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The week's events
| SunSunday | MonMonday | TueTuesday | WedWednesday | ThuThursday | FriFriday | SatSaturday |
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| September 12, 2021 | September 13, 2021 |
September 14, 2021(7 events)
Let's read outside! / Leamos afuera!Let's read outside! / Leamos afuera! – Bilingual Spanish and English Storytime with Yadira is in the Children's Garden at the library Tuesdays. La hora de los cuentos bilingües con Yadira estára en jardín de los niños en la biblioteca los martes.
Afternoon Book Group: When Breath Becomes AirAfternoon Book Group: When Breath Becomes Air – The Tuesday Afternoon Book Group will meet to discuss: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi. The discussion will be held in the Children’s Learning Garden (weather permitting). A Zoom link option will be made available to anyone interested. *In the case of bad weather, and depending on transmission risk levels, discussion will either move indoors, or return to an exclusively Zoom format. If you would like to be contacted in regards to the discussion, 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. 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. The Defiance Project with Donna JeffressThe Defiance Project with Donna Jeffress – Inspired by Susan Stessin-Cohn & Ashley Hurlburt-Biagini's In Defiance: Runaways from Slavery in New York's Hudson River Valley, 1736-1831, The Defiance Project educates participants by humanizing and honoring the African people who toiled while enslaved, resisted as fugitives and ran for freedom in the Hudson Valley. Using a runaway notice, each participant will create a narrative and portrait of an enslaved individual who lived in Dutchess County. Gain a more thorough understanding of the present by learning a broader view of the past. This 5-class series of events will take place at Red Hook Public Library. Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org to register. Bollywood Fitness Dance Class (Virtual)Bollywood Fitness Dance Class (Virtual) – Join a member of Ajna, New York’s premier Indian Dance Company, for a free Bollywood fitness dance class over Zoom. Great for getting some exercise in, having some fun, and learning about the various dance styles in India. The class with be about half work-out and half educational. All skill levels are welcome! Presented by Millbrook Library. For Zoom link: email Renee at programcoordinator@redhooklibrary.org |
September 15, 2021(4 events)
Outdoors Storytime with AmyOutdoors Storytime with Amy – Amy’s Storytime will be in the Children’s Garden at the library on Wednesdays. We share stories, sing and have fun. Libratory (Ages 6-10)Libratory (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 CrafternoonAll Abilities Teens Crafternoon – Join us for our All Abilities Teens Crafternoon. This program is designed for teens who have intellectual, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities. Advanced registration is required. For more information, email Amy at amy@redhooklibrary.org. |
September 16, 2021(3 events)
Petit PicassoPetit Picasso – 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! The Defiance Project with Donna JeffressThe Defiance Project with Donna Jeffress – Inspired by Susan Stessin-Cohn & Ashley Hurlburt-Biagini's In Defiance: Runaways from Slavery in New York's Hudson River Valley, 1736-1831, The Defiance Project educates participants by humanizing and honoring the African people who toiled while enslaved, resisted as fugitives and ran for freedom in the Hudson Valley. Using a runaway notice, each participant will create a narrative and portrait of an enslaved individual who lived in Dutchess County. Gain a more thorough understanding of the present by learning a broader view of the past. This 5-class series of events will take place at Red Hook Public Library. Email Amy@redhooklibrary.org to register. Virtual Spanish as a Second Language for AdultsVirtual Spanish as a Second Language for Adults – Learn to speak Spanish! Our popular Spanish Language Class restarts 6-7pm on Sept 16 and continues weekly 6-7pm Thursdays for 10 weeks online via Zoom, with the last class on Nov. 18th. For Advanced Beginner level Spanish speakers. The program is free and open to the public. Registration required for Zoom meeting link, space is limited. Email Renee at programcoordinator@redhooklibrary.org to register. |
September 17, 2021(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 |
September 18, 2021(1 event)
Hardscrabble DayHardscrabble Day N/A Hardscrabble Day |