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Learn about our Book Clubs and download our 2020 Book Club Brochure here.
Events in January 2021
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Library Closed New Years Day
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Library Closed New Years DayLibrary Closed New Years Day
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Virtual All Abilities Teens Dance Party
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Virtual All Abilities Teens Dance PartyJoin us for our Virtual All Abilities Teens Dance Party!
This program is designed for children and teens who have intellectual, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities. Advanced registration is required.
For more information, email Amy at amy@redhooklibrary.org.
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Virtual Spinning Yarns Knitters
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Virtual Spinning Yarns KnittersKnitting group has gone virtual!
Join our friendly group of fiber enthusiasts online via web-conference for weekly knitting, crocheting, spinning, quilting, and crafting together at home.
Email Dawn at director@redhooklibrary.org if you are interested in attending.
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Virtual Storytime!
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Virtual Storytime!Join us at 10am Wednesdays for a Virtual Storytime via Zoom with reading, songs, and wiggling!
Email Amy at amy@redhooklibrary.org to request an invitation.
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Little Kids’ Nature Walk (Meet at Mills Mansion in Staatsburg)
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Little Kids’ Nature Walk (Meet at Mills Mansion in Staatsburg)Meet at Mills Mansion in Staatsburg and join us for a Little Kids’ Nature Walk!
Call 845-758-3241 for more information.
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Family Hands On
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Family Hands OnFamily Hands On will help you get through the doldrums of winter with Saturday morning craft activities. The second and fourth Saturdays of January and February will have Amy or Dawn leading you in crafty fun. Kits of supplies will be available at the library.
Virtual All Abilities Teens Dance Party–
Virtual All Abilities Teens Dance PartyJoin us for our Virtual All Abilities Teens Dance Party!
This program is designed for children and teens who have intellectual, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities. Advanced registration is required.
For more information, email Amy at amy@redhooklibrary.org.
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Virtual Afternoon Book Group: Educated by Tara Westover
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Virtual Afternoon Book Group: Educated by Tara WestoverThe Tuesday Afternoon Book Group’s January meeting selection is Educated by Tara Westover. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.
- Request a physical Book here.
- Request as a Book on CD here.
- Read it as an eBook on the Overdrive here.
- Read as an eAudiobook on Overdrive here.
Please email Paul at assistant@redhooklibrary.org if you are interested in attending.
Virtual All Abilities Teens Crafternoon–
Virtual All Abilities Teens CrafternoonJoin us for our Virtual All Abilities Teens Cafternoon.
This program is designed for children and teens who have intellectual, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities. Advanced registration is required.
For more information, email Amy at amy@redhooklibrary.org.
Virtual Spinning Yarns Knitters–
Virtual Spinning Yarns KnittersKnitting group has gone virtual!
Join our friendly group of fiber enthusiasts online via web-conference for weekly knitting, crocheting, spinning, quilting, and crafting together at home.
Email Dawn at director@redhooklibrary.org if you are interested in attending.
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Virtual Storytime!
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Virtual Storytime!Join us at 10am Wednesdays for a Virtual Storytime via Zoom with reading, songs, and wiggling!
Email Amy at amy@redhooklibrary.org to request an invitation.
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Little Kids’ Nature Walk (Meet at Clermont State Park - second parking lot)
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Little Kids’ Nature Walk (Meet at Clermont State Park - second parking lot)Join us for a Little Kids’ Nature Walk! Meet us at Clermont State Park - second parking lot.
Call 845-758-3241 for more information.
Art for Adults with Renee & Creativebug on Zoom (Ages 15+)–
Art for Adults with Renee & Creativebug on Zoom (Ages 15+)
Want to create art together from home? Try virtual Art for Adults with Renee, with Creativebug projects on Zoom. The program is free and open to the public (ages 15+). 2-3 PM on Thursdays (Jan 14 - Feb 4). We will have kits for projects to be picked up before the start of the program.
Email Renee at programcoordinator@redhooklibrary.org for the Zoom link and for kit pick up details.
Virtual Anti-Racism Discussion Group–
Virtual Anti-Racism Discussion GroupThe Anti-Racism Reading Group is an ongoing forum where we will be having honest, non-judgmental conversations about what we’re reading & learning about race, racism and antiracism. We will discuss how we might apply these lessons to how we live and what we advocate for in our community.
Read any book that directly addresses racism and/or antiracism. Don’t know where to start? Consider any of the titles suggested on this blog post. Thanks to a generous donation from a local patron, multiple copies are available for many of the titles.
Email Amy at amy@redhooklibrary.org if you’re interested in participating in this virtual group.
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Virtual All Abilities Teens Dance Party
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Virtual All Abilities Teens Dance PartyJoin us for our Virtual All Abilities Teens Dance Party!
This program is designed for children and teens who have intellectual, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities. Advanced registration is required.
For more information, email Amy at amy@redhooklibrary.org.
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Library Closed Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Library Closed Martin Luther King Jr. DayLibrary Closed Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Social Justice Family Book Club Ages 5-7–
Social Justice Family Book Club Ages 5-7Join Amy on Martin Luther King, Jr Day, for the first meeting of the Social Justice Family Book Club, which will meet monthly on Zoom. We’ll discuss the ideas in the books we select and related actions we can take in our communities.
This 2 pm meeting is for ages of 5 - 7 years (there is a separate meeting at 3pm for older kids). Parents and caregivers know best which level is better suited to their kids.
Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org with any questions and to register.
Social Justice Family Book Club Ages 11+–
Social Justice Family Book Club Ages 11+Join Amy on Martin Luther King, Jr Day, for the first meeting of the Social Justice Family Book Club, which will meet monthly on Zoom. We’ll discuss the ideas in the books we select and related actions we can take in our communities.
This 3pm meeting is recommended for ages 11+ (there is also an earlier 2pm meeting for younger children). Parents and caregivers know best which level is better suited to their kids.
Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org with any questions and to register.
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Virtual Libratory 2 (Ages 11+)
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Virtual Libratory 2 (Ages 11+)Virtual science experiments, engineering projects, and other STEM activities for youth ages 11+ via Zoom. We cover subjects such as chemistry, biology, physics, and more.
Email Paul at assistant@redhooklibrary.org for the Zoom link.
Call 845-758-3241 for more information.
Virtual All Abilities Teens Crafternoon–
Virtual All Abilities Teens CrafternoonJoin us for our Virtual All Abilities Teens Cafternoon.
This program is designed for children and teens who have intellectual, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities. Advanced registration is required.
For more information, email Amy at amy@redhooklibrary.org.
Virtual Spinning Yarns Knitters–
Virtual Spinning Yarns KnittersKnitting group has gone virtual!
Join our friendly group of fiber enthusiasts online via web-conference for weekly knitting, crocheting, spinning, quilting, and crafting together at home.
Email Dawn at director@redhooklibrary.org if you are interested in attending.
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Virtual Storytime!
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Virtual Storytime!Join us at 10am Wednesdays for a Virtual Storytime via Zoom with reading, songs, and wiggling!
Email Amy at amy@redhooklibrary.org to request an invitation.
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Little Kids’ Nature Walk (Meet at Burger Hill in Rhinebeck)
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Little Kids’ Nature Walk (Meet at Burger Hill in Rhinebeck)Join us for a Little Kids’ Nature Walk! Meet us at Burger Hill in Rhinebeck.
Call 845-758-3241 for more information.
Art for Adults with Renee & Creativebug on Zoom (Ages 15+)–
Art for Adults with Renee & Creativebug on Zoom (Ages 15+)
Want to create art together from home? Try virtual Art for Adults with Renee, with Creativebug projects on Zoom. The program is free and open to the public (ages 15+). 2-3 PM on Thursdays (Jan 14 - Feb 4). We will have kits for projects to be picked up before the start of the program.
Email Renee at programcoordinator@redhooklibrary.org for the Zoom link and for kit pick up details.
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Family Hands On
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Family Hands OnFamily Hands On will help you get through the doldrums of winter with Saturday morning craft activities. The second and fourth Saturdays of January and February will have Amy or Dawn leading you in crafty fun. Kits of supplies will be available at the library.
Virtual All Abilities Teens Dance Party–
Virtual All Abilities Teens Dance PartyJoin us for our Virtual All Abilities Teens Dance Party!
This program is designed for children and teens who have intellectual, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities. Advanced registration is required.
For more information, email Amy at amy@redhooklibrary.org.
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Virtual Evening Book Group: The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi
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Virtual Evening Book Group: The Henna Artist by Alka JoshiThe Monday Evening Book Group's January meeting selection will be: The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. The discussion will be held at 7pm via Zoom.
- Request a physical Book here.
- Request as a Book on CD here.
- Read it as an eBook on the Overdrive here.
- Read as an eAudiobook on Overdrive here.
If you would like the link to join the discussion, or have any questions, contact Paul at assistant@redhooklibrary.org
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Virtual All Abilities Teens Crafternoon
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Virtual All Abilities Teens CrafternoonJoin us for our Virtual All Abilities Teens Cafternoon.
This program is designed for children and teens who have intellectual, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities. Advanced registration is required.
For more information, email Amy at amy@redhooklibrary.org.
Virtual Spinning Yarns Knitters–
Virtual Spinning Yarns KnittersKnitting group has gone virtual!
Join our friendly group of fiber enthusiasts online via web-conference for weekly knitting, crocheting, spinning, quilting, and crafting together at home.
Email Dawn at director@redhooklibrary.org if you are interested in attending.
Your Neighbors in Local Leadership–
Your Neighbors in Local LeadershipRepresentatives from local civic and non-profit boards discuss their experiences running for, and holding local offices. Maggie Rothwell from the Board of Education, Erin Cannan from Red Hook Education Foundation and Val-Kill Partnership Friends, Sarah Imboden, former town council member, and Maryelisa Blundell, President of RHPL Board of Trustees will talk about how they got involved in the community and how you can too.
Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org to register for this virtual event.
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Virtual Storytime!
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Virtual Storytime!Join us at 10am Wednesdays for a Virtual Storytime via Zoom with reading, songs, and wiggling!
Email Amy at amy@redhooklibrary.org to request an invitation.
Virtual Spanish as a Second Language for Adults–
Virtual Spanish as a Second Language for Adults
Learn to speak Spanish! Our popular Spanish Language Class restarts 6-7 PM Wednesday January 27th and continues weekly for 10 weeks online via Zoom with the last class on April 7th (skipping March 17th). Become acquainted with Spanish through weekly classes. The program is free and open to the public.
Registration required for Zoom meeting link, space is limited. Please include your email address when registering. Please email Renee, at programcoordinator@redhooklibrary.org to reserve your spot.
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Little Kids’ Nature Walk (Meet at Poet's Walk)
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Little Kids’ Nature Walk (Meet at Poet's Walk)Join us for a Little Kids’ Nature Walk! Meet us at Poet's Walk parking lot.
Call 845-758-3241 for more information.
Art for Adults with Renee & Creativebug on Zoom (Ages 15+)–
Art for Adults with Renee & Creativebug on Zoom (Ages 15+)
Want to create art together from home? Try virtual Art for Adults with Renee, with Creativebug projects on Zoom. The program is free and open to the public (ages 15+). 2-3 PM on Thursdays (Jan 14 - Feb 4). We will have kits for projects to be picked up before the start of the program.
Email Renee at programcoordinator@redhooklibrary.org for the Zoom link and for kit pick up details.
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Virtual All Abilities Teens Dance Party
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Virtual All Abilities Teens Dance PartyJoin us for our Virtual All Abilities Teens Dance Party!
This program is designed for children and teens who have intellectual, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities. Advanced registration is required.
For more information, email Amy at amy@redhooklibrary.org.