Basic Breath and Body Movement
2026-05-09 09:00 - 10:15 (America/New_York) | Germantown Library Hover Room, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Basic Breath and Body Movement with Regina
Saturdays 9:00 AM
In the Hover Room, around back of the Library
Suggested $10 donation, cash or Venmo to the instructor
All levels welcome
…deep breath, deep practice…
…long breath, long spine…
Begin again with Kriya (breathing patterns) and gentle movement to increase circulation and
facilitate spinal health.
Mats and chairs are available
For additional information, call Regina Simmons
518-527-0872

EKPHRASIS: Writing from Images (Week 2)
2026-05-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Mendes Wood DM Gallery, 10 Maple Ave, Germantown, 12526, United States
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.
Saturdays in May — May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30 AM–12 PM.
Mendes Wood DM: 10 Church Ave, Germantown, NY.
Free • Write in English, Spanish, or both.
Bring an image — leave with a story. Participants will receive an anthology of texts and images by Latin American women authors.
Sponsored by Poets & Writers and the Germantown Library. Hosted at Mendes Wood DM.
#Ekphrasis #WritingWorkshop #LatinxArtists #BilingualWorkshop

ÉCFRASIS: 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.
Inspirado en Frida Kahlo, Emma Reyes y María Luisa Puga.
Sábados de mayo — 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 de mayo, 10:30 AM–12 PM.
Mendes Wood DM: 10 Church Ave, Germantown, NY.
Gratis • Escribe en español, inglés o ambos. Trae una imagen — vete con una historia.
Patrocinado por Poets & Writers y Germantown Library. Taller presencial en Mendes Wood DM. #Ekfrasis #TallerDeEscritura #ArtistasLatinx #TallerBilingüe

Song Circle Sessions
2026-05-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States

Germantown Garden Club
2026-05-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Germantown Library Hover Room, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
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.

Toddler Storytime & Playgroup
2026-05-13 09:30 - 11:00 | Germantown Library Makerspace, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Toddler Story Time + Playgroup
• Every Wednesday morning: 9:30 – 11 am
• Makerspace (enter through the lower parking lot)
Our 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.
During 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.

Community Screening - The Librarians
2026-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Germantown Library Hover Room, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Join us for a free community screening of The Librarians on Thursday, May 14 at 7:00 PM in the Hover Room at the Germantown Library.
“A different type of superhero movie.” — The Hollywood Reporter
From Academy Award nominee and Peabody winner Kim A. Snyder, The Librarians is a powerful new documentary about the fight for the freedom to read. As book bans sweep across the U.S., librarians become first responders in the defense of democracy, free expression, and First Amendment rights.
Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with special guest Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Executive Director of the Mid-Hudson Library System, nationally recognized library leader, author, and advocate.
Free and open to the public. Please note: this film contains mature themes and is recommended for ages 16+. Please RSVP as space is limited.

EKPHRASIS: Writing from Images (Week 3)
2026-05-16 10:30 - 12:00 | Mendes Wood DM Gallery, 10 Maple Ave, Germantown, 12526, United States

Makerspace: Stone Wrapping Workshop
2026-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Germantown Library Makerspace, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Beginning Stone Wrapping Workshop
“Every stone carries a memory, if you know how to listen.” Lysa Cohen
Join 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.
All 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.
Sunday, May 17, 2-4pm in the Makerspace (entrance & parking in back of the library)
Recommended for adults
Space is limited, RSVP required
If you RSVP and later determine you can’t make the workshop, please notify the library so your space can be opened for others

Board of Trustees General Meeting
2026-05-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Library Meetings
• The first Monday of the month: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Programming and Events – on zoom
• The third Wednesday of the month: 7 – 8:30 p.m. Board of Trustees General Meeting – in person

Library 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.

Fundraising, Grant Writing, Grounds Keeping, Policy Reviewing, and other committees meet quartlerly-ish. Write or call us to learn more.

For 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.

Find Board Meeting Recordings and Board Meeting Minutes: germantownlibrary.org/about/board-of-trustees

#gtownLibraryBoardMeeting

EKPHRASIS: Writing from Images (Week 4)
2026-05-23 10:30 - 12:00 | Mendes Wood DM Gallery, 10 Maple Ave, Germantown, 12526, United States

EKPHRASIS: Writing from Images (Week 5)
2026-05-30 10:30 - 12:00 | Mendes Wood DM Gallery, 10 Maple Ave, Germantown, 12526, United States

Miss Lindys Dance Hall
2026-05-30 14:00 - 15:30 | Germantown Library Hover Room, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Come for an introductory lesson and then join the dancing!
No partner or experience needed.
Please RSVP
Saturday, May 30
2:00- 3:30pm in the Hover Room

Juneteenth - Library Closed
2026-06-19 | Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
The Germantown Library will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.
Online e-resources are always available, including many on history that shed light on this holiday and the events leading up to it.

Felted Gnome Workshop
2026-06-20 13:00 - 17:00 | Germantown Library Makerspace, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Carlise Azmitia from the Hudson Valley Atelier returns to the Makerspace to teach another popular felting workshop!
Learn to use basic wet & needle felting techniques with wool roving to create your own whimsical gnome!
Saturday, June 20, 1-5 pm
Recommended for teens & adults
Space is limited, RSVP required
If you RSVP and later determine you cannot attend, please let the library know so we can make your seat available to others

Quick Pet Portraits
2026-06-27 11:00 - 13:30 | Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Artist in Residence Cathleen Halloran will make a sketch of your pet.
She will be setting up outside in front of the library and will bring portable fencing to give your favorite creature room to move around.
Cost is $25 dollars, limit one pet per person.
Two Saturdays: June 27 and July 25, 2026
All proceeds go to the Columbia Greene Humane Society. Please RSVP

8th Annual Fiber Arts Display Kickoff
2026-06-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Do you enjoy seeing the annual fiber arts displays at the library and wonder who the artists are behind it? Stop in to see the 2026 Fine Art of Fiber Arts display, meet the creatives behind it, and learn more about the SEVEN upcoming fiber arts workshops!
Sunday, June 28, 10am-Noon in the main library
Our THANKS to the CREATE Council on the Arts team for their continued support of the Germantown Library Fiber Arts!

Proddy Confetti Rug Making
2026-06-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Germantown Library Makerspace, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Proddy or prodded rugs are traditional floor coverings found in Northern Ireland and the north counties of England.
After hand woven clothing had no other use, it was cut into strips, usually by children in the evenings, and hand pulled
through rough hessian, or burlap for use through their cottages.
This class will cover the traditional technique and explore more modern approaches for students to explore.

All material will be provided as well as a handout of proddy maker websites and tools sources.
Recommended for teens and adults.
Space is limited, please RSVP.
If you find you cannot make it, please let us know so we can offer your space to someone else.

Town History Talk - German Camp: Revolution Along the Hudson
2026-07-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Germantown Library Hover Room, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Join us for another fascinating history talk with Germantown Town Historian, Tom Shannon!
German Camp: Revolution Along the Hudson will cover a multitude of story threads: the significance of the German Camp District created in 1775, clues about the political inclinations of various Palatine descendants, life in German Camp while Clermont burned next door, the perplexing presence of an Anglican Rector in German Camp during the war, a Loyalist raid, a public auction @hoverfarms that drew some famous names, and more!
Thursday, July 2, at 7 PM
Hybrid event: In-person or virtual via Zoom
Select RSVP to attend virtually (Zoom link will be sent in confirmation email) or select Ticket (free) to attend in-person

Defensive Driving Point Reduction
2026-07-11 11:00 - 17:00 | Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
This 6 hour class can save you 10% on your vehicle liability, collision and personal injury (PIP)
insurance premiums for
THREE YEARS and may reduce up to FOUR POINTS on your driving record.
Only $40.00
Please RSVP and bring your checkbook to the class.

Sponsored by American Safety Inc. #028
Delivery Agency – DigitalDefensiveDriving.com #189

Crochet Basket Workshop
2026-08-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Germantown Library Makerspace, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Time for another popular basket-making workshop! Join us as we learn how to crochet a cotton cord basket from Jocelyn Songco of Yarn Farm Kingston! All supplies will be provided.
Basic crochet knowledge is required but beginners are welcome. Recommended for older teens and adults.
Sunday, August 30th, 10am-Noon in the Makerspace
Space is limited, RSVP required.

Visible Mending Workshop
2026-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Germantown Library Makerspace, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Use sewing techniques to mend, beautify and sustain your garments and textile treasures!
This beginner-friendly class will step through these techniques: running stitch/darning patching (raw or with a neat edge), applique, and
embroidery. You’ll receive a materials kit with everything you need!
Bring some garments to mend and we’ll sew together!
Led by Jocelyn Songco of Yarn Farm Kingston
Recommended for teens & adults
Sunday, September 20th, 10am-Noon in the library Makerspace
Space is limited, RSVP required
Our THANKS to the CREATE Council on the Arts team for their continued support of the Germantown Library fiber arts!

Sashiko Stitching Workshop
2026-09-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Germantown Library Makerspace, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Japanese sashiko embroidery is beautiful and fun! The foundation of sashiko is the rhythm of stitching, using a special plate thimble made of metal. In this class
Jocelyn Songco of Yarn Farm Kingston will share how to use this thimble and an overview of sashiko as taught by Atsushi Futatsuya, a third-generation master sashiko artist.
You will get a materials kit with everything you need including a sashiko thimble and needles.
Recommended for adults
Space is limited, RSVP required
Our THANKS to the CREATE Council on the Arts team for their continued support of the Germantown Library fiber arts!

8th Annual Germantown Library 5k
2026-10-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
8th Annual Germantown Library 5k
• Sunday, October 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Run, walk, skip and laugh with friends and neighbors as we celebrate our community! Your participation helps our library thrive!
Check in begins at 9 AM and the race begins at 10 AM.
Kids race
Be sure to arrive with plenty of time to check in and get ready to race!
Registration will open Spring 2026
