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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Local History Hours
10am-3pm
 Local History Hours
Tuesday, Jul. 1, 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, Jul. 1, 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.
Ping Pong Pop-Up: A Table Tennis Social Club
11:30-12:45pm
Ping Pong Pop-Up: A Table Tennis Social Club
Tuesday, Jul. 1, 11:30-12:45pmPing Pong Pop-Up: A
Community Room
Super Lego Hour!
4-5pm
 Super Lego Hour!
Tuesday, Jul. 1, 4-5pmSuper Lego Hour!
Upstairs Children's Wing
This self-directed group meets every Tuesday. 
Communications Committee
6pm to 7pm
 Communications Committee
Tuesday, Jul. 1, 6pm to 7pm
Mary Frazer Room
Communications Committee
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Scrabble Club
1-3pm
 Scrabble Club
Wednesday, Jul. 2, 1-3pmScrabble Club
Mary Frazer Room
Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday!
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Waterfall Qigong with Steven Michael Pague
10-11am
Waterfall Qigong with Steven Michael Pague
Thursday, Jul. 3, 10-11amWaterfall Qigong wit
Outside
Steven Michael Pague is back for another season of qigong! Outdoors on Thursday mornings at the library through September, cancelled in the event of inclement weather. $10 suggested donation. 
Local History Hours
10am-3pm
 Local History Hours
Thursday, Jul. 3, 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
1:00-2:30PM
 Mahjong
Thursday, Jul. 3, 1:00-2:30PMMahjong
Community Room
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
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LIBRARY CLOSED: Independence Day
LIBRARY CLOSED: Independence Day
Friday, Jul. 4, LIBRARY CLOSED: Inde
Starr Library
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Teen Tech Support
1-3pm
 Teen Tech Support
Saturday, Jul. 5, 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 Sitting Group Insight Meditation
2-4pm
Rhinebeck Sitting Group Insight Meditation
Sunday, Jul. 6, 2-4pmRhinebeck Sitting Gr
Community Room
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
Classical Guitar with Andrew Baffi
2-3pm
Classical Guitar with Andrew Baffi
Sunday, Jul. 6, 2-3pmClassical Guitar wit
Thompson Wing
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, Jul. 7, 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!
Mahjong
1-3pm
 Mahjong
Monday, Jul. 7, 1-3pmMahjong
Mary Frazer Room
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
Community Room Reserved
5:30-7pm
 Community Room Reserved
Monday, Jul. 7, 5:30-7pm
Community Room
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Community Room Reserved
6-8:30pm
 Community Room Reserved
Monday, Jul. 7, 6-8:30pm
Community Room
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Local History Hours
10am-3pm
 Local History Hours
Tuesday, Jul. 8, 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, Jul. 8, 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.
Ping Pong Pop-Up: A Table Tennis Social Club
11:30-12:45pm
Ping Pong Pop-Up: A Table Tennis Social Club
Tuesday, Jul. 8, 11:30-12:45pmPing Pong Pop-Up: A
Community Room
Mysteries Around the World Book Club: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon
1-2pm
Mysteries Around the World Book Club: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon
Tuesday, Jul. 8, 1-2pmMysteries Around the
Community Room
Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. He relates well to animals but has no understanding of human emotions. He cannot stand to be touched. And he detests the color yellow. This improbable story of Christopher's...read more
Super Lego Hour!
4-5pm
 Super Lego Hour!
Tuesday, Jul. 8, 4-5pmSuper Lego Hour!
Upstairs Children's Wing
This self-directed group meets every Tuesday. 
B&G Committee
5:30 to 6:30pm
 B&G Committee
Tuesday, Jul. 8, 5:30 to 6:30pm
Mary Frazer Room
Building & Grounds Committee
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Fundraising Committee
12:00 - 1:00pm
 Fundraising Committee
Wednesday, Jul. 9, 12:00 - 1:00pm
Mary Frazer Room
Fundraising Committee
Scrabble Club
1-3pm
 Scrabble Club
Wednesday, Jul. 9, 1-3pmScrabble Club
Mary Frazer Room
Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday!
Nerds at Nite Game Nite
7-9pm
 Nerds at Nite Game Nite
Wednesday, Jul. 9, 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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Waterfall Qigong with Steven Michael Pague
10-11am
Waterfall Qigong with Steven Michael Pague
Thursday, Jul. 10, 10-11amWaterfall Qigong wit
Outside
Steven Michael Pague is back for another season of qigong! Outdoors on Thursday mornings at the library through September, cancelled in the event of inclement weather. $10 suggested donation. 
Local History Hours
10am-3pm
 Local History Hours
Thursday, Jul. 10, 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, Jul. 10, 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, Jul. 10, 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
1:00-2:30PM
 Mahjong
Thursday, Jul. 10, 1:00-2:30PMMahjong
Community Room
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, Jul. 10, 5-6:30pmThe Laughing Stocks:
Community Room
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
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain with Christine Livesey
7-8pm
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain with Christine Livesey
Thursday, Jul. 10, 7-8pmDrawing on the Right
Starr Library
Artist and instructor Christine Livesey will teach students how to see objects properly in order to draw them. We will learn about positive and negative space, line quality and composition. Students just need to bring pencil and paper. This class is for adult beginners who would like to learn how to...read more

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Chair Yoga with Barbara Eichin
10:15-11:15am
 Chair Yoga with Barbara Eichin
Friday, Jul. 11, 10:15-11:15amChair Yoga with Barb
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: $12.00.
Rhinebeck Families Play & Hang
10am-11:30am
 Rhinebeck Families Play & Hang
Friday, Jul. 11, 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, Jul. 11, 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, Jul. 11, 1-2:30pmBrain Games
Mary Frazer Room
Join the fun and stretch your mind. This is a gathering for adults.
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Becoming a Bird: Creating Small Environmental Sculptures with Sarah Haviland
11am-1pm
Becoming a Bird: Creating Small Environmental Sculptures with Sarah Haviland
Saturday, Jul. 12, 11am-1pmBecoming a Bird: Cre
Community Room
If you were a bird, what kind would you be? Using recycled and everyday materials, participants will create a personalized bird sculpture inspired by local and endangered birds, human-bird myths, and fantasy. Materials will be provided, but participants may bring personal recycled materials or light...read more

Teen Tech Support
1-3pm
 Teen Tech Support
Saturday, Jul. 12, 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
Plant a Rainbow: Kids Gardening Workshop! | Summer Reading 2025
1-2:30pm
Plant a Rainbow: Kids Gardening Workshop! | Summer Reading 2025
Saturday, Jul. 12, 1-2:30pmPlant a Rainbow: Kid
Community Room
Before you can eat the rainbow you need to plant it! We'll be installing a summer season raised bed garden, and we will be planting, making labels, and crafting wildflower seed balls!
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Connect & Play
10:30am-11:30am
 Connect & Play
Monday, Jul. 14, 10:30am-11:30amConnect & Play
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

Frazer Room Reserved
10AM-12:30PM
 Frazer Room Reserved
Monday, Jul. 14, 10AM-12:30PM
Community Room
Mary Frazer & Community Room Reserved
6:30-8:30pm
Mary Frazer & Community Room Reserved
Monday, Jul. 14, 6:30-8:30pm
Community Room & Mary Frazer Room
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Local History Hours
10am-3pm
 Local History Hours
Tuesday, Jul. 15, 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, Jul. 15, 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.
Ping Pong Pop-Up: A Table Tennis Social Club
11:30-12:45pm
Ping Pong Pop-Up: A Table Tennis Social Club
Tuesday, Jul. 15, 11:30-12:45pmPing Pong Pop-Up: A
Community Room
Super Lego Hour!
4-5pm
 Super Lego Hour!
Tuesday, Jul. 15, 4-5pmSuper Lego Hour!
Upstairs Children's Wing
This self-directed group meets every Tuesday. 
Mary Frazer Room Reserved
6-7pm
 Mary Frazer Room Reserved
Tuesday, Jul. 15, 6-7pm
Mary Frazer Room
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From Farms to Incubators: Women Innovators Revolutionizing How Our Food Is Grown
7-8pm
From Farms to Incubators: Women Innovators Revolutionizing How Our Food Is Grown
Tuesday, Jul. 15, 7-8pmFrom Farms to Incuba
Starr Library
This growing season, we're welcoming author Amy Wu and grower Suzanne Kelly in conversation about her book, From Farms to Incubators, which presents inspiring stories and practical case studies of how women entrepreneurs from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds are leading the...read more
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Scrabble Club
1-3pm
 Scrabble Club
Wednesday, Jul. 16, 1-3pmScrabble Club
Mary Frazer Room
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, Jul. 16, 1-3pm
Mary Frazer Room
Finance Committee
5:00 - 6:00pm
 Finance Committee
Wednesday, Jul. 16
(October 15, 5:00 - 6:00pm)

Community Room
Finance Committee
Building Project Working Group
5:45-7:00
 Building Project Working Group
Wednesday, Jul. 16, 5:45-7:00
Mary Frazer Room
Mapping the Darkness: The Visionary Scientists Who Unlocked the Mysteries of Sleep with Kenneth Miller
7-8pm
Mapping the Darkness: The Visionary Scientists Who Unlocked the Mysteries of Sleep with Kenneth Miller
Wednesday, Jul. 16, 7-8pmMapping the Darkness
Starr Library
The definitive story of the scientists who set out to answer two questions: “Why do we sleep?” and “How can we sleep better?”Award-winning journalist Kenneth Miller joins us at the library to tell the story of four outsider academics who took the study of sleep from fringe di...read more
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Waterfall Qigong with Steven Michael Pague
10-11am
Waterfall Qigong with Steven Michael Pague
Thursday, Jul. 17, 10-11amWaterfall Qigong wit
Outside
Steven Michael Pague is back for another season of qigong! Outdoors on Thursday mornings at the library through September, cancelled in the event of inclement weather. $10 suggested donation. 
Local History Hours
10am-3pm
 Local History Hours
Thursday, Jul. 17, 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, Jul. 17, 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
1:00-2:30PM
 Mahjong
Thursday, Jul. 17, 1:00-2:30PMMahjong
Community Room
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain with Christine Livesey
7-8pm
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain with Christine Livesey
Thursday, Jul. 17, 7-8pmDrawing on the Right
Starr Library
Artist and instructor Christine Livesey will teach students how to see objects properly in order to draw them. We will learn about positive and negative space, line quality and composition. Students just need to bring pencil and paper. This class is for adult beginners who would like to learn how to...read more

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Chair Yoga with Barbara Eichin
10:15-11:15am
 Chair Yoga with Barbara Eichin
Friday, Jul. 18, 10:15-11:15amChair Yoga with Barb
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: $12.00.
Rhinebeck Families Play & Hang
10am-11:30am
 Rhinebeck Families Play & Hang
Friday, Jul. 18, 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, Jul. 18, 1-2:30pmBrain Games
Mary Frazer Room
Join the fun and stretch your mind. This is a gathering for adults.
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The Music in You: Music Workshop with Jason Vance | Summer Reading 2025
1-2pm
The Music in You: Music Workshop with Jason Vance | Summer Reading 2025
Saturday, Jul. 19, 1-2pmThe Music in You: Mu
Community Room
Join local children’s musician Jason Vance for a fun afternoon of music making! Jason can write a song on the spot with your help, so bring your singing voices, your body rhythms, and your love of music to this interactive workshop.

Teen Tech Support
1-3pm
 Teen Tech Support
Saturday, Jul. 19, 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
Roger Phillips Concert Series presents Hudson Organ Trio
4:30-5:30pm
Roger Phillips Concert Series presents Hudson Organ Trio
Saturday, Jul. 19, 4:30-5:30pmRoger Phillips Conce
Starr Library
The ensemble, all of whom are connected with Bard College's Conservatory of Music, will play a variety of familiar and original jazz tunes such as "Nostalgia In Times Square" by Charles Mingus and "Eleanor Rigby" by The Beatles. The concert will take place on our outdoor stag...read more
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Starr Stitchers
10am-1pm
 Starr Stitchers
Monday, Jul. 21, 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
10:30am-11:30am
 Connect & Play
Monday, Jul. 21, 10:30am-11:30amConnect & Play
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

Staying Safe Behind the Wheel with Occupational Therapist Kim Wranovics
2-3pm
Staying Safe Behind the Wheel with Occupational Therapist Kim Wranovics
Monday, Jul. 21, 2-3pmStaying Safe Behind
Community Room
Do you feel confident driving today as you did years ago? Kim will offer helpful guidance and practical tips to support your comfort and awareness behind the wheel. Small adjustments can make a meaningful difference in your driving experience. 
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Local History Hours
10am-3pm
 Local History Hours
Tuesday, Jul. 22, 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, Jul. 22, 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.
Ping Pong Pop-Up: A Table Tennis Social Club
11:30-12:45pm
Ping Pong Pop-Up: A Table Tennis Social Club
Tuesday, Jul. 22, 11:30-12:45pmPing Pong Pop-Up: A
Community Room
Super Lego Hour!
4-5pm
 Super Lego Hour!
Tuesday, Jul. 22, 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, Jul. 22, 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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Book Sale Set Up & Breakdown
 Book Sale Set Up & Breakdown
Wednesday, Jul. 23Book Sale Set Up & B
Mary Frazer Room & Community Room
Scrabble Club
1-3pm
 Scrabble Club
Wednesday, Jul. 23, 1-3pmScrabble Club
Mary Frazer Room
Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday!
Mary Frazer Room Reserved
2-3:30pm
 Mary Frazer Room Reserved
Wednesday, Jul. 23, 2-3:30pm
Community Room
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The New Historia presents The Myth of the Exceptional Woman
6-8pm
The New Historia presents The Myth of the Exceptional Woman
Wednesday, Jul. 23, 6-8pm The New Historia pre
12 South St., Rhinebeck, NY
In the sixth installment of our salon series, The Myth of Exceptional Woman, Gina Luria Walker and Lisa Metcalfe are joined by Jessica Gordon-Roth and Nancy Kendrick in a discussion exploring epistemic injustice, or the wrong a person suffers when her status as a knower is undermined or denied, due ...read more
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Book Sale Set Up & Breakdown
 Book Sale Set Up & Breakdown
Thursday, Jul. 24Book Sale Set Up & B
Mary Frazer Room & Community Room
Waterfall Qigong with Steven Michael Pague
10-11am
Waterfall Qigong with Steven Michael Pague
Thursday, Jul. 24, 10-11amWaterfall Qigong wit
Outside
Steven Michael Pague is back for another season of qigong! Outdoors on Thursday mornings at the library through September, cancelled in the event of inclement weather. $10 suggested donation. 
Local History Hours
10am-3pm
 Local History Hours
Thursday, Jul. 24, 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, Jul. 24, 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, Jul. 24, 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
1:00-2:30PM
 Mahjong
Thursday, Jul. 24, 1:00-2:30PMMahjong
Community Room
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
Governance Committee
4:30 - 5:30pm
 Governance Committee
Thursday, Jul. 24, 4:30 - 5:30pm
Mary Frazer Room
Governance Committee
Starr Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting
5:30-7pm
Starr Library Board of Trustees Public Meeting
Thursday, Jul. 24, 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.
The Self-Work Shelf: The Let Them Theory
6-7pm
The Self-Work Shelf: The Let Them Theory
Thursday, Jul. 24, 6-7pmThe Self-Work Shelf:
Thompson Wing
The second installment of our mental health-focused book club will explore The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins. LMFT Jennifer Uhrlass leads this cozy, uplifting monthly book club that's all about well-being, happiness, and relationship health. We’ll explore powerful read...read more
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Friends of Starr Library Book Sale
10am-5pm
Friends of Starr Library Book Sale
Friday, Jul. 25, 10am-5pmFriends of Starr Lib
Community Room & Mary Frazer Room
Chair Yoga with Barbara Eichin
10:15-11:15am
 Chair Yoga with Barbara Eichin
Friday, Jul. 25, 10:15-11:15amChair Yoga with Barb
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: $12.00.
Rhinebeck Families Play & Hang
10am-11:30am
 Rhinebeck Families Play & Hang
Friday, Jul. 25, 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, Jul. 25, 1-2:30pmBrain Games
Mary Frazer Room
Join the fun and stretch your mind. This is a gathering for adults.
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Friends of Starr Library Book Sale
10am-4pm
Friends of Starr Library Book Sale
Saturday, Jul. 26, 10am-4pmFriends of Starr Lib
Community Room & Mary Frazer Room
Teen Tech Support
1-3pm
 Teen Tech Support
Saturday, Jul. 26, 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
Express Yourself: Custom Nail Art and Shoe Charms Workshop | Summer Reading 2025
1-2:30pm
Express Yourself: Custom Nail Art and Shoe Charms Workshop | Summer Reading 2025
Saturday, Jul. 26, 1-2:30pmExpress Yourself: Cu
Community Room
Your personal style is a part of what makes you unique, and we want to celebrate it with you. Come learn about fun ways to customize your look from your fingers down to your toes, with personal nail art and shoe charms you can make yourself and take home! No matter your gender, we hope you'll jo...read more

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Book Sale Set Up & Breakdown
 Book Sale Set Up & Breakdown
Monday, Jul. 28Book Sale Set Up & B
Mary Frazer Room & Community Room
Navigating Medicare
4-5pm
 Navigating Medicare
Monday, Jul. 28, 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, Jul. 29, 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, Jul. 29, 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.
Ping Pong Pop-Up: A Table Tennis Social Club
11:30-12:45pm
Ping Pong Pop-Up: A Table Tennis Social Club
Tuesday, Jul. 29, 11:30-12:45pmPing Pong Pop-Up: A
Community Room
Super Lego Hour!
4-5pm
 Super Lego Hour!
Tuesday, Jul. 29, 4-5pmSuper Lego Hour!
Upstairs Children's Wing
This self-directed group meets every Tuesday. 
Starr Library Book Club: North Woods by Daniel Mason
7-8pm
Starr Library Book Club: North Woods by Daniel Mason
Tuesday, Jul. 29, 7-8pmStarr Library Book C
Thompson Wing
This magisterial and highly inventive novel from Pulitzer Prize finalist Daniel Mason brims with love and madness, humor and hope. Following the cycles of history, nature, and even language, North Woods shows the myriad, magical ways in which we’re connected to our environment, to hi...read more
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Scrabble Club
1-3pm
 Scrabble Club
Wednesday, Jul. 30, 1-3pmScrabble Club
Mary Frazer Room
Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday!
Nerds at Nite Game Nite
7-9pm
 Nerds at Nite Game Nite
Wednesday, Jul. 30, 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
The Borscht Belt: Revisiting the Remains of America’s Jewish Vacationland
7-8:30pm
The Borscht Belt: Revisiting the Remains of America’s Jewish Vacationland
Wednesday, Jul. 30, 7-8:30pmThe Borscht Belt: Re
Thompson Wing
Today the Borscht Belt is recalled through the nostalgic lens of summer swims, Saturday night dances and comedy performances. But its current state, like that of many other formerly glorious regions, is nothing like its earlier status. Forgotten about and exhausted, much of its structural environmen...read more
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Waterfall Qigong with Steven Michael Pague
10-11am
Waterfall Qigong with Steven Michael Pague
Thursday, Jul. 31, 10-11amWaterfall Qigong wit
Outside
Steven Michael Pague is back for another season of qigong! Outdoors on Thursday mornings at the library through September, cancelled in the event of inclement weather. $10 suggested donation. 
Local History Hours
10am-3pm
 Local History Hours
Thursday, Jul. 31, 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
1:00-2:30PM
 Mahjong
Thursday, Jul. 31, 1:00-2:30PMMahjong
Community Room
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
Rhinebeck Historical Society Board Meeting
5:30-7PM
Rhinebeck Historical Society Board Meeting
Thursday, Jul. 31, 5:30-7PM
Mary Frazer Room
  
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