Regular Library Programs

Children's Programs

Mommy and Me Lap Time
Our weekly Mommy and Me Lap Time program meets Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. Parents or caregivers and their children ages birth to two years old are invited to join Amy Thiel for stories, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and songs. No registration required.

PreK Story Times
What a great way to have fun with your preschooler! Come join us for our story times which meet every week on Thursdays at the library at 10:30 a.m. and on Fridays at Stuyvesant Town Hall (5 Sunset Drive, Stuyvesant) at 10:30 a.m.  We read books, sing songs, do activies and crafts and have great conversations and laughs. There is no age limitation — most of the children that come to story hour vary in age from 2 years old to 5 years old. No registration required.

Afternoon Discoveries
We're pleased to offer school age children an afternoon of exploration at the library! Afternoon Discoveries, a regular program for children grades K-5 will meet once each month to explore a variety of topics through stories, activities and crafts. Previous topics have included space, fossils, spies, and wildlife. Space is limited at each program. Check the library's calendar for specific dates and times.

Teen Programs

Teen Advisory Board
T.A.B. members help plan teen programs at the Kinderhook Memorial Library and give advice about other services the library could offer to teens. T.A.B. members will also aid library staff in the selection of books, music, and movies for our collection. If you'd like to be a part of this exciting volunteer board, please contact Amy Thiel at amy.thiel@oklibrary.org.

Monthly Teen Night
On the first Friday night of each month, the library holds a teen night which offers a variety of entertaining choices. Movies, video game nights, talent contests, and craft and activities are scheduled for the year ahead. Check our calendar for each month's topic.  No registration required.

Anime Club
The Library's Anime Club shows the kinds of animation that you won't see anywhere else--from lighthearted children's fare to deep, philosophical explorations. Erik Burch, the club's coordinator, is looking for new members. Any teenager interested in discovering what anime is all about is welcome to join the club for free by dropping by the library on Monday afternoons at 4:30 p.m.  No registration required.

Adult Programs

Readers' Circle
The Readers’ Circle meets at the library on the second Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

Next Page Book Club
The Next Page Book Club meets at the library on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Its members read well-reviewed and award-winning books, engaging novels, and readable nonfiction.

Nonfiction Book Club
The Nonfiction Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. They read only nonfiction books based on the preferences of those attending.

Kinderhook Writers' Group
The Kinderhook Writers group welcomes new members. Meetings are held at the library at 7:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. This is a supportive environment where poets and creative writers can share their work and provide each other with constructive criticism. The group is facilitated by Craig Hancock, longtime writing teacher at SUNY Albany. Contact Karen Schoemer, Kschoe@aol.com, for more information.

Family Programs

Summer Reading Program
Reading over the summer is a great way to explore a world of wonderful adventures and let your imagination go wild! Books allow you to climb Mount Everest, sail the Hudson River, fend off evil at every corner, meet amazing people or even run for president without ever leaving your house--except to come to the library, of course! This six-week program begins at the end of June each year and has components appropriate for preschoolers, elementary school-aged children, and teens. Registration for many of the activities is required but the core component of the program, the reading challenge, is flexible and can be adapted to your busy summer schedules.

Family Film Series
Dan Schoonover's Family Film Festival runs from the fall of each year through the following April. The 16mm classic films that he shows are drawn from the collection of his late father, Raymond Schoonover. Homemade popcorn and brownies are served at each showing. No registration is required and individual film titles are listed on the library's calendar.

Museum Pass Program
The library lends passes to regional museums and historical sites through our Museum Pass Program. Venues include the Bronck Museum, Edith Wharton's The Mount, Cedar Grove (the Thomas Cole Historic Site), the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, and Columbia County Historical Society's Luykas Van Alen House and the Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse. The passes allow free admission for two adults and two children (although some of the museums offer free admission for any number of children.) The passes may be borrowed, first come, first served, and cannot be reserved. Passes must be returned by the library's closing time on the due date or a $5.00 per day fee will be incurred.