Visible Mending
2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Germantown Library Makerspace, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Visible Mending
Have a pair of jeans that need attention? Something you wear has a tear? Come learn about Visible Mending. Using a variety of techniques we will turn that sartorial snag into an exhilarating expression of you! Using applique, embroidery and weaving we will renew your wardrobe with wearable art. If time allows, we will also explore felting and darning for your hand knit items.

Pine Needle Baskets
2026-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Germantown Library Makerspace, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Want to learn how to make a Longleaf Pine needle basket together?
Lots of us rely on online videos to learn new skills, and we’re going to use this method in a group setting in the Library Makerspace to make pine needle baskets. There may be lots of laughs along the way, but with each others help, we will make some great baskets!
Adults preferred for this learning activity
Space is limited & RSVP’s are required
Because space is so limited, if you RSVP and later determine you can’t make it, please let the library know asap so we can open your seat up to someone else

Friends of Clermont Winter Series: Author Talk & Book Signing with Mary Mistler
2026-03-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Germantown Library Hover Room, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
The Germantown Library is partnering with Friends of Clermont to host their Winter Series events!
Author talk & book signing with Mary Mistler, author of Ladies of the Valley, a book that tells the story of the women who lived on and ran the estates that line the eastern shore of the Hudson River
Saturday, March 21, 2-3 PM in the Hover Room (entrance & parking around back of the library)
The event is free but space is limited. please RSVP through the Friend of Clermont website: https://www.friendsofclermont.org/event-details/winter-series25-ladies-of-the-valley

March Mobile Office Hours - NYS Senator Michelle Hinchey
2026-03-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Germantown Library Hover Room, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
March Mobile Office Hours with New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey, in partnership with Congressman Josh Riley’s office
Thursday, March 19, 1-4 PM in the Library Hover Room (entrance & parking in back of library)
Senator Michelle Hinchey’s Office is holding Mobile Office Hours throughout March to help residents one-on-one with state services and programs. The Senator’s team will be happy to assist you with any state-related question or issue, including unemployment resources; utility bill problems; home heating repair issues; STAR applications; connections to food, healthcare, and housing; and other state services.
Including direct access to additional state and federal support with Congressman Josh Riley’s Office – Help with Social Security, Medicaid, veterans’ benefits, and other federal services.
https://www.nysenate.gov/calendar/events/michelle-hinchey/march-03-2026/march-mobile-office-hours

Sewing Machine Basics
2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Germantown Library Makerspace, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Sewing Machine Basics – Have a sewing machine that you just never use? Would you like to learn the the first steps of making your own creations? Join Mary as she takes you step by step through Sewing Machine Basics. Bring your own machine or follow along with Mary’s machine.
Bonus: We’ll start a basic neck pillow if time allows.

Friends of Clermont Winter Series: Painting on Tea Bags with Ruby Silvious
2026-02-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
The Germantown Library is partnering with Friends of Clermont to host their Winter Series events!
Create miniature paintings on empty used tea bags, led by Ruby Silvious, who is internationally recognized for her innovative approach to art
Saturday, February 28, 2-4 PM in the Library Makerspace (entrance & parking around back of the library)
Tickets available through the Friend of Clermont website: https://www.friendsofclermont.org/event-details/winter-series25-teabags

Closing Reception ~ Exhibiting Artist Mara Baldwin
2026-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Join us for the Closing Reception for exhibiting artist Mara Baldwin
Come meet the artist and enjoy this captivating exhibit with us one more time
Tuesday, February 24, 6-8 PM, in the main library

Raffia Basket Making
2026-02-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Germantown Library Makerspace, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Want to learn how to make a raffia basket together using a DIY kit?
Lots of us rely on DIY kits and online videos to learn new skills, and we’re going to try this method in a group setting in the Library Makerspace. There may be lots of laughs along the way, but with each others help, we will make some great baskets!
Adults preferred for this learning activity
Space is limited & RSVP’s are required
Because space is so limited, if you RSVP and later determine you can’t make it, please let the library know asap so we can open your seat up to someone else

Embroidery Workshop with Mara Baldwin
2026-02-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Germantown Library Makerspace, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Meet resident artist Mara Baldwin and learn how to embroider initials on a handkerchief
Tuesday, February 20, 6:30-8PM in the Library Makerspace
Handkerchiefs will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own
Space is limited, RSVP required

Writing with the Body: A Bilingual Writing Workshop (part 5)
2026-01-31 10:30 - 12:00 | Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
An immersive writing workshop that brings the five senses back to the page. Through guided prompts, handwriting, and readings by Latin American writers and artists, we will explore writing as a tactile, sensory experience. Each session focuses on one sense—smell, sight, hearing, taste, or touch—inviting participants to deepen perception and presence in their practice.
Participants can choose to attend all five sessions or as many as they like. Each session will be different and not sequential.
Open to all levels; write in English, Spanish, or both. Materials provided.
Dates: Saturdays, January 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 • 10:30 am–12 pm (Hover Room)
Workshop coordinator/facilitator: Mariana Graciano
This event is funded in part by Poets & Writers with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature
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ESCRIBIR CON EL CUERPO – Taller bilingüe de escritura
Un taller de escritura que invita a volver a los cinco sentidos en la página. A través de ejercicios guiados, escritura a mano y lecturas de escritoras y artistas latinoamericanas, exploraremos la escritura como una experiencia táctil y sensorial. Cada encuentro se centra en un sentido—olfato, vista, oído, gusto o tacto—para despertar la percepción y la presencia en el acto de escribir. Abierto a todos los niveles; se puede escribir en inglés, español o mezclarlos. Se proveen materiales.

Fechas: Sábados 3, 10, 17, 24 y 31 de enero • 10:30 am–12 pm (Hover Room)
Coordinadora/facilitadora del taller: Mariana Graciano

Este evento está financiado en parte por Poets & Writers con fondos públicos del Consejo de las Artes del Estado de Nueva York, con el apoyo de la Oficina del Gobernador y la Legislatura del Estado de Nueva York

Writing with the Body: A Bilingual Writing Workshop (part 4)
2026-01-24 10:30 - 12:00 | Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States

Writing with the Body: A Bilingual Writing Workshop (part 3)
2026-01-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States

Writing with the Body: A Bilingual Writing Workshop (part 2)
2026-01-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States

Writing with the Body: A Bilingual Writing Workshop (part 1)
2026-01-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States

Storytime Playgroup, 12/24 & 12/31
2025-12-31 09:30 - 11:00 | Germantown Library Makerspace, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Come one, come all! The holidays won’t slow us down!
The Germantown Library Storytime Playgroup will be meeting downstairs in the Makerspace on Wednesday, 12/24 & 12/31, 9:30-11am

Celebrate the Solstice - Make Art With Us
2025-12-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Join us in Makerspace as we celebrate the winter solstice with art!
Sunday, December 21, 2-4 PM
All ages welcome!

Toddler Story Time + Playgroup
2025-12-17 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.

Cirkus Workshop with the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus
2025-12-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Germantown Library Hover Room, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Join us for an afternoon of fun as we host the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus for a complimentary workshop for all ages!
Participants will experience a hands-on introduction to circus props and skills, including juggling with balls, rings, and scarves, diabolo, flower sticks, wobble boards (balance skill, great for ages 4-6) hand-held stilts and bucket stilts, low tight-wire, rhythmic ribbons, lassos and more!
The 1-hour session includes an ice-breaker, a gentle warm-up, and guided exploration of the equipment.
Ages 4 and up are most able to comfortably use the equipment. Under age 8 should have family member, 12 or older, to accompany them. Anyone under 4 is welcome, with a parent or family member. Folks with mobility differences are welcome, as many of the skills can be performed seated.

Event Details

Sunday, December 14
1:00 – 2:00 pm
at the Germantown Library, in the Hover Room
This is a free workshop

This workshop is provided courtesy of the Columbia County Board of Supervisors and the Columbia County Youth Bureau.
For more information about the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, please visit www.bindlestiff.org or follow at facebook.com/Bindlestiff.Cirkus and @bindlestifffamilycirkus on Instagram.

Winter Cupcake Decorating Workshop - Cancelled
2025-12-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
DUE TO A STAFFING ISSUE, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

Finch Robot & TurtleArt Snowflakes!
2025-12-07 14:00 - 15:30 | Germantown Library Makerspace, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Learn how to code while drawing colorful winter wonderlands with your friends using the Finch robot and TurtleArt!
This hands on and team building activity is for children in grades 3-5. Space is limited! Please RSVP to reserve a spot.

Crochet Basket Workshop, with Yarn Farm Kingston
2025-12-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Crochet curious? This free class, sponsored by the Germantown Library, will take you through the stitches to make a basket!

You’ll learn to crochet this project that uses 100% cotton cord. You’ll be able to choose a color from a variety of options. Cotton cord and crochet hook will be provided. Prior crochet knowledge is helpful though this project is beginner-friendly and we’ll help you step by step along the way!

Event Details

Sunday, December 7
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
at the Germantown Library
This is a free workshop

Candle Magic
2025-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Germantown Library Makerspace, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Learn about the magic in candles!
This class may touch on a little bit of making your own candles but it will really focus on the discussion and practice of the magic in color, use of herbs, days of the week, etc.
Premade candles will be provided for this class. Adults preferred but all ages welcome.

Please RSVP (max 25 people)

Nov 16, 2pm in Makerspace

Seasonal Wine Tasting Seminar
2025-11-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Join us for a complimentary 2-hour wine seminar and private tasting with Stu Davidson Tribbs, owner of Lawlor’s Package Store!

During this session, participants will be led through an educational seminar on the seasonal wine varieties, pairings and flavor profiles before diving into a shoppable wine tasting featuring a curated selection from Lawlor’s Package Store, led by Stu Davidson Tribbs. Participants will also have the opportunity to purchase select products after the event.
Participants must be 21+.

Hurry, RSVP space is limited. Scroll down and confirm your spot!

Event Details

Sunday, November 16
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
In the Hover Room

For questions, email events@germantownlibrary.org.

November Pet Supply Drive
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-29 | Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
All November long, the Germantown Library is partnering with the Columbia-Greene County Humane Society to collect supplies for adoptable cats and dogs. For donations during regular hours, place your items in the bins at the front desk. For donations after hours, please neatly leave bagged donations at the front door.
Help us support the Columbia-Greene County Humane Society and provide much needed supplies to the cats and dogs in need of homes and comfort, ahead of the holidays!

The CGHS & SPCA is in need of the following items
(no donation is ever too small!)

Blankets & Towels
Cat & Dog Canned Food
Cat & Dog Toys
Cat & Dog Treats
Dry Cat & Dog Food
Kongs & Nylabones
Cat Litter
Laundry Detergent
Bleach
Dish Soap
Sponges & Disposable Medical Gloves
Office Paper
