Starr Library

Library Events

Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Starr Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.

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LIBRARY CLOSED: New Year’s Day
LIBRARY CLOSED: New Year’s Day
Wednesday, Jan. 1, LIBRARY CLOSED: New
Starr Library
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Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Thursday, Jan. 2, 1-2:30pmMahjong
Upstairs Children's Wing
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
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Chair Yoga
10:15-11:15am
 Chair Yoga
Friday, Jan. 3, 10:15-11:15amChair Yoga
Community Room
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 : $10.00.
Brain Games
1-2:30pm
 Brain Games
Friday, Jan. 3, 1-2:30pmBrain Games
Mary Frazer Room
Join the fun and stretch your mind. This is a gathering for adults.
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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
10am-12pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Sunday, Jan. 5, 10am-12pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
For more information about hours, our next book sale, or accepted donations, please visit the Friends of the Library webpage. 
Classical Guitar with Andrew Baffi
2-3pm
Classical Guitar with Andrew Baffi
Sunday, Jan. 5, 2-3pmClassical Guitar wit
Starr Library
Come by and enjoy an afternoon of classical guitar with Andrew Baffi. Browse, read a magazine or a newspaper, or just chill with gentle music in the background. 
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Starr Stitchers
10am to 1pm
 Starr Stitchers
Monday, Jan. 6, 10am to 1pmStarr Stitchers
Mary Frazer Room
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!
Connect & Play at Starr Library
10:30am-11:30am
 Connect & Play at Starr Library
Monday, Jan. 6, 10:30am-11:30amConnect & Play at St
Community Room
Join Jane Korn and other parents, caregivers, and children (ages 3 mo-4 yrs) for a child play group at the library! This is an opportunity for parents to connect and share ideas while their young ones interact, play and grow. Space is limited. Registration is required each week through our onli...read more

Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Monday, Jan. 6, 1-2:30pmMahjong
Upstairs Children's Wing
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
Death Cafe
2-3:30pm
 Death Cafe
Monday, Jan. 6, 2-3:30pmDeath Cafe
Community Room
Cake. Coffee. Tea. Death Cafes are dedicated to bringing discussion about death into a relaxed setting. Sweets provided! Save your spot at the table. Please register in advance. 

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Story Time with Robbie: One Session for Everyone!
10:15-11:15am
Story Time with Robbie: One Session for Everyone!
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 10:15-11:15amStory Time with Robb
Storytime Room
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.
Super Lego Hour!
4-5pm
 Super Lego Hour!
Tuesday, Jan. 7, 4-5pmSuper Lego Hour!
Upstairs Children's Wing
This self-directed group meets every Tuesday. 
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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
12pm-2pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 12pm-2pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
For more information about hours, our next book sale, or accepted donations, please visit the Friends of the Library webpage. 
Scrabble Club
1-3pm
 Scrabble Club
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1-3pmScrabble Club
Upstairs Children's Wing
Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday!
Community Room Reserved
2-3pm
 Community Room Reserved
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2-3pm
Community Room
Mary Frazer Room Reserved
3-4pm
 Mary Frazer Room Reserved
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 3-4pm
Mary Frazer Room
Trustee Orientation
4:45 - 5:45pm
 Trustee Orientation
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 4:45 - 5:45pm
Starr Library
Fundraising Committee Meeting
5:30 - 8pm
 Fundraising Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 5:30 - 8pm
Mary Frazer Room
Mary Frazer Room Reserved
6:30-8pm
 Mary Frazer Room Reserved
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 6:30-8pm
Mary Frazer Room
Nerds at Nite Game Nite
7-9pm
 Nerds at Nite Game Nite
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 7-9pmNerds at Nite Game N
Community Room
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
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Music and Movement with Terry Watson: Session 1
11:15-11:45am
Music and Movement with Terry Watson: Session 1
Thursday, Jan. 9, 11:15-11:45amMusic and Movement w
Community Room
Back-to-back sessions! 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. Parents...read more
Music and Movement with Terry Watson: Session 2
12-12:30pm
Music and Movement with Terry Watson: Session 2
Thursday, Jan. 9, 12-12:30pmMusic and Movement w
Community Room
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. Parents with slightly older ch...read more

Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Thursday, Jan. 9, 1-2:30pmMahjong
Upstairs Children's Wing
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
Mary Frazer Room Reserved
6:30-8pm
 Mary Frazer Room Reserved
Thursday, Jan. 9, 6:30-8pm
Mary Frazer Room
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Chair Yoga
10:15-11:15am
 Chair Yoga
Friday, Jan. 10, 10:15-11:15amChair Yoga
Community Room
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 : $10.00.
Brain Games
1-2:30pm
 Brain Games
Friday, Jan. 10, 1-2:30pmBrain Games
Mary Frazer Room
Join the fun and stretch your mind. This is a gathering for adults.
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Tea Bag Painting Workshop with Ruby Silvious
11am-1pm
Tea Bag Painting Workshop with Ruby Silvious
Saturday, Jan. 11, 11am-1pmTea Bag Painting Wor
Community Room
Artist Ruby Silvious will lead a hands-on workshop for adults demonstrating her process, and sharing tips and techniques for painting in minature on recycled teabags. With step-by-step instructions, participants will learn how to paint birches on used tea bags. All materials will be supplied. No exp...read more
Slime Factory!
2-3:30pm
 Slime Factory!
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2-3:30pmSlime Factory!
Community Room
Come make a mess and experiment with whatever gooey, slimy mixtures you can dream up! With limitless possibilities for colors, mix-ins, and more, kids will be able to create their own custom recipe. Space and supplies are limited, please be sure to register each person who plans to attend separately...read more

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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
10am-12pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Sunday, Jan. 12, 10am-12pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
For more information about hours, our next book sale, or accepted donations, please visit the Friends of the Library webpage. 
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Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Monday, Jan. 13, 1-2:30pmMahjong
Upstairs Children's Wing
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
Community Room Reserved
6-8pm
 Community Room Reserved
Monday, Jan. 13, 6-8pm
Community Room
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Story Time with Robbie: One Session for Everyone!
10:15-11:15am
Story Time with Robbie: One Session for Everyone!
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 10:15-11:15amStory Time with Robb
Storytime Room
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.
Mysteries Around the World Book Club: Flash and Bones by Kathy Reichs
1-2pm
Mysteries Around the World Book Club: Flash and Bones by Kathy Reichs
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1-2pmMysteries Around the
Starr Library
Super Lego Hour!
4-5pm
 Super Lego Hour!
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 4-5pmSuper Lego Hour!
Upstairs Children's Wing
This self-directed group meets every Tuesday. 
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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
12pm-2pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 12pm-2pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
For more information about hours, our next book sale, or accepted donations, please visit the Friends of the Library webpage. 
Friends of Starr Library Meeting
1-3pm
Friends of Starr Library Meeting
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1-3pm
Mary Frazer Room
Scrabble Club
1-3pm
 Scrabble Club
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1-3pmScrabble Club
Upstairs Children's Wing
Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday!
Finance Committee Meeting
5 - 6pm
 Finance Committee Meeting
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 5 - 6pm
Mary Frazer Room
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Good Vibrations: Guided Sound Meditation with Anna Kaselis
10:30am-11:15am
Good Vibrations: Guided Sound Meditation with Anna Kaselis
Thursday, Jan. 16, 10:30am-11:15amGood Vibrations: Gui
Starr Library
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.

Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Thursday, Jan. 16, 1-2:30pmMahjong
Upstairs Children's Wing
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
Frazer Room Reserved
3:30 - 6pm
 Frazer Room Reserved
Thursday, Jan. 16, 3:30 - 6pm
Mary Frazer Room
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Chair Yoga
10:15-11:15am
 Chair Yoga
Friday, Jan. 17, 10:15-11:15amChair Yoga
Community Room
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 : $10.00.
Brain Games
1-2:30pm
 Brain Games
Friday, Jan. 17, 1-2:30pmBrain Games
Mary Frazer Room
Join the fun and stretch your mind. This is a gathering for adults.
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Setting Intentions and Avoiding Roadblocks in Your Writing Process: Writing Workshop with Carol Goodman
1-3pm
Setting Intentions and Avoiding Roadblocks in Your Writing Process: Writing Workshop with Carol Goodman
Saturday, Jan. 18, 1-3pmSetting Intentions a
Starr Library
Do you want to make this your year to commit to writing but find it hard to stick to a routine? Do you feel sabotaged by self-doubt? Have you struggled to finish long-term writing projects? Do you want to feel more confident in your writing process? Through some gentle and fun exercises, we will exp...read more
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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
10am-12pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Sunday, Jan. 19, 10am-12pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
For more information about hours, our next book sale, or accepted donations, please visit the Friends of the Library webpage. 
CANCELLED: Rhinebeck Democratic Club Event with Michael Slaby
2-3:30pm
CANCELLED: Rhinebeck Democratic Club Event with Michael Slaby
Sunday, Jan. 19, 2-3:30pmCANCELLED: Rhinebeck
Community Room
The Rhinebeck Democratic Club is looking to create space for thoughtful dialogue and reflection. To lead this discussion, we have invited Michael Slaby, Chair of the Rhinebeck Democratic Committee and seasoned political strategist to speak. Michael states, "the central question for me is w...read more
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LIBRARY CLOSED - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
LIBRARY CLOSED - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, Jan. 20, LIBRARY CLOSED - Mar
Starr Library
Public Reading of Letter from Birmingham Jail by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
12-1pm
Public Reading of Letter from Birmingham Jail by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, Jan. 20, 12-1pm
Church of the Messiah, 6436 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck
The Rhinebeck community is invited to attend a free, spoken-word reading of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail (1963). All are invited to join bear witness in this nondenominational act of remembrance. The reading is expected to last about one hour.The reading is joint...read more
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Story Time with Robbie: One Session for Everyone!
10:15-11:15am
Story Time with Robbie: One Session for Everyone!
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 10:15-11:15amStory Time with Robb
Storytime Room
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.
Thriving in Your Second Life with Chuck Mishaan, Ann Brueckner, Donna Warner & Michael Weinstock
2-3pm
Thriving in Your Second Life with Chuck Mishaan, Ann Brueckner, Donna Warner & Michael Weinstock
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2-3pmThriving in Your Sec
Community Room
Retirement is often associated with the idea of being "tired" and settling into a life of inactivity. But that doesn't have to be the case today! Many of us are fortunate enough to have good health and longevity well into our eighth and ninth decades. This means we have the chance to r...read more
Super Lego Hour!
4-5pm
 Super Lego Hour!
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 4-5pmSuper Lego Hour!
Upstairs Children's Wing
This self-directed group meets every Tuesday. 
Mary Frazer Room Reserved
5-6:30pm
 Mary Frazer Room Reserved
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 5-6:30pm
Mary Frazer Room
Memoir Writing Workshop with Michelle Montalbano
6:30-8pm
Memoir Writing Workshop with Michelle Montalbano
Tuesday, Jan. 21, 6:30-8pmMemoir Writing Works
Mary Frazer Room
Join us for our ongoing memoir writing workshop series. Bring a notebook and a pen and be prepared to dig into writing exercises, share your work, and receive feedback. Space is limited, please RSVP.

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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
12pm-2pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 12pm-2pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
For more information about hours, our next book sale, or accepted donations, please visit the Friends of the Library webpage. 
Scrabble Club
1-3pm
 Scrabble Club
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1-3pmScrabble Club
Upstairs Children's Wing
Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday!
On Your Feet! Joyful Strategies for Managing Neuropathy
2-3pm
On Your Feet! Joyful Strategies for Managing Neuropathy
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2-3pmOn Your Feet! Joyful
Community Room
Neuropathy has many roots: chemotherapy, diabetes, Parkinson’s, pinched nerves, or just plain aging can bring it on - and leave you feeling as if your legs, feet, hands or fingers have fallen asleep. Neuropathy can make it hard to pick things up, unsafe to move around.Certified IAYT yoga thera...read more
Nerds at Nite Game Nite
7-9pm
 Nerds at Nite Game Nite
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 7-9pmNerds at Nite Game N
Mary Frazer Room
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
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Music and Movement with Terry Watson: Session 1
11:15am-11:45am
Music and Movement with Terry Watson: Session 1
Thursday, Jan. 23, 11:15am-11:45amMusic and Movement w
Community Room
Back-to-back sessions! 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. Parents...read more
Music and Movement with Terry Watson: Session 2
12-12:30pm
Music and Movement with Terry Watson: Session 2
Thursday, Jan. 23, 12-12:30pmMusic and Movement w
Community Room
Back-to-back sessions! 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. Parents...read more

Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Thursday, Jan. 23, 1-2:30pmMahjong
Upstairs Children's Wing
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
Starr Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting
5:30-7pm
Starr Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 23, 5:30-7pmStarr Library Board
Mary Frazer Room
The Starr Library Board of Trustees usually meets on the 4th Thursday of the month at 5:30pm, downstairs in the Mary Frazer Room.
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Chair Yoga
10:15-11:15am
 Chair Yoga
Friday, Jan. 24, 10:15-11:15amChair Yoga
Community Room
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 : $10.00.
Brain Games
1-2:30pm
 Brain Games
Friday, Jan. 24, 1-2:30pmBrain Games
Mary Frazer Room
Join the fun and stretch your mind. This is a gathering for adults.
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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
10am-12pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Sunday, Jan. 26, 10am-12pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
For more information about hours, our next book sale, or accepted donations, please visit the Friends of the Library webpage. 
Frazer Room Reserved
1-4PM
 Frazer Room Reserved
Sunday, Jan. 26, 1-4PM
Mary Frazer Room
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Starr Stitchers
10am-1pm
 Starr Stitchers
Monday, Jan. 27, 10am-1pmStarr Stitchers
Starr Library
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!
Connect & Play at Starr Library
10:30am-11:30am
 Connect & Play at Starr Library
Monday, Jan. 27, 10:30am-11:30amConnect & Play at St
Community Room
Join Jane Korn and other parents, caregivers, and children (ages 3 mo-4 yrs) for a child play group at the library! This is an opportunity for parents to connect and share ideas while their young ones interact, play and grow. Space is limited. Registration is required each week through our onli...read more

Pilates at the Library with Marie Russo
12:30-1:15pm
Pilates at the Library with Marie Russo
Monday, Jan. 27, 12:30-1:15pmPilates at the Libra
Community Room
Join us for this 6-week introductory series! The Pilates Matwork is an incredible series of full-body exercises- each one providing “stretch with strength and control”.  Pilates is known to strengthen the core muscles and the back, stretch the whole body out, and help each student d...read more

Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Monday, Jan. 27, 1-2:30pmMahjong
Upstairs Children's Wing
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
Navigating Medicare
4-5pm
 Navigating Medicare
Monday, Jan. 27, 4-5pmNavigating Medicare
Mary Frazer Room
Your best resource for information about the health insurance exchange and the health plans that are available to people who are eligible for Medicare.
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Story Time with Robbie: One Session for Everyone!
10:15-11:15am
Story Time with Robbie: One Session for Everyone!
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 10:15-11:15amStory Time with Robb
Storytime Room
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.
Starr Library Book Club: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
7-8pm
Starr Library Book Club: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 7-8pmStarr Library Book C
Starr Library
One of the most influential literary works of our time, One Hundred Years of Solitude remains a dazzling and original achievement by the masterful Gabriel García Márquez, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature.One Hundred Years of Solitude tells the story of the rise an...read more
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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
12pm-2pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 12pm-2pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
For more information about hours, our next book sale, or accepted donations, please visit the Friends of the Library webpage. 
Scrabble Club
1-3pm
 Scrabble Club
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 1-3pmScrabble Club
Upstairs Children's Wing
Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday!
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Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Thursday, Jan. 30, 1-2:30pmMahjong
Upstairs Children's Wing
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
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Chair Yoga
10:15-11:15am
 Chair Yoga
Friday, Jan. 31, 10:15-11:15amChair Yoga
Community Room
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 : $10.00.
Brain Games
1-2:30pm
 Brain Games
Friday, Jan. 31, 1-2:30pmBrain Games
Mary Frazer Room
Join the fun and stretch your mind. This is a gathering for adults.
Good Things That Have Happened in Rhinebeck with Mark Van De Carr
7-8pm
Good Things That Have Happened in Rhinebeck with Mark Van De Carr
Friday, Jan. 31, 7-8pmGood Things That Hav
Community Room & Mary Frazer Room
A local resident who moved here temporarily from Wappingers Falls 45 years ago and never left, he spends his spare time racing cars and enjoying serious music. He is best known as the owner of M&M Automotive and will share a little bit of local history.
 
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