Red Hook Public Library

Renee and Amy are continuing their reading journey across the country. This week's stop: New York State. Amy read Many Points of Me by Caroline Gertler, a middle-grade novel taking place in NYC and museums there. She also read In Defiance: Runaways from Slavery in NY's Hudson Valley by Ashley Hurlburt-Biagini and Susan Stessin-Cohn. Visit an exhibition of sixth graders' portraits and poetry inspired by items in this compilation, here at the library until July 9. Renee read Heaven's Ditch: God, Gold, and Murder on the Erie Canal by Jack Kelly, who will be presenting his book at our Two Hundred Years on the Erie Canal program at 4pm, Wednesday, July 7. Copies of the book are available at the library for checkout. Email Renee at [email protected] for more info and to register. #redhookpubliclibrary #redhookny

Do you need help with owed back rent? Community Action Partnership of Dutchess County can connect you with a program to help. Their Red Hook office hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. You can also call them at 845-452-5104 ext. 220.

Continue your anti-racism work and learning with discussion. This month's meeting at 7 PM, Thursday, July 8. Email [email protected] for the Zoom link. #redhookpubliclibrary

Sorry, but with the rain forecast for tomorrow, we are cancelling all morning outdoor programs. Both Petit Picasso and Art on Location are cancelled for this Thursday, July 1. Hope to see you all next week!

Have a summer of fun in your hometown with Mixed Media Art with Mira on Tuesdays & Thursdays at the Community Center and Wild Wonders with RHPL on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays. Registration is required as space is limited. Swipe to see the details. Email [email protected] to register for Wild Wonders and Moe at [email protected] to register for Mixed Media Art.

Petit Picasso continues on Thursdays in July, now at 10 am. Meet Amy at St. Margaret’s (red building behind Holy Cow) for outdoor painting time! *Parking for library programs at St. Margaret’s is limited to the far southeast corner of the lot. Swipe to see map layout. Email [email protected] for more information. #redhookpubliclibrary #redhookny

Kids Nature Walks continue on Thursdays at 10:30. Be sure to dress appropriately. Check the RHPL online calendar: redhooklibrary.org/calendar for the different locations each week.

Love streaming video? Our digital collection is always open! Browse & enjoy newly added streaming movies & TV on Overdrive. https://tinyurl.com/ybs8tnuw Browse the entire MHLS digital collection at: mhls.overdrive.com

Join us for our Virtual All Abilities Teens Crafternoon.This program is designed for children and teens who have intellectual, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities. Advanced registration is required. For more information, email: [email protected].

This Thursday meet at Clermont State Park (second parking lot) and join us for a Little Kids’ Nature Walk! Masks required. #redhookny #redhookpubliclibrary #naturewalk

Today's Nature Walk is canceled because it's sleeting! Meet Amy next week at 10:30 in Burger Hill Park in Rhinebeck. Be well & warm! #redhookpubliclibrary

Join us for our next Anti-Racism Reading Group discussion via Zoom 7pm this Thursday Jan. 14th. Share and connect with others about what you’ve been reading and learning about race, racism and antiracism. Email Amy at [email protected] if you’re interested in participating in this virtual group.

Beat the winter blues by getting crafty. Join us this winter for origami, himmerli, plaster sculpture & more. Supplies kits available at the library. Email [email protected] to register.

Representatives from local civic and non-profit boards discuss their experiences running for, and holding local offices. The panel will talk about how they got involved in the community and how you can too. Email [email protected] to register for this virtual event.

RHPL Book Groups continue this January! Our Book Groups will meet virtually via Zoom this month. For the most current information on our book clubs, visit: redhooklibrary.org/book-clubs Please email Paul at [email protected] if you are interested in attending a virtual meeting.

Putting together art material kits for Art for Adults with Renee & Creativebug (ages 15+). First class 2pm, Thursday, Jan 14. Sign up for Zoom link and kit pickup by emailing Renee at [email protected]

Learn to speak Spanish! Our popular Spanish Language Class restarts this month and continues weekly for 10 weeks online via Zoom with Carmen. This running class is recommended for advanced beginners. Registration is required as space is limited. Please email Renee, at [email protected] to reserve your spot. Funded by the Ascienzo Family Foundation.

Did you know the library recently acquired 10 new hotspots for lending? Hotspots, as well as laptops, chromebooks, CD players and more are all available for check-out!