Germantown Library

Learn to Paint Using Black Walnut Ink
2025-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Germantown Library Makerspace, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Join us in Makerspace and learn to paint using locally harvested and produced Black Walnut ink!
Sunday, October 19, 2-4 PM
Makerspace is located on the lower level of the library, park in the lower lot behind the library.

Toddler Story Time + Playgroup
2025-10-22 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.

Mobile Office Hours with Congressman Josh Riley
2025-10-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Members of Congressman Josh Riley’s team will be at the Germantown Library, in the Hover Room, for mobile office hours!
This is your chance to get one-on-one help from Congressman Josh Riley’s Congressional staff with Medicare, Social Security, veterans’ benefits, passport delays, or any other issue involving a federal agency. No question is too small—and no appointment is needed.
If you can’t make it but still need help, give Congressman Josh Riley’s team a call at (607) 242-0200 or visit riley.house.gov to connect with them.

Narcan & Fentanyl Test-Strip Training
2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Germantown Library Hover Room, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Join us for a complimentary community Narcan & Fentanyl test-strip training and workshop at the Germantown Library, presented by The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Clubhouses!
Learn how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and safely administer Narcan (naloxone) to help save a life.
This training is open to all community members and will give you the knowledge and confidence to respond in an emergency.

Free testing supplies and resources are limited. RSVP to confirm your spot!

Event Details

Thursday, October 23
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
In the Hover Room

What’s Included

Hands-on Narcan (naloxone) training

Education on fentanyl and xylazine test strips – how to use them and why they’re important

Free Narcan kit for each participant

For questions, email events@germantownlibrary.org.

Basic Breath and Body Movement
2025-10-25 09:00 - 10:15 | Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown, NY, 12526, United States
Basic Breath and Body Movement with Regina
• Saturdays: 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. in the Hover Room
• $10 a class (or donation of any amount)
• First class is complimentary
• All levels welcome
This class is suitable for all levels and can be supported by chair, if necessary. In addition to gentle movement, the instructor will also emphasize breath and body movement.
Just one in-person session with Regina will boost your energy level + brighten your mood. Take time to focus on your balance, breath, and strength.
Some mats are available and bringing a cushion to sit up on is encouraged, but participants are welcome to bring their own yoga mat, towel, and $10 to give directly to the instructor.
