Clinton Community Library Programs

Elephants are the largest living land animal.They spend a good part of their day eating plants and grasses as they travel in their herd.Join us for excellent stories about these big animals. And enjoy a yoga pose or two with Miss Crystal. 

Come explore 19th century American landscape paintings to reveal how American identity has been profoundly linked with the land. In this image-rich talk, we’ll dig beyond the surface layers that create a streamlined, but simplistic notion of the American character. We’ll take a slow look...read more

Who/What Are They & Why Do They Matter?As we take a look at the many pollinators that we are aware of, we also learn about pollinators that contribute enormously to the food web and pollination of flowers in our area. We will learn to identify these animals and learn about their role as a p...read more

Yes, your teddy bear is invited to the library for a sleepover. Bring your bear or other chosen stuffy and their things (pjs, blanket, toothbrush). They will have a super-duper time.So Tuesday is drop-off day, and they will spend the night and Wednesday at the library. Pick up is Thursday at your co...read more

Richard Osman, the author, is a quiz genius (on Pointless on BBC) and a comic writer, and this is his first novel.*Interested to know who you liked the most: Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibraham, Ron, Donna, Chris...all of them?A side note: the aforementioned author is 6'7". He is telling a tall tale....read more

Have you ever received an orchid and wondered how to care for it? This presentation looks at several types of orchids, their native growing environment, and a discussion about those most suited to a home environment and how to care for them.Virtual Presentation by Cornell Cooperative Extension

This group is for all school-aged kids who want to build critical thinking skills through games, building projects, and socializing with peers.  Age-appropriate themed activities will be preselected for the group.  Great for homeschooling families or kids who have a day off from school.&nb...read more

NYPL docent Joan Marlow Golan will take you on a virtual tour of the iconic New York Public Library’s Central Research Library for the Humanities and Social Sciences on Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street. The tour includes the story of how the beloved Library Lions got their ...read more

What color is a shamrock?What color is a leprechaun?What color is a four-leaf clover?Green Green GreenCome paint green shamrocks and read entertaining stories. 

Virtual ProgramPresented by Sarah Gutman Learn how to trace the paths of your Irish immigrant ancestors.Discover how to gather information about them through U.S records and then where and how to look for them in Irish records.Register online or by calling the library 845-266-5530&nbs...read more

Best Native Plant Choices for Our Eco-Region for Threatened Pollinator SurvivalPlants and pollinators do not understand a sign that says “Welcome to Dutchess County”. By viewing the United States without man-made borders, we zero in on Clinton Corners and surrounding areas. We will ...read more

Time to read Chick-Chicka Boom Boom and sing the alphabet song!Ode to the building blocks of reading and singing.Invite a friend to read and play. 

Please join us for an online craft class with Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project (KSCPP). A member of the KSCPP will show step by step to make a lovely lotus flower lantern using colored paper and wire frames and watch a short documentary film. Once y...read more

Please register to receive the Zoom meeting link.

Many of you have chickens of your own, so you know that they eat seeds, grain and even bagels!But did you know: Chickens cluck after they lay an egg!They also dream when they sleep. What are they dreaming about? 

This is a special program.  The library has scheduled limited half-hour sessions to meet via zoom with genealogist Sarah Gutmann to discuss your family tree questions, concerns, and next steps. Register to save your spot (or be added to the waiting list).  If there is enough interest,...read more