Library Events

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

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!

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.

Ask Governor Hochul to fund libraries! Can't come in to write a postcard? Call the Albany Office of your State Senator and Assemblyperson and lend your support to the advocates in Albany today. 

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. 

Library Fundraising Committee 

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

Artist and instructor Christine Livesey will host an open studio in the community room twice monthly. We will set up a still life and work on it together. Instruction and feedback offered by request. No artistic abilities required!  

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

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

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.

We are a growing group of family caregivers and our loved ones who are experiencing cognitive change. We share our interests and pool our talents to create frequent opportunities for socializing and novel, uplifting activities that we can enjoy together. We have events approximately once a week on v...read more

Mother’s Favorite Spatula brings together 20 years of paintings by Rhinebeck-based  artist Angela Basile. On view at Starr Library through February 27th, the exhibition spans work made between 2006 and 2026, offering a glimpse into how ideas, themes, and  styles overlap and evol...read more

This Valentine’s Day, impress your loved ones with explosive affection from a pop-up valentine! These easy-to-make cards can be put together with a few simple supplies and are sure to put a smile on anyone’s face. Open to all ages!

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. 

2026 is the Year of the Fire Horse! On February 17th, the Lunar New Year will be celebrated by a quarter of the world's 8.2 billion people.  We can all prepare by learning about the historical Chinese crafts of knot tying and origami. We’ll tie lucky red knots and fold origami horses ...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.

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. 

We're getting ready for Mardi Gras, so throw on your beads and whip up a favorite Cajun or Creole dish to share: jambalaya, etouffee, gumbo, King Cake, or red beans & rice just to name a few! Please bring whatever serving utensils your dish requires and the library will supply all the rest. ...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

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

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. 

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

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.

Rachel Carson's Silent Spring antagonized some of the most powerful interests in the nation--including the farm block and the agricultural chemical industry--and helped launch the modern environmental movement. In The Gentle Subversive, Mark Hamilton Lytle offers a compact biograp...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. 

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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, 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. 

Artist and instructor Christine Livesey will host an open studio in the community room twice monthly. We will set up a still life and work on it together. Instruction and feedback offered by request. No artistic abilities required!  

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

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

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.

Get cozy this winter with delicious soups focused on nutritious ingredients & maximum flavor. Throughout the class, you will receive lots of helpful information, time-saving tips & knife skills to make it easier for you to get dinner on the table and lunch in your bowl. Patrons from any libr...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.

Lunar New Year is widely celebrated in most Asian countries and considered the most important holiday of the year. It is based on the lunar calendar and marked with friends, family, and food! Ikebana is the art of Japanese flower arranging. 

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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 library is closed Monday, February 23, due to weather. All programs are cancelled.

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

Learn to use this free online graphic design tool to create your own fliers, brochures, presentations, invitations, and more. If you can dream it up, you can make it a reality! Please bring a laptop if you have one so you can follow along with the exercises.  

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. 

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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

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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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

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Sly, surprising, and razor-sharp, Natural Beauty follows a young musician into an elite, beauty-obsessed world where perfection comes at a staggering cost. Winner of the Lambda Literary Award in Bisexual Fiction and Longlisted for the PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel. Enj...read more

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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.

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

Looking forward to spring? Holi, the bright and joyful Hindu Festival of Color, is a holiday that anyone can celebrate! Symbolizing the end of winter and the triumph of color and light over darkness, we’ll get messy with fingerpaints, splattered art, and other fun, vibrant activities. Open to ...read more

The History of Third Lutheran Church as presented by Rev. James Miller, Pastor of the Lutheran Parish of Northern Dutchess. Third Lutheran Church was so-named because it was the third Lutheran Church which was formed in this area, following St. Peter’s in Red Hook (1715) and St. Peter’s ...read more