Author Event: “In Defiance: Runaways from Slavery in New York’s Hudson River Valley” (Thursday, May 9)

In this local history talk and author event Susan Stessin-Cohn, former professor of social studies education at SUNY New Paltz and Director of Education at Historic Huguenot Street, and current New Paltz Historian, will speak on her 20+ years of research into the history of slavery in the Hudson River Valley, with a particular focus […]

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Drag Queen Storytime in Wonderland with Ella Ghent (Saturday, May 11)

Children and families are invited to join Tall Alice (local Drag Queen Ella Ghent) for magical stories, sing-alongs, cookies, and tea. Alice in Wonderland costumes encouraged! After storytime, stick around for the Mad Hatters’ Parade, a whimsical procession kicking off from the library at 2pm. Date/Time: Saturday, May 11, 12-1pm Location: In person, Hudson Area

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Bound By Books Youth Radio Show

Our youth radio crew records their weekly Bound By Books radio show remotely on Tuesday afternoons. Tune in Friday evenings and Sunday mornings to hear tweens and teens, along with our library director Emily Chameides discuss books they love, books they’re currently reading, and other tween and teen media and literary topics. Bound By Books

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Drop-in Creative Playtime!

Drop in to the library to paint, draw, craft, build a Lego tower, read, or play with our wide range of toys. Our children’s area team is here most weekdays for your free-form fun! Dates/Times: Miss Israt, our crafting queen, is here Mon, Wed, Fri, 10am – 3pm Miss Kathy, our playtime pro, is here

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HAL Book Group (Wednesday, May 22)

This month, the HAL Book Group will read and discuss The Cloisters by Katy Hays, a mystical story of suspense set in one of New York City’s treasured landmarks. Date/Time: Wednesday, May 22, 5 – 6pm Location: Second floor of the Armory in the Senior Center (upstairs from the library, with elevator access) Registration: No

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