Library Events

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 the...read more

This story time session is tailored to serve babies, young toddlers, and their caregivers. Story time will be 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...read more

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!

The Citizen Preparedness Corps is an Emergency Preparedness program initiated back in 2014 to provide residents with the knowledge and tools to prepare for emergencies and disasters, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible. First Lieutenan...read more

Walking is better with good company! We will be gathering at the Cary Institute and will be taking the Wappinger Creek Trail (1.25 mi.). We will meet in the parking lot next to the Gifford House and depart shortly after 10:00. Please note that before participating in the Walking Club, you will need ...read more

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. For ages preschool - 12. This week, come make easy fall-themed c...read more

Join Millbrook’s musical community for Library Jams! All you need is your instrument and your singing voice. Eric Marshall will lead you through a myriad of memorable tunes. This group is perfect for beginner and advanced musicians. 

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 the...read more

This story time session is tailored to serve babies, young toddlers, and their caregivers. Story time will be 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...read more

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!

The human race’s worst fears have come true: gigantic spaceships have touched down in 12 locations around the world, and no one knows why they’re here. Linguistics professor Louise Banks leads an elite team of investigators racing against time to find a way to communicate with extraterre...read more

With Halloween approaching, October is a spooky time of year! Get into the spooky spirit with these vomiting pumpkin kits. Carve a pumpkin and use science to create sickening visages. You can pick up your pumpkin and supplies starting October 6th. For ages 12- 18.

Qigong ("chee-gung") is a Chinese mind-body exercise system proven to lower blood pressure, build strength, improve balance and flexibility, and transform stress into energy. Its pleasant, easy-to-learn movements are similar to Yoga but more circular and flowing--- great for returning mobi...read more

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.

Reading LibrosIntroducing Reading Libros, Spanish language immersion for families interested in exposure to the Spanish language and exploring Latin culture from a child’s perspective. These weekly sessions, led by local polyglot, Indira AuMaitre Hersey, focus on singing and reading in Spanish...read more

Calling all knitting and fiber art lovers! Join a warm and supportive crafting community at the library. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, everyone is welcome to share, create, and inspire together. Let's click those needles, crochet those loops, and bond over our love for all thi...read more

Join us for a fun day of activity at the library! Find all the details at https://www.millbrooknewyork.com/community-day

On Community Day, stop by Millbrook Library to enjoy a stunning amount of bubbles and loud, fun music with The Bubble Bus!

With Halloween approaching, October is a spooky time of year! Get into the spooky spirit with these vomiting pumpkin kits. Carve a pumpkin and use science to create sickening visages. You can pick up your pumpkin and supplies starting October 6th. For ages 12- 18.

Help us collect personal care items through the month of October to give to those in need! Donations accepted include:  Shampoo Conditioner Soap Body wash Toothpaste Toothbrushes Mouthwash Dental floss Menstrual products (tampons, pads) Deodorant Razors Shaving cream Hairbrushes

Sign up for a 30-minute session to use the library's sewing machine. The Teen Programmer will be available to teach and help you use the sewing machine. If you can bring your own fabric that would be great! If not, the library can provide some fabric to be used. This program is available to ever...read more

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 the...read more

This story time session is tailored to serve babies, young toddlers, and their caregivers. Story time will be 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...read more

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 is a meeting of the Friends of Millbrook Library. If you are interested in volunteering, please attend!

Do you want to make knock-out flyers to advertise your business or organization? We can get you started! In this session, you will learn how to choose from Canva templates, design your own flyers, and even your own social media posts! Millbrook Library is providing all attendees access to Canva Pro ...read more

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. For ages preschool - 12. This week, join us for some slime-makin...read more

This introduction to domestic violence and/ or teen dating abuse provides a foundation on the cycle of violence and identification of red flags of an abusive relationship. Love Shouldn't Hurt participants will gain knowledge of language and tools that will enable them to support an individual wh...read more

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 the...read more

This story time session is tailored to serve babies, young toddlers, and their caregivers. Story time will be 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...read more

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!

Millbrook is home to many historic sites, one of them being the Nine Partners Meeting House and Cemetery. For this special event, the Millbrook Historical Society will be leading you through Nine Partners Cemetery and discussing some of the prominent figures buried there.

Learn how to capture a spooooky story in the visual/sequential medium by creating their own mini-comic book from start to finish! This workshop will cover sequential storytelling as well as how to sketch, ink, and color your comics. For ages 11 - 18.

Join us for the newest animated Spider-Man movie where our hero, Miles Morales, catapults across the Multiverse and encounters a team of Spider-People. These fellow heroes are charged with protecting the existence of the Multiverse, but cannot agree on how to handle a new threat. Miles finds he must...read more

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.

Ashley Alred, Education Program Leader at Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, will take us on a fun, tree-focused walk at Cary Institute! Each child will receive a tree identification book & the meet-up location will be emailed to registrants in the week before the walk. For ages 5 - 12.

Interested in volunteering? Come to Millbrook Library to see all the amazing organizations that help our community and learn how you can help. We have organizations joining us for animal care, local ecology, food banks, medical care, and more.

The Spice of the Month is limestone rosemary! This classic French rosemary has a beautiful piney, citrusy flavor. Stop by anytime during the month of October to pick up a packet of the spice and a recipe card!

Help us collect personal care items through the month of October to give to those in need! Donations accepted include:  Shampoo Conditioner Soap Body wash Toothpaste Toothbrushes Mouthwash Dental floss Menstrual products (tampons, pads) Deodorant Razors Shaving cream Hairbrushes

Yoga helps to promote strength, balance, and flexibility along with a sense of mental clarity and focus. Learn how Yoga postures, mindful movements, and breathing techniques can have a beneficial effect on your nervous system. This class is for any experience level and uses a chair for seated postur...read more

Come to the library for a relaxing time with tea and friends. We will be making cute tie-dye donuts for you to enjoy! We'll provide all the materials and guidance you need to make these scrumptious, Instagram-worthy treats. For ages 12 - 18.

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 the...read more

This story time session is tailored to serve babies, young toddlers, and their caregivers. Story time will be 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...read more

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 how to unlock accessibility features on your favorite Library websites and apps! Accessibility features are helpful to all people, regardless of disability type. Learn how to use Millbrook Library’s accessibility and language support tools, as well as Libby and Hoopla’s assistive t...read more

A meeting of the Library Board of Trustees.

Walking is better with good company! Join Adult Programmer Gabrielle Esposito for our first Walking Club! We will be gathering at the Cary Institute and will be taking the Wappinger Creek Trail (1.25 mi.). We will meet in the parking lot next to the Gifford House and depart shortly after 10:00. Plea...read more

A representative from Rebuilding Together will be at the Library to answer your questions about how to obtain funding for house repairs. Rebuilding Together is a non-profit organization that works to make essential repairs to living spaces to ensure safe and healthy housing.

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. For ages preschool - 12. This week, we will make Jack-o-lan...read more

Join us on Wednesday, October 18th for our Accented Clothing program. Staff will assist participants in creating stunning quilt blocks to add to a t-shirt or sweatshirt. We encourage you to bring your own t-shirt or sweatshirt to use for this event; however, the library can provide t-shirts in a lim...read more

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 the...read more

Please join Millbrook Library for a very special tour of the Wethersfield Estate and Garden!Elegant yet restrained, the house sits in conversation with a charming British Arts and Crafts garden immediately adjacent to it, each amplifying the graceful lines of the other and both bearing witness to th...read more

This story time session is tailored to serve babies, young toddlers, and their caregivers. Story time will be 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...read more

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!

Please join the Film Club for a delicious tale of small-town enchantment! When a single mother and her young daughter move to rural France and open a chocolate shop - with Sunday hours - across the street from the local church, they are met with some resistance from the rigidly moral community. But ...read more

Presented by the Millbrook Historical Society. More information coming soon!

Qigong ("chee-gung") is a Chinese mind-body exercise system proven to lower blood pressure, build strength, improve balance and flexibility, and transform stress into energy. Its pleasant, easy-to-learn movements are similar to Yoga but more circular and flowing--- great for returning mobi...read more

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.

Reading LibrosIntroducing Reading Libros, Spanish language immersion for families interested in exposure to the Spanish language and exploring Latin culture from a child’s perspective. These weekly sessions, led by local polyglot, Indira AuMaitre Hersey, focus on singing and reading in Spanish...read more

Calling all knitting and fiber art lovers! Join a warm and supportive crafting community at the library. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a beginner, everyone is welcome to share, create, and inspire together. Let's click those needles, crochet those loops, and bond over our love for all thi...read more

Want to save money on your car insurance? Of course, you do! On Saturday, October 21st from 10 am to 4 pm, the library will be hosting a Defensive Driving Course presented by Peter Khan. This course allows you to save 10% on your vehicle liability, collision, and personal injury protection (PIP) ins...read more

With Halloween approaching, October is a spooky time of year! Get into the spooky spirit with these vomiting pumpkin kits. Carve a pumpkin and use science to create sickening visages. You can pick up your pumpkin and supplies starting October 6th. For ages 12- 18.

Help us collect personal care items through the month of October to give to those in need! Donations accepted include:  Shampoo Conditioner Soap Body wash Toothpaste Toothbrushes Mouthwash Dental floss Menstrual products (tampons, pads) Deodorant Razors Shaving cream Hairbrushes

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 the...read more

This story time session is tailored to serve babies, young toddlers, and their caregivers. Story time will be 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...read more

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!

Did you know that if you have a Google Account, you can build your own website? Using Google Sites, you can begin to market your business, organization, art, or products all by yourself! In this session, you will learn how to create a website, upload content, and publish your website. This prog...read more

This month, take home a Monster Rice Krispie bar kit! We provide all the supplies you need to make your own spooky monster treat at home.

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. For ages preschool - 12. This week, have some spooky fun de...read more

Looking for a chance to kick back, have a blast, and meet some awesome new gaming pals? We've got the perfect event for you at the library! From thrilling showdowns to hilarious challenges, there's something for everyone to enjoy. But the fun doesn't stop there – bring along your f...read more

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 the...read more

People USA is a peer-run mental health nonprofit that creates, provides, and promotes its own innovative crisis response and wellness services. A representative from People USA will be outside Millbrook Library to answer your questions and hand out information about the organization. Stop by to get ...read more

This story time session is tailored to serve babies, young toddlers, and their caregivers. Story time will be 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...read more

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!

We’re hungry to hear what you made with the Spice of the Month! Join your fellow club members at Millbrook Library for a discussion about this month’s spice. Bring a dish or dessert to share that is properly labeled with potential allergens. Please register for this event.

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!

Need help applying for New York State assistive services like HEAP and SNAP? Schedule an appointment with Digital Navigator Gabrielle Esposito. During a 30-minute one-on-one session, you will learn how to create an account/log-on and how to start applying for assistive services. Please register for ...read more

For October, the Millbook Club will be reading The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenston. Zachary Ezra Rawlins is a graduate student in Vermont when he discovers a mysterious book hidden in the stacks. As he turns the pages, entranced by tales of lovelorn prisoners, key collectors, and nameless acolytes, ...read more

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.

Reading LibrosIntroducing Reading Libros, Spanish language immersion for families interested in exposure to the Spanish language and exploring Latin culture from a child’s perspective. These weekly sessions, led by local polyglot, Indira AuMaitre Hersey, focus on singing and reading in Spanish...read more

Join Cris Caivano, M.A., as she leads a Qigong class for children and their caregivers!In ancient China, shamans created beautiful, simple dances based on the movements of animals. These became known as “The Five Animal Frolics” and are still practiced today. By moving the way animals mo...read more

The year is 1994. You are a scout on a three-day bank holiday weekend camping trip. But: the Terror is there, waiting, in the shadows of the trees. The Terror is ancient; it is brackish and reeking; it is hateful; it is the endless midnight sea and the untracked wilderness. It can twist its roots in...read more

The Spice of the Month is limestone rosemary! This classic French rosemary has a beautiful piney, citrusy flavor. Stop by anytime during the month of October to pick up a packet of the spice and a recipe card!

Help us collect personal care items through the month of October to give to those in need! Donations accepted include:  Shampoo Conditioner Soap Body wash Toothpaste Toothbrushes Mouthwash Dental floss Menstrual products (tampons, pads) Deodorant Razors Shaving cream Hairbrushes

This month, take home a Monster Rice Krispie bar kit! We provide all the supplies you need to make your own spooky monster treat at home.

With Halloween approaching, October is a spooky time of year! Get into the spooky spirit with these vomiting pumpkin kits. Carve a pumpkin and use science to create sickening visages. You can pick up your pumpkin and supplies starting October 6th. For ages 12- 18.

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 the...read more

This story time session is tailored to serve babies, young toddlers, and their caregivers. Story time will be 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...read more

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!

Socialize and unwind with Coloring for Adults! Coloring books, colored pencils, relaxing music, and snacks provided. No need to bring anything but yourself and your passion for art! Whether you're an experienced artist or a curious doodler, all are welcome. Connect with like-minded souls, exchan...read more