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, Aug. 1, 10am-3pmLocal History Hours
Mary Frazer Room
Starr Library has assisted the Consortium of Rhinebeck History in the creation of a space for researchers of genealogies and general local history. We are thrilled to be a part of offering these services to the community and to interested parties at large. Our research center houses a larg...read more
Super Lego Hour!
4-5pm
 Super Lego Hour!
Tuesday, Aug. 1, 4-5pmSuper Lego Hour!
Upstairs Children's Wing
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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
12pm-2pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Wednesday, Aug. 2, 12pm-2pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
Scrabble Club
1-2pm
 Scrabble Club
Wednesday, Aug. 2, 1-2pmScrabble Club
Upstairs Children's Wing
Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday! 
3
Local History Hours
10am-3pm
 Local History Hours
Thursday, Aug. 3, 10am-3pmLocal History Hours
Mary Frazer Room
Starr Library has assisted the Consortium of Rhinebeck History in the creation of a space for researchers of genealogies and general local history. We are thrilled to be a part of offering these services to the community and to interested parties at large. Our research center houses a larg...read more
Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Thursday, Aug. 3, 1-2:30pmMahjong
Upstairs Children's Wing
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
All Together Now: Community Collage Hour
4-5pm
All Together Now: Community Collage Hour
Thursday, Aug. 3, 4-5pmAll Together Now: Co
Upstairs Children's Wing
Join in weekly for this collaborative summer collage workshop to make a mural for the library. Ages 8-88! 
Rhinebeck’s Movies Under the Starrs
8pm
Rhinebeck’s Movies Under the Starrs
Thursday, Aug. 3, 8pmRhinebeck’s Mo
Rhinebeck Town Pool, Starr Park
Rhinebeck's outdoor family movie series is back after a 3-year hiatus! We will begin the season on Wednesday, July 12th, and expect to show 6 – 8 movies this summer, primarily on Thursday evenings.  The start time for each show begins at dusk.  
4
Chair Yoga
10:15am-11:15am
 Chair Yoga
Friday, Aug. 4, 10:15am-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, Aug. 4, 1-2:30pmBrain Games
Mary Frazer Room
Join the fun and stretch your mind. This is a gathering for adults.
5
Saturday Chill with Classical Guitar Music
1-3pm
Saturday Chill with Classical Guitar Music
Saturday, Aug. 5, 1-3pmSaturday Chill with
Starr Library
Come by and enjoy Andrew Baffi playing classical guitar. Browse, read a magazine, and newspaper or just chill listening to Andrew. 
Starr Summer Stage presents World of Animals with Robinson’s Wildlife Lectures
2-3pm
Starr Summer Stage presents World of Animals with Robinson’s Wildlife Lectures
Saturday, Aug. 5, 2-3pmStarr Summer Stage p
Outside
Brian will be providing an educational wildlife presentation with live birds of prey and reptiles. His presentation will focus on the amazing adaptations these animals have as well as their importance in nature. He will also be discussing the incredible resiliency of the Hudson Valley and some of th...read more
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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
10am-12pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Sunday, Aug. 6, 10am-12pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
7
Starr Stitchers
10am-1pm
 Starr Stitchers
Monday, Aug. 7, 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.  By the way, 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
10:30am-11:30am
 Connect & Play at Starr Library
Monday, Aug. 7, 10:30am-11:30amConnect & Play at St
Community Room
Join early childhood educator 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 requi...read more

Virtual Sound Meditation with Anna Kaselis
11:30am
Virtual Sound Meditation with Anna Kaselis
Monday, Aug. 7, 11:30amVirtual Sound Medita
Online
Start your week off with a relaxing sound meditation from your home. Please email info@starrlibrary.org for Zoom information.
Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Monday, Aug. 7, 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 for RSF
7pm
 FRAZER ROOM Reserved for RSF
Monday, Aug. 7, 7pm
Mary Frazer Room
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Local History Hours
10am-3pm
 Local History Hours
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 10am-3pmLocal History Hours
Mary Frazer Room
Starr Library has assisted the Consortium of Rhinebeck History in the creation of a space for researchers of genealogies and general local history. We are thrilled to be a part of offering these services to the community and to interested parties at large. Our research center houses a larg...read more
Mysteries Around the World Book Club
1-2pm
Mysteries Around the World Book Club
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1-2pmMysteries Around the
Upstairs Children's Wing
Join the monthly Mysteries Around the World Book Club! 
All Abilities Story and Craft Program with the Anderson Center
1:15-2:15pm
All Abilities Story and Craft Program with the Anderson Center
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1:15-2:15pm
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.

Super Lego Hour!
4-5pm
 Super Lego Hour!
Tuesday, Aug. 8, 4-5pmSuper Lego Hour!
Upstairs Children's Wing
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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
12pm-2pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Wednesday, Aug. 9, 12pm-2pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
Scrabble Club
1-2pm
 Scrabble Club
Wednesday, Aug. 9, 1-2pmScrabble Club
Upstairs Children's Wing
Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday! 
10
Waterfall Qigong with Steven Michael Pague
10am-11am
Waterfall Qigong with Steven Michael Pague
Thursday, Aug. 10, 10am-11amWaterfall Qigong wit
Outside
Join Steven Michael Pague outdoors at the library for a limited series of morning qigong! $10 suggested donation. 
Local History Hours
10am-3pm
 Local History Hours
Thursday, Aug. 10, 10am-3pmLocal History Hours
Mary Frazer Room
Starr Library has assisted the Consortium of Rhinebeck History in the creation of a space for researchers of genealogies and general local history. We are thrilled to be a part of offering these services to the community and to interested parties at large. Our research center houses a larg...read more
Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Thursday, Aug. 10, 1-2:30pmMahjong
Upstairs Children's Wing
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
All Together Now: Community Collage Hour
4-5pm
All Together Now: Community Collage Hour
Thursday, Aug. 10, 4-5pmAll Together Now: Co
Upstairs Children's Wing
Join in weekly for this collaborative summer collage workshop to make a mural for the library. Ages 8-88! 
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Chair Yoga
10:15am-11:15am
 Chair Yoga
Friday, Aug. 11, 10:15am-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, Aug. 11, 1-2:30pmBrain Games
Mary Frazer Room
Join the fun and stretch your mind. This is a gathering for adults.
Mary Frazer Room Reserved
4-5pm
 Mary Frazer Room Reserved
Friday, Aug. 11, 4-5pm
Community Room
Mary Frazer Room Reserved
7-8pm
 Mary Frazer Room Reserved
Friday, Aug. 11, 7-8pm
Community Room
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Starr Summer Stage presents Magic Show with Zach Alexander
2-3pm
Starr Summer Stage presents Magic Show with Zach Alexander
Saturday, Aug. 12, 2-3pmStarr Summer Stage p
Outside
Get ready for an amazing opportunity to see a nationally recognized, award-winning family and kids magician who specializes in comedy magic, illusion, and mind reading.
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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
10am-12pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Sunday, Aug. 13, 10am-12pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
14
Connect & Play at Starr Library
10:30am-11:30am
 Connect & Play at Starr Library
Monday, Aug. 14, 10:30am-11:30amConnect & Play at St
Community Room
Join early childhood educator 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 requi...read more
Virtual Sound Meditation with Anna Kaselis
11:30am
Virtual Sound Meditation with Anna Kaselis
Monday, Aug. 14, 11:30amVirtual Sound Medita
Online
Start your week off with a relaxing sound meditation from your home. Please email info@starrlibrary.org for Zoom information.
Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Monday, Aug. 14, 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, Aug. 15, 10am-3pmLocal History Hours
Mary Frazer Room
Starr Library has assisted the Consortium of Rhinebeck History in the creation of a space for researchers of genealogies and general local history. We are thrilled to be a part of offering these services to the community and to interested parties at large. Our research center houses a larg...read more
Super Lego Hour!
4-5pm
 Super Lego Hour!
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 4-5pmSuper Lego Hour!
Upstairs Children's Wing
CANCELLED: Rhinebeck Legion Band Performance
6:45pm
CANCELLED: Rhinebeck Legion Band Performance
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 6:45pmCANCELLED: Rhinebeck
Outside
This outdoor concert by Rhinebeck's local legion band is free and open to the public!  Bring your own seating. We will set up near the library's lower entrance. If raining at concert time, the concert is canceled.
Rhinebeck’s Movies Under the Starrs
8pm
Rhinebeck’s Movies Under the Starrs
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 8pmRhinebeck’s Mo
Rhinebeck Town Pool, Starr Park
Rhinebeck's outdoor family movie series is back after a 3-year hiatus! We will begin the season on Wednesday, July 12th, and expect to show 6 – 8 movies this summer, primarily on Thursday evenings.  The start time for each show begins at dusk.  
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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
12pm-2pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Wednesday, Aug. 16, 12pm-2pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
Scrabble Club
1-2pm
 Scrabble Club
Wednesday, Aug. 16, 1-2pmScrabble Club
Upstairs Children's Wing
Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday! 
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Waterfall Qigong with Steven Michael Pague
10am-11am
Waterfall Qigong with Steven Michael Pague
Thursday, Aug. 17, 10am-11amWaterfall Qigong wit
Outside
Join Steven Michael Pague outdoors at the library for a limited series of morning qigong! $10 suggested donation. 
Local History Hours
10am-3pm
 Local History Hours
Thursday, Aug. 17, 10am-3pmLocal History Hours
Mary Frazer Room
Starr Library has assisted the Consortium of Rhinebeck History in the creation of a space for researchers of genealogies and general local history. We are thrilled to be a part of offering these services to the community and to interested parties at large. Our research center houses a larg...read more
Good Vibrations: Guided Sound Meditation with Anna Kaselis
10:30am-11:15am
Good Vibrations: Guided Sound Meditation with Anna Kaselis
Thursday, Aug. 17, 10:30am-11:15amGood Vibrations: Gui
Storytime Room
Sound meditation uses bowls, gongs and other instruments to help shift the brain into a deeply relaxed state. An in-person version of the popular virtual sound meditation sessions held every Monday! Clear your mind with us at the library every third Thursday of the month.

Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Thursday, Aug. 17, 1-2:30pmMahjong
Upstairs Children's Wing
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
Rhinebeck Historical Society Board Meeting
3-5pm
Rhinebeck Historical Society Board Meeting
Thursday, Aug. 17, 3-5pm
Mary Frazer Room
All Together Now: Community Collage Hour
4-5pm
All Together Now: Community Collage Hour
Thursday, Aug. 17, 4-5pmAll Together Now: Co
Upstairs Children's Wing
Join in weekly for this collaborative summer collage workshop to make a mural for the library. Ages 8-88! 
Rhinebeck’s Movies Under the Starrs
8pm
Rhinebeck’s Movies Under the Starrs
Thursday, Aug. 17, 8pmRhinebeck’s Mo
Rhinebeck Town Pool, Starr Park
Rhinebeck's outdoor family movie series is back after a 3-year hiatus! We will begin the season on Wednesday, July 12th, and expect to show 6 – 8 movies this summer, primarily on Thursday evenings.  The start time for each show begins at dusk.  
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Chair Yoga
10:15am-11:15am
 Chair Yoga
Friday, Aug. 18, 10:15am-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.
Houseplant Swap
11am-1pm
 Houseplant Swap
Friday, Aug. 18, 11am-1pmHouseplant Swap
Outside
Calling all plant lovers! Do you have a cutting of a snake plant or a pothos, a jade plant, a diffenbachia, or anything in between you'd like to share with fellow plant enthusiasts? Come with a cutting or two, and leave with something new to add to your collection! Please label your plants and p...read more
Brain Games
1-2:30pm
 Brain Games
Friday, Aug. 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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Summer Reading Bookend Party at Black Snake Brewing Co. featuring The Ulsterados
4pm
Summer Reading Bookend Party at Black Snake Brewing Co. featuring The Ulsterados
Saturday, Aug. 19, 4pmSummer Reading Booke
Black Snake Brewing Company, 148 Creek Rd, Staatsburg, NY 12580
Join us for live music featuring The Ulsterados, games, prizes, food, and drinks at Black Snake Brewing Co. This promises to be fun for the whole family!
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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
10am-12pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Sunday, Aug. 20, 10am-12pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
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Starr Stitchers
10am-1pm
 Starr Stitchers
Monday, Aug. 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.  By the way, a stitcher is anyone who does any or many types of embroidery and needlework, from beginner to advanced.  Welcome all stitchers.
Virtual Sound Meditation with Anna Kaselis
11:30am
Virtual Sound Meditation with Anna Kaselis
Monday, Aug. 21, 11:30amVirtual Sound Medita
Online
Start your week off with a relaxing sound meditation from your home. Please email info@starrlibrary.org for Zoom information.
Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Monday, Aug. 21, 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, Aug. 22, 10am-3pmLocal History Hours
Mary Frazer Room
Starr Library has assisted the Consortium of Rhinebeck History in the creation of a space for researchers of genealogies and general local history. We are thrilled to be a part of offering these services to the community and to interested parties at large. Our research center houses a larg...read more
Super Lego Hour!
4-5pm
 Super Lego Hour!
Tuesday, Aug. 22, 4-5pmSuper Lego Hour!
Upstairs Children's Wing
Memoir Writing Workshop
6:30-8:30pm
 Memoir Writing Workshop
Tuesday, Aug. 22, 6:30-8:30pmMemoir 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 in to writing exercises, share your work, and receive feedback. Space is limited, please RSVP.

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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
12pm-2pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Wednesday, Aug. 23, 12pm-2pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
Scrabble Club
1-2pm
 Scrabble Club
Wednesday, Aug. 23, 1-2pmScrabble Club
Upstairs Children's Wing
Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday! 
Mary Frazer Room Reserved
4-5pm
 Mary Frazer Room Reserved
Wednesday, Aug. 23, 4-5pm
Community Room
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Waterfall Qigong with Steven Michael Pague
10am-11am
Waterfall Qigong with Steven Michael Pague
Thursday, Aug. 24, 10am-11amWaterfall Qigong wit
Outside
Join Steven Michael Pague outdoors at the library for a limited series of morning qigong! $10 suggested donation. 
Local History Hours
10am-3pm
 Local History Hours
Thursday, Aug. 24, 10am-3pmLocal History Hours
Mary Frazer Room
Starr Library has assisted the Consortium of Rhinebeck History in the creation of a space for researchers of genealogies and general local history. We are thrilled to be a part of offering these services to the community and to interested parties at large. Our research center houses a larg...read more
Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Thursday, Aug. 24, 1-2:30pmMahjong
Upstairs Children's Wing
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
All Together Now: Community Collage Hour
4-5pm
All Together Now: Community Collage Hour
Thursday, Aug. 24, 4-5pmAll Together Now: Co
Upstairs Children's Wing
Join in weekly for this collaborative summer collage workshop to make a mural for the library. Ages 8-88! 
Frazer Room Reserved
4-5PM
 Frazer Room Reserved
Thursday, Aug. 24, 4-5PM
Mary Frazer Room
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Chair Yoga
10:15am-11:15am
 Chair Yoga
Friday, Aug. 25, 10:15am-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, Aug. 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 Book Sale Repairs
11am-12pm
 Friends Book Sale Repairs
Saturday, Aug. 26, 11am-12pm
Community Room
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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
10am-12pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Sunday, Aug. 27, 10am-12pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
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Virtual Sound Meditation with Anna Kaselis
11:30am
Virtual Sound Meditation with Anna Kaselis
Monday, Aug. 28, 11:30amVirtual Sound Medita
Online
Start your week off with a relaxing sound meditation from your home. Please email info@starrlibrary.org for Zoom information.
Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Monday, Aug. 28, 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, Aug. 29, 10am-3pmLocal History Hours
Mary Frazer Room
Starr Library has assisted the Consortium of Rhinebeck History in the creation of a space for researchers of genealogies and general local history. We are thrilled to be a part of offering these services to the community and to interested parties at large. Our research center houses a larg...read more
Super Lego Hour!
4-5pm
 Super Lego Hour!
Tuesday, Aug. 29, 4-5pmSuper Lego Hour!
Upstairs Children's Wing
Starr Book Club: Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
7-8pm
Starr Book Club: Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
Tuesday, Aug. 29, 7-8pmStarr Book Club: Per
Starr Library
Rhinebeck’s Movies Under the Starrs
7:30pm
Rhinebeck’s Movies Under the Starrs
Tuesday, Aug. 29, 7:30pmRhinebeck’s Mo
Rhinebeck Town Pool, Starr Park
Rhinebeck's outdoor family movie series is back after a 3-year hiatus! We will begin the season on Wednesday, July 12th, and expect to show 6 – 8 movies this summer, primarily on Thursday evenings.  The start time for each show begins at dusk.  
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Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
12pm-2pm
Friends Book Donation Dropoff Hours
Wednesday, Aug. 30, 12pm-2pmFriends Book Donatio
Community Room
Scrabble Club
1-2pm
 Scrabble Club
Wednesday, Aug. 30, 1-2pmScrabble Club
Upstairs Children's Wing
Join Starr Library's Scrabble club for classic word game fun every Wednesday! 
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Waterfall Qigong with Steven Michael Pague
10am-11am
Waterfall Qigong with Steven Michael Pague
Thursday, Aug. 31, 10am-11amWaterfall Qigong wit
Outside
Join Steven Michael Pague outdoors at the library for a limited series of morning qigong! $10 suggested donation. 
Local History Hours
10am-3pm
 Local History Hours
Thursday, Aug. 31, 10am-3pmLocal History Hours
Mary Frazer Room
Starr Library has assisted the Consortium of Rhinebeck History in the creation of a space for researchers of genealogies and general local history. We are thrilled to be a part of offering these services to the community and to interested parties at large. Our research center houses a larg...read more
Mahjong
1-2:30pm
 Mahjong
Thursday, Aug. 31, 1-2:30pmMahjong
Upstairs Children's Wing
Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.
Rhinebeck’s Movies Under the Starrs
7:30pm
Rhinebeck’s Movies Under the Starrs
Thursday, Aug. 31, 7:30pmRhinebeck’s Mo
Rhinebeck Town Pool, Starr Park
Rhinebeck's outdoor family movie series is back after a 3-year hiatus! We will begin the season on Wednesday, July 12th, and expect to show 6 – 8 movies this summer, primarily on Thursday evenings.  The start time for each show begins at dusk.  
  
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