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Posted on June 14, 2024 by abattaglia

Author Talk

AUTHOR TALK
Robert T. Reif
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 | 6:00 PM
To RSVP: 518-851-7120 or email: info@claveracklibrary.org
Frontier One: A Story from the Stars is the debut science fiction novel by Robert T. Reif, published in September 2025, about an astro-zoologist, Talina Day, who discovers a wild man, Charlie, raised by giant reptiles on a jungle planet. His unique connection to nature leads them to a rogue planet entering their system, prompting a journey across the "Twelve Worlds" with a diverse crew to investigate a mysterious transmission and answer the question of whether humanity is alone in the universe.
Robert T. Reif is an American science fiction writer, filmmaker, world adventurer, and amateur astronomer. He was born in New York City, grew up between New York and Connecticut, and studied at Sarah Lawrence College. While writing, he worked behind the scenes on documentaries, commercials and television productions. Frontier One is his first novel.
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Repair Cafe

Repair Cafe
Claverack Free Library
Taghkanic Climate Action
Claverack Climate Smart
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 PM
Do you have something that's broken that you don't know how to fix but can't bring yourself to throw away? Something like a toaster, kettle, lamp, bag, pair of pants? Bring it along to the Claverack Library's Repair Cafe! Get your item seen by an experienced volunteer repairer for free. They will pinpoint the problem and try to fix it there and then for you. If they can't fix it then, they will let you know what spare parts to get for when you come back next time.
Questions?
Email: info@claveracklibrary.org
or call: 518-851-7120

Book It! 5K Run/Walk

Book It! 5k Run/Walk
Sunday, May 17th, 2026 9:00 AM
Lace up your sneakers to support the
Claverack Free Library & Philmont Public Library
Adults $25 - Kids 18 & younger $10
Day of race: $30 Adults - Kids 18 & younger $15
Join us at THE CHURCHTOWN FIRE COMPANY
2219 RT 27, Hudson NY (CHURCHTOWN)
The first 100 registrants will get a hat!
https://claveracklibrary.org/book-it-5k/

MAY/JUNE Food Pantry

A Flyer promoting the May/June Food Pantry Collection Items
Food Pantry Needs
Town of Claverack
May/June
Drop off: Claverack Free Library during Library Hours
Napkins
Mac & Cheese
Pasta/Sauce
Beans (cans)
Chicken in can
Rice sides
Potato sides
Jelly or Jam
Fruit (cans)
Juice Boxes
Pudding Packs
Fruit Packs
Snacks - raisins (little boxes)
Cookies
Soap Bars
Thank you!
PLEASE NO:
Expired Foods. open containers, prepared foods, medicines, or supplements.
Take what you need, leave what you can.
The Friends are collecting donations all year!

Book to Film

Book to Film
Join us at the Claverack Library for a FREE movie screening at
3:00 PM
MAY
The Woman
in the Dunes
by Kobo Abe
Monday, May 18th, 2026
3:00 PM Movie Screening
5:00 PM Book Discussion
Book discussion after the movie will be held in-person and on Zoom at the library. Everyone is welcome!
Woman in the Dunes
Directed by
Hiroshi Teshigahara
Books and movies are available through the
Mid-Hudson Library System, and Libby.
For Zoom login, meeting ID and passcode https://claveracklibrary.org/my-library-services/book-groups/

Art Among the Stacks: Collage Like Matisse

A colorful flyer promoting our Art Among the Stacks art classes through a generous grant from the CREATE Council on the Arts- "Collage Like Matisse" Saturday, May 30th | 11:00 - 1:00 PM
Suitable for ages 16 - Adult - Class size is very limited, registration is a must. 518-851-7120 or email: info@claveracklibrary.org
Discover the playful and expressive world of Henri Matisse in this hands-on art class inspired by his iconic paper cut-outs. Participants will explore Matisse’s innovative “painting with scissors” technique, using brightly colored paper, shape, and composition to create their own bold, imaginative artwork. Learn how Matisse transformed simple cut paper into one of the most celebrated artistic styles of his later career—and create a piece inspired by his joyful, modern approach to art.
K. Velis Turan is a mixed media artist living and working in the Hudson Valley region of New York. Her quilted fiber artwork has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Her focus, whether realistic or abstract, is always intensely graphic.
This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of The Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by CREATE Council on the Arts.

Book Donations

Flyer explaining that book donations will open soon on 4/18/26 -
Book Donations will be accepted on:
Saturdays 10:00 to Noon
and by appointment
518-851-7120 or info@claveracklibrary.org
We CANNOT Accept:
Textbooks
VHS Tapes
Vinyl Records
Travel books prior to 2020
Technical books or manuals
Magazines
Self-help books
Cassette Tapes
Encyclopedias
National Geographic
Reader's Digest Condensed Books (or similar)
Books with mold, odors, mildew or have been exposed to pest infestations.
We Accept:
Books in good condition
Rare and collectible books
DVDs & Blu-Ray discs
Music CDs
Audiobook CDs
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