Library Events

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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

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

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

We're recruiting members for our Lego Robotics Team, the Starr Chimps! This group meets weekly and is working toward programming robots for a convention in the winter. Ideal team size is 4 kids. We're building two teams. Plus: pizza and a live robot demonstration. Led by web developer P...read more

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 Rhinebeck Historical Society 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 ...read more

ALL PROGRAMS CANCELLED TODAY! Please excuse our appearance while the library is being transformed into a Wonderland! 

We are closed while library is being transformed into a Wonderland. See you at the benefit this evening! 

Save the date and buy tickets now!Starr Library is going down the rabbit hole! On Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 6 p.m., we’re transforming the library into a magical Wonderland full of delightful surprises for all ages.Bring the kids—and leave the babysitting to us—as you enjo...read more

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

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

The Rhinebeck Historical Society 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 ...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. 

Communications Committee

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

Fundraising Committee

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

Join the Starr Library Lego Robotics Team, the Starr Chimps! This group of students aged 9-14 meets weekly and is working toward programming robots for a national convention in the winter. No experience is necessary, just come ready to be a team player and have a curiosity for problem solving and ch...read more

The Rhinebeck Historical Society 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 ...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.  

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

In Letters from the Edge: Outrider Conversations and the follow-up, More Conversations from the Edge, poet, feminist, photographer, oral historian, and social activist Margaret Randall excerpts from letters she exchanged with irreverent writers, activists, and artists who risked everything...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

By age twenty-four, Letty Davenport has seen more action and uncovered more secrets than many law enforcement professionals. Now a recent Stanford grad with a master’s in economics, she’s restless and bored in a desk job for U.S. Senator Colles. Letty’s ready to quit, but her skill...read more

The Rhinebeck Historical Society 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 ...read more

WE'LL SEE YOU AGAIN NEXT TUESDAY MORNING! 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. 

Come and celebrate Oktoberfest with us! Bring your favorite German dish to share and share an evening with fellow foodies. Please bring whatever serving utensils your dish requires and the library will supply everything else. Probst!!

Building & Grounds Committee

NEW DATE! Today the Borscht Belt is recalled through the nostalgic lens of summer swims, Saturday night dances and comedy performances. But its current state, like that of many other formerly glorious regions, is nothing like its earlier status. Forgotten about and exhausted, much of its struct...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

Back by popular demand! First session: Beginner's Skills. Second session: Advanced Drawing Techniques. Register once for both sessions. Artist and instructor Christine Livesey will teach students how to see objects properly in order to draw them. We will learn about positive and negative sp...read more

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

Join the Starr Library Lego Robotics Team, the Starr Chimps! This group of students aged 9-14 meets weekly and is working toward programming robots for a national convention in the winter. No experience is necessary, just come ready to be a team player and have a curiosity for problem solving and ch...read more

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 Rhinebeck Historical Society 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 ...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.

Katia Lief is the international bestselling author of crime novels, including Women Like Us and Invisible Woman Praised as “riveting” (Publishers Weekly), “compelling” (Booklist), and “gorgeous, rich, contemplative” (Jodi Picoult), her work has capt...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.

 

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

2026 will bring many changes and cost increases to Medicare plans. This information session will give participants an opportunity to learn what's different and ask an experienced navigator important questions. 

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The Rhinebeck Historical Society 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 ...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. 

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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!

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Join the Starr Library Lego Robotics Team, the Starr Chimps! This group of students aged 9-14 meets weekly and is working toward programming robots for a national convention in the winter. No experience is necessary, just come ready to be a team player and have a curiosity for problem solving and ch...read more

Loneliness in the Digital Age is an epidemic. Most of us feel it. Most of us worry about it. We hunger for ways to build connection with others, but somehow have fallen out of practice. Led by journalist and audio producer Martha Little, this workshop will dig into practical methods to connect with ...read more

The Rhinebeck Historical Society 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 ...read more

Developed into its present form in Italy, bocce is closely related to English bowls and French pétanque. Now that we have our very own courts in Thompson Mazzarella Park, it's time to learn how the game is played! Participants will meet at the bocce courts, located across from the town po...read more

Governance Committee

The Starr Library Board of Trustees usually meets on the 4th Thursday of the month at 5:30pm, downstairs in the Mary Frazer Room.

If you grew up with an emotionally immature, unavailable, or selfish parent, you may have lingering feelings of anger, loneliness, betrayal, or abandonment. You may recall your childhood as a time when your emotional needs were not met, when your feelings were dismissed, or when you took on adult le...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.  

Calling all Hunters and History Enthusiasts!2025 marks the 250th Anniversary of the death of General Richard Montgomery, the first general killed in the American Revolution.  Gen. Montgomery lived in Rhinebeck with his wife Janet Livingston Montgomery. To commemorate his death and his cont...read more

This October we’ll be using our origami skills and more to transform a Children’s Wing display into the incredible Poughkeepsie Crow Super Roost that brings upwards of 20,000 crows to the Hudson Valley every winter! Learn about crows from local birding expert Ernie Welch and help Kids Pr...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

In part two of this discussion about AI, Jean-Claude Fouéré will cover all of the questions left unanswered at the end of our September session. Some of the topics include: using chatbots (benefits and what to watch out for), related applications in music, videos and the arts...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 Rhinebeck Historical Society 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 ...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. 

First published in 1938, this classic Gothic novel is so compelling that it won the Anthony Award for Best Novel of the Century. The novel begins in Monte Carlo, where our heroine is swept off her feet by the dashing widower Maxim de Winter and his sudden proposal of marriage. Orphaned and working a...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

Back by popular demand! First session: Beginner's Skills. Second session: Advanced Drawing Techniques. Register once for both sessions. Artist and instructor Christine Livesey will teach students how to see objects properly in order to draw them. We will learn about positive and negative sp...read more

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

Join the Starr Library Lego Robotics Team, the Starr Chimps! This group of students aged 9-14 meets weekly and is working toward programming robots for a national convention in the winter. No experience is necessary, just come ready to be a team player and have a curiosity for problem solving and ch...read more

The Rhinebeck Historical Society 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 ...read more

A deeply reflective memoir weaving together the personal story of Hester Kaplan’s acclaimed biographer father and his fraught effect on her artistic development with a rich portrait of twentieth century intellectual life and a meditation on family intimacy, identity, and the art of writing.Hes...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.