Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Millbrook Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
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Early Literacy Information Session for Families
6:00 - 7:00 Early Literacy Information Session for Families Wednesday, Apr. 21, 6:00 - 7:00![]() Millbrook We all know that reading to our infants and toddlers is an important way to nurture their early literacy skills. But did you know that there are additional ways to encourage your child’s early literacy development other than reading? Join Children’s Literacy Coordinator, Abbey Gallagher,...read more
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Walking Tour at Innisfree Garden
10:00 AM Walking Tour at Innisfree Garden Thursday, Apr. 22, 10:00 AM![]() Millbrook Celebrate Earth Day and enjoy a free walking tour at Innisfree Garden with Landscape Curator, Katherine H. Kerin. Established in the mid-20th century, Innisfree Garden is considered one of the premier gardens of America and listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Masks and distancing wil...read more
Online Yoga
10:30 am - 11:30 am Online Yoga Thursday, Apr. 22, 10:30 am - 11:30 am![]() Millbrook Join Samantha Free & The Millbrook Library via Zoom for all-level flow yoga classes on Thursdays from 10:30 am - 11:30 am. This class is perfect for beginners as well as people who have done yoga before.Bring to your mat: blocks (books. cans of soup), strap (belt, tie, scarf, hand towel), and ei...read more
Virtual Story Time with Miss Abbey - The Home Builders
11:30 AM Virtual Story Time with Miss Abbey - The Home Builders Thursday, Apr. 22, 11:30 AM![]() Millbrook Miss Abbey will read “The Home Builders” written by Varsha Bajaj and illustrated by Simona Mulazzani. Virtual story time videos will be posted on our Youtube channel each Thursday morning at 11:30AM and available to view on demand.
The WRITE Stuff: Middle-Grade Creative Writing Club
4:30-5:00 PM The WRITE Stuff: Middle-Grade Creative Writing Club Thursday, Apr. 22, 4:30-5:00 PM![]() Millbrook Ages: 8-11 years oldIn honor of National Poetry Month, join Miss Abbey for a writing workshop where young writers will learn about and practice erasure poetry (also known as blackout poetry). Please bring newspapers or magazines and a black marker to this meeting. Register your young writer on our c...read more
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Tech Help
4:30 - 6:00 Tech Help Friday, Apr. 23, 4:30 - 6:00![]() Millbrook 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 virtual 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 to receive th...read more
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Seed Giveaway
10:00 - 3:00 Seed Giveaway Saturday, Apr. 24, 10:00 - 3:00![]() Millbrook The library will be giving away 100 packets of seeds from Hudson Valley Seed! We will have a table set up in front of the library. Stop by and learn about the library's mission to become more sustainable. The seed packet is made up of plant species that provide refuge for pollinators including N...read more
Seeds of Community with K Greene
3:00 - 5:00 Seeds of Community with K Greene Saturday, Apr. 24, 3:00 - 5:00![]() Millbrook To kick off the openings of the Library of Local seed libraries within the Kingston, Hudson and Mountain Top (Tannersville) libraries, and salute the already popular Morton Seed Library in Rhinecliff, renowned seed expert K Greene will explore the art, beauty and generosity of seeds. Vegetable, flow...read more
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Poetry Open Mic Night
6:00 PM Poetry Open Mic Night Monday, Apr. 26, 6:00 PM![]() Millbrook In celebration of National Poetry Month, join us for a Poetry Open Mic Night on the library front lawn! Come read poetry, original poetry or a favorite classic, or just stop by and listen. All ages and skill levels welcome! Masks and distancing required. This event is in collaboration with Mill...read more
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Drawing Club for Earthlings
5:00 - 5:30 PM Drawing Club for Earthlings Tuesday, Apr. 27, 5:00 - 5:30 PM![]() Millbrook Ages: 7-12 yrs. Join the Drawing Club for Earthlings this week as we take on SWEETS! Illustrator Kelly Dillon will show young artists how to create cupcakes, ice cream pops, donuts, and more. Please bring paper and some drawing materials like pencils, crayons or colored pencils. Register your y...read more
Finding Your 300 Year Old Grandma Using 21st Century Technology
6:00 PM Finding Your 300 Year Old Grandma Using 21st Century Technology Tuesday, Apr. 27, 6:00 PM![]() Millbrook Join genealogy expert, Sarah Gutmann, for a deep-dive into the numerous genealogy websites and resources you can use to trace your family’s lineage. In addition to the “Big Four” genealogy websites - Ancestry, Family Search, My Heritage, and Find My Past - participants will also le...read more
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Arts & Crafters - Coffee Filter Butterflies
5:00 - 6:00 Arts & Crafters - Coffee Filter Butterflies Wednesday, Apr. 28, 5:00 - 6:00![]() Millbrook Ages: 5-12 yrs.Join Miss Abbey for an hour of springtime arts and crafts. Arts and Crafters will make their own coffee filter butterflies! Register on our calendar to pick up your craft bag with supplies in the Children’s Room at the library starting April 22nd and receive the Zoom link prior ...read more
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Online Yoga
10:30 am - 11:30 am Online Yoga Thursday, Apr. 29, 10:30 am - 11:30 am![]() Millbrook Join Samantha Free & The Millbrook Library via Zoom for all-level flow yoga classes on Thursdays from 10:30 am - 11:30 am. This class is perfect for beginners as well as people who have done yoga before.Bring to your mat: blocks (books. cans of soup), strap (belt, tie, scarf, hand towel), and ei...read more
Virtual Story Time with Miss Abbey - Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms
11:30 AM Virtual Story Time with Miss Abbey - Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms Thursday, Apr. 29, 11:30 AM![]() Millbrook Miss Abbey will read “Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms” written by Julia Rawlinson and illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke. Virtual story time videos will be posted on our Youtube channel each Thursday morning at 11:30 AM and available to view on demand.
MillBook Club - City of Girls
6:00 PM MillBook Club - City of Girls Thursday, Apr. 29, 6:00 PM![]() Millbrook Come join the MillBook Club for our April read of City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert. A New York Times bestseller, City of Girls takes place in the 1940s and follows the exploits of nineteen-year old Vivian Morris, a Vassar drop-out who moves in with her aunt and joins the high-drama theatre world o...read more
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Sew So Easy: Bunnies & Bears Reading Books...Oh My!
Sew So Easy: Bunnies & Bears Reading Books...Oh My! Friday, Apr. 30![]() Millbrook For April's So Sew Easy project, we'll be taking a small tin and creating a little bedroom for a felt bunny and bear to sleep in. This program is open to pre-teens and teens, in grades 6-12. Registration is required and kits can be picked up at the Millbrook Library - Children'...read more
Teen DIY Craft Club - Ceramic Painting
Teen DIY Craft Club - Ceramic Painting Friday, Apr. 30![]() Millbrook Choose from 6 different ceramic gnomes! Paint and brush will also be provided. This program is open to pre-teens and teens, in grades 6-12. Registration is required and kits can be picked up at the Millbrook Library - Children's Room Circulation Desk from April 1st thru the 30th.
Blackout/Redacted Poetry
Blackout/Redacted Poetry Friday, Apr. 30![]() Millbrook In celebration of National Poetry Month, we're inviting teens to create blackout poems from the book pages we provide. "A blackout poem is when a poet takes a black marker to already established text and starts redacting words until a poem and/or picture i...read more
Spring Card Kit
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Tech Help
4:30 - 6:00 Tech Help Friday, Apr. 30, 4:30 - 6:00![]() Millbrook 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 virtual 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 to receive th...read more
Tree Identification Challenge
6:00 PM Tree Identification Challenge Friday, Apr. 30, 6:00 PM![]() Millbrook Partnering with Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies and the Dutchess Land Conservancy, Millbrook Library is challenging our community to fall in love with local ecology. Join us on April 1st for the optional kick-off streaming of the webinar, “Tree ID Program for Beginners” led by DLC ec...read more
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