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Posted on June 14, 2024 by abattaglia

COOKBOOK FESTIVAL

Claverack Free Library Cookbook Festival. Image of shelves with books, a cat and an owl. Thousands of gently used and new cookbooks at great prices! Come shop, sip, and eat with fellow cookbook lovers! All proceeds benefit the Claverack Free Library. June 27 - 28, 12-5 at the Churchtown Firehouse, 2219 Co Rte 27, Hudson, NY

Summer Reading Registration

Flyer promoting summer reading registration

Dig Into Reading
Register for the Summer Reading Challenge!
Pre-school through grade 6
Stop by the library any time between June 22 and July 2 to register for our Summer Reading Programs and Summer Reading Challenge!
Adopt a dinosaur egg to decorate and create a habitat. After two weeks, return to help your egg “hatch” and discover what dinosaur pet you’ll have. Supplies are limited, so be sure to register early!
For the Summer Reading Challenge, read at least 20 minutes a day for 7 days. Visit the library each week to redeem your reading minutes for a Jibbitz™ charm (limit two per week). Complete all 7 weeks to earn a special prize! Prizes will be awarded at the end of the summer.

Holiday Closing

Holiday Closing
Happy 4th of July
The Library will be CLOSED on Saturday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.

Summer Reading Programs

Summer at the Library
Reading Challenge and Saturday Programs
Click on the flyer to be directed to the Saturday Summer Programs Lineup

Menopause Support Circle

The Sweet Spot
Menopause Support Circle
Wednesday, July 10th, 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.

Summer Spinning

Summer Spinning at the Library
Mondays - July 6th through August 31st | 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Join us on Mondays throughout the summer from 1:00–3:00 PM for an informal spinning gathering!

Bring your spinning wheel or drop spindle and enjoy an afternoon of fiber arts, conversation, and community.

All skill levels are welcome—come spin with us and join the fun!
For more info: 518-851-7120 or email: info@claveracklibrary.org

Red Cross Blood Drive

American Red Cross Blood Drive
Saturday, July 18th, 2026
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
629 NY - 23B, Claverack 12513 (Community Room)
To schedule an appointment, please contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS, visit redcrossblood.org, or, download the free Blood Donor App. Use Sponsor Code: CLAVERACK
Come give blood July 13th - July 31st for a Fandango Movie Reward by email to see a movie on us! rcblood.org/july
1-800-RED-CROSS | 1-800-733-2767 | redcrossblood.org | Download the Blood Donor App

Author Talk

AUTHOR TALK & BOOK SIGNING
LITA MOSES
AUTHOR OF
The Red Hotel:
Tribute to a Lost World
July 18th | 2:00 PM
To RSVP: 518-851-7120 or
email: info@claveracklibrary.org
Join us for an author talk with Lita Moses, author of The Red Hotel. Moses will be joined by her son as they discuss this engaging memoir of her childhood at Arrowhead Lodge, a left-wing, Borscht Belt-style Catskills resort run by her parents.

Through personal stories and vivid recollections, The Red Hotel captures a fascinating chapter of Catskills history, exploring the vibrant community, political ideals, and unique culture of the progressive, Jewish-owned resorts that once flourished in the region.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.

Book to Film

Book to Film
Monday, July 20th, 2026

3:00 PM Movie Screening
5:00 PM Book Discussion

Join us at the Claverack Library for a FREE movie screening

Book discussion after the movie will be held in-person and on Zoom at the library. Everyone is welcome!

July Book
Nightmare Alley by by William Lindsay Gresham

July Movie

Nightmare Alley
Directed by
Edmund Golding

Books and movies are available through the
Mid-Hudson Library System, and Libby.

Webinar: Unearthing Early American Records

To get registration link email: info@claveracklibrary.org

Webinar: Unearthing Early American Records
A virtual history webinar with accredited genealogist Sarah Gutmann
Monday, July 27th 6-7 pm
more info:hudsonarealibrary.org or info@hudsonarealibrary.org

FREE Tai Chi and Gentle Yoga

Therapy Dog

Flyer promoting
De-Stress with Harle
Mondays
12:30 - 1:30
Meet Harle! This gentle 6-year-old Old English Sheepdog is an AKC Certified Therapy Dog, certified through Canine Link Therapy Dogs, Inc.

Harle will be at the library offering a calming presence and plenty of canine companionship. Come de-stress while you study, enjoy a good book by his side, or say hello and chat with his favorite human, Jim. Harle can't wait to meet you!

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9 Route 9H
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