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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Community Room Reserved
10am-12pm
 Community Room Reserved
Saturday, Mar. 1, 10am-12pm
Community Room
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Teen Tech Support
1-3pm
 Teen Tech Support
Saturday, Mar. 1, 1-3pmTeen Tech Support
Starr Library
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
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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
10am-12pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Sunday, Mar. 2, 10am-12pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
For more information about hours, our next book sale, or accepted donations, please visit the Friends of the Library webpage. 
Mary Frazer Room Reserved
1-3pm
 Mary Frazer Room Reserved
Sunday, Mar. 2, 1-3pm
Mary Frazer Room
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Classical Guitar with Andrew Baffi
2-3pm
Classical Guitar with Andrew Baffi
Sunday, Mar. 2, 2-3pmClassical Guitar wit
Starr Library
Come by and enjoy an afternoon of classical guitar with Andrew Baffi. Browse, read a magazine or a newspaper, or just chill with gentle music in the background. 
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Starr Stitchers
10am to 1pm
 Starr Stitchers
Monday, Mar. 3, 10am to 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.  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
10:30-11:30am
 Connect & Play at Starr Library
Monday, Mar. 3, 10:30-11:30amConnect & Play at St
Community Room
Join 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 required each week through our onli...read more

Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Monday, Mar. 3, 1-2:30pmMahjong
Upstairs Children's Wing
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
Death Cafe
2-3:30pm
 Death Cafe
Monday, Mar. 3, 2-3:30pmDeath Cafe
Community Room
Cake. Coffee. Tea. Death Cafes are dedicated to bringing discussion about death into a relaxed setting. Sweets provided! Save your spot at the table. Please register in advance. Free, but donations are appreciated. 
Community Room Reserved
6-8:30pm
 Community Room Reserved
Monday, Mar. 3, 6-8:30pm
Community Room
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Local History Hours
10am-3pm
 Local History Hours
Tuesday, Mar. 4, 10am-3pmLocal History Hours
Mary Frazer Room
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
Story Time with Robbie
10:15am-11:15am
 Story Time with Robbie
Tuesday, Mar. 4, 10:15am-11:15amStory 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.
Lego Robotics Team
4-5pm
 Lego Robotics Team
Tuesday, Mar. 4, 4-5pmLego Robotics Team
Community Room
Do you want to join our brand new Lego Robotics Team, Starr Chimps? This group for ages 10+ will be meeting weekly downstairs while analog Lego Hour takes place upstairs to work toward programming robots for a Lego Robotics convention in June. Web developer Patrick Reid and a group of Rhinebeck pare...read more
Super Lego Hour!
4-5pm
 Super Lego Hour!
Tuesday, Mar. 4, 4-5pmSuper Lego Hour!
Upstairs Children's Wing
This self-directed group meets every Tuesday. 
Rhinebeck Town Neighbor Meeting & 2025 Outlook
6-7:30pm
Rhinebeck Town Neighbor Meeting & 2025 Outlook
Tuesday, Mar. 4, 6-7:30pm
Morton Hall, Morton Library, Rhinecliff
What is our vision for our community? How do we bring neighbors together to share interests and concerns from different perspectives? Here's a chance to meet your Rhinebeck Town neighbors and connect with Supervisor Elizabeth Spinzia and Town Board members outside of the official Town ...read more
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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
12pm-2pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Wednesday, Mar. 5, 12pm-2pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
For more information about hours, our next book sale, or accepted donations, please visit the Friends of the Library webpage. 
Scrabble Club
1-3pm
 Scrabble Club
Wednesday, Mar. 5, 1-3pmScrabble Club
Upstairs Children's Wing
Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday!
Rhinebeck Democrats Club Event: Meet the Democrat Candidates for Upcoming Village Elections
5:30-7pm
Rhinebeck Democrats Club Event: Meet the Democrat Candidates for Upcoming Village Elections
Wednesday, Mar. 5, 5:30-7pmRhinebeck Democrats
Community Room
The Club is delighted to host an opportunity for residents to participate in an unscripted Q&A with party candidates and incumbents Gary Bassett (Mayor), Ric Lewit (Trustee) and Lydia Slaby (Trustee).  Please RSVP here.
Nerds at Nite Game Nite
7-9pm
 Nerds at Nite Game Nite
Wednesday, Mar. 5, 7-9pmNerds at Nite Game N
Mary Frazer Room
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
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Local History Hours
10am-3pm
 Local History Hours
Thursday, Mar. 6, 10am-3pmLocal History Hours
Mary Frazer Room
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
Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Thursday, Mar. 6, 1-2:30pmMahjong
Upstairs Children's Wing
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
The Laughing Stocks: Investment & Finance Discussion Group
5-6:30pm
The Laughing Stocks: Investment & Finance Discussion Group
Thursday, Mar. 6, 5-6:30pmThe Laughing Stocks:
Upstairs Children's Wing
This is a new group 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...read more
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Chair Yoga
10:15-11:15am
 Chair Yoga
Friday, Mar. 7, 10:15-11:15amChair 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, Mar. 7, 1-2:30pmBrain Games
Mary Frazer Room
Join the fun and stretch your mind. This is a gathering for adults.
Signs, Symbols, and Seaweed: Prints and Paintings by Christine Livesey
5-7pm
Signs, Symbols, and Seaweed: Prints and Paintings by Christine Livesey
Friday, Mar. 7, 5-7pmSigns, Symbols, and
Starr Library
Opening Reception. All are welcome. Drinks and light bites will be served. Exhibition on view March 3rd - April 30th.
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AT PLAY Meet-Up
10am-12pm
 AT PLAY Meet-Up
Saturday, Mar. 8, 10am-12pmAT PLAY Meet-Up
Community Room
AT PLAY is a community playspace opening this summer in Rhinebeck. In the meantime, join us for a play date at Starr Library! Enjoy fun, hands-on play experiences for babies and little kids. All ages welcome! -->
Teen Tech Support
1-3pm
 Teen Tech Support
Saturday, Mar. 8, 1-3pmTeen Tech Support
Starr Library
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
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Mary Frazer Room Reserved
1-3pm
 Mary Frazer Room Reserved
Sunday, Mar. 9, 1-3pm
Mary Frazer Room
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Connect & Play at Starr Library
10:30-11:30am
 Connect & Play at Starr Library
Monday, Mar. 10, 10:30-11:30amConnect & Play at St
Community Room
Join 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 required each week through our onli...read more

Pilates at the Library with Marie Russo
12:30-1:15pm
Pilates at the Library with Marie Russo
Monday, Mar. 10, 12:30-1:15pmPilates at the Libra
Community Room
Join us for this 6-week introductory series! The Pilates Matwork is an incredible series of full-body exercises- each one providing “stretch with strength and control”.  Pilates is known to strengthen the core muscles and the back, stretch the whole body out, and help each student d...read more

Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Monday, Mar. 10, 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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Local History Hours
10am-3pm
 Local History Hours
Tuesday, Mar. 11, 10am-3pmLocal History Hours
Mary Frazer Room
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
Story Time with Robbie
10:15am-11:15am
 Story Time with Robbie
Tuesday, Mar. 11, 10:15am-11:15amStory 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.
Lego Robotics Team
4-5pm
 Lego Robotics Team
Tuesday, Mar. 11, 4-5pmLego Robotics Team
Community Room
Do you want to join our brand new Lego Robotics Team, Starr Chimps? This group for ages 10+ will be meeting weekly downstairs while analog Lego Hour takes place upstairs to work toward programming robots for a Lego Robotics convention in June. Web developer Patrick Reid and a group of Rhinebeck pare...read more
Mysteries Around the World Book Club: The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino
4-5pm
Mysteries Around the World Book Club: The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino
Tuesday, Mar. 11, 4-5pmMysteries Around the
Community Room
Yasuko Hanaoka is a divorced, single mother who thought she had finally escaped her abusive ex-husband Togashi. When he shows up one day to extort money from her, threatening both her and her teenaged daughter Misato, the situation quickly escalates into violence and Togashi ends up dead on her apar...read more
Super Lego Hour!
4-5pm
 Super Lego Hour!
Tuesday, Mar. 11, 4-5pmSuper Lego Hour!
Upstairs Children's Wing
This self-directed group meets every Tuesday. 
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Scrabble Club
1-3pm
 Scrabble Club
Wednesday, Mar. 12, 1-3pmScrabble Club
Upstairs Children's Wing
Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday!
The New Historia
6:30-8pm
 The New Historia
Wednesday, Mar. 12, 6:30-8pmThe New Historia
Community Room
The New Historia is igniting a revolution in what we know about women throughout history, giving voice to the silenced and making the invisible visible. Led by Gina Luria Walker, intellectual historian and Professor of Women's Studies at The New School, and The New Historia's Chair, Lis...read more
Mary Frazer Room Reserved
6:30-8pm
 Mary Frazer Room Reserved
Wednesday, Mar. 12, 6:30-8pm
Mary Frazer Room
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Local History Hours
10am-3pm
 Local History Hours
Thursday, Mar. 13, 10am-3pmLocal History Hours
Mary Frazer Room
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
Music and Movement with Terry Watson: Session 1
11:15-11:45am
Music and Movement with Terry Watson: Session 1
Thursday, Mar. 13, 11:15-11:45amMusic and Movement w
Community Room
Back-to-back sessions! 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...read more
Music and Movement with Terry Watson: Session 2
12-12:30pm
Music and Movement with Terry Watson: Session 2
Thursday, Mar. 13, 12-12:30pmMusic 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
Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Thursday, Mar. 13, 1-2:30pmMahjong
Upstairs Children's Wing
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
The Laughing Stocks: Investment & Finance Discussion Group
5-6:30pm
The Laughing Stocks: Investment & Finance Discussion Group
Thursday, Mar. 13, 5-6:30pmThe Laughing Stocks:
Upstairs Children's Wing
This is a new group 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...read more
An Atlas of Everything: Maps, Unseen Worlds, and Writing with Samantha Hunt
6:30-8:30pm
An Atlas of Everything: Maps, Unseen Worlds, and Writing with Samantha Hunt
Thursday, Mar. 13, 6:30-8:30pmAn Atlas of Everythi
Community Room
A map is a container, an atlas even more so as it includes thousands of routes that interlace and cross. When we write in a cartographic model, we dissolve borders and boundaries. Personhood realizes its plurality. Fernando Pessoa says, “I know myself only as a symphony.” This generative...read more

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Chair Yoga
10:15-11:15am
 Chair Yoga
Friday, Mar. 14, 10:15-11:15amChair 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.
Rhinebeck Families Play & Hang
10am-11:30am
 Rhinebeck Families Play & Hang
Friday, Mar. 14, 10am-11:30amRhinebeck Families P
Playroom
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.  
All Abilities Story and Craft Program with the Anderson Center
1:15-2pm
All Abilities Story and Craft Program with the Anderson Center
Friday, Mar. 14, 1:15-2pmAll Abilities Story
Community Room
This program is open to all teens & adults with intellectual, cognitive, and/or developmental disabilities, but space is limited, so please register to attend.
Brain Games
1-2:30pm
 Brain Games
Friday, Mar. 14, 1-2:30pmBrain Games
Mary Frazer Room
Join the fun and stretch your mind. This is a gathering for adults.
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Teen Tech Support
1-3pm
 Teen Tech Support
Saturday, Mar. 15, 1-3pmTeen Tech Support
Starr Library
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
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Community Room Reserved
11am-1pm
 Community Room Reserved
Sunday, Mar. 16, 11am-1pm
Community Room
Mary Frazer Room Reserved
1-3pm
 Mary Frazer Room Reserved
Sunday, Mar. 16, 1-3pm
Mary Frazer Room
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Starr Stitchers
10am-1pm
 Starr Stitchers
Monday, Mar. 17, 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.  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
10:30-11:30am
 Connect & Play at Starr Library
Monday, Mar. 17, 10:30-11:30amConnect & Play at St
Community Room
Join 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 required each week through our onli...read more

Pilates at the Library with Marie Russo
12:30-1:15pm
Pilates at the Library with Marie Russo
Monday, Mar. 17, 12:30-1:15pmPilates at the Libra
Community Room
Join us for this 6-week introductory series! The Pilates Matwork is an incredible series of full-body exercises- each one providing “stretch with strength and control”.  Pilates is known to strengthen the core muscles and the back, stretch the whole body out, and help each student d...read more

Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Monday, Mar. 17, 1-2:30pmMahjong
Upstairs Children's Wing
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
Thriving in Your Second Life
2-3pm
 Thriving in Your Second Life
Monday, Mar. 17, 2-3pmThriving in Your Sec
Community Room
A panel of retirees and creators will discuss how their later years have allowed them to flourish, using the opportunities that retirement presents, the inspiration of their talents and the freedom of flexible time commitments.
Mary Frazer Room Reserved
5:30-7pm
 Mary Frazer Room Reserved
Monday, Mar. 17, 5:30-7pm
Mary Frazer Room
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Local History Hours
10am-3pm
 Local History Hours
Tuesday, Mar. 18, 10am-3pmLocal History Hours
Mary Frazer Room
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
Story Time with Robbie
10:15am-11:15am
 Story Time with Robbie
Tuesday, Mar. 18, 10:15am-11:15amStory 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.
Lego Robotics Team
4-5pm
 Lego Robotics Team
Tuesday, Mar. 18, 4-5pmLego Robotics Team
Community Room
Do you want to join our brand new Lego Robotics Team, Starr Chimps? This group for ages 10+ will be meeting weekly downstairs while analog Lego Hour takes place upstairs to work toward programming robots for a Lego Robotics convention in June. Web developer Patrick Reid and a group of Rhinebeck pare...read more
Super Lego Hour!
4-5pm
 Super Lego Hour!
Tuesday, Mar. 18, 4-5pmSuper Lego Hour!
Upstairs Children's Wing
This self-directed group meets every Tuesday. 
Community Room Reserved
6-7pm
 Community Room Reserved
Tuesday, Mar. 18, 6-7pm
Community Room
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Memoir Writing Workshop with Michelle Montalbano
6:30-8pm
Memoir Writing Workshop with Michelle Montalbano
Tuesday, Mar. 18, 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 into writing exercises, share your work, and receive feedback. Space is limited, please RSVP.

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Community Room Reserved
10am-12pm
 Community Room Reserved
Wednesday, Mar. 19, 10am-12pm
Community Room
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Scrabble Club
1-3pm
 Scrabble Club
Wednesday, Mar. 19, 1-3pmScrabble Club
Upstairs Children's Wing
Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday!
Friends of Starr Library Meeting
1-3pm
Friends of Starr Library Meeting
Wednesday, Mar. 19, 1-3pm
Mary Frazer Room
Nerds at Nite Game Nite
7-9pm
 Nerds at Nite Game Nite
Wednesday, Mar. 19, 7-9pmNerds at Nite Game N
Mary Frazer Room
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
Friends of Rhinebeck Cemetery presents Grieving Our Pets
7-8:30pm
Friends of Rhinebeck Cemetery presents Grieving Our Pets
Wednesday, Mar. 19, 7-8:30pmFriends of Rhinebeck
Starr Library
Losing a beloved pet can be devastating. Come and hear our panel of experts discuss how to cope with our pets aging and dying, from hospice care options to in-home euthanasia, cremation and burial options, and support services available to the bereaved.
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Local History Hours
10am-3pm
 Local History Hours
Thursday, Mar. 20, 10am-3pmLocal History Hours
Mary Frazer Room
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
Good Vibrations: Guided Sound Meditation with Anna Kaselis
10:30am-11:15am
Good Vibrations: Guided Sound Meditation with Anna Kaselis
Thursday, Mar. 20, 10:30am-11:15amGood Vibrations: Gui
Starr Library
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.
Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Thursday, Mar. 20, 1-2:30pmMahjong
Upstairs Children's Wing
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
Frazer Room - RESERVED
3:30 - 5:30pm
 Frazer Room - RESERVED
Thursday, Mar. 20, 3:30 - 5:30pm
Mary Frazer Room
The Laughing Stocks: Investment & Finance Discussion Group
5-6:30pm
The Laughing Stocks: Investment & Finance Discussion Group
Thursday, Mar. 20, 5-6:30pmThe Laughing Stocks:
Upstairs Children's Wing
This is a new group 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...read more
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Chair Yoga
10:15-11:15am
 Chair Yoga
Friday, Mar. 21, 10:15-11:15amChair 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.
Rhinebeck Families Play & Hang
10am-11:30am
 Rhinebeck Families Play & Hang
Friday, Mar. 21, 10am-11:30amRhinebeck Families P
Playroom
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.  
Brain Games
1-2:30pm
 Brain Games
Friday, Mar. 21, 1-2:30pmBrain Games
Mary Frazer Room
Join the fun and stretch your mind. This is a gathering for adults.
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Concert Committee Meeting
10:00 am
 Concert Committee Meeting
Saturday, Mar. 22, 10:00 am
Mary Frazer Room
Concert Committee Meeting
Teen Tech Support
1-3pm
 Teen Tech Support
Saturday, Mar. 22, 1-3pmTeen Tech Support
Starr Library
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
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Landscape and Memory: A Poetry Writing Workshop with William Allen
1-3pm
Landscape and Memory: A Poetry Writing Workshop with William Allen
Sunday, Mar. 23, 1-3pmLandscape and Memory
Mary Frazer Room
We’ll explore ideas about landscape and poetry, using your own experience as a source for writing down memories, observations, thoughts and feelings. Come prepared with a creative spark and a willingness to share the work you make in class with workshop participants. Have a favorite lands...read more
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Pilates at the Library with Marie Russo
12:30-1:15pm
Pilates at the Library with Marie Russo
Monday, Mar. 24, 12:30-1:15pmPilates at the Libra
Community Room
Join us for this 6-week introductory series! The Pilates Matwork is an incredible series of full-body exercises- each one providing “stretch with strength and control”.  Pilates is known to strengthen the core muscles and the back, stretch the whole body out, and help each student d...read more

Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Monday, Mar. 24, 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, Mar. 24, 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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Local History Hours
10am-3pm
 Local History Hours
Tuesday, Mar. 25, 10am-3pmLocal History Hours
Mary Frazer Room
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
Story Time with Robbie
10:15am-11:15am
 Story Time with Robbie
Tuesday, Mar. 25, 10:15am-11:15amStory 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.
Locating Invisible Women: Starr Library’s Founder, Mary Regina Miller
3-4pm
Locating Invisible Women: Starr Library’s Founder, Mary Regina Miller
Tuesday, Mar. 25, 3-4pmLocating Invisible W
Upstairs Children's Wing
Mary Regina Miller founded the Starr Institute in 1862, and while her husband Hon. William Starr Miller's portrait hangs prominently in the library, her image is nowhere to be found--but not for long!This Women’s History Month, we’re using archival materials from the RHS’s coll...read more
Lego Robotics Team
4-5pm
 Lego Robotics Team
Tuesday, Mar. 25, 4-5pmLego Robotics Team
Community Room
Do you want to join our brand new Lego Robotics Team, Starr Chimps? This group for ages 10+ will be meeting weekly downstairs while analog Lego Hour takes place upstairs to work toward programming robots for a Lego Robotics convention in June. Web developer Patrick Reid and a group of Rhinebeck pare...read more
Super Lego Hour!
4-5pm
 Super Lego Hour!
Tuesday, Mar. 25, 4-5pmSuper Lego Hour!
Upstairs Children's Wing
This self-directed group meets every Tuesday. 
Braver Angels presents Skills for Disagreeing Better
6:30-8pm
Braver Angels presents Skills for Disagreeing Better
Tuesday, Mar. 25, 6:30-8pmBraver Angels presen
Community Room
In this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–their core values and central concerns–but instead as we choose to see them. We are tempted to regard our own side as principle...read more
Starr Library Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
7-8pm
Starr Library Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Tuesday, Mar. 25, 7-8pmStarr Library Book C
Starr Library
After Tova Sullivan’s husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she’s been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thir...read more
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Scrabble Club
1-3pm
 Scrabble Club
Wednesday, Mar. 26, 1-3pmScrabble Club
Upstairs Children's Wing
Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday!
The Artist’s Guide to Sketching: Book Event with James Gurney
6-7pm
The Artist’s Guide to Sketching: Book Event with James Gurney
Wednesday, Mar. 26, 6-7pmThe Artist’s G
Starr Library
We're celebrating the reissue of a bold new edition of The Artist's Guide to Sketching, the groundbreaking book by two of America's most prominent visual artists, James Gurney (Dinotopia, Color and Light), and Thomas Kinkade, freshly updated with a new introduction, archival photographs,...read more
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Local History Hours
10am-3pm
 Local History Hours
Thursday, Mar. 27, 10am-3pmLocal History Hours
Mary Frazer Room
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
Music and Movement with Terry Watson: Session 1
11:15am-11:45am
Music and Movement with Terry Watson: Session 1
Thursday, Mar. 27, 11:15am-11:45amMusic and Movement w
Community Room
Back-to-back sessions! 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...read more
Music and Movement with Terry Watson: Session 2
12-12:30pm
Music and Movement with Terry Watson: Session 2
Thursday, Mar. 27, 12-12:30pmMusic and Movement w
Community Room
Back-to-back sessions! 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...read more
Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Thursday, Mar. 27, 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, Mar. 27, 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
10:15-11:15am
 Chair Yoga
Friday, Mar. 28, 10:15-11:15amChair 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.
Rhinebeck Families Play & Hang
10am-11:30am
 Rhinebeck Families Play & Hang
Friday, Mar. 28, 10am-11:30amRhinebeck Families P
Playroom
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.  
Brain Games
1-2:30pm
 Brain Games
Friday, Mar. 28, 1-2:30pmBrain Games
Mary Frazer Room
Join the fun and stretch your mind. This is a gathering for adults.
Artists Still Paint Hudson Valley Landscapes -- One Artist’s Perspective with Elisabeth Barnett
7-8pm
Artists Still Paint Hudson Valley Landscapes -- One Artist’s Perspective with Elisabeth Barnett
Friday, Mar. 28, 7-8pmArtists Still Paint
Community Room
Rhinebeck Historical Society presents Elisabeth Barnett in this discussion about landscape painting in the Hudson Valley. Barnett is a painter living and working in Rhinebeck. Her subjects are landscapes, and she will talk about her paintings, her method and techniques, as well as their inspira...read more
RHS Event
7-8pm
 RHS Event
Friday, Mar. 28, 7-8pm
Community Room & Mary Frazer Room
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Teen Tech Support
1-3pm
 Teen Tech Support
Saturday, Mar. 29, 1-3pmTeen Tech Support
Starr Library
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
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Rhinebeck Democrats Club Speaker Series presents Tommy Zurhellen
2-3:30pm
Rhinebeck Democrats Club Speaker Series presents Tommy Zurhellen
Sunday, Mar. 30, 2-3:30pmRhinebeck Democrats
Community Room
In 2023 our party's candidate for Dutchess County Executive was US Navy Veteran, author and Marist professor Tommy Zurhellen  "just a guy who wants to help people.” In January of this year Tommy's memoir about the race, The High Road: Following the Campaign Trail fo...read more
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Connect & Play at Starr Library
10:30-11:30am
 Connect & Play at Starr Library
Monday, Mar. 31, 10:30-11:30amConnect & Play at St
Community Room
Join 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 required each week through our onli...read more

Weekly Pilates at the Library with Marie Russo
12:30-1:15pm
Weekly Pilates at the Library with Marie Russo
Monday, Mar. 31, 12:30-1:15pmWeekly Pilates at th
Community Room
Now on a first-come, first-served basis! The Pilates Matwork is an incredible series of full-body exercises- each one providing “stretch with strength and control”.  Pilates is known to strengthen the core muscles and the back, stretch the whole body out, and help each student devel...read more
Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Monday, Mar. 31, 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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