Library Events

Happy New Year! Onward to 2026.

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.

An informal meet-up in the playroom upstairs in the children's wing for parents and caregivers of children 0-3 years old. Come play with new friends and hang with other local parents navigating early childhood.  

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. 

Join us the first Sunday of every month for a peer-to-peer insight meditation session. Members of this group have practiced meditation for many years and are delighted to share their experience with others. These sessions are always free and open to everyone, but donations to support the librar...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!

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

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Starr Library is closed as of 4pm today due to freezing road conditions. 

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.

Now ongoing at a new time! 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. 

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

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.

An informal meet-up in the playroom upstairs in the children's wing for parents and caregivers of children 0-3 years old. Come play with new friends and hang with other local parents navigating early childhood.  

This program is open to all teens & adults with intellectual, cognitive, and/or developmental disabilities, but space is limited, so please register to attend.

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

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Appointments available at 12, 1, and 2pm. Call 845-486-2555 to reserve your spot. 

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 Rhinebeck Democrats Club invites you to a Meet the Candidates Forum for an opportunity to get to know the candidates running for two open seats in the Rhinebeck Village board upcoming primary: Eleanor Pupko, Jennifer Neufeld, and Mimi-Joh-Carnella.Why this matters.With three candi...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

When the midwinter has us dreaming of spring, and the holiday decorations have all come down, we need a little color in our homes to keep our spirits up! The traditional Polish Pajaki, which means “spider”, is a craft meant to bring us out of the grey to celebrate the colorful spring tha...read more

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On the eve of the American Revolution, the British army court-martialed a chaplain, Robert Newburgh, who had been accused of engaging in an intimate relationship with another man. Newburgh’s enemies cited his flamboyant appearance, defiance of military authority, and seduction of soldiers...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.

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Now ongoing at a new time! 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. 

Learn about an easy and flexible method for keeping track of just about everything in your life. 

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. 

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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

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.

Back from the dead! Carmilla is the cult classic that inspired Dracula and predates it by twenty years. "In an isolated castle deep in the Austrian forest, Laura leads a solitary life with only her ailing father for company. Until one moonlit night, a horse-drawn carriage crashes into view...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.

An informal meet-up in the playroom upstairs in the children's wing for parents and caregivers of children 0-3 years old. Come play with new friends and hang with other local parents navigating early childhood.  

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

Sorry for the late notice but this storm caught us a bit unawares. Stay safe!

Cancelled due to bad weather!Appointments available at 12, 1, and 2pm. Call 845-486-2555 to reserve your spot. 

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

CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER. SO SORRY!Hygge is the Danish concept of coziness, and it's all about well-being and comfort. Come hang out in the comfy Starr Library Teen Corner where we’ll be making beaded flower or knotted friendship bracelets! There will be popcorn and hot chocolate, couc...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.

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A joyful, beautifully illustrated picture book narrated by Earth herself! We Are One introduces young readers to ecosystems, biodiversity, and sustainability in a warm, hopeful way. With fascinating facts and a toolkit of simple eco-friendly habits, this empowering story shows young readers how smal...read more

Now ongoing at a new time! 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. 

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.

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

Open to the public.

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.

An informal meet-up in the playroom upstairs in the children's wing for parents and caregivers of children 0-3 years old. Come play with new friends and hang with other local parents navigating early childhood.  

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

Appointments available at 12, 1, and 2pm. Call 845-486-2555 to reserve your spot. 

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. 

Welcome all stitchers! Meeting on the 4th week of the month in January and February due to the holiday. A stitcher is anyone who does any or many types of embroidery and needlework, from beginner to advanced. 

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

Your best resource for information about the health insurance exchange and the health plans that are available to people who are eligible for Medicare. 

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.

Now ongoing at a new time! 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. 

Join us as we compare and contrast two novels, The Sentence by Louise Erdrich and How to Read a Book by Monica Wood, both of which center on incarcerated women and the impact of the prison system on their lives.

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. 

Come join kids programmer Karen for a free-choice weekly craft meet-up! Learn new skills or practice the ones you already have in a fun, low-pressure environment. To start off this new program offering, we’ll focus on textiles. We’ll have crochet and knitting needles, some embroidery sup...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

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.

An informal meet-up in the playroom upstairs in the children's wing for parents and caregivers of children 0-3 years old. Come play with new friends and hang with other local parents navigating early childhood.  

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

For the last 80 years, most people have gotten the story of FDR's disability wrong.  While FDR is one of the most recognizably disabled historical figures, his disability is most commonly represented in ways that imply he hid the truth of his paralysis from the public after contracting poli...read more

Let's get cozy and read aloud about the winter season! Join kids programmer Karen for a storytime filled with reading, song, and a colorful lantern craft. Please bring a clean glass jar we can recycle into a lantern! This storytime event is open to all ages. Please register each child ...read more

Appointments available at 12, 1, and 2pm. Call 845-486-2555 to reserve your spot. 

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