Kinderhook Memorial Library

05/13/2026

Grab some popcorn and drinks–our monthly movie matinees are back! We’re partnering with the wonderful Neighbors of Northern Columbia County to bring some classic films to our library for free! This season we’re focusing on some Oscar winning actresses, and this month we’re showing A League of Their Own, starring Geena Davis, Madonna, and Tom Hanks

05/12/2026

Join us tomorrow, May 13th at 4 pm for Imagination Station! We will be making these delightfully shiny koi fish out of paper tubes and sequins. This program is for kiddos age 5 and up!

05/08/2026

Get ready, readers: the annual Battle of the Books competition is fast approaching, and this year we have a whole new program! Students entering Grades 6-12 in September 2026 are invited to join one Kinderhook Library Team for a summer of reading, trivia, snacks, and a variety of book-related activities to prepare for the Mid-Hudson competition in September. As one teen put it, Battle of the Books is “competitive book reading.” Intrigued? Stop by the first meeting on May 15 to learn more!

2026 Titles:

Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger

Tales of a Seventh-Grade Lizard Boy by Jonathan Hill

The Next Great Paulie Fink by Ali Benjamin

Squire by Nadia Shammas and Sara Alfageeh

The Genius Under the Table by Eugene Yelchin

The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune

The Agathas by Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

05/05/2026

We still have some spots available at our DIY bath bomb workshop this Thursday! Register today for your free, at-home spa day!

A spa day can be expensive, so why not bring the relaxation home to you! In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn to make their very own bath bombs. Not only are these crafts simple to do, but they make great gifts for friends and loved ones too! Registration is limited so save your spot today!

05/03/2026

Traveling is a rewarding, exciting experience, so why let the planning stage get you down? This program will help demystify the travel planning process by giving you the tools to best plan your dream vacation. From budgeting and packing to reviewing travel options and developing an itinerary, this will leave attendees feeling confident in taking their first steps into adventure.

05/02/2026

Acclaimed children’s book illustrator Esme Shapiro will join us at the Kinderhook Memorial Library to present her adorable latest picture book Ruthie! If you love whimsy and stinky dogs, you will not want to miss this opportunity to meet Esme and get to know the character of Ruthie!

05/01/2026

May is packed with events at the Kinderhook Memorial Library! For full details, read the Community Calendar in the May issue of Our Towne Magazine or visit ourtowne.net 📚🌼

📸 National Parks Photo Show: All May, Opening reception May 2 at 1 pm
🧭 Explore a New Direction: May 3 at 1 pm
🛁 Make Your Own Bath Bomb: May 7 at 5:30 pm (registration required)
🧘 Gentle Yoga: May 8 & 22 at 1 pm
🧳 Travel Planning Made Easy: May 9 at 2 pm
🌟 Teen Advisory Board: May 12 at 4 pm
🎨 Imagination Station: May 13 at 4 pm (sequined koi fish!)
👻 Festival of the Unknown: May 16, 11 am–2 pm
🎬 Movie Matinee: May 19 at 1 pm (A League of Their Own)
🔮 Tarot Club: May 20 at 5:15 pm
🐉 Intro to Dungeons & Dragons: May 20 at 6:30 pm
⚡ Who’s That Pokémon?: May 29 at 4 pm
🧘‍♂️ Tai Chi for Seniors: Thursdays at 11:15 am (Stuyvesant Town Hall)
📖 Preschool Storytime: Thursdays at 10:30 & 11:30 am
📚 Friends June Book Sale: June 6–7 at St. Paul’s McNary Center

📍 18 Hudson St., Kinderhook
📞 (518) 758‑6192
🌐 kinderhooklibrary.org

05/01/2026

Update: all gone!
After a very successful plant swap last night, we have some leftover beauties and cuties looking for a new home! Stop by and adopt a houseplant today!

04/30/2026

RSVP here: https://kinderhooklibrary.org/event/explore-a-new-life-direction-workshop-with-julie-valliere-lcsw-r/

We have a last minute addition to our program lineup this weekend! On May 3 at 1:00pm, join us for a session of soul-searching with licensed social worker Julie Valliere! This workshop will focus on finding or changing a direction of your life, regardless of age, experience, income, or other possible barriers. It's never too late to make a change, and this program could be the first step of a new path. To help us prepare accordingly, please RSVP on our website so we can get an early head count! Link in the comments below.

04/30/2026

We have a last minute addition to our program lineup this weekend! On May 3 at 1:00pm, join us for a session of soul-searching with licensed social worker Julie Valliere! This workshop will focus on finding or changing a direction of your life, regardless of age, experience, income, or other possible barriers. It's never too late to make a change, and this program could be the first step of a new path. To help us prepare accordingly, please RSVP on our website so we can get an early head count! Link in the comments below.

04/30/2026

A spa day can be expensive, so why not bring the relaxation home to you! In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn to make their very own bath bombs. Not only are these crafts simple to do, but they make great gifts for friends and loved ones too! Registration is limited so save your spot today!