Upcoming Programs

The Local History Room is open during office hours to anyone interested in researching genealogies, houses and buildings, and general local history. The Local History Room houses a large collection of books and resources including: Church and cemetery records Genealogies, in both book and CD form Ab...read more

Robbie's beloved story time brings together an animated, fun, and engaging reading style with literacy-focused activities, including fingerplays and crafts. Great for ages 2-6.

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Join a group of table tennis enthusiasts of all ages for pick-up games and practice. Two tables available during open play. Now weekly! Join a group of table tennis enthusiasts of all ages for pick-up games and practice. Two tables available during open play. 

This self-directed group meets every Tuesday. Come work on a Lego creation and display it in the library! Ages 5-13. 

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Now weekly and on a new day! Licensed music therapist Terry Watson delights with songs, chants, puppetry, instruments, storytelling and movement/dance with a focus on child development and early literacy. Sessions are geared toward children 0-4 years old with their caregivers or parents. P...read more

Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday, now from 11:30am-1:30pm. 

For more information about hours, our next book sale, or accepted donations, please visit the Friends of the Library webpage. 

Nerds at Nite is an adult (17+) gaming group that meets twice a month to play board games of all types, including Chronology, Tsuro, Point City, Splendor, and many other tabletop games (that can be played in under 2 hours). Attendees are welcome to bring games to share, but it's not required for...read more

The Local History Room is open during office hours to anyone interested in researching genealogies, houses and buildings, and general local history. The Local History Room houses a large collection of books and resources including: Church and cemetery records Genealogies, in both book and CD form Ab...read more

Steven Michael Pague is back for another season of qigong! Outdoors on Thursday mornings at the library through September, indoors in the Community Room in the event of inclement weather. $10 suggested donation. 

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Join us for a reception celebrating the work of Barbara Portman, on view at Starr Library through September 27th.

Join yoga teacher Barbara Eichin for this gentle and relaxing program designed for seniors and those who are recovering from injury or have restricted movement. Suggested donation: $12.00.

Come meet with our in-house, tech-savvy teens for personal one-on-one technology instruction.They can help you:- learn how to use FaceTime, Zoom, Instagram, FaceBook- sign-up for your booster shots and Excelsior Pass- access on-line content like magazines, books, podcasts, and audiobooks- set-up str...read more

For more information about hours, our next book sale, or accepted donations, please visit the Friends of the Library webpage. 

The Local History Room is open during office hours to anyone interested in researching genealogies, houses and buildings, and general local history. The Local History Room houses a large collection of books and resources including: Church and cemetery records Genealogies, in both book and CD form Ab...read more

Robbie's beloved story time brings together an animated, fun, and engaging reading style with literacy-focused activities, including fingerplays and crafts. Great for ages 2-6.

Join a group of table tennis enthusiasts of all ages for pick-up games and practice. Two tables available during open play. Now weekly! Join a group of table tennis enthusiasts of all ages for pick-up games and practice. Two tables available during open play. 

This self-directed group meets every Tuesday. Come work on a Lego creation and display it in the library! Ages 5-13. 

Discuss, write, read, get feedback. 

Now weekly and on a new day! Licensed music therapist Terry Watson delights with songs, chants, puppetry, instruments, storytelling and movement/dance with a focus on child development and early literacy. Sessions are geared toward children 0-4 years old with their caregivers or parents. P...read more

Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday, now from 11:30am-1:30pm. 

For more information about hours, our next book sale, or accepted donations, please visit the Friends of the Library webpage. 

Library Fundraising Committee 

Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) volunteers are your free local source for impartial, unbiased information about Medicare, supplemental policies, Medicare Advantage Programs and Prescription Coverage. Navigating Medicare will provide you with an overview of Me...read more

Applying to College and Not Sure Where to Begin? Start Here.The Harris & Mead Group—an educational consulting firm with an office in Rhinebeck—invites local students and families to a free, one-hour college admissions program. Rhinebeck resident Slade Meade will guide families t...read more

The Local History Room is open during office hours to anyone interested in researching genealogies, houses and buildings, and general local history. The Local History Room houses a large collection of books and resources including: Church and cemetery records Genealogies, in both book and CD form Ab...read more

Steven Michael Pague is back for another season of qigong! Outdoors on Thursday mornings at the library through September, indoors in the Community Room in the event of inclement weather. $10 suggested donation. 

This group is for anyone interested in learning more or sharing wisdom about investing. Everyone has something to contribute and can suggest some areas they want to explore. We are not experts, nor teachers, but will freely share our experiences. We will start with a questionnaire and choose a topic...read more

Join yoga teacher Barbara Eichin for this gentle and relaxing program designed for seniors and those who are recovering from injury or have restricted movement. Suggested donation: $12.00.

This program is open to all teens & adults with intellectual, cognitive, and/or developmental disabilities. 

Join the fun and stretch your mind. This is a gathering for adults.

Citizens' Climate Lobby is a volunteer-driven, non-partisan non-profit that builds political will for our climate. At this event we'll be writing postcards to environment-minded voters, encouraging them to vote in November. Anyone is welcome to attend. 

Come meet with our in-house, tech-savvy teens for personal one-on-one technology instruction.They can help you:- learn how to use FaceTime, Zoom, Instagram, FaceBook- sign-up for your booster shots and Excelsior Pass- access on-line content like magazines, books, podcasts, and audiobooks- set-up str...read more

Join Jane Korn and other parents, caregivers, and children (ages 3 mo-4 yrs) for a child play group at the library downstairs in our community room! This is an opportunity for parents to connect and share ideas while their young ones interact, play and grow. Registration is required each w...read more

The Local History Room is open during office hours to anyone interested in researching genealogies, houses and buildings, and general local history. The Local History Room houses a large collection of books and resources including: Church and cemetery records Genealogies, in both book and CD form Ab...read more

Robbie's beloved story time brings together an animated, fun, and engaging reading style with literacy-focused activities, including fingerplays and crafts. Great for ages 2-6.

Join a group of table tennis enthusiasts of all ages for pick-up games and practice. Two tables available during open play. Now weekly! Join a group of table tennis enthusiasts of all ages for pick-up games and practice. Two tables available during open play. 

This self-directed group meets every Tuesday. Come work on a Lego creation and display it in the library! Ages 5-13. 

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Now weekly and on a new day! Licensed music therapist Terry Watson delights with songs, chants, puppetry, instruments, storytelling and movement/dance with a focus on child development and early literacy. Sessions are geared toward children 0-4 years old with their caregivers or parents. P...read more

Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday, now from 11:30am-1:30pm. 

For more information about hours, our next book sale, or accepted donations, please visit the Friends of the Library webpage. 

Nerds at Nite is an adult (17+) gaming group that meets twice a month to play board games of all types, including Chronology, Tsuro, Point City, Splendor, and many other tabletop games (that can be played in under 2 hours). Attendees are welcome to bring games to share, but it's not required for...read more

The Local History Room is open during office hours to anyone interested in researching genealogies, houses and buildings, and general local history. The Local History Room houses a large collection of books and resources including: Church and cemetery records Genealogies, in both book and CD form Ab...read more

Steven Michael Pague is back for another season of qigong! Outdoors on Thursday mornings at the library through September, indoors in the Community Room in the event of inclement weather. $10 suggested donation. 

Sound meditation uses bowls, gongs and other instruments to help shift the brain into a deeply relaxed state. Clear your mind with us at the library every third Thursday of the month.

Let's get this school year started with a fun way to personalize your backpack! Join kids programmer Karen as we make unique backpack charms to wear, showing off our style and our creativity. This program is for kids ages 6 and up!

Join the fun and stretch your mind. This is a gathering for adults.

Send championship-winning good thoughts to our first ever Starr Library Battle of the Books team, the MegaStarrs! We are so proud of Tilly, Eva, Myles, Eli, Owen & Srirama for working so hard to prepare for this regional competition. They're already winners in our books!

Come meet with our in-house, tech-savvy teens for personal one-on-one technology instruction.They can help you:- learn how to use FaceTime, Zoom, Instagram, FaceBook- sign-up for your booster shots and Excelsior Pass- access on-line content like magazines, books, podcasts, and audiobooks- set-up str...read more

The Brighton Beat is a unique, engaging spectacle for all ages. It's influenced by Classic New Orleans brass band funk and classic 70's Afrobeat.  Positive, uplifting, danceable music is their trademark. Welcome to your new favorite band/family!Afrobeat, New Orleans-style Funk, Modern N...read more

For more information about hours, our next book sale, or accepted donations, please visit the Friends of the Library webpage. 

Let's celebrate another year of learning with a back-to-school themed storytime and craft event! Join kids programmer Karen as we read books from our collection and finish with a pencil topper craft that will get you excited to practice your pencil-writing skills with a fancy new pencil decorati...read more

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Starr Stitchers meet at the Starr Library the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month from 10 am to 1 pm.  A stitcher is anyone who does any or many types of embroidery and needlework, from beginner to advanced.  Welcome all stitchers!

Librarians have emerged as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights. As they well know, controlling the flow of ideas means control over communities. In Texas, the Krause List targets 850 books focused on race and LGBTQIA+ stories – triggering sweeping book ba...read more

The Local History Room is open during office hours to anyone interested in researching genealogies, houses and buildings, and general local history. The Local History Room houses a large collection of books and resources including: Church and cemetery records Genealogies, in both book and CD form Ab...read more

Robbie's beloved story time brings together an animated, fun, and engaging reading style with literacy-focused activities, including fingerplays and crafts. Great for ages 2-6.

Join a group of table tennis enthusiasts of all ages for pick-up games and practice. Two tables available during open play. Now weekly! Join a group of table tennis enthusiasts of all ages for pick-up games and practice. Two tables available during open play. 

This self-directed group meets every Tuesday. Come work on a Lego creation and display it in the library! Ages 5-13. 

Many of the revolution’s key moments can be traced to New York: city crowds rioted against colonial taxation, and George Washington spent one-third of the war in and around the soon-to-be “Empire State.” Beyond these well-known players and moments, however, lies a trove of new info...read more

Now weekly and on a new day! Licensed music therapist Terry Watson delights with songs, chants, puppetry, instruments, storytelling and movement/dance with a focus on child development and early literacy. Sessions are geared toward children 0-4 years old with their caregivers or parents. P...read more

Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday, now from 11:30am-1:30pm. 

For more information about hours, our next book sale, or accepted donations, please visit the Friends of the Library webpage. 

Feeling the need to use your hands to find your heart-space? Craving authenticity and a creative community? Explore collagraphs from upcycled materials and immerse yourself in an addictive, meditative printmaking process. We will make and print several small plates via hand printing and a small pres...read more

The Local History Room is open during office hours to anyone interested in researching genealogies, houses and buildings, and general local history. The Local History Room houses a large collection of books and resources including: Church and cemetery records Genealogies, in both book and CD form Ab...read more

Steven Michael Pague is back for another season of qigong! Outdoors on Thursday mornings at the library through September, indoors in the Community Room in the event of inclement weather. $10 suggested donation. 

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Open to the public.

Join the fun and stretch your mind. This is a gathering for adults.

Over the course of this two-part workshop, Gail McManus, Communications Counselor and Mediator, will introduce us to Marshall Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication (NVC) techniques. The poet/philosopher Rumi wrote, “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing, and right-doing, there is a field. I will...read more

Come meet with our in-house, tech-savvy teens for personal one-on-one technology instruction.They can help you:- learn how to use FaceTime, Zoom, Instagram, FaceBook- sign-up for your booster shots and Excelsior Pass- access on-line content like magazines, books, podcasts, and audiobooks- set-up str...read more

Join a Mohonk Preserve environmental educator to dive into the fascinating world of bugs! Get up close and personal with various insects, from pollinators to predators. Explore the diverse roles insects play in our ecosystems, learn how to safely collect insects outside, and meet your local creature...read more

For more information about hours, our next book sale, or accepted donations, please visit the Friends of the Library webpage. 

Join Jane Korn and other parents, caregivers, and children (ages 3 mo-4 yrs) for a child play group at the library downstairs in our community room! This is an opportunity for parents to connect and share ideas while their young ones interact, play and grow. Registration is required each w...read more

The monthly Parkinson's Support Group is a gathering place for those with Parkinson’s and their loved ones to create community and share information. The group will meet each month to offer a space for everyone to discuss their challenges and successes, share stories, connect with others w...read more

It's time to discuss AI. What is it? How is it transforming our world? How do you use it? What's wrong with it? Big questions, practical applications, and everything in between. This will be a multi-part series. Co-led by Bard LLI's technology expert Collin Lovas and librarian Michelle M...read more

The Local History Room is open during office hours to anyone interested in researching genealogies, houses and buildings, and general local history. The Local History Room houses a large collection of books and resources including: Church and cemetery records Genealogies, in both book and CD form Ab...read more

Robbie's beloved story time brings together an animated, fun, and engaging reading style with literacy-focused activities, including fingerplays and crafts. Great for ages 2-6.

Join a group of table tennis enthusiasts of all ages for pick-up games and practice. Two tables available during open play. Now weekly! Join a group of table tennis enthusiasts of all ages for pick-up games and practice. Two tables available during open play. 

This self-directed group meets every Tuesday. Come work on a Lego creation and display it in the library! Ages 5-13. 

Now weekly and on a new day! Licensed music therapist Terry Watson delights with songs, chants, puppetry, instruments, storytelling and movement/dance with a focus on child development and early literacy. Sessions are geared toward children 0-4 years old with their caregivers or parents. P...read more

Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday, now from 11:30am-1:30pm. 

For more information about hours, our next book sale, or accepted donations, please visit the Friends of the Library webpage. 

Event is free, but registration is requested for both the Zoom and in-person event. Click here to register. Named by The New Yorker as one of the Best Books of 2025, The Second Estate is a revelatory book that lifts the curtain on America’s most consequential public decepti...read more