Roeliff Jansen Community Library

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Webinar: Wartime Refugee Crisis in the Hudson Valley, 1754-1763Thursday, June 4, 6-7:30pm via Zoom Tom Arne Midtrød, Ph....
06/01/2026

Webinar: Wartime Refugee Crisis in the Hudson Valley, 1754-1763
Thursday, June 4, 6-7:30pm via Zoom

Tom Arne Midtrød, Ph.D. will discuss how the outbreak of the Seven Years' War affected Mahican and Munsee-speaking populations in the Hudson Valley. Native groups were forcibly removed and relocated to new areas both inside and outside of the Valley, creating a refugee crisis. This image is of Old Fort Johnson, which was a central location during the refugee crisis. To register, visit the Hudson Area Library's History Room website (link in bio).

The Jacob Leisler Library Lectures are made partially possible through the generous support of the Van D**e Family Foundation, HRBT Foundation, and Bank of Greene County Charitable Foundation. This program is offered in collaboration with the Jacob Leisler Institute for the Study of Early New York History, Hudson Area Library, and Columbia County Libraries Association.

The final Tech Labs of the year are approaching. If you haven't already, make sure to sign up by emailing columbiacounty...
05/31/2026

The final Tech Labs of the year are approaching. If you haven't already, make sure to sign up by emailing [email protected].

Join us Wednesday, June 3rd for a tutorial on library apps like Libby and Kanopy. Later in the month, join us for a beginner friendly session on generative AI.

All Labs take place at 6pm on Zoom 🤓

Presented by the Columbia County Libraries Association.

It's very nearly June! Join us for one (or two, or three!) of our monthly book clubs! All copies of selected items can b...
05/30/2026

It's very nearly June! Join us for one (or two, or three!) of our monthly book clubs! All copies of selected items can be borrowed through the Mid-Hudson Library System catalog and on Libby. If you have any trouble borrowing a book, give us a call at 518-325-4101.

Fiction Book Club is reading Fredrik Backman's 2025 novel My Friends, a tale of a painting and a friendship group that spans twenty-five years.

Non-Fiction is reading Who is Government?: The Untold Story of Public Service, a collection of essays selected by Michael Lewis that explore the obscure and often overlooked labor or federal workers.

YA Club is reading psychological thrillers, We Were Liars AND its prequel, Family of Liars by E. Lockhart.

We will be back at the Copake-Hillsdale Farmers Market tomorrow between 10am and 12pm for stories and fun crafts. Find u...
05/29/2026

We will be back at the Copake-Hillsdale Farmers Market tomorrow between 10am and 12pm for stories and fun crafts. Find us in the left side of the barn! Come say hi!

05/29/2026

Columbia County libraries, like Philmont’s at 101 Main St, serve 4,000 locals with meals, computers & more. Didi Barrett secured $1.5M funding – details.

Join us on Sunday, May 24 from 4 to 5 PM for a free concert with the Luke Franco Trio in the Library’s Community Room. L...
05/15/2026

Join us on Sunday, May 24 from 4 to 5 PM for a free concert with the Luke Franco Trio in the Library’s Community Room. Luke Franco, joined by pianist Tim Regusis and bassist Tarik Shah, will perform a fun mix of jazz standards and original music.

Luke (of Tiny Hearts Farm🌸) studied jazz guitar at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami and performs throughout the Berkshires and the Capital Region.

Free and open to all.

This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of The Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by CREATE Council on the Arts.

What a special day for the Roe Jan Library community! On May 9, Board President Pat Placona officially cut the ribbon to...
05/14/2026

What a special day for the Roe Jan Library community! On May 9, Board President Pat Placona officially cut the ribbon to open the new Charlotte Shutts Pavilion, joined by Assembly Member Didi Barrett, the supervisors of Ancram, Copake, and Hillsdale, along with library staff, trustees, friends, and supporters.

The pavilion was made possible through a generous bequest from Charlotte Shutts, who specifically wished for part of her gift to support the creation of an outdoor gathering space for programs, events, and community celebrations for years to come. We’re deeply grateful to the Friends of the Roe Jan Library for helping furnish the space!

If you haven’t already, make sure to stop by and check out this beautiful new community space!

Did you know that Columbia County runs on some of the kindest volunteers around? Thank you to everyone who joined us for...
05/11/2026

Did you know that Columbia County runs on some of the kindest volunteers around? Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Volunteer Fair on April 25th!

We were thrilled to welcome more than 15 organizations, including the Columbia Land Conservancy, Columbia County Sanctuary Movement, Camphill Village, Columbia Kitchen, Ancram Center for the Arts, Roe Jan Food Pantry, Harlem Valley Rail Trail, Hillsdale Fire Department, and the Columbia County Office for the Aging, among many others.

These organizations work tirelessly year round to support our communities, and we are so grateful for all they do. Be sure to reach out and learn how you can get involved and support their important work!

Boy, are we lucky to have Nancy Rutter’s work up on our walls through the end of June. Make sure to stop by and experien...
05/09/2026

Boy, are we lucky to have Nancy Rutter’s work up on our walls through the end of June. Make sure to stop by and experience “Color Fields,” a vibrant exhibition of paintings and pastels inspired by the light and shadows of Columbia County.

We’re also excited to host an Artist’s Reception for Nancy on Saturday, May 16 from 1 to 3pm. All are welcome to stop by, celebrate Nancy and her work, and enjoy an afternoon at the Library.

Nancy Rutter has lived in France and Ireland, where she taught color viscosity printmaking at the Limerick College of Art. Her work has been exhibited internationally and is held in private and corporate collections across the United States, France, Great Britain, and Bhutan.

Proceeds from artwork sales support the Roeliff Jansen Community Library.

Do you have a story to tell?Join us for a two-session Memoir Writing Workshop on Wednesdays, May 13 and May 27 from 6:00...
05/08/2026

Do you have a story to tell?

Join us for a two-session Memoir Writing Workshop on Wednesdays, May 13 and May 27 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This workshop series will guide participants through the fundamentals of memoir writing, from shaping personal stories to exploring the path to publication.

Led by local poet, writer, and teacher Phyllis Carito, MFA, the workshops will include writing exercises, feedback, and discussion designed to help writers build confidence and strengthen their storytelling skills.

Participation is limited to 15 students and registration is required. We still have a few spots left! To register, email [email protected].

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9091 State Route 22
Hillsdale, NY
12529

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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