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 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 story time session is tailored to serve babies, young toddlers, and their caregivers. Story time 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!

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 movie-lover community of Millbrook is combatting March blues the best way we know how to – a feel-good comedy directed by Taika Watiti. Hunt for the Wilderpeople tells the story of a foster kid evading Welfare Services and venturing into the New Zealand wilderness with his grouchy father figure along for the ride. This is the highest-grossing New Zealand film ever and a true delight!

Movie nights are open to all and a wonderful way to join the community of film lovers here in Millbrook. Plus, we serve popcorn and cookies, so come for the snack and stay for the movie and community.

Kids, drop-in and pick up a Kids' Poetry Worksheet to fill out and submit. In April, your poem may be displayed at the Tribute Gardens Park for Millbrook Library's Poetryline event, hosted in collaboration with Millbrook Arts Group. But, there's more! Look for our Kids' Open Mic Afternoon on March 14th, if you would like to read your creation aloud!

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.

For ages 4 to 8.

Come explore the power of gravity with marbles and your imagination. Participants will work together to create tracks from a variety of materials for marbles to follow. Can you make a marble stop at a certain spot? Can you make a track that goes fast, but marbles stay on the track? We’ll follow the engineering process: explore, design, create, try it out, and make it better. Problem-solving and cooperation will be key to this fun activity.

Want to save money on your car insurance? Of course, you do! On Saturday, March 25th 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) insurance premiums for three years! You could also reduce up to four points on your driving record. 

$40 due day of class. Please bring pen, paper, and a bag lunch.
*This is NOT the five hour course needed to take your driving test.*
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Sponsored by the Millbrook Arts Group, Janice Pendarvis will be performing a career retrospective and concert demonstration at the Millbrook Library. Pendarvis has been a back-up vocalist for such famous acts as Sting, David Bowie, Phillip Glass, the Rolling Stones and others. She brings that big stage sound to this intimate concert. Come join us at the library for a two-hour concert sure to wow!

Macrame is all the rage for that rustic chic look. It’s a form of textile production where cords of rope are tied, rather than woven, to form beautiful and simple tapestries. If you’ve ever wanted to try your hand at macrame, but didn’t know where to start, this craft kit will include the macrame cord and hanging dowel to make one macrame hanging, about 6 by 9 inches long. These craft kits will be available on March 7th for pick-up at the front desk. 

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 paprika and informational pages with a history of the spice and recipes that feature paprika.

Paprika is a spice made from dried, ground red peppers and originated in South America. It’s known as a mild spice, but its flavor can intensify when cooked in oil. It also gives a lovely red color to dishes. Join us to learn more about this spice and cook with paprika this spring! The spice packets will be ready for pickup on March 8th.

Read a poem you wrote for the world to hear! Or at least for anyone who is at the library to hear! This event is the celebration and culmination of a month and a half of children's Poetryline poem submissions, a portion of which will be printed and on display at the Tribute Garden Park for the month of April.

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.

Join Alyssa, of Mindful Yoga by Liz, as she gently leads children of all ages through exercises emphasizing movement, breathing, and awareness. Fun will be had by all, even parents and caregivers observing! For ages 3 -12.

Throughout the winter season, please check the Millbrook Library website for updates regarding weather-related cancellations.

Want to play games but don't have anyone to play with? 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.

Learn how to make your own marbled paper with simple supplies. Make colorful paper and learn about the celebration of love and color that is Holi. Holi is an ancient Hindu tradition and is also one of the most popular festivals in Hinduism. For ages 13 - 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 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.

Come out of your shell in March and paint your own turtle bank! Paint is included with this kit. These are available only as a take-home kit. Kits are available for pick-up starting Wednesday, March 8th. For ages 5- 12.

Teens can participate in our monthly read and raffle! The theme for March is fantasy.

How it works: Check out a book from the library that matches the monthly genre or theme. When you check out your due date slip will be used to enter you into the monthly and yearly raffle.

Prizes: Drawings will happen at the end of each month. The prize is a book from our prize book collection. A large drawing will happen at the end of January and the prize will be a gift card to Merritt Bookstore and a matching donation to one of a selection of nonprofits of your choice.