Sit, stay, read! Join us for an opportunity to read to Journey, one of the therapy dogs from Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause. For many children, reading out loud can be stressful. But reading to a dog can provide them a chance to improve their reading skills with a non-judgmental listener. For children in grades Kindergarten and up. Each child will be allotted fifteen minutes of reading time. Space is limited and registration is required. Only one child may be registered for each available space. Register Here
FREEDesmond-Fish Public Library · Garrison
Join Miss Gabi for songs, dances, and lots of fun! Recommended for walkers up to age 5. Due to the increasing popularity of this program, registration is now requested. Registration opens one week in advance. Please register each child individually.
FREEDesmond-Fish Public Library · Garrison
Stop by the library for stories, songs, rhymes, and felt board activities! For ages 2-5 years. Due to the increasing popularity of this program, registration is now requested. Registration opens one week in advance. Please register each child individually.
FREEDesmond-Fish Public Library · Garrison
Stop by the library for an informal play meet-up in our programming room. Meet and mingle with other parents and caregivers while your littles one play (toys will be available to share). While there, meet the Maternal Child Health Nurses from the Putnam County Department of Health and have your questions answered about breastfeeding, sleep, milestones, and more! No registration required. This program is for caregivers and their children ages 0-3 years. Questions for the nurses beforehand? Call the Putnam County Department of Health at 845-808-1390, ext. 43240 or 43110.
FREEDesmond-Fish Public Library · Garrison
Halloween is the perfect time to experience animals that are often thought of as “creepy crawlies.” Join us for a very special and super fun Halloween-themed reptile event. Get an up-close look at real, live reptiles and reptile skeletons! Recommended for ages 5+. Children must be supervised by a caretaker during this event. Registration is required. Please register each child individually. Celebrate Halloween 2026 With The DFPL Fantasy Friday: The Owl House Marathon Make Your Own: Halloween Witch’s Hat! Halloween Tall & Small LEGO Day Wild & Bright Reptile Show-Creepy Crawlies! Make Big Puppets for the Cold Spring Halloween Parade The Annual DFPL Pumpkin Glow If Anyone Builds It, Does Everyone Die? Looking at AI’s Spookiest Claims, From AI Gods to Evil Robot Superhackers Family Science Night: Halloween Monster Lab Halloween Donut Decorating For Kids “What Happens at Nightfall” Author Talk with Lauren Willig in Conversation with Allison Pataki Creators Workshop: Zombie Barbies