Library Events

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

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

Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.

Starr Library has assisted the Consortium of Rhinebeck History in the creation of a space for researchers of genealogies and general local history. We are thrilled to be a part of offering these services to the community and to interested parties at large. Our research center houses a larg...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.

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

Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday! 

Starr Library has assisted the Consortium of Rhinebeck History in the creation of a space for researchers of genealogies and general local history. We are thrilled to be a part of offering these services to the community and to interested parties at large. Our research center houses a larg...read more

Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.

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

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.

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

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 early childhood educator 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 requir...read more

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

Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.

Starr Library has assisted the Consortium of Rhinebeck History in the creation of a space for researchers of genealogies and general local history. We are thrilled to be a part of offering these services to the community and to interested parties at large. Our research center houses a larg...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 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

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

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

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

Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday! 

Starr Library has assisted the Consortium of Rhinebeck History in the creation of a space for researchers of genealogies and general local history. We are thrilled to be a part of offering these services to the community and to interested parties at large. Our research center houses a larg...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

Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.

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.

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

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

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

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

Join early childhood educator 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 requir...read more

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

Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.

Starr Library has assisted the Consortium of Rhinebeck History in the creation of a space for researchers of genealogies and general local history. We are thrilled to be a part of offering these services to the community and to interested parties at large. Our research center houses a larg...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.

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

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

Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday! 

Starr Library has assisted the Consortium of Rhinebeck History in the creation of a space for researchers of genealogies and general local history. We are thrilled to be a part of offering these services to the community and to interested parties at large. Our research center houses a larg...read more

Sound meditation uses bowls, gongs and other instruments to help shift the brain into a deeply relaxed state. An in-person version of the popular virtual sound meditation sessions held every Monday! Clear your mind with us at the library every third Thursday of the month.

Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.

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

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.

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

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

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 early childhood educator 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 requir...read more

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

Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.

Starr Library has assisted the Consortium of Rhinebeck History in the creation of a space for researchers of genealogies and general local history. We are thrilled to be a part of offering these services to the community and to interested parties at large. Our research center houses a larg...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 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

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

Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday! 

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

Starr Library has assisted the Consortium of Rhinebeck History in the creation of a space for researchers of genealogies and general local history. We are thrilled to be a part of offering these services to the community and to interested parties at large. Our research center houses a larg...read more

Licensed music therapist Terry Watson is now offering back-to-back sessions of her Thursday morning Music & Movement workshops on the same twice-monthly schedule. Both are geared toward children 0-4 years old with their caregivers or parents. Parents with slightly older children a...read more

Licensed music therapist Terry Watson is now offering back-to-back sessions of her Thursday morning Music & Movement workshops on the same twice-monthly schedule. Both are geared toward children 0-4 years old with their caregivers or parents. Parents with slightly older child...read more

Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.

Library Board meetings are (usually) held on the fourth Thursday of every month in the Mary Frazer room on the lower level of the building.  All community members are invited to attend.

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.

Spring into reading with books of local interest, sports and entertainment, and new collections of books by subject or author. Kids and young adults have expanded selections to search through! 

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

Spring into reading with books of local interest, sports and entertainment, and new collections of books by subject or author. Kids and young adults have expanded selections to search through! 

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

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

Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.

Starr Library has assisted the Consortium of Rhinebeck History in the creation of a space for researchers of genealogies and general local history. We are thrilled to be a part of offering these services to the community and to interested parties at large. Our research center houses a larg...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.