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Events in August 2022
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July 31, 2022(1 event)
Teen TakeoverTeen Takeover – A teen-directed program, Teen Takeover offers gaming, movies, and activities on all three floors of the library. Hang out and enjoy the free snacks made by other teens. Everyone sixth grade and up is welcome to attend. For more information, email Amy@redhooklibrary.org |
August 1, 2022(1 event)
Crash Lab (ages 11-15)Crash Lab (ages 11-15) – 1-3pm, August 1-5, at Red Hook Public Library. Protect watermelon from themselves! Build a vehicle your own watermelon crash test dummy can survive while barreling down the library's driveway. Registration is required. Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org
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August 2, 2022(3 events)
Petit PicassoPetit Picasso – New time at 10AM! Meet Amy in the library's Children's Garden for outdoor painting time! Preschoolers, kindergarteners & any kids who want to paint with tempera paints are welcome. We use non-toxic materials and supply smocks, but it’s best to come prepared for a mess! Weather permitting. For more information, email Amy@redhooklibrary.org
Crash Lab (ages 11-15)Crash Lab (ages 11-15) – 1-3pm, August 1-5, at Red Hook Public Library. Protect watermelon from themselves! Build a vehicle your own watermelon crash test dummy can survive while barreling down the library's driveway. Registration is required. Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org
Knitting GroupKnitting Group – Meet in the library Community Room for weekly knitting, crocheting, spinning, quilting, and crafting. Email Dawn at director@redhooklibrary.org if you are interested in attending. |
August 3, 2022(3 events)
Storytime with AmyStorytime with Amy – New time at 10AM! Amy’s Storytime will be inside the Children’s Library on Wednesdays. We share stories, sing and have fun. Crash Lab (ages 11-15)Crash Lab (ages 11-15) – 1-3pm, August 1-5, at Red Hook Public Library. Protect watermelon from themselves! Build a vehicle your own watermelon crash test dummy can survive while barreling down the library's driveway. Registration is required. Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org
ESL (English as a Second Language) Class for AdultsESL (English as a Second Language) Class for Adults – ESL Classes at the Red Hook Public Library with Mr. Haslem. Open to Adults at any level of English; Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced. The instructor for the class speaks Spanish. But he can also work with students who speak other languages. Clases de ESL en la Biblioteca Pública de Red Hook con el Sr. Haslem. Abierto a adultos en cualquier nivel; Principiante, Intermedio, o Avanzado. El maestro de este clase habla español, pero puede trabajar con estudiantes quien habla otras idiomas. Call 845-758-3241 or Email ProgramCoordinator@redhooklibrary.org to register.
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August 4, 2022(1 event)
Crash Lab (ages 11-15)Crash Lab (ages 11-15) – 1-3pm, August 1-5, at Red Hook Public Library. Protect watermelon from themselves! Build a vehicle your own watermelon crash test dummy can survive while barreling down the library's driveway. Registration is required. Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org
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August 5, 2022(2 events)
All Abilities AdultsAll Abilities Adults – 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 scientific experiments, but friendship and community are constant. In person program, limited spots available, registration required. For more information and to register, email Amy@redhooklibrary.org Crash Lab (ages 11-15)Crash Lab (ages 11-15) – 1-3pm, August 1-5, at Red Hook Public Library. Protect watermelon from themselves! Build a vehicle your own watermelon crash test dummy can survive while barreling down the library's driveway. Registration is required. Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org
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August 6, 2022 |
August 7, 2022(1 event)
Teen TakeoverTeen Takeover – A teen-directed program, Teen Takeover offers gaming, movies, and activities on all three floors of the library. Hang out and enjoy the free snacks made by other teens. Everyone sixth grade and up is welcome to attend. For more information, email Amy@redhooklibrary.org |
August 8, 2022 |
August 9, 2022(3 events)
Petit PicassoPetit Picasso – New time at 10AM! Meet Amy in the library's Children's Garden for outdoor painting time! Preschoolers, kindergarteners & any kids who want to paint with tempera paints are welcome. We use non-toxic materials and supply smocks, but it’s best to come prepared for a mess! Weather permitting. For more information, email Amy@redhooklibrary.org
Afternoon Book Group: The VixenAfternoon Book Group: The Vixen – The Tuesday Afternoon Book Group will meet to discuss: The Vixen by Francine Prose. Named one of 2021 by NPR and The Washington Post, this critically acclaimed book focuses on the 1950s New York publishing world. A young man is tasked with editing a steamy bodice-ripper based on the recent trial and execution of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg. The discussion will be held via Zoom. For Zoom link and more info, email Renee at adultservices@redhooklibrary.org
Knitting GroupKnitting Group – Meet in the library Community Room for weekly knitting, crocheting, spinning, quilting, and crafting. Email Dawn at director@redhooklibrary.org if you are interested in attending. |
August 10, 2022(3 events)
Storytime with AmyStorytime with Amy – New time at 10AM! Amy’s Storytime will be inside the Children’s Library on Wednesdays. We share stories, sing and have fun. Red Hook Pool StorytimeRed Hook Pool Storytime – Poolside Storytime at the Red Hook Pool on Aug 10th and Aug 17th. We share stories, sing and have fun. For more info email Amy@redhooklibrary.org
ESL (English as a Second Language) Class for AdultsESL (English as a Second Language) Class for Adults – ESL Classes at the Red Hook Public Library with Mr. Haslem. Open to Adults at any level of English; Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced. The instructor for the class speaks Spanish. But he can also work with students who speak other languages. Clases de ESL en la Biblioteca Pública de Red Hook con el Sr. Haslem. Abierto a adultos en cualquier nivel; Principiante, Intermedio, o Avanzado. El maestro de este clase habla español, pero puede trabajar con estudiantes quien habla otras idiomas. Call 845-758-3241 or Email ProgramCoordinator@redhooklibrary.org to register.
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August 11, 2022(1 event)
RHPL Games at Senior Friendship CenterRHPL Games at Senior Friendship Center – Join us for more fun with games such as Bingo and Po-Ke-No at the Red Hook Community Center's Senior Friendship Center! Red Hook Community Center is located at 59 Fisk ST. No registration necessary. |
August 12, 2022(2 events)
All Abilities AdultsAll Abilities Adults – 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 scientific experiments, but friendship and community are constant. In person program, limited spots available, registration required. For more information and to register, email Amy@redhooklibrary.org Adoptive Families MeetUp (Children's Library)Adoptive Families MeetUp (Children's Library) – Get together with other families for crafts, games and activities. We will meet at the Children's Library this month. Contact Amy@redhooklibrary.org for more information. |
August 13, 2022(1 event)
CANCELED Hands On: CEAPCANCELED Hands On: CEAP – CANCELED CEAP (Creative Expressive Arts Project) utilizes the arts (such as finger painting, movement, music, and poetry) as well as other therapeutic modalities (such as Tai Chi, breathwork, and meditation) to spark healing and personal growth. Participate in this art workshop organized by a TLS program associated with Bard Center for Civic Engagement. Registration required. Email Renee at adultservices@redhooklibrary.org to register. |
August 14, 2022(1 event)
Teen TakeoverTeen Takeover – A teen-directed program, Teen Takeover offers gaming, movies, and activities on all three floors of the library. Hang out and enjoy the free snacks made by other teens. Everyone sixth grade and up is welcome to attend. For more information, email Amy@redhooklibrary.org |
August 15, 2022(2 events)
Healthcare NavigatorHealthcare Navigator – Red Hook Public Library is pleased to host a NYS-certified Healthcare Navigator. Have questions about your health insurance options? Want a guide for the NYS marketplace? Call 845-670-3104 or 845-238-9691 to make an appointment. Walk-ins welcome between 1 and 3 PM. Evening Book Group: The Murder at the VicarageEvening Book Group: The Murder at the Vicarage – The Monday Evening Book Group will meet to discuss: The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie. Read the first in the popular Miss Marple series, by one of the best known mystery writers of the 20th century. The discussion will be held in the Community Room. A Zoom link option will be made available to anyone interested. For Zoom link and questions, email Renee at adultservices@redhooklibrary.org |
August 16, 2022(2 events)
Petit PicassoPetit Picasso – New time at 10AM! Meet Amy in the library's Children's Garden for outdoor painting time! Preschoolers, kindergarteners & any kids who want to paint with tempera paints are welcome. We use non-toxic materials and supply smocks, but it’s best to come prepared for a mess! Weather permitting. For more information, email Amy@redhooklibrary.org
Knitting GroupKnitting Group – Meet in the library Community Room for weekly knitting, crocheting, spinning, quilting, and crafting. Email Dawn at director@redhooklibrary.org if you are interested in attending. |
August 17, 2022(4 events)
Storytime with AmyStorytime with Amy – New time at 10AM! Amy’s Storytime will be inside the Children’s Library on Wednesdays. We share stories, sing and have fun. Red Hook Pool StorytimeRed Hook Pool Storytime – Poolside Storytime at the Red Hook Pool on Aug 10th and Aug 17th. We share stories, sing and have fun. For more info email Amy@redhooklibrary.org
All Abilities Youth CrafternoonAll Abilities Youth Crafternoon – All Abilities Youth Crafternoon. Come to create merchandise for Hardscrabble Day. Registration required. Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org to register and for details.
ESL (English as a Second Language) Class for AdultsESL (English as a Second Language) Class for Adults – ESL Classes at the Red Hook Public Library with Mr. Haslem. Open to Adults at any level of English; Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced. The instructor for the class speaks Spanish. But he can also work with students who speak other languages. Clases de ESL en la Biblioteca Pública de Red Hook con el Sr. Haslem. Abierto a adultos en cualquier nivel; Principiante, Intermedio, o Avanzado. El maestro de este clase habla español, pero puede trabajar con estudiantes quien habla otras idiomas. Call 845-758-3241 or Email ProgramCoordinator@redhooklibrary.org to register.
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August 18, 2022(1 event)
Red Hook Pre-K Play with Special Guest Author Pauline David SaxRed Hook Pre-K Play with Special Guest Author Pauline David Sax – A play group meetup to let kids going into Red Hook preK classes meet. This week we'll also have a special guest, author Pauline David Sax who will read us her new picture book "Everything in Its Place" a story about belonging and being new to school. For more info email Amy@redhooklibrary.org |
August 19, 2022(1 event)
All Abilities AdultsAll Abilities Adults – 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 scientific experiments, but friendship and community are constant. In person program, limited spots available, registration required. For more information and to register, email Amy@redhooklibrary.org |
August 20, 2022 |
August 21, 2022(1 event)
Teen TakeoverTeen Takeover – A teen-directed program, Teen Takeover offers gaming, movies, and activities on all three floors of the library. Hang out and enjoy the free snacks made by other teens. Everyone sixth grade and up is welcome to attend. For more information, email Amy@redhooklibrary.org |
August 22, 2022 |
August 23, 2022(2 events)
Pool Party for Senior CitizensPool Party for Senior Citizens – Cool off at the pool & catch up with friends over lunch at the Red Hook Pool at 99 Linden Ave., Red Hook, NY. Simple lunch included. Free and open for adults. Registration required. Please call the library at 845-758-3241 or email Renee at adultservices@redhooklibrary.org to register. Knitting GroupKnitting Group – Meet in the library Community Room for weekly knitting, crocheting, spinning, quilting, and crafting. Email Dawn at director@redhooklibrary.org if you are interested in attending. |
August 24, 2022(3 events)
All Abilities Youth Trip to Camp NooteemingAll Abilities Youth Trip to Camp Nooteeming – Come on a day trip to Camp Nooteeming, a summer camp in Pleasant Valley that's owned by Dutchess County. Take the group bus at 10 am or meet there at 10:30. We'll do a mellow hike, have lunch, do a classic camp craft and then make s'mores before getting on the bus at 2. Registration required. Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org to register and for details.
Reading & Book Signing: Emma Straub, THIS TIME TOMORROWReading & Book Signing: Emma Straub, THIS TIME TOMORROW – Reading & Book Signing: Emma Straub, THIS TIME TOMORROW What if you could take a vacation to your past? With her celebrated humor, insight, and heart, beloved New York Times bestseller Emma Straub offers her own twist on traditional time travel tropes and a different kind of love story. Emma will read from and talk about her new novel THIS TIME TOMORROW, answer audience questions and sign books at this event. “The pages brim with tenderness and an appreciation for what we had and who we were. I could not have loved it more."—Ann Patchett This event will take place in the library's 3rd floor Community Room. Presented in partnership with Oblong Books. Books will be available for purchase from Oblong Books. RSVP is not required. Masks are optional. ESL (English as a Second Language) Class for AdultsESL (English as a Second Language) Class for Adults – ESL Classes at the Red Hook Public Library with Mr. Haslem. Open to Adults at any level of English; Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced. The instructor for the class speaks Spanish. But he can also work with students who speak other languages. Clases de ESL en la Biblioteca Pública de Red Hook con el Sr. Haslem. Abierto a adultos en cualquier nivel; Principiante, Intermedio, o Avanzado. El maestro de este clase habla español, pero puede trabajar con estudiantes quien habla otras idiomas. Call 845-758-3241 or Email ProgramCoordinator@redhooklibrary.org to register.
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August 25, 2022(2 events)
RHPL Games at Senior Friendship CenterRHPL Games at Senior Friendship Center – Join us for more fun with games such as Bingo and Po-Ke-No at the Red Hook Community Center's Senior Friendship Center! Red Hook Community Center is located at 59 Fisk ST. No registration necessary. Red Hook Pre-K PlayRed Hook Pre-K Play – A play group meetup to let kids going into Red Hook preK classes meet. For more info email Amy@redhooklibrary.org |
August 26, 2022(2 events)
All Abilities AdultsAll Abilities Adults – 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 scientific experiments, but friendship and community are constant. In person program, limited spots available, registration required. For more information and to register, email Amy@redhooklibrary.org The Gender AdventurersThe Gender Adventurers – A group of kids and their families that celebrate gender as a spectrum, The Gender Adventurers are now meeting in the Children's Garden. Contact Amy@redhooklibrary.org for more information. |
August 27, 2022 |
August 28, 2022(1 event)
Teen TakeoverTeen Takeover – A teen-directed program, Teen Takeover offers gaming, movies, and activities on all three floors of the library. Hang out and enjoy the free snacks made by other teens. Everyone sixth grade and up is welcome to attend. For more information, email Amy@redhooklibrary.org |
August 29, 2022 |
August 30, 2022(1 event)
Knitting GroupKnitting Group – Meet in the library Community Room for weekly knitting, crocheting, spinning, quilting, and crafting. Email Dawn at director@redhooklibrary.org if you are interested in attending. |
August 31, 2022(2 events)
All Abilities Youth CrafternoonAll Abilities Youth Crafternoon – All Abilities Youth Crafternoon. Come to create merchandise for Hardscrabble Day. Registration required. Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org to register and for details.
ESL (English as a Second Language) Class for AdultsESL (English as a Second Language) Class for Adults – ESL Classes at the Red Hook Public Library with Mr. Haslem. Open to Adults at any level of English; Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced. The instructor for the class speaks Spanish. But he can also work with students who speak other languages. Clases de ESL en la Biblioteca Pública de Red Hook con el Sr. Haslem. Abierto a adultos en cualquier nivel; Principiante, Intermedio, o Avanzado. El maestro de este clase habla español, pero puede trabajar con estudiantes quien habla otras idiomas. Call 845-758-3241 or Email ProgramCoordinator@redhooklibrary.org to register.
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September 1, 2022 |
September 2, 2022(1 event)
All Abilities AdultsAll Abilities Adults – 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. In person program, limited spots available, registration required. For more information and to register, email Amy@redhooklibrary.org |
September 3, 2022(1 event)
Red Hook Ofrenda Project Paper MacheRed Hook Ofrenda Project Paper Mache – Red Hook Ofrenda Project Paper Mache at Red Hook Community Center. The Red Hook Ofrenda Project is a collaboration of Culture Connect, Red Hook Community Center and the library working to create Day of the Dead displays for Red Hook schools, the library, the community center, Village Hall and in the greenhouse at Four Corners Community Farm. Anyone is welcome at the ongoing workshops to make papier-mache skulls, Catrinas, animals and more. |