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!

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 monthly Parkinson's Support Group is a gathering place for those with Parkinson’s and their loved ones to create community and share information. The group will meet each month to offer a space for everyone to discuss their challenges and successes, share stories, connect with others w...read more

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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. 

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

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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

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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.  

Are you caring for a spouse or parent who is experiencing cognitive change?  Are you overwhelmed, exhausted, and can’t remember the last time you had fun?  Stop by with your loved one to learn about this dynamic program of uplifting activities and good times that you can share. Our m...read more

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

Chad Kleitsch produced this photographic essay between 1991-2001, taking 4x5” large format color photographs in the Hudson Valley region’s abandoned industrial and other local sites. He has returned to these places many times to photograph, and they are always different from the times be...read more

Hygge is the Danish concept of coziness, and it's all about well-being and comfort. Come hang out in the comfy Starr Library Teen Corner where we’ll be making beaded flower or knotted friendship bracelets! There will be popcorn and hot chocolate, couches, bean bag chairs, and a chill ...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.  

This program as been cancelled due to low registration.Kids Cooking Club is back, just in time to celebrate the Persian spring celebration of Nowruz! We’ll be making allergen free snacks that fill our senses with delicious spring color and flavors, making vibrant shirazi salad, sweet stuffed d...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.

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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. 

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

Assemblymember Sarahana Shrestha’s constituent services team will be at the STARR Library on March 12th, 10:30a-1:30p, to meet one-on-one with residents who need assistance with state-related issues such as: Central Hudson DMV Unemployment Medicaid Other public benefits Consumer protections Ho...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

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 Village of Rhinebeck is a Silver-certified in NY State's Climate Smart Communities Program (CSC) as well as being a NYSERDA-designated Clean Energy Community. Join Village Trustee Vanessa Bertozzi to learn about current initiatives, including drawing down emissions through recycling and comp...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.

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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. 

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!  

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.

Personal archives comprise a wide variety of materials: morning pages, junk journaling, voice memos, memory boxes / capsules, recipe documentation, gratitude + grief lists, dream journals, and so much more. They're also a way of honoring different life phases—not just calendar seasons, but...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.

Sister Donnelley will address the history of the stewardship of the site by the Sisters of Saint Ursula, their missions, and their community activities/outreach. 

Vamos a leer! (Let's read!) Join Miss Ami as we explore some of the bilingual Spanish/English books in our library collection. Come ready to learn a few new words or hear a book in a language you already know! We'll also have a craft activity, so come ready to have some divertido! (fun!)

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

After this very long winter, we’re ready to get some green back into our lives! Let’s celebrate the Spring Equinox by painting a clay planter for our home. We’ll have some baby plants to plant, too, so get ready to get growing as the sun shines a little more each day! This program ...read more

You are warmly invited to a community forum with Debbie Hecht, candidate for Rhinebeck Town Supervisor in the Democratic primary. Amanda Miller, also running to be on the Democratic primary ballot was invited to participate but declined. This gathering provides a chance to meet Debbie, lea...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

The monthly Parkinson's Support Group is a gathering place for those with Parkinson’s and their loved ones to create community and share information. The group will meet each month to offer a space for everyone to discuss their challenges and successes, share stories, connect with others w...read more

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Learn to use this free online alternative to Microsoft Office to create, collaborate, save, and manage all your files in one place. You can even work collaboratively on documents, spreadsheets, slide presentations, and more. This is part one of a multi-part series on Google Docs and Google Drive.&nb...read more

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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. 

The Hudson Valley Justice Center (HVJC) provides high-quality legal counsel in civil matters where basic human needs are at stake. We represent poor and low-income individuals who cannot afford an attorney, regardless of immigration status. Pursuit of this mission includes handling individual, class...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. 

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

After a successful season with our own Robotics Team, Wednesday night Lego Robotics Club is now open to all ages and abilities! Please come ready to learn the basics about Lego Spike programming and have fun with open play using the library's robotics kits. 

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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Enjoy smart conversation with fellow queers and queer allies. All are welcome even if you haven’t read or finished the book. Please bring a question for the group to prompt discussion.  

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.

Join kids' programmer Karen for another morning of books from our Starr collection! We're welcoming the spring season, telling stories of growing things and new beginnings, and we're making a popsicle stick bird feeder to welcome our feathered friends back after a long winter. 

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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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.