything else! Hope to see you there….cheers! 🥂
Tuesday, August 11th, 6:45pm
All concerts are FREE and open to the public. Please bring your own seating. Rain at “concert time” cancels the event.
Wednesday, August 12, 6:30pm
Join us for an author talk with Suzi K. Edwards where she discusses her memoir Quite Mind Crazy Heart.
Saturday, August 22, 10:15am and 11:15am
By popular demand, two back-to-back sessions for different levels and abilities. It’s time to get outside and enjoy the weather–but springtime has its own potential obtacles and challenges, such as uneven sidewalks and exposed roots. Nancy Needle combines elements to create a class focused on toe work, balance, standing poses, wall-assisted moves, strength-training, flexibility, eye gaze, and more. Please answer the questions below to determine which class to sign up for.
Recurring Programs
Every 4th Monday, 12-1:30pm
The monthly Parkinson’s Support Group is a gathering place for those with Parkinson’s and their loved ones to create community and share information. The group will meet each month to offer a space for everyone to discuss their challenges and successes, share stories, connect with others who are navigating similar issues, and sift through medical information and the latest news about available treatments. Refreshments and resources provided. Registration is not required.
The Being Together Project
Every First Friday, 1-3pm
Are you caring for a spouse or parent who is experiencing cognitive change? Are you overwhelmed, exhausted, and can’t remember the last time you had fun? Stop by with your loved one to learn about this dynamic program of uplifting activities and good times that you can share. Our monthly open house takes place every first Friday at Starr Library. The Being Together Project meets weekly. Local, free! Light refreshments will be served. thebeingtogetherproject@
Every Thursday through September, 10am
Steven Michael Pague is back for another season of qigong! Outdoors on Thursday mornings at the library through September, indoors in the Community Room in the event of inclement weather. $10 suggested donation.
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
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.