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Posted on June 14, 2024 by abattaglia

Local Author Talk

Flyer promoting Local Author Talk
Maryann Proper
Saturday, May 2nd | 2:00 PM
For more info: 518-851-7120 or email: info@claveracklibrary.org
Join us as local author Maryann Proper reads from and discusses her books The Hill: A Story from a Basket Maker’s Daughter and The Hill: Trying Times, and presents the first book in her new and exciting series, Izzy Becker & the Vaudevillians in Disguise. Books will also be available for purchase.
Maryann grew up in West Taghkanic with her basket-making mother, an experience that inspired her to write stories rooted in living history. She graduated from Columbia-Greene Community College and went on to earn her B.A. in Community and Human Services from Empire State College. She now resides in the Adirondack region with her husband and pets.

FREE Tech Labs Webinars

Flyer for Tech Labs on Zoom
April 15th at 6:00 pm Hidden Google Search Tips & Tricks
April 29th 6:00 pm Learning Library apps
email: columbiacountylibraries@gmail.com for Zoom login

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
Thank You!

Free Line Dancing Class

Image of a flyer promoting a library class for Free Line Dancing on Fridays - April 24th & May 1, 8, 15, 22 10:00 AM Free RSVP: 518-851-7120 or email: info@claveracklibrary.org
Join Instructor Mary Ellen Higbee and step into something fun and healthy! Line dancing is a low-impact form of exercise and a great cardiovascular workout. It improves coordination, balance, and muscle tone — all while having a blast to music!

Menopause Support Circle

Flyer promoting Menopause Support Circle
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 | 5:30 PM
For more info: 518-851-7120 or email: info@claveracklibrary.org
At “The Sweet Spot” our mission is to create a safe and supportive environment where women can openly discuss, learn and raise awareness about menopause. Through engaging discussions, educational guidance, and expert guest speakers, we aim to empower women with the knowledge and resources to navigate this stage of life confidently. This program is free to attend.
Light refreshments will be served.

Social Security 101

A SOFA (Society for Financial Awareness) Social Security 101 Seminar- Strategies to potentially maximize your Benefits. Critical Filing Strategies Help Minimize Taxes How to decide when to retire
Workshop Schedule & Location
Wednesday, May 6th 6:00 PM
Claverack Library
For more information or to register: call (833)442-1025 or go online to www.yoursvp.com and enter code: TUYYUC

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.
JOIN US!

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!

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/

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