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Events in May 2022
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May 1, 2022(2 events)
CANCELED Bilingual Writing Workshop: Writing from MemoriesCANCELED Bilingual Writing Workshop: Writing from Memories – CANCELED
With author Mariana Graciano, we'll use selections from Latin American memoir writers as inspiration for our own writing. Registration is required. Email programcoordinator@redhooklibrary.org or call 845-758-3241.
Con la autora Mariana Graciano, vamos a leer una selección de textos de autoras latinoamericanas y escribir en respuesta. Se requiere registro. Email a programcoordinator@redhooklibrary.org o llame a 845-758-3241.
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 |
May 2, 2022 |
May 3, 2022(4 events)
Study Time (3rd Floor Community Room)Study Time (3rd Floor Community Room) – Need a quieter place to study or a change of location? Use our 3rd floor Community Room for studying or working on Tuesdays (10am-12pm) and Thursdays (12pm-2pm). We also have laptops and Chromebooks available. No sign up necessary. Masks are currently required at our indoor spaces. Preschool Nature Walk (Poet's Walk)Preschool Nature Walk (Poet's Walk) – Meet us in the parking area at Poet's Walk for a Preschool Nature Walk! Call 845-758-3241 for more information. 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. Lego ClubLego Club – Come one, come all, to build with Legos at Red Hook Public Library! Join us for creative building on Tuesday at 4 PM. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon, whether you are looking to build with your friends, to unleash your inner architect, to relive your childhood days, or to simply try out some different Lego bricks. All ages are welcome and the program is free and open to the public with no registration required. |
May 4, 2022(3 events)
CANCELED Storytime with AmyCANCELED Storytime with Amy – CANCELED for May 4th. Amy’s Storytime will be inside the Children’s Library on Wednesdays. We share stories, sing and have fun. Libratory Field TripLibratory Field Trip – Libratory Field Trip! STEM activities for youth. We cover subjects in chemistry, biology, physics, and more. Registration required. Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org to register, and for more information. Red Hook Composts!Red Hook Composts! – Come learn more about the newest service offered at the Red Hook recycle yard: bring your food scraps, and they will be recycled into compost instead of going to the landfill. Hear more details during this presentation by our town’s Conservation Advisory Council. |
May 5, 2022(4 events)
Study Time (3rd Floor Community Room)Study Time (3rd Floor Community Room) – Need a quieter place to study or a change of location? Use our 3rd floor Community Room for studying or working on Tuesdays (10am-12pm) and Thursdays (12pm-2pm). We also have laptops and Chromebooks available. No sign up necessary. Masks are currently required at our indoor spaces. Among Us ClubAmong Us Club – Among Us crafts, activities & games. No experience nor tech needed. Among Us manualidades, actividades & juegos. No se necesita experiencia ni tecnología. Sign Language Class (ASL)Sign Language Class (ASL) – *Join on Zoom. Learn a new language and expand your world. American Sign Language is often cited as the third most common language in the United States. Registration is required. This class is open to teens and adults. Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org to register and for more information. Virtual Spanish as a Second Language for AdultsVirtual Spanish as a Second Language for Adults – Improve your Spanish! Our Spanish Language Class restarts 5:30-6:30pm on Feb 24 and continues weekly on Thursdays for 14 weeks online via GoToMeeting, with the last class on June 2 (skipping Easter Week). For Advanced Beginner level Spanish speakers. The program is free and open to the public. Registration required for GoToMeeting link. Email Renee at programcoordinator@redhooklibrary.org to register. |
May 6, 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 |
May 7, 2022(1 event)
Apple Blossom DayApple Blossom Day – Join us for fun on our front lawn this Apple Blossom Day, Red Hook's annual spring outdoor street fair and celebration! We will be out in the fresh spring air with Pop-Up Library. Also stop by and say hi to friends from Bard CCE and join in their science activities. Call 845-758-3241 for more information. |
May 8, 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 |
May 9, 2022 |
May 10, 2022(5 events)
Study Time (3rd Floor Community Room)Study Time (3rd Floor Community Room) – Need a quieter place to study or a change of location? Use our 3rd floor Community Room for studying or working on Tuesdays (10am-12pm) and Thursdays (12pm-2pm). We also have laptops and Chromebooks available. No sign up necessary. Masks are currently required at our indoor spaces. Preschool Nature Walk (Rhinebeck Rec Park)Preschool Nature Walk (Rhinebeck Rec Park) – Meet us in the parking area at Rhinebeck Rec Park for a Preschool Nature Walk! Call 845-758-3241 for more information. Afternoon Book Group: The Night WatchmanAfternoon Book Group: The Night Watchman – The Tuesday Afternoon Book Group will meet to discuss: The Night Watchman by Louise Erdich. The discussion will be held via Zoom. If you would like the Zoom link, or have any questions, contact Paul at assistant@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. Lego ClubLego Club – Come one, come all, to build with Legos at Red Hook Public Library! Join us for creative building on Tuesday at 4 PM. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon, whether you are looking to build with your friends, to unleash your inner architect, to relive your childhood days, or to simply try out some different Lego bricks. All ages are welcome and the program is free and open to the public with no registration required. |
May 11, 2022(3 events)
Storytime with AmyStorytime with Amy – Amy’s Storytime will be inside the Children’s Library on Wednesdays. We share stories, sing and have fun. Libratory 1 (Ages 6-10)Libratory 1 (Ages 6-10) – STEM activities for youth ages 6-10. This month we will meet in the tween room (children's floor). We cover subjects in chemistry, biology, physics, and more. Registration required. Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org to register, and for more information. Libratory 2 (Ages 11+)Libratory 2 (Ages 11+) – STEM activities for youth ages 11+. This month we will meet in the Community Room (3rd Floor). We cover subjects in chemistry, biology, physics, and more. Registration required. Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org to register, and for more information. |
May 12, 2022(5 events)
(Registration Full) Boat Trip: Wrecked & Abandoned(Registration Full) Boat Trip: Wrecked & Abandoned – *Please note Registration is FULL. Thank you for your understanding.
Visit the Hudson River Maritime Museum with time to enjoy a cruise around the many wrecked and abandoned vessels dotting the Rondout Creek and Port Ewen Bay from over 200 years of commercial maritime use. Bus transportation from Red Hook included. Registration required. Please call the library at 845-758-3241 or email Renee at programcoordinator@redhooklibrary.org to register. Study Time (3rd Floor Community Room)Study Time (3rd Floor Community Room) – Need a quieter place to study or a change of location? Use our 3rd floor Community Room for studying or working on Tuesdays (10am-12pm) and Thursdays (12pm-2pm). We also have laptops and Chromebooks available. No sign up necessary. Masks are currently required at our indoor spaces. Among Us ClubAmong Us Club – Among Us crafts, activities & games. No experience nor tech needed. Among Us manualidades, actividades & juegos. No se necesita experiencia ni tecnología. Sign Language Class (ASL)Sign Language Class (ASL) – *Join on Zoom. Learn a new language and expand your world. American Sign Language is often cited as the third most common language in the United States. Registration is required. This class is open to teens and adults. Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org to register and for more information. Virtual Spanish as a Second Language for AdultsVirtual Spanish as a Second Language for Adults – Improve your Spanish! Our Spanish Language Class restarts 5:30-6:30pm on Feb 24 and continues weekly on Thursdays for 14 weeks online via GoToMeeting, with the last class on June 2 (skipping Easter Week). For Advanced Beginner level Spanish speakers. The program is free and open to the public. Registration required for GoToMeeting link. Email Renee at programcoordinator@redhooklibrary.org to register. |
May 13, 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 |
May 14, 2022(2 events)
(Registration Full) Hands On: Botanical Flower Painting(Registration Full) Hands On: Botanical Flower Painting – *Registration if Full for this program.
Not a horticulture specialist but love flowers? You would fit right in with our no pressure Hands On art class. Have fun painting some colorful watercolor flowers this spring. All supplies provided. Registration required. Email Renee at programcoordinator@redhooklibrary.org to register. All Abilities Teens at 4 Corners Community Farm Spring FestivalAll Abilities Teens at 4 Corners Community Farm Spring Festival – Help in preparing and running a seedling planning activity for kids at 4 Corners Community Farm’s Spring Festival. This program is designed for teens who have intellectual, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities. For more information, email Amy at amy@redhooklibrary.org. |
May 15, 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 |
May 16, 2022(1 event)
Evening Book Group: The Harlem ShuffleEvening Book Group: The Harlem Shuffle – The Monday Evening Book Group will meet to discuss: The Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead. The discussion will be held in the Community Room. A Zoom link option will be made available to anyone interested. If you would like to be contacted in regards to the discussion, or have any questions, contact Paul at assistant@redhooklibrary.org |
May 17, 2022(4 events)
Study Time (3rd Floor Community Room)Study Time (3rd Floor Community Room) – Need a quieter place to study or a change of location? Use our 3rd floor Community Room for studying or working on Tuesdays (10am-12pm) and Thursdays (12pm-2pm). We also have laptops and Chromebooks available. No sign up necessary. Masks are currently required at our indoor spaces. Preschool Nature Walk (Montgomery Place)Preschool Nature Walk (Montgomery Place) – Meet us in the parking area at Montgomery Place for a Preschool Nature Walk! Call 845-758-3241 for more information. 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. Lego ClubLego Club – Come one, come all, to build with Legos at Red Hook Public Library! Join us for creative building on Tuesday at 4 PM. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon, whether you are looking to build with your friends, to unleash your inner architect, to relive your childhood days, or to simply try out some different Lego bricks. All ages are welcome and the program is free and open to the public with no registration required. |
May 18, 2022(2 events)
Storytime with AmyStorytime with Amy – Amy’s Storytime will be inside the Children’s Library on Wednesdays. We share stories, sing and have fun. Libratory Field TripLibratory Field Trip – Libratory Field Trip! STEM activities for youth. We cover subjects in chemistry, biology, physics, and more. Registration required. Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org to register, and for more information. |
May 19, 2022(5 events)
RHPL Bingo at Senior Friendship CenterRHPL Bingo at Senior Friendship Center – Join us for more fun with Bingo at the Red Hook Community Center's Senior Friendship Center! Red Hook Community Center is located at 59 Fisk ST. No registration necessary. Study Time (3rd Floor Community Room)Study Time (3rd Floor Community Room) – Need a quieter place to study or a change of location? Use our 3rd floor Community Room for studying or working on Tuesdays (10am-12pm) and Thursdays (12pm-2pm). We also have laptops and Chromebooks available. No sign up necessary. Masks are currently required at our indoor spaces. Among Us ClubAmong Us Club – Among Us crafts, activities & games. No experience nor tech needed. Among Us manualidades, actividades & juegos. No se necesita experiencia ni tecnología. Sign Language Class (ASL)Sign Language Class (ASL) – *Join on Zoom. Learn a new language and expand your world. American Sign Language is often cited as the third most common language in the United States. Registration is required. This class is open to teens and adults. Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org to register and for more information. Virtual Spanish as a Second Language for AdultsVirtual Spanish as a Second Language for Adults – Improve your Spanish! Our Spanish Language Class restarts 5:30-6:30pm on Feb 24 and continues weekly on Thursdays for 14 weeks online via GoToMeeting, with the last class on June 2 (skipping Easter Week). For Advanced Beginner level Spanish speakers. The program is free and open to the public. Registration required for GoToMeeting link. Email Renee at programcoordinator@redhooklibrary.org to register. |
May 20, 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 (Red Hook Rec Park West)Adoptive Families MeetUp (Red Hook Rec Park West) – Get together with other families for crafts, games and activities. Weather permitting, we will meet outdoors at Red Hook Rec Park West this month. Contact Amy@redhooklibrary.org for more information. |
May 21, 2022(2 events)
All Abilities Teens Loop Bus Field TripAll Abilities Teens Loop Bus Field Trip – Take the Loop Bus on this field trip as we go to Tops where we’ll buy the ingredients needed to make homemade pizza with Larry Anthony from RHCSD. This program is designed for teens who have intellectual, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities. Registration required. For more information, email Amy at amy@redhooklibrary.org. CANCELED Quickbooks Online for Business OwnersCANCELED Quickbooks Online for Business Owners – CANCELED. If interested please contact us, as we are looking to reschedule.
Curious about QuickBooks Online for your business? Join instructor Matthew Watzka of Financial Services Center, Inc. for an information packed class that’ll give you all the information you need to get up and running in QuickBooks Online. We’ll cover subscription options, linking your bank accounts, invoicing customers, paying vendors and employees, running reports, and other time saving tips and tricks. You’ll walk away from this event with a good working knowledge of the ins and outs of QuickBooks Online. Registration required. Email programcoordinator@redhooklibrary.org to register and for more info. |
May 22, 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 |
May 23, 2022(1 event)
Medicare 101Medicare 101 Medicare is a complex and multi-faceted insurance. Please join us for a basic introduction with plenty of time for questions. Medicare 101 will cover when and how to join, the various parts: A, B, C, D, the choices, important dates and resources. Health Insurance Information Counseling & Assistance Program (HIICAP) volunteer for Dutchess County Office for the Aging, Nina Lynch will present. Masks are required at our indoor programs. Please call 845-758-3241 or email Renee at programcoordinator@redhooklibrary.org to register. |
May 24, 2022(4 events)
Study Time (3rd Floor Community Room)Study Time (3rd Floor Community Room) – Need a quieter place to study or a change of location? Use our 3rd floor Community Room for studying or working on Tuesdays (10am-12pm) and Thursdays (12pm-2pm). We also have laptops and Chromebooks available. No sign up necessary. Masks are currently required at our indoor spaces. Preschool Nature Walk (Ferncliff Forest)Preschool Nature Walk (Ferncliff Forest) – Meet us in the parking area at Ferncliff Forest for a Preschool Nature Walk! Call 845-758-3241 for more information. 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. Lego ClubLego Club – Come one, come all, to build with Legos at Red Hook Public Library! Join us for creative building on Tuesday at 4 PM. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon, whether you are looking to build with your friends, to unleash your inner architect, to relive your childhood days, or to simply try out some different Lego bricks. All ages are welcome and the program is free and open to the public with no registration required. |
May 25, 2022(4 events)
Storytime with AmyStorytime with Amy – Amy’s Storytime will be inside the Children’s Library on Wednesdays. We share stories, sing and have fun. Libratory 1 (Ages 6-10)Libratory 1 (Ages 6-10) – STEM activities for youth ages 6-10. This month we will meet in the tween room (children's floor). We cover subjects in chemistry, biology, physics, and more. Registration required. Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org to register, and for more information. Libratory 2 (Ages 11+)Libratory 2 (Ages 11+) – STEM activities for youth ages 11+. This month we will meet in the Community Room (3rd Floor). We cover subjects in chemistry, biology, physics, and more. Registration required. Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org to register, and for more information. All Abilities Teens Cooking with Mr. LarryAll Abilities Teens Cooking with Mr. Larry – We will be making homemade pizza with Larry Anthony from RHCSD. This program is designed for teens who have intellectual, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities. Registration required. For more information, email Amy at amy@redhooklibrary.org. |
May 26, 2022(5 events)
Petit Picasso Outside!Petit Picasso Outside! – 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. Study Time (3rd Floor Community Room)Study Time (3rd Floor Community Room) – Need a quieter place to study or a change of location? Use our 3rd floor Community Room for studying or working on Tuesdays (10am-12pm) and Thursdays (12pm-2pm). We also have laptops and Chromebooks available. No sign up necessary. Masks are currently required at our indoor spaces. Among Us ClubAmong Us Club – Among Us crafts, activities & games. No experience nor tech needed. Among Us manualidades, actividades & juegos. No se necesita experiencia ni tecnología. CANCELED Sign Language Class (ASL)CANCELED Sign Language Class (ASL) – Class is canceled this week, but will resume the following week. *Join on Zoom. Learn a new language and expand your world. American Sign Language is often cited as the third most common language in the United States. Registration is required. This class is open to teens and adults. Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org to register and for more information. Virtual Spanish as a Second Language for AdultsVirtual Spanish as a Second Language for Adults – Improve your Spanish! Our Spanish Language Class restarts 5:30-6:30pm on Feb 24 and continues weekly on Thursdays for 14 weeks online via GoToMeeting, with the last class on June 2 (skipping Easter Week). For Advanced Beginner level Spanish speakers. The program is free and open to the public. Registration required for GoToMeeting link. Email Renee at programcoordinator@redhooklibrary.org to register. |
May 27, 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 outdoors. Contact Amy@redhooklibrary.org for more information. |
May 28, 2022 |
May 29, 2022(1 event)
CANCELED Teen TakeoverCANCELED Teen Takeover – CANCELED today.
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 |
May 30, 2022(1 event)
Library ClosedLibrary Closed N/A Library Closed |
May 31, 2022(3 events)
Study Time (3rd Floor Community Room)Study Time (3rd Floor Community Room) – Need a quieter place to study or a change of location? Use our 3rd floor Community Room for studying or working on Tuesdays (10am-12pm) and Thursdays (12pm-2pm). We also have laptops and Chromebooks available. No sign up necessary. Masks are currently required at our indoor spaces. 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. Lego ClubLego Club – Come one, come all, to build with Legos at Red Hook Public Library! Join us for creative building on Tuesday at 4 PM. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon, whether you are looking to build with your friends, to unleash your inner architect, to relive your childhood days, or to simply try out some different Lego bricks. All ages are welcome and the program is free and open to the public with no registration required. |
June 1, 2022(3 events)
Storytime with AmyStorytime with Amy – Amy’s Storytime will be inside the Children’s Library on Wednesdays. We share stories, sing and have fun. Libratory 1 (Ages 6-10)Libratory 1 (Ages 6-10) – STEM activities for youth ages 6-10. This month we will meet in the tween room (children's floor). We cover subjects in chemistry, biology, physics, and more. Registration required. Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org to register, and for more information. Libratory 2 (Ages 11+)Libratory 2 (Ages 11+) – STEM activities for youth ages 11+. This month we will meet in the Community Room (3rd Floor). We cover subjects in chemistry, biology, physics, and more. Registration required. Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org to register, and for more information. |
June 2, 2022(4 events)
Study Time (3rd Floor Community Room)Study Time (3rd Floor Community Room) – Need a quieter place to study or a change of location? Use our 3rd floor Community Room for studying or working on Tuesdays (10am-12pm) and Thursdays (12pm-2pm). We also have laptops and Chromebooks available. No sign up necessary. Masks are currently required at our indoor spaces. Among Us ClubAmong Us Club – Among Us crafts, activities & games. No experience nor tech needed. Among Us manualidades, actividades & juegos. No se necesita experiencia ni tecnología. Sign Language Class (ASL)Sign Language Class (ASL) – *Join on Zoom. Learn a new language and expand your world. American Sign Language is often cited as the third most common language in the United States. Registration is required. This class is open to teens and adults. Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org to register and for more information. Virtual Spanish as a Second Language for AdultsVirtual Spanish as a Second Language for Adults – Improve your Spanish! Our Spanish Language Class restarts 5:30-6:30pm on Feb 24 and continues weekly on Thursdays for 14 weeks online via GoToMeeting, with the last class on June 2 (skipping Easter Week). For Advanced Beginner level Spanish speakers. The program is free and open to the public. Registration required for GoToMeeting link. Email Renee at programcoordinator@redhooklibrary.org to register. |
June 3, 2022(2 events)
Children's Library ClosedChildren's Library Closed N/A Children's Library Closed. But the garden is open and you can request books at the main desk upstairs. 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 |
June 4, 2022 |