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SUMMARY:ESCRIBIR A PARTIR DE RECUERDOS/WRITING FROM MEMORIES - ZOOM
DESCRIPTION:WRITING FROM MEMORIES: A Bilingual Creative Writing Workshop (English/Spanish)\nFree • Registration required \nHow do memories become stories? What can a photograph\, a family object\, a neighborhood\, or a familiar smell reveal about who we are? \nJoin writer Mariana Graciano for a free bilingual creative writing workshop exploring personal and collective memory through storytelling\, literature\, and creative writing in English\, Spanish\, or both. Inspired by Latin American writers and artists\, participants will write from photographs\, personal objects\, family stories\, and sensory memories while experimenting with prose\, poetry\, and hybrid forms. Participants will also receive a bilingual anthology featuring excerpts by Latin American writers and artists in English and Spanish\, created especially for the workshop as a source of inspiration and further reading. \nDesigned for writers of all levels\, this workshop welcomes multilingual expression\, code-switching\, and writing across languages. Together we’ll explore themes such as migration\, family history\, childhood\, place\, and cultural identity in a supportive and inclusive environment. \nHeld during Hispanic Heritage Month\, this workshop celebrates the richness of bilingual storytelling and invites participants to connect through memory\, language\, and community. \nSchedule – choose Zoom or in person \n\nOnline (Zoom): Tuesdays\, September 8 & 15\, 5:00–6:30 PM\n\nIn person (Hover Room): Saturdays\, September 12 & 19\, 10:30 AM–12:00 PM \n\n\nFree. Registration is required through the library website. \n\n\nESCRIBIR A PARTIR DE RECUERDOS: Taller bilingüe de escritura creativa (Español/Inglés)\nGratis • Inscripción requerida \n¿Cómo se transforma un recuerdo en una historia? ¿Qué pueden contarnos una fotografía\, un objeto familiar\, un barrio o un aroma sobre quiénes somos? \nAcompaña a la escritora Mariana Graciano en este taller gratuito de escritura creativa bilingüe para explorar la memoria personal y colectiva a través de la narración\, la literatura y la escritura en español\, inglés o ambos idiomas. Inspirado en escritoras y artistas latinoamericanas\, el taller propone escribir a partir de fotografías\, objetos personales\, historias familiares y recuerdos sensoriales\, experimentando con la prosa\, la poesía y formas híbridas. Cada participante recibirá una antología bilingüe especialmente preparada para el taller\, con una selección de textos de escritoras latinoamericanas en español e inglés. \nAbierto a personas con o sin experiencia previa en escritura\, el taller invita a escribir entre lenguas\, explorar el bilingüismo como herramienta creativa y compartir historias en un espacio cálido e inclusivo. Trabajaremos temas como la migración\, la infancia\, la memoria familiar\, el territorio y la identidad cultural. \nRealizado durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana\, este taller celebra la riqueza de las historias bilingües y el poder de la memoria para conectar comunidades. \nFechas: Elige entre Zoom o presencial \n\nEn línea (Zoom): martes 8 y 15 de septiembre\, de 5:00 a 6:30 PM\n\nPresencial (Hover Room): sábados 12 y 19 de septiembre\, de 10:30 a 12:00 \n\n\nActividad gratuita. Es necesario inscribirse previamente a través del sitio web de la biblioteca.
URL:https://germantownlibrary.org/event/escribir-a-partir-de-recuerdos-writing-from-memories-zoom/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Germantown\, NY\, 12526\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bilingual,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T110000
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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/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Germantown Library Makerspace\, 31 Palatine Park Rd\, Germantown\, NY\, 12526\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T190000
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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-2/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Germantown Library\, 31 Palatine Park Rd\, Germantown\, NY\, 12526\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Library,Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T120000
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SUMMARY:WRITING FROM MEMORIES/ESCRIBIR A PARTIR DE RECUERDOS - in Hover Room
DESCRIPTION:WRITING FROM MEMORIES: A Bilingual Creative Writing Workshop (English/Spanish)\nFree • Registration required \nHow do memories become stories? What can a photograph\, a family object\, a neighborhood\, or a familiar smell reveal about who we are? \nJoin writer Mariana Graciano for a free bilingual creative writing workshop exploring personal and collective memory through storytelling\, literature\, and creative writing in English\, Spanish\, or both. Inspired by Latin American writers and artists\, participants will write from photographs\, personal objects\, family stories\, and sensory memories while experimenting with prose\, poetry\, and hybrid forms. Participants will also receive a bilingual anthology featuring excerpts by Latin American writers and artists in English and Spanish\, created especially for the workshop as a source of inspiration and further reading. \nDesigned for writers of all levels\, this workshop welcomes multilingual expression\, code-switching\, and writing across languages. Together we’ll explore themes such as migration\, family history\, childhood\, place\, and cultural identity in a supportive and inclusive environment. \nHeld during Hispanic Heritage Month\, this workshop celebrates the richness of bilingual storytelling and invites participants to connect through memory\, language\, and community. \nSchedule – choose Zoom or in person \n\nOnline (Zoom): Tuesdays\, September 8 & 15\, 5:00–6:30 PM\n\nIn person (Hover Room): Saturdays\, September 12 & 19\, 10:30 AM–12:00 PM \n\n\nFree. Registration is required through the library website. \n\n\nESCRIBIR A PARTIR DE RECUERDOS: Taller bilingüe de escritura creativa (Español/Inglés)\nGratis • Inscripción requerida \n¿Cómo se transforma un recuerdo en una historia? ¿Qué pueden contarnos una fotografía\, un objeto familiar\, un barrio o un aroma sobre quiénes somos? \nAcompaña a la escritora Mariana Graciano en este taller gratuito de escritura creativa bilingüe para explorar la memoria personal y colectiva a través de la narración\, la literatura y la escritura en español\, inglés o ambos idiomas. Inspirado en escritoras y artistas latinoamericanas\, el taller propone escribir a partir de fotografías\, objetos personales\, historias familiares y recuerdos sensoriales\, experimentando con la prosa\, la poesía y formas híbridas. Cada participante recibirá una antología bilingüe especialmente preparada para el taller\, con una selección de textos de escritoras latinoamericanas en español e inglés. \nAbierto a personas con o sin experiencia previa en escritura\, el taller invita a escribir entre lenguas\, explorar el bilingüismo como herramienta creativa y compartir historias en un espacio cálido e inclusivo. Trabajaremos temas como la migración\, la infancia\, la memoria familiar\, el territorio y la identidad cultural. \nRealizado durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana\, este taller celebra la riqueza de las historias bilingües y el poder de la memoria para conectar comunidades. \nFechas: Elige entre Zoom o presencial \n\nEn línea (Zoom): martes 8 y 15 de septiembre\, de 5:00 a 6:30 PM\n\nPresencial (Hover Room): sábados 12 y 19 de septiembre\, de 10:30 a 12:00 \n\n\nActividad gratuita. Es necesario inscribirse previamente a través del sitio web de la biblioteca.
URL:https://germantownlibrary.org/event/writing-from-memories-escribir-a-partir-de-recuerdos-in-hover-room-2/
LOCATION:Germantown Library\, 31 Palatine Park Rd\, Germantown\, NY\, 12526\, United States
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SUMMARY:ESCRIBIR A PARTIR DE RECUERDOS/WRITING FROM MEMORIES - in the Hover Room
DESCRIPTION:WRITING FROM MEMORIES: A Bilingual Creative Writing Workshop (English/Spanish)\nFree • Registration required \nHow do memories become stories? What can a photograph\, a family object\, a neighborhood\, or a familiar smell reveal about who we are? \nJoin writer Mariana Graciano for a free bilingual creative writing workshop exploring personal and collective memory through storytelling\, literature\, and creative writing in English\, Spanish\, or both. Inspired by Latin American writers and artists\, participants will write from photographs\, personal objects\, family stories\, and sensory memories while experimenting with prose\, poetry\, and hybrid forms. Participants will also receive a bilingual anthology featuring excerpts by Latin American writers and artists in English and Spanish\, created especially for the workshop as a source of inspiration and further reading. \nDesigned for writers of all levels\, this workshop welcomes multilingual expression\, code-switching\, and writing across languages. Together we’ll explore themes such as migration\, family history\, childhood\, place\, and cultural identity in a supportive and inclusive environment. \nHeld during Hispanic Heritage Month\, this workshop celebrates the richness of bilingual storytelling and invites participants to connect through memory\, language\, and community. \nSchedule – choose Zoom or in person \n\nOnline (Zoom): Tuesdays\, September 8 & 15\, 5:00–6:30 PM\n\nIn person (Hover Room): Saturdays\, September 12 & 19\, 10:30 AM–12:00 PM \n\n\nFree. Registration is required through the library website. \n\n\nESCRIBIR A PARTIR DE RECUERDOS: Taller bilingüe de escritura creativa (Español/Inglés)\nGratis • Inscripción requerida \n¿Cómo se transforma un recuerdo en una historia? ¿Qué pueden contarnos una fotografía\, un objeto familiar\, un barrio o un aroma sobre quiénes somos? \nAcompaña a la escritora Mariana Graciano en este taller gratuito de escritura creativa bilingüe para explorar la memoria personal y colectiva a través de la narración\, la literatura y la escritura en español\, inglés o ambos idiomas. Inspirado en escritoras y artistas latinoamericanas\, el taller propone escribir a partir de fotografías\, objetos personales\, historias familiares y recuerdos sensoriales\, experimentando con la prosa\, la poesía y formas híbridas. Cada participante recibirá una antología bilingüe especialmente preparada para el taller\, con una selección de textos de escritoras latinoamericanas en español e inglés. \nAbierto a personas con o sin experiencia previa en escritura\, el taller invita a escribir entre lenguas\, explorar el bilingüismo como herramienta creativa y compartir historias en un espacio cálido e inclusivo. Trabajaremos temas como la migración\, la infancia\, la memoria familiar\, el territorio y la identidad cultural. \nRealizado durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana\, este taller celebra la riqueza de las historias bilingües y el poder de la memoria para conectar comunidades. \nFechas: Elige entre Zoom o presencial \n\nEn línea (Zoom): martes 8 y 15 de septiembre\, de 5:00 a 6:30 PM\n\nPresencial (Hover Room): sábados 12 y 19 de septiembre\, de 10:30 a 12:00 \n\n\nActividad gratuita. Es necesario inscribirse previamente a través del sitio web de la biblioteca.
URL:https://germantownlibrary.org/event/escribir-a-partir-de-recuerdos-writing-from-memories-in-the-hover-room-2/
LOCATION:Germantown Library\, 31 Palatine Park Rd\, Germantown\, NY\, 12526\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T182046Z
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SUMMARY:Visible Mending Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Use sewing techniques to mend\, beautify and sustain your garments and textile treasures! \nThis beginner-friendly class will step through these techniques: running stitch/darning patching (raw or with a neat edge)\, applique\, and\nembroidery. You’ll receive a materials kit with everything you need! \nBring some garments to mend and we’ll sew together! \nLed by Jocelyn Songco of Yarn Farm Kingston \nRecommended for teens & adults \nSunday\, September 20th\, 10am-Noon in the library Makerspace \nSpace is limited\, RSVP required \nOur THANKS to the CREATE Council on the Arts team for their continued support of the Germantown Library fiber arts! \n 
URL:https://germantownlibrary.org/event/visible-mending-workshop/
LOCATION:Germantown Library Makerspace\, 31 Palatine Park Rd\, Germantown\, NY\, 12526\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Germantown Library":MAILTO:events@germantownlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260112T150951Z
CREATED:20260112T150805Z
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SUMMARY:Makerspace: 3rd Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Makerspace Open House — come make with us!\nWe meet the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month from 2 – 4 pm.\nFollow our theme or explore our materials to make something on your own! Using our tools and your imagination\, create or reuse anything you can think of into something new! \nHere’s what you’ll find at the Makerspace: \n\nTech: Our computers\, Raspberry Pi\, and Arduino selection enable anyone to pursue their passion for building circuits and writing code. You can even bring in old electronics\, take them apart and build something new!\nMedia: Want to try your hand at photo or video editing? How about writing your own script and making costumes and props to perform with? The sky is the limit with your creativity!\nArt: Explore\, discover & create with a variety of materials from the basics like paper\, duck tape and scissors to experimenting with tools like our Ellison die-cut machine\, cardboard cutters\, light box tracing\, and sewing machines.\nSkill Development: Become part of our maker community\, sharing ideas and skills with other “makers”. Whether attending one of our programs or coming in during unstructured open hours to tinker\, you never know when an idea will spark or when you might provide the inspiration for other makers!
URL:https://germantownlibrary.org/event/makerspace3rdsunday-2/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Germantown Library Makerspace\, 31 Palatine Park Rd\, Germantown\, NY\, 12526\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Library,Makerspace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T182732Z
CREATED:20260610T182525Z
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SUMMARY:Sashiko Stitching Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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\nJocelyn 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. \nYou will get a materials kit with everything you need including a sashiko thimble and needles. \nRecommended for adults \nSpace is limited\, RSVP required \nOur THANKS to the CREATE Council on the Arts team for their continued support of the Germantown Library fiber arts!
URL:https://germantownlibrary.org/event/sashiko-stitching-workshop/
LOCATION:Germantown Library Makerspace\, 31 Palatine Park Rd\, Germantown\, NY\, 12526\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T120000
DTSTAMP:20260116T020802Z
CREATED:20260106T230955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T020802Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T130000
DTSTAMP:20260114T155458Z
CREATED:20260114T155048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T155458Z
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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/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Germantown Library Hover Room\, 31 Palatine Park Rd\, Germantown\, NY\, 12526\, United States
CATEGORIES:At the Library,Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Germantown Garden Club":MAILTO:finslover2000@yahoo.com
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