Library Events

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 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 requir...read more

Join knitting pros Debbie Hecht for our beginner's knitting workshop series. We'll learn the basics of casting on, casting off, knitting and purling, and work toward making a scarf. Those with more experience can choose a more challenging pattern. Check out books from Starr Library's kni...read more

The Rhinebeck Democratic Club is pleased to present Anthony Parisi, Democratic candidate for Dutchess County District Attorney, and Jim Rogers, Dutchess County Family Court Judge, at our first Fall Speakers Series event. This event and Q&A will be followed by a meet & greet. 

Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting

**Now beginning on Wednesday, 9/20** This is a brand new body-weight fitness class all about accessibility. For our older adults, it will be great to work on balance and building intensity, and for everyone else, it will have enough OOMPH to keep your interest! Named one of the top 10 fitness i...read more

Read, cook, eat, and discuss favorite cookbooks and recipes with a community of fellow food lovers! We meet quarterly on the first (or second) Wednesday of the month. This time around we are all picking a foodie memoir of our own choosing to read and share. For a list of suggested titles please cont...read more

Davide Ferrario zooms in on literary giant Umberto Eco, his gigantic library and several of the largest collections of books around the world. A documentary immersion into all things Eco, Davide Ferrario’s film takes us on a tour of Umberto Eco’s private library, guided by the autho...read more

Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.

A free screening! Part of Climate Solutions Week, presented by Climate Smart Rhinebeck & Rotary ClubWhile dreaming of a better future for his daughter, actor and documentarian Damon Gameau examines potential solutions for climate change. Optimistic and hopeful, while still grounding itself in te...read more

This beginner's lecture will provide an overview of the basic principles of the art of Japanese flower arranging, taking inspiration from the fall blooms at the Beatrix Farrand Garden. Ikebana, which emphasizes lines and curves, focuses on the careful placement of branches and a few fl...read more

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.

If you are feeling overwhelmed with how to protect your loved ones, especially your children and grandchildren, as the climate gets progressively worse, you are not alone! If you are busy in your life and haven’t been able to carve out time to see what you think might work as we approach ...read more

This is a brand new body-weight fitness class all about accessibility. For our older adults, it will be great to work on balance and building intensity, and for everyone else, it will have enough OOMPH to keep your interest! Named one of the top 10 fitness instructors in NYC in 2017, instructor Juli...read more

Come by and play with a group of friendly gamers. This is an adult group.

Join us for a wide-ranging conversation about aligning food systems in the Hudson Valley with social and environmental justice. Led by librarians and using books from the collection to support our discussion, we will explore the past and future of growing, consuming, and eating food, whether it come...read more

Serving in the military during a war is never pleasant, but those who serve consider themselves fortunate if they have someone in whom they can confide the details of their daily lives. This program is about one such girl and the eight World War II soldiers who were her correspondents betw...read more

Drawing on everything from samba and baião, to waltzes and pop catchiness, Benji & Rita channel the scents and sounds of Brazil, including interstitial discussion of Brazilian history and independence on stage. We'll be indoors if it's raining! This project is made possible w...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 : $10.00.

Pop in to learn about Electric Vehicles from locals who have already made the switch. Ruge's car dealership will be there with shiny new EV and hybrid models, as well as neighbors showing off their cars and offering test rides. Ice cream truck and kid-friendly activities too. Hosted by Climate S...read more

Starr Library has been serving Rhinebeck for over 160 years, and we invite you to join us for an evening of celebration! Cocktails, hors d'ouevres, live music, an auction, and more in the Horticultural Building at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds.Early bird tickets and sponsorships are available ...read more