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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Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Thursday, Feb. 1, 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
10:15am-11:15am
 Chair Yoga
Friday, Feb. 2, 10:15am-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, Feb. 2, 1-2:30pmBrain Games
Mary Frazer Room
Join the fun and stretch your mind. This is a gathering for adults.
Mary Frazer Room Reserved
3:45-4:45pm
 Mary Frazer Room Reserved
Friday, Feb. 2, 3:45-4:45pm
Mary Frazer Room
Private Meeting
3
Mary Frazer Room Reserved
10:30am-12pm
 Mary Frazer Room Reserved
Saturday, Feb. 3, 10:30am-12pm
Mary Frazer Room
4
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
10am-12pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Sunday, Feb. 4, 10am-12pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
Library Open
1-4pm
 Library Open
Sunday, Feb. 4, 1-4pmLibrary Open
Starr Library
Family Yoga with Rianna Fiorito
1:30-2:30pm
Family Yoga with Rianna Fiorito
Sunday, Feb. 4, 1:30-2:30pmFamily Yoga with Ria
Community Room
Looking to warm up during these chilly winter months? Now through the end of March, bend and flow with beloved yoga instructor and dance teacher Rianna Fiorito in our new Family Yoga program.Explore the benefits of yoga in developing concentration, self- regulation, and self-confidence all while enj...read more
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Starr Stitchers
10am-1pm
 Starr Stitchers
Monday, Feb. 5, 10am-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.  By the way, 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, Feb. 5, 10:30am-11:30amConnect & Play at St
Community Room
Join 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 online calend...read more

Virtual Sound Meditation with Anna Kaselis
11:30am
Virtual Sound Meditation with Anna Kaselis
Monday, Feb. 5, 11:30amVirtual Sound Medita
Virtual
Start your week off with a relaxing sound meditation from your home. Please email info@starrlibrary.org for Zoom information.
Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Monday, Feb. 5, 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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Story Time with Robbie: One Session for Everyone!
10:15am-11am
Story Time with Robbie: One Session for Everyone!
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 10:15am-11amStory Time with Robb
Community 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, Feb. 6, 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, Feb. 7, 12pm-2pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
Scrabble Club
1-2pm
 Scrabble Club
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 1-2pmScrabble Club
Upstairs Children's Wing
Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday! 
World Read Aloud Day
3pm
 World Read Aloud Day
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 3pm World Read Aloud Day
Community Room
Join us in celebrating World Read Aloud Day, a special event that unites readers, writers, and listeners in enjoying the magic of storytelling. We welcome attendees to share their favorite stories with the group to be read aloud and cherished by all. Special appearances will be made by renowned loca...read more

Cookbook Club: My Kitchen Year by Ruth Reichl
5PM-6:30PM
Cookbook Club: My Kitchen Year by Ruth Reichl
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 5PM-6:30PMCookbook Club: My Ki
Mary Frazer Room
Please join us in reading, cooking from and gathering around Ruth Reichl's wonderful My kitchen year : 136 recipes that saved my life.  Copies are available to order or come into the library and we will place the hold for you. Registrants will be emailed a week ahead of our meeting so that ...read more

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Music and Movement with Terry Watson: One Session for Everyone!
10:30am-11:15am
Music and Movement with Terry Watson: One Session for Everyone!
Thursday, Feb. 8, 10:30am-11:15amMusic 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
Upstairs Children’s Area Reserved
10:30am
Upstairs Children’s Area Reserved
Thursday, Feb. 8, 10:30am
Upstairs Children's Wing
Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Thursday, Feb. 8, 1-2:30pmMahjong
Upstairs Children's Wing
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
Governance Committee
5:00 to 6:30pm
 Governance Committee
Thursday, Feb. 8, 5:00 to 6:30pm
Mary Frazer Room
Hong Bao and the Lunar New Year with Amy Wu
6:30-7:30pm
Hong Bao and the Lunar New Year with Amy Wu
Thursday, Feb. 8, 6:30-7:30pmHong Bao and the Lun
Community Room
Red envelopes, more commonly known as Hong Bao (in Mandarin) or Lai See (in Cantonese), are gifts presented at social and family gatherings such as weddings or holidays such as Chinese New Year. Make your hong bao and learn more about this tradition & its history from aw...read more

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Chair Yoga
10:15am-11:15am
 Chair Yoga
Friday, Feb. 9, 10:15am-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, Feb. 9, 1-2:30pmBrain Games
Mary Frazer Room
Join the fun and stretch your mind. This is a gathering for adults.
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Mary Frazer Room Reserved
10:30am-12pm
 Mary Frazer Room Reserved
Saturday, Feb. 10, 10:30am-12pm
Mary Frazer Room
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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
10am-12pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Sunday, Feb. 11, 10am-12pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
Library Open
1-4pm
 Library Open
Sunday, Feb. 11, 1-4pmLibrary Open
Starr Library
Family Yoga with Rianna Fiorito
1:30-2:30pm
Family Yoga with Rianna Fiorito
Sunday, Feb. 11, 1:30-2:30pmFamily Yoga with Ria
Community Room
Looking to warm up during these chilly winter months? Now through the end of March, bend and flow with beloved yoga instructor and dance teacher Rianna Fiorito in our new Family Yoga program.Explore the benefits of yoga in developing concentration, self- regulation, and self-confidence all while enj...read more

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Connect & Play at Starr Library
10:30am-11:30am
 Connect & Play at Starr Library
Monday, Feb. 12, 10:30am-11:30amConnect & Play at St
Community Room
Join 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 online calend...read more

Virtual Sound Meditation with Anna Kaselis
11:30am
Virtual Sound Meditation with Anna Kaselis
Monday, Feb. 12, 11:30amVirtual Sound Medita
Virtual
Start your week off with a relaxing sound meditation from your home. Please email info@starrlibrary.org for Zoom information.
Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Monday, Feb. 12, 1-2:30pmMahjong
Upstairs Children's Wing
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
Culture Connect Board Meeting
6:30-8:30pm
 Culture Connect Board Meeting
Monday, Feb. 12, 6:30-8:30pm
Mary Frazer Room
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CANCELLED: Story Time with Robbie: One Session for Everyone!
10:15am-11:15am
CANCELLED: Story Time with Robbie: One Session for Everyone!
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 10:15am-11:15amCANCELLED: Story Tim
Community Room
Cancelled due to the weather forecast. 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.
CANCELLED: Beginner’s Knitting: Drop In, Cast Off
11:30am-12:30pm
CANCELLED: Beginner’s Knitting: Drop In, Cast Off
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 11:30am-12:30pmCANCELLED: Beginner&
Upstairs Children's Wing
Cancelled due to weather. Join us for our beginner's knitting sessions. Get help from experienced knitters with a project you're working on, or start fresh! You'll also learn from a growing community of knitters about their favorite patterns, colors, and yarn.

VIRTUAL: Mysteries Around the World Book Club: The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb
1-2pm
VIRTUAL: Mysteries Around the World Book Club: The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1-2pmVIRTUAL: Mysteries A
Virtual
This meeting has moved to Zoom due to the weather forecast. Please contact Linda Chase or info@starrlibrary.org for the Zoom meeting information. 
CANCELLED: All Abilities Story and Craft Program with the Anderson Center
1:15-2:15pm
CANCELLED: All Abilities Story and Craft Program with the Anderson Center
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1:15-2:15pmCANCELLED: All Abili
Community Room
Cancelled due to weather. This program is open to all teens & adults with intellectual, cognitive, and/or developmental disabilities, but space is limited, so please register to attend.

CANCELLED: Super Lego Hour!
4-5pm
 CANCELLED: Super Lego Hour!
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 4-5pmCANCELLED: Super Leg
Upstairs Children's Wing
Cancelled due to the weather forecast. This self-directed group meets every Tuesday 
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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
12pm-2pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 12pm-2pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
Scrabble Club
1-2pm
 Scrabble Club
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 1-2pmScrabble Club
Upstairs Children's Wing
Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday! 
Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Workshop with Theresa Corrigan
4-6pm
Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating Workshop with Theresa Corrigan
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 4-6pmValentine’s Da
Community Room
Back by popular demand and sure to fill up fast! Come learn the art of cookie decorating! Home-baked cookies made by Theresa Corrigan. Dietary sensitivities (gluten-free cookies or dairy-free icing) can be accommodated by request. 
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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, Feb. 15, 10:30am-11:15amGood Vibrations: Gui
Community Room
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.
Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Thursday, Feb. 15, 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
6-7pm
 Community Room Reserved
Thursday, Feb. 15, 6-7pm
Community Room
Fiction Workshop with Lilliana Kahan
6:30-8pm
Fiction Workshop with Lilliana Kahan
Thursday, Feb. 15, 6:30-8pmFiction Workshop wit
Mary Frazer Room
Get ready to dig into exercises and share your work with peers. Join us for a new spinoff of our popular memoir writing workshop led by Lilliana Kahan.

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Chair Yoga
10:15am-11:15am
 Chair Yoga
Friday, Feb. 16, 10:15am-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, Feb. 16, 1-2:30pmBrain Games
Mary Frazer Room
Join the fun and stretch your mind. This is a gathering for adults.
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Crafting Kindness
11am-1pm
 Crafting Kindness
Saturday, Feb. 17, 11am-1pmCrafting Kindness
Community Room
Help us "craft" a kinder community on National Random Acts of Kindness Day by getting creative and fostering a sense of belonging. From self-love, to service of others, to the importance of being brave; this program will create countless opportunities to discover how we can all be a l...read more

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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
10am-12pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Sunday, Feb. 18, 10am-12pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
Library Open
1-4pm
 Library Open
Sunday, Feb. 18, 1-4pmLibrary Open
Starr Library
Family Yoga with Rianna Fiorito
1:30-2:30pm
Family Yoga with Rianna Fiorito
Sunday, Feb. 18, 1:30-2:30pmFamily Yoga with Ria
Community Room
Looking to warm up during these chilly winter months? Now through the end of March, bend and flow with beloved yoga instructor and dance teacher Rianna Fiorito in our new Family Yoga program.Explore the benefits of yoga in developing concentration, self- regulation, and self-confidence all while enj...read more

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LIBRARY CLOSED: Presidents’ Day
LIBRARY CLOSED: Presidents’ Day
Monday, Feb. 19, LIBRARY CLOSED: Pres
Starr Library
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Story Time with Robbie: One Session for Everyone!
10:15am-11am
Story Time with Robbie: One Session for Everyone!
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 10:15am-11amStory Time with Robb
Community 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.
Mary Frazer Room Reserved
12-1:30pm
 Mary Frazer Room Reserved
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 12-1:30pm
Mary Frazer Room
Private Meeting
Identity Theft 101 with Mid-Hudson Valley Credit Union
2-3pm
Identity Theft 101 with Mid-Hudson Valley Credit Union
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2-3pmIdentity Theft 101 w
Community Room
This seminar is a proactive tool to help you be on guard against becoming a victim rather than simply hoping it doesn’t happen. A representative from the Mid-Hudson Valley Credit Union will cover common identity theft practices, how your information can be obtained, and what you can do to prot...read more
Mary Frazer Room Reserved
4-5pm
 Mary Frazer Room Reserved
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 4-5pm
Mary Frazer Room
Super Lego Hour!
4-5pm
 Super Lego Hour!
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 4-5pmSuper Lego Hour!
Upstairs Children's Wing
This self-directed group meets every Tuesday 
Memoir Writing Workshop with Michelle Montalbano
6:30-8pm
Memoir Writing Workshop with Michelle Montalbano
Tuesday, Feb. 20, 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 in to writing exercises, share your work, and receive feedback. Space is limited, please RSVP.

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NYPRTA Training Event
10am-6pm
 NYPRTA Training Event
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 10am-6pmNYPRTA Training Even
Mary Frazer Room
In-person training event on psychiatric rehabilitation offered by NYAPRS. 
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
12pm-2pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 12pm-2pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
Scrabble Club
1-2pm
 Scrabble Club
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1-2pmScrabble Club
Upstairs Children's Wing
Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday! 
How Should a President Be? A Movie-Clip Driven Conversation with Alexis Coe and Alyssa Mastromonaco
6:30pm
How Should a President Be? A Movie-Clip Driven Conversation with Alexis Coe and Alyssa Mastromonaco
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 6:30pmHow Should a Preside
Upstate Films | Starr Cinema | 6415 Montgomery St.
Upstate Films and Starr Library are proud to host NY Times bestselling authors Alexis Coe and Alyssa Mastromonaco (who also served as deputy chief of staff for Barack Obama) in a lively conversation about the presidency at the start of this election cycle. They wil...read more
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Community Room Reserved
12-3pm
 Community Room Reserved
Thursday, Feb. 22, 12-3pm
Community Room
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Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Thursday, Feb. 22, 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, Feb. 22, 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
10:15am-11:15am
 Chair Yoga
Friday, Feb. 23, 10:15am-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, Feb. 23, 1-2:30pmBrain Games
Mary Frazer Room
Join the fun and stretch your mind. This is a gathering for adults.
Mary Frazer Room Reserved - QUIET
3-5pm
Mary Frazer Room Reserved - QUIET
Friday, Feb. 23, 3-5pm
Mary Frazer Room
Mary Frazer Room Reserved
3:45-4:45pm
 Mary Frazer Room Reserved
Friday, Feb. 23, 3:45-4:45pm
Mary Frazer Room
Private meeting
Frazer Room - RESERVED
6pm to 7pm
 Frazer Room - RESERVED
Friday, Feb. 23, 6pm to 7pm
Mary Frazer Room
Rhinebeck Historical Society’s Bonnie Wood presents on Dr. James DeGarmo
7:00pm
Rhinebeck Historical Society’s Bonnie Wood presents on Dr. James DeGarmo
Friday, Feb. 23, 7:00pmRhinebeck Historical
Mary Frazer Room
Rhinebeck Historical Society Trustee Bonnie Wood will be presenting her research on Professor James Marshall DeGarmo, Ph.D. (1838-1919) DeGarmo, self proclaimed “old-time abolitionist”, wrote articles for “The Liberator” (a widely circulated anti-slavery newspaper published i...read more
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Mary Frazer Room Reserved
10:30am-12pm
 Mary Frazer Room Reserved
Saturday, Feb. 24, 10:30am-12pm
Mary Frazer Room
Mary Frazer Room Reserved
12:30-4:30pm
 Mary Frazer Room Reserved
Saturday, Feb. 24, 12:30-4:30pm
Mary Frazer Room
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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
10am-12pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Sunday, Feb. 25, 10am-12pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
Library Open
1-4pm
 Library Open
Sunday, Feb. 25, 1-4pmLibrary Open
Starr Library
Family Yoga with Rianna Fiorito
1:30-2:30pm
Family Yoga with Rianna Fiorito
Sunday, Feb. 25, 1:30-2:30pmFamily Yoga with Ria
Community Room
Looking to warm up during these chilly winter months? Now through the end of March, bend and flow with beloved yoga instructor and dance teacher Rianna Fiorito in our new Family Yoga program.Explore the benefits of yoga in developing concentration, self- regulation, and self-confidence all while enj...read more
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Starr Stitchers
10am-1pm
 Starr Stitchers
Monday, Feb. 26, 10am-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.  By the way, 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, Feb. 26, 10:30am-11:30amConnect & Play at St
Community Room
Join 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 online calend...read more

Virtual Sound Meditation with Anna Kaselis
11:30am
Virtual Sound Meditation with Anna Kaselis
Monday, Feb. 26, 11:30amVirtual Sound Medita
Virtual
Start your week off with a relaxing sound meditation from your home. Please email info@starrlibrary.org for Zoom information.
Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Monday, Feb. 26, 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, Feb. 26, 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!
10:15am-11am
Story Time with Robbie: One Session for Everyone!
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 10:15am-11amStory Time with Robb
Community 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.
Beginner’s Knitting: Drop In, Cast Off
11:30am-12:30pm
Beginner’s Knitting: Drop In, Cast Off
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 11:30am-12:30pmBeginner’s Kni
Upstairs Children's Wing
Join us for our beginner's knitting sessions. Get help from experienced knitters with a project you're working on, or start fresh! You'll also learn from a growing community of knitters about their favorite patterns, colors, and yarn.

Super Lego Hour!
4-5pm
 Super Lego Hour!
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 4-5pmSuper Lego Hour!
Upstairs Children's Wing
This self-directed group meets every Tuesday 
Starr Library Book Club: Evicted by Matthew Desmond
7-8pm
Starr Library Book Club: Evicted by Matthew Desmond
Tuesday, Feb. 27, 7-8pmStarr Library Book C
Starr Library
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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
12pm-2pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 12pm-2pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
Scrabble Club
1-2pm
 Scrabble Club
Wednesday, Feb. 28, 1-2pmScrabble 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, Feb. 29, 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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