Library Events

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 

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.  

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

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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!

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Robbie's beloved story time brings together an animated, fun, and engaging reading style with literacy-focused activities, including fingerplays and crafts. Great for ages 2-6.

Now ongoing at a new time! Join a group of table tennis enthusiasts of all ages for pick-up games and practice. Two tables available during open play. 

This self-directed group meets every Tuesday. Come work on a Lego creation and display it in the library! Ages 5-13. 

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Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday, now from 11:30am-1:30pm. 

Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) volunteers are your free local source for impartial, unbiased information about Medicare, supplemental policies, Medicare Advantage Programs and Prescription Coverage. Navigating Medicare will provide you with an overview of Me...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. 

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

Robbie's beloved story time brings together an animated, fun, and engaging reading style with literacy-focused activities, including fingerplays and crafts. Great for ages 2-6.

Now ongoing at a new time! Join a group of table tennis enthusiasts of all ages for pick-up games and practice. Two tables available during open play. 

This self-directed group meets every Tuesday. Come work on a Lego creation and display it in the library! Ages 5-13. 

Come and share an evening with fellow foodies. To celebrate the return of spring, our theme for this gathering is "Salad Days". So take advantage of the first asparagus, artichokes or arugula of the season, (or bring your favorite pasta, potato, grain or fruit salad) to share.  Please...read more

Applying to College in 2026–2027 and Not Sure Where to Begin? Start Here.The Harris & Mead Group—an educational consulting firm with an office in Rhinebeck—invites local students and families to a free, one-hour college admissions program. Co-founder Slade Mead, a Rhinebeck res...read more

Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday, now from 11:30am-1:30pm. 

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. 

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.

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

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!

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. 

All YBCC meetings are open to the public. At the meeting in Rhinebeck, we will invite organizations in northern Dutchess that receive funding via YBCC to come and bring youth participants from their programs. The meeting will have about 15 minutes of official business followed by informal conversati...read more

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Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday, now from 11:30am-1:30pm. 

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. 

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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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

Ignore, avoid, procrastinate no longer! In deference to having lived your life responsibly, and as a conscientious legacy for your loved ones, it is imperative to articulate and codify your final departure instructions. In this workshop, facilitated by Ruven Liebhaber, Rhinebeck resident and long ti...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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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. 

Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday, now from 11:30am-1:30pm. 

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. 

Celebrate the beginning of spring with a communtiy potluck.