Library Events

The library is closed for Memorial Day Weekend. Remember, our online library is always open!

Want to learn more about spices and get some recipes to try out? Members of the Spice of the Month Club will receive a sample packet of mace and informational pages with a history of the spice and recipes that feature mace. 

Mace is the sister spice of nutmeg and comes from the same tree! It tastes like nutmeg but tends to be sharper, sometimes described as a peppery nutmeg. Join us to learn more about this spice and cook with mace this spring! Packets will be ready on May 8th for pick-up!

Looking for exercise? You're in exactly the right place! Dutchess County Office of the Aging presents: OFA Excercise Programs! If you like the idea of increased independence, weight loss, less joint pain, a better mood, extra energy, better balance, and a lower risk of disease and disability then the OFA Exercise Program is for you. Classes are offered throughout Dutchess County and the class at the Millbrook Library meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00.

This storytime session is tailored to serve babies, young toddlers, and their caregivers. Storytime will be shorter, about 15 to 20 minutes in length, with shorter stories & board books, and fingerplay songs.

Lap sitting with caregivers is encouraged, as adult participation is crucial to the success of a younger child-focused story circle. This is meant to be a gentle introduction to group activities for our youngest patrons!

This storytime is tailored to serve preschoolers and their caregivers. Storytime is about 30 minutes in length with great books and fun songs. Participation with caregivers is encouraged!

This group is currently full! Please contact rpomerselig@millbrooklibrary.org if you are interested in playing.

The Columbia County Libraries Association and Chatham Public Library honor Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with a special Zoom lecture with civil rights attorney Peter H. Irons on Tuesday, May 30 at 6:15 p.m. His talk will provide a historical look behind the scenes into what is considered one of the most disturbing events in US history - the internment of Americans of Japanese descent during World War II. Irons, who represented Japanese-Americans whose internment convictions were overturned in the 1980’s, will discuss the historical elements that led to the internment convictions and tell the story of the courageous Japanese-Americans who fought for justice.

Irons is an American activist, civil rights attorney, legal scholar and professor emeritus of political science at University of California, San Diego. He has authored many books about the U.S. Supreme Court and constitutional litigation. Irons is a staunch supporter of public libraries and is offering this lecture/discussion as his gift to the residents of Columbia County and the surrounding region. This program is free and all are welcome to join by Zoom. Please email columbiacountylibraries@gmail.com to register and receive the Zoom link.

To watch past programs, visit columbiacountylibraries.org/programs/past-programs/ or check out the Columbia County Libraries Association YouTube channel. 

Do you need help with your homework? Someone to help you focus? Someone to talk to? Or to play games with? The Teen Librarian will be in the Teen room available to help you with your homework, or games! If you are confused about your work or just want help staying focused, we are here for you.

Creative Explorations is a time to explore materials with process-based art, try simple science experiments, create projects with guest presenters, and make crafts, gifts, food, music, and drama.... the options are varied and exciting. This week, come and enjoy this surprising natural dye project! We will explore the many, varied colors that black beans can make and then turn our dyed cloth into a wall hanging. For ages preschool - 12.

Want to play games and meet new people? Join us at the library for an all-ages game night. We will provide board games, card games, and video games for you to play with your neighbors! Feel free to bring your favorite game to play with others. Pizza and snacks will be provided.

Looking for exercise? You're in exactly the right place! Dutchess County Office of the Aging presents: OFA Excercise Programs! If you like the idea of increased independence, weight loss, less joint pain, a better mood, extra energy, better balance, and a lower risk of disease and disability then the OFA Exercise Program is for you. Classes are offered throughout Dutchess County and the class at the Millbrook Library meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00.

This storytime session is tailored to serve babies, young toddlers, and their caregivers. Storytime will be shorter, about 15 to 20 minutes in length, with shorter stories & board books, and fingerplay songs.

Lap sitting with caregivers is encouraged, as adult participation is crucial to the success of a younger child-focused story circle. This is meant to be a gentle introduction to group activities for our youngest patrons!

This time is for children & caregivers! Enjoy our new toy selection and make some connections and friends. Explore the library, read books together, and have some fun!

This storytime is tailored to serve preschoolers and their caregivers. Storytime is about 30 minutes in length with great books and fun songs. Participation with caregivers is encouraged!

Learn to paint with Soil! Julie Hart from the Dutchess Land Conservancy will guide us in learning how to use soil to paint. In this program, you will learn how dirt from different places creates different colors and use it to create your own masterpiece.

Need help with a computer or smartphone? Want to learn how to use the library's online resources? Sign up for a one-on-one class with our library staff on Fridays from 4:30 - 6.
Classes are limited to thirty-minute sessions.
Register for the event and specify your time slot.

Looking for community, company, accountability, or help with your fiber art (knitting, crocheting, etc) projects? Join us at the library as we craft and support each other. Beginners welcome. For ages 12 and up.

Join us to watch Turning Red, where we meet Meilin Lee, a 13-year-old caught between being her mother’s dutiful, perfect daughter and risking becoming fully herself, with her own friends and interests. And to make things even more challenging, whenever she gets too excited (which is practically ALWAYS), she “poofs” into a giant red panda! Rating: PG; Runtime: 100 minutes, Light snacks provided.

Successfully treating a plant problem first requires identifying exactly what the problem is. Learn how to be a good detective: define the problem, collect clues, determine the cause, synthesize the information, research the management and control... then go help your plant.

Join Master Gardener Joyce Tomaselli from Cornell Cooperative Extension for a Saturday morning presentation with a question and answer session.

Every month some crafting kits don’t get taken home, and every once and a while, we clear out these old ones in a delightful hodgepodge! Drop by the library to grab an old crafting kit you may have missed, from our macrame kit to our t-shirt potholders. They will be available on a first-come, first-served basis with no sign-ups. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity – visit the Millbrook Library today to get your take-home craft kit!