Library Events

Start your week off with a relaxing sound meditation from your home. Please email info@starrlibrary.org for Zoom information.

Drawing on Da Vinci's notebooks, inventions, and legendary works of art, acclaimed author Michael J. Gelb, introduces seven Da Vincian principles, the essential elements of genius, from curiosita, the insatiably curious approach to life, to connessione, the appreciation for the interconnectednes...read more

Thrift 2 Fight is popping up to do a FREE clothing swap at the library! Find clothing for all genders and pieces for Halloween costumes. We will be accepting kids' clothing donations during our open hours starting Monday, October 2nd, and starting at 10am on October 7th, the day of the even...read more

Join knitting pro Debbie Hecht for our beginner's knitting workshop series. We'll learn the basics of casting on, casting off, knitting and purling, and work toward making a scarf. Those with more experience can choose a more challenging pattern. Check out books from Starr Library's knit...read more

Sponsored by ENJAN (End the New Jim Crow Action Network), Starr Library, and Upstate Films, this special screening offers a look into the New York City parole system and reveals its limitations and prejudices, as formerly incarcerated people speak about their experiences trying to convince othe...read more

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

The AARP Smart Driver™course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. You’ll learn: Important facts about the effects of medication on driving. How to reduce driver distractions. How to maintain the proper following distance behind ano...read more

The AARP Smart Driver™course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. You’ll learn: Important facts about the effects of medication on driving. How to reduce driver distractions. How to maintain the proper following distance behind ano...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

Photographer Kristen Buttitta will give participants an overview of basic photography fundamentals, and share tips & techniques for taking great nature and landscape photos. Bring a camera or phone to take photos around the garden. Kristen will provide assistance with camera settings to get...read more

We're excited to welcome bestselling author Alex Gino for an author talk about their newest book! Middle-grade superstar author Alex Gino returns to the world they began with Melissa and Rick with Green, the story of a non-binary middle-schooler named Green who comes into their own in ...read more

In conversation with Thea Burgess, Beth Hayes will share her inspiration, writing process, and insights into her novel. She will also reveal why she chose to set her story in Rhinebeck and how she incorporated some of the local history and culture into her plot.Discover quirky, resourceful character...read more

Come by the Book Bike at the market to sign up for a library card, browse our special pop-up library collection, check out a book on the spot, and more!

Join us for our ongoing memoir writing workshop series. Bring a notebook and a pen and be prepared to dig in to writing exercises, share your work, and receive feedback. Space is limited, please RSVP.

This is a brand new body-weight fitness class all about accessibility. For our older adults, it will be great to work on balance and building intensity, and for everyone else, it will have enough OOMPH to keep your interest! Named one of the top 10 fitness instructors in NYC in 2017, instructor Juli...read more

Close Up: Pain Hustlers with local author Evan Hughes, the writer whose book is the basis of the film. Tickets: $11/$7 available here. National Magazine Award finalist Evan Hughes’ book Pain Hustlers: Crime and Punishment at an Opioid Startup tells the true story about a group of upstart ...read more

New Date TBD! What's so scary about journaling? Let Paper Thoughts' Jen Chess guide you through the spookier parts of developing a journaling practice! All participants will be provided with a free journal to decorate and personalize. Space is limited, please register to attend.