BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Germantown Library - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://germantownlibrary.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Germantown Library REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T101500 DTSTAMP:20260403T173052 CREATED:20260304T225213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T030843Z UID:10004269-1778922000-1778926500@germantownlibrary.org SUMMARY:Basic Breath and Body Movement DESCRIPTION:Basic Breath and Body Movement with Regina\nTuesdays: 10:00 AM\nSaturdays 9:00 AM\nIn the Hover Room\, around back of the Library\nSuggested $10 donation\, cash or Venmo to the instructor\nAll levels welcome \n…deep breath\, deep practice…\n…long breath\, long spine…\nBegin again with Kriya (breathing patterns) and gentle movement to increase circulation and\nfacilitate spinal health.\nMats and chairs are available\nFor additional information\, call Regina Simmons\n518-527-0872 URL:https://germantownlibrary.org/event/basic-breath-and-body-movement-2/2026-05-16/ LOCATION:Germantown Library Hover Room\, 31 Palatine Park Rd\, Germantown\, NY\, 12526\, United States CATEGORIES:All Ages,At the Library,Relaxing & Meditative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://germantownlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Basic-Breath-and-Body-Movement-Social-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Germantown Library":MAILTO:events@germantownlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173052 CREATED:20260325T140523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T210244Z UID:10004986-1778927400-1778932800@germantownlibrary.org SUMMARY:EKPHRASIS: Writing from Images (Week 3) DESCRIPTION:EKPHRASIS: Writing from Images — a bilingual generative writing workshop with Mariana Graciano. Explore ekphrasis: write in response to photographs\, paintings\, sculptures\, collages\, and personal objects. Inspired by Frida Kahlo\, Emma Reyes\, María Luisa Puga. \nSaturdays in May — May 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, 10:30 AM–12 PM. \nMendes Wood DM: 10 Church Ave\, Germantown\, NY. \nFree • Write in English\, Spanish\, or both. \nBring an image — leave with a story. Participants will receive an anthology of texts and images by Latin American women authors. \nSponsored by Poets & Writers and the Germantown Library. Hosted at Mendes Wood DM. \n#Ekphrasis #WritingWorkshop #LatinxArtists #BilingualWorkshop \n\n  \nÉCFRASIS: Escribir desde la imagen — taller bilingüe de escritura generativa con Mariana Graciano. Explora la escritura a partir de fotos\, pinturas\, esculturas\, collages y objetos personales. \nInspirado en Frida Kahlo\, Emma Reyes y María Luisa Puga. \nSábados de mayo — 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 de mayo\, 10:30 AM–12 PM. \nMendes Wood DM: 10 Church Ave\, Germantown\, NY. \nGratis • Escribe en español\, inglés o ambos. Trae una imagen — vete con una historia. \nPatrocinado por Poets & Writers y Germantown Library. Taller presencial en Mendes Wood DM. #Ekfrasis #TallerDeEscritura #ArtistasLatinx #TallerBilingüe URL:https://germantownlibrary.org/event/writing-from-images-week-3/ LOCATION:Mendes Wood DM Gallery\, 10 Maple Ave\, Germantown\, 12526\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults Only,Bilingual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://germantownlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/3-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Germantown Library":MAILTO:events@germantownlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173052 CREATED:20260402T165637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T165830Z UID:10004097-1779026400-1779037200@germantownlibrary.org SUMMARY:Makerspace: Stone Wrapping Workshop DESCRIPTION:Beginning Stone Wrapping Workshop \n“Every stone carries a memory\, if you know how to listen.” Lysa Cohen \nJoin us to learn beginning stone wrapping\, a meditative practice which emerges from the Japanese Zen tradition. Tsutsumu (wrapping) of stones is considered by some an “act of devotion”–a relational gesture of respect for the object\, the maker\, and the receiver (if given as a gift). While wrapped stones are meant to symbolize peace and mental clarity\, mastery of wrapping techniques requires practice and attention. We will learn two basic wraps. Once you feel comfortable with these\, feel free to make your own designs. The variations will seem limitless. \nAll materials will be provided. However\, please feel free to bring stones you’ve found (or ones that have chosen you) to wrap if you like. \nSunday\, May 17\, 2-4pm in the Makerspace (entrance & parking in back of the library) \nRecommended for adults \nSpace is limited\, RSVP required\nIf you RSVP and later determine you can’t make the workshop\, please notify the library so your space can be opened for others URL:https://germantownlibrary.org/event/makerspace-3rd-sunday-4/ LOCATION:Germantown Library Makerspace\, 31 Palatine Park Rd\, Germantown\, NY\, 12526\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Library,Makerspace ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://germantownlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/STONE-Wrapping.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Germantown Library":MAILTO:events@germantownlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T111500 DTSTAMP:20260403T173052 CREATED:20260305T031035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T031035Z UID:10004729-1779184800-1779189300@germantownlibrary.org SUMMARY:Basic Breath & Body Movement DESCRIPTION:Basic Breath and Body Movement with Regina\nTuesdays: 10:00 AM\nSaturdays 9:00 AM\nIn the Hover Room\, around back of the Library\nSuggested $10 donation\, cash or Venmo to the instructor\nAll levels welcome \n…deep breath\, deep practice…\n…long breath\, long spine…\nBegin again with Kriya (breathing patterns) and gentle movement to increase circulation and\nfacilitate spinal health.\nMats and chairs are available\nFor additional information\, call Regina Simmons\n518-527-0872 URL:https://germantownlibrary.org/event/basic-breath-body-movement/2026-05-19/ LOCATION:Germantown Library\, 31 Palatine Park Rd\, Germantown\, NY\, 12526\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://germantownlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Basic-Breath-and-Body-Movement-Social-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Germantown Library":MAILTO:events@germantownlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173052 CREATED:20251226T205204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T205204Z UID:10004205-1779269400-1779274800@germantownlibrary.org SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime & Playgroup DESCRIPTION:Toddler Story Time + Playgroup\n• Every Wednesday morning: 9:30 – 11 am\n• Makerspace (enter through the lower parking lot) \nOur weekly playgroup combines play\, socialization\, and stories in our material-rich Makerspace. We offer a new theme each week that matches stories with an activity\, plus a chance to check out materials and sign-up for a library card for any adult or child in your household. \nDuring our 90 minute story time we encourage children to engage in social activities\, crafts\, and play in our Makerspace and Hoover Room. We mix in a few stories throughout the hour. URL:https://germantownlibrary.org/event/toddler-storytime-playgroup/2026-05-20/ LOCATION:Germantown Library Makerspace\, 31 Palatine Park Rd\, Germantown\, NY\, 12526\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://germantownlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Story-hour-2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Germantown Library":MAILTO:events@germantownlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173052 CREATED:20250521T164736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T164736Z UID:10004026-1779303600-1779309000@germantownlibrary.org SUMMARY:Board of Trustees General Meeting DESCRIPTION:Library Meetings\n• The first Monday of the month: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Programming and Events – on zoom\n• The third Wednesday of the month: 7 – 8:30 p.m. Board of Trustees General Meeting – in person\n\nLibrary committee and board meetings are open to the public. Join us to learn more about our community\, share ideas\, and volunteer your time for upcoming events and goals.\n\nFundraising\, Grant Writing\, Grounds Keeping\, Policy Reviewing\, and other committees meet quartlerly-ish. Write or call us to learn more.\n\nFor more information\, including whether we are meeting in person or over zoom (and the necessary link) email libraryboard@germantownlibrary.org or call (518) 537-5800.\n\nFind Board Meeting Recordings and Board Meeting Minutes: germantownlibrary.org/about/board-of-trustees \n\n#gtownLibraryBoardMeeting URL:https://germantownlibrary.org/event/board-of-trustees-general-meeting-2/2026-05-20/ LOCATION:Germantown Library\, 31 Palatine Park Rd\, Germantown\, NY\, 12526\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Library,Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://germantownlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Board-committee-Meeting-052413.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Germantown Library":MAILTO:events@germantownlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173052 CREATED:20260325T140616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T210211Z UID:10004987-1779532200-1779537600@germantownlibrary.org SUMMARY:EKPHRASIS: Writing from Images (Week 4) DESCRIPTION:EKPHRASIS: Writing from Images — a bilingual generative writing workshop with Mariana Graciano. Explore ekphrasis: write in response to photographs\, paintings\, sculptures\, collages\, and personal objects. Inspired by Frida Kahlo\, Emma Reyes\, María Luisa Puga. \nSaturdays in May — May 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, 10:30 AM–12 PM. \nMendes Wood DM: 10 Church Ave\, Germantown\, NY. \nFree • Write in English\, Spanish\, or both. \nBring an image — leave with a story. Participants will receive an anthology of texts and images by Latin American women authors. \nSponsored by Poets & Writers and the Germantown Library. Hosted at Mendes Wood DM. \n#Ekphrasis #WritingWorkshop #LatinxArtists #BilingualWorkshop \n\n  \nÉCFRASIS: Escribir desde la imagen — taller bilingüe de escritura generativa con Mariana Graciano. Explora la escritura a partir de fotos\, pinturas\, esculturas\, collages y objetos personales. \nInspirado en Frida Kahlo\, Emma Reyes y María Luisa Puga. \nSábados de mayo — 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 de mayo\, 10:30 AM–12 PM. \nMendes Wood DM: 10 Church Ave\, Germantown\, NY. \nGratis • Escribe en español\, inglés o ambos. Trae una imagen — vete con una historia. \nPatrocinado por Poets & Writers y Germantown Library. Taller presencial en Mendes Wood DM. #Ekfrasis #TallerDeEscritura #ArtistasLatinx #TallerBilingüe URL:https://germantownlibrary.org/event/writing-from-images-week-4/ LOCATION:Mendes Wood DM Gallery\, 10 Maple Ave\, Germantown\, 12526\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults Only,Bilingual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://germantownlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Germantown Library":MAILTO:events@germantownlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173052 CREATED:20260325T140659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T210136Z UID:10004988-1780137000-1780142400@germantownlibrary.org SUMMARY:EKPHRASIS: Writing from Images (Week 5) DESCRIPTION:EKPHRASIS: Writing from Images — a bilingual generative writing workshop with Mariana Graciano. Explore ekphrasis: write in response to photographs\, paintings\, sculptures\, collages\, and personal objects. Inspired by Frida Kahlo\, Emma Reyes\, María Luisa Puga. \nSaturdays in May — May 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30\, 10:30 AM–12 PM. \nMendes Wood DM: 10 Church Ave\, Germantown\, NY. \nFree • Write in English\, Spanish\, or both. \nBring an image — leave with a story. Participants will receive an anthology of texts and images by Latin American women authors. \nSponsored by Poets & Writers and the Germantown Library. Hosted at Mendes Wood DM. \n#Ekphrasis #WritingWorkshop #LatinxArtists #BilingualWorkshop \n\n  \nÉCFRASIS: Escribir desde la imagen — taller bilingüe de escritura generativa con Mariana Graciano. Explora la escritura a partir de fotos\, pinturas\, esculturas\, collages y objetos personales. \nInspirado en Frida Kahlo\, Emma Reyes y María Luisa Puga. \nSábados de mayo — 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 de mayo\, 10:30 AM–12 PM. \nMendes Wood DM: 10 Church Ave\, Germantown\, NY. \nGratis • Escribe en español\, inglés o ambos. Trae una imagen — vete con una historia. \nPatrocinado por Poets & Writers y Germantown Library. Taller presencial en Mendes Wood DM. #Ekfrasis #TallerDeEscritura #ArtistasLatinx #TallerBilingüe URL:https://germantownlibrary.org/event/writing-from-images-week-5/ LOCATION:Mendes Wood DM Gallery\, 10 Maple Ave\, Germantown\, 12526\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults Only,Bilingual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://germantownlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/11.png ORGANIZER;CN="Germantown Library":MAILTO:events@germantownlibrary.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173052 CREATED:20260114T155048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T155458Z UID:10004247-1784030400-1784034000@germantownlibrary.org SUMMARY:Germantown Garden Club DESCRIPTION:The Germantown Garden Club is a community organization started in 1928 and is credited with starting the library in our town. The club currently has over 40 members and is affiliated with National Garden Clubs\, Inc. and the Federated Garden Clubs of NY State. URL:https://germantownlibrary.org/event/germantown-garden-club/2026-07-14/ LOCATION:Germantown Library Hover Room\, 31 Palatine Park Rd\, Germantown\, NY\, 12526\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Library,Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://germantownlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Garden-club.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Germantown Garden Club":MAILTO:finslover2000@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T173052 CREATED:20260106T230955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T020802Z UID:10004239-1791104400-1791115200@germantownlibrary.org SUMMARY:8th Annual Germantown Library 5k DESCRIPTION:8th Annual Germantown Library 5k \n• Sunday\, October  4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\nRun\, walk\, skip and laugh with friends and neighbors as we celebrate our community! Your participation helps our library thrive!\nCheck in begins at 9 AM and the race begins at 10 AM.\nKids race\nBe sure to arrive with plenty of time to check in and get ready to race!\nRegistration will open Spring 2026 URL:https://germantownlibrary.org/event/8th-annual-germantown-library-5k-2/ LOCATION:Germantown Library\, 31 Palatine Park Rd\, Germantown\, NY\, 12526\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Library,Outside Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://germantownlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/square-flyer-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Germantown Library":MAILTO:events@germantownlibrary.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR