American sign Language is back! Learn the fundamentals of ASL with Mary Fetzko. Mary will be hosting a 6-week ASL for beginners class in our community room. The program is ideal for teens and adults. Ages 13+.
No previous experience needed. Class size is limited so registration is required. REGISTER HERE.
Ascienzo Naturalist-in-Residence Programs
Monday Morning Walks - Cruger Island Road
Mondays at 7 AM
Join Susan every Monday morning at 7 AM with a walk down Cruger Island Road in the Tivoli Bays. These walks are a great way to start the week! These walks are open to all. The terrain is easy—a wide gravel road that allows for walking side-by-side. There is some incline—the road goes downhill to the bays—so the return might be strenuous for some. We will walk out onto the Cruger Causeway, which can be muddy, so wear sturdy shoes, and if you want to venture further out, ones you don’t care if they get muddy. For walks in March/April dress warmly. Birding is slow. Participants can join and leave the walk at any time—this is an “out and back.”
Thursday Evening Nature Talks
April 11 and April 25 at 5:30 PM
On April 11 Susan will be covering invasive species, and non-native species—what are the challenges? what can you do? And on April 25, she will talk all things nature writing and nature journaling, starting with the “classics” of nature writing (Leopold, Muir, Thoreau, and a few lesser known but no less wonderful women writers ) and then—weather permitting—go outside to do a little nature journaling/drawing.
Saturday Nature Walk - Montgomery Place
April 6 at 8 AM
Meet at the visitor Center at 8 am. Come explore this historic Hudson Valley property, now owned by Bard College. The trail will be largely flat, sloping downhill in the south woods, which is a rare old growth forest, to the south Tivoli Bay. Address: River Road, south of the Bard College Campus. More information: https://www.bard.edu/montgomeryplace/
Saturday Nature Walk - Vlei Marsh
April 20 at 8 AM
This is a beautiful property along a marsh owned by the Winnakee Land Trust. Come walk the flat trails to spy Great Blue Herons nesting and maybe hear a Virginia Rail cackling from the reeds. This is one of the more magical properties in Dutchess County, always full of surprises.
Address: 186 Vlei Road, Rhinebeck More information: https://www.winnakee.org/visit-our-parks-preserves/vlei-marsh-preserve/
***Please double check the website before all events for change in times or locations, for cancellations. Nature can be fickle! And, for questions about any of these events, please email: susanfoxrogers@gmail.com and put Red Hook Library in the subject line.
Programs for Kids & Families
*NEW Intro to the Library
Tuesday, April 16 at 1 PM
Join our librarians in our community room for an introduction to the Library, the Dewey Decimal System, and information search. The class is perfect for homeschool 7th and 8th grade library credit.
Writing Through Comics (4 weeks)
April 6 and April 13 at 11:30 AM
Our favorite writing teacher is back! Create your own comics with Gabe. Learn to develop characters and storylines and express your ideas visually, A unique and fun way to sharpen writing skills. No artistic talent required! Kids 8+
Tunes and Tales
Mondays at 10:30 AM
Come join Ms. Sonia in the Children's Library every Monday at 10:30 a.m. for Tunes and Tales! This fun and interactive program features activities such as read aloud stories, songs, rhymes and fingerplays. This program introduces children to listening skills, picture books and the joy of reading. Stay after to socialize. Birth- 24 months
Storytime with Ms. Crystal
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
Join Ms. Crystal in the Children's Library on Wednesday mornings to read books, sing songs, and make crafts.
Lego Club
Tuesdays at 4 PM
Is your family wild about LEGOs? It's LEGO Club every Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the children's library. Come build with fellow enthusiasts and the library's huge LEGO collection.
Make-and-Takes
Twice Monthly
Stop by the Children's Library twice a month to pick up new take-home crafts while supplies last.
Programs for Teens & Adults
*NEW Knitting Group: Make Your Own Reusable Dishcloth
Tuesday, April 23 at 4 PM
Learn how to knit or crochet a reusable dishcloth with the Red Hook Knitting Group. No experience required.
Afternoon Mystery Book Club: The Thursday Murder Club
Friday, April 26 at 2 PM
Join Trish monthly for a group discussion of The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman. A Zoom link option will be made available to anyone interested. If you have any questions, contact Trish at trish@redhooklibrary.org.
Chair Yoga
Mondays at 11 AM
Join Lyette Thibault, a certified chair yoga teacher for a weekly Chair Yoga practice in the Community Room. Participants will be led in exploring variations of yoga postures using a chair to make them more accessible, and to support safe and effective alignment.
Drawing Gym with Cyd
Wednesdays at 4 PM
Each week, Cyd will help you play with your creative process through prompts and exercises that will build your confidence and connect with your personal meaning. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete novice, you'll find a welcoming space to experiment, play, and discover fun new ways to express yourself. For ages 12+.
English as a Second Language
Fridays at 11 AM
During each class, Azal will guide learners through different lessons on improving your English language reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
Evening Book Club - The Invisible Hour
Monday, April 15, 6 PM
Join Trish monthly for a group discussion of The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman. A Zoom link option will be made available to anyone interested. If you have any questions, contact Trish at trish@redhooklibrary.org.
Knitting Group
Tuesdays at 4 PM
Need help with a knitting project? Want company while you pearl? Join the Knitting Group on Tuesdays.
Spanish Practice Group
Wednesdays at 5:30 PM
Are you looking to brush up on your Spanish or making your way through Transparent Language or Duolingo and need some community support? Join the Spanish practice group on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 in the community room.
Teen Book Club - Schooled
Thursday, April 25, 4 PM
Join Library page Zoey on March 28th at 4 p.m. to discuss Schooled by Gordan Korman. The discussion will take place in the Teen room. Pizza, snacks, and drinks included (For free!). Please RSVP so we know how much pizza to buy.
Programs for All Abilities
All Abilities Adults
Fridays at 12:30 PM
All Abilities Adults is an hour of social fun in the Community Room for adults with intellectual, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities. Our activities range from seasonal crafting to games, but friendship and community are constant. The program meets in-person – there are limited spots available and registration is required. For more information and to register, email Anne at allabilities@redhooklibrary.org.
All Abilities Teens
Thursday, April 11 & Thursday, April 25 at 4 PM
All Abilities Teens is an hour of social fun in the Community Room for adults with intellectual, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities. Our activities range from seasonal crafting to games, but friendship and community are constant. The program meets both online and in-person – there are limited spots available and registration is required. For more information and to register, email Anne at allabilities@redhooklibrary.org.
All Abilities Teens - Saturday Board Games
Saturday, April 20, 12 PM
Join Anne and the All Abilities Teens group in the Library's community room for board games and snacks. All supplies provided. For more information and to register, email Anne at allabilities@redhooklibrary.org.
