Free Kids Events in Putnam This Weekend

November 7–8, 2026 · 6 free events

This weekend in Putnam offers free library-based activities across Patterson, Brewster, and Garrison. Options range from story time and a take-home turkey craft to a teen movie marathon, a farmers market meetup, a writing workshop, and open makerspace hours. Check the listed ages and times before heading out.

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Saturday Story TimeFREE

Saturday Story Time

Patterson Library · Patterson

Looking for a fun weekend activity to do with your little one? Spend Saturday morning with us at the library as we read a story together and make a craft! This program is open to children ages 2 to 5

Ages 2–5

Aimed at ages 2–5, this library session pairs a read-aloud with a hands-on craft, giving younger kids a structured Saturday morning activity.

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Hide Your Turkey!FREE

Hide Your Turkey!

Brewster Public Library · Brewster

The Turkey doesn’t want to go to Thanksgiving Dinner! Stop by the Children’s room and pick up a turkey template anytime before November 21st. Then, use any materials you have at home and your creativ

Ages 4–11

Families can pick up a turkey template at the library and complete the craft at home using their own materials, with the activity running until November 21st.

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Hunger Games Movie MarathonFREE

Hunger Games Movie Marathon

Patterson Library · Patterson

Watch all of the Hunger Games movies before the release of Sunrise on the Reaping on November 20th! We will be watching: The Hunger Games Catching Fire Mockingjay Part 1 Mockingjay Part 2 & A Ba

Ages 12–19

A full marathon of the four Hunger Games films for ages 12 and up, timed ahead of the November 20th release of Sunrise on the Reaping.

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DFPL at the Cold Spring Farmers Market!FREE

DFPL at the Cold Spring Farmers Market!

Desmond-Fish Public Library · Garrison

Stop by and say hello to some of your favorite librarians at the Farmers Market between 10am and 12pm.

A low-key chance to meet librarians from Desmond-Fish Public Library at the Cold Spring Farmers Market on Saturday between 10am and noon.

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A Young Writers Workshop with Actress & Author Ally SheedyFREE

A Young Writers Workshop with Actress & Author Ally Sheedy

Desmond-Fish Public Library · Garrison

Join us for a special creative writing workshop for young, aspiring authors featuring acclaimed actress and author Ally Sheedy. As the author of a 1975 bestselling young adult novel She Was Nice to Mi

A creative writing workshop for young authors led by actress and author Ally Sheedy, whose 1975 bestselling young adult novel is noted in the description.

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Open Makerspace HoursscienceFREE

Open Makerspace Hours

Desmond-Fish Public Library · Garrison

Want to create an object on a 3D printer? Cut decals on a Cricut? Engrave a gift with a laser cutter? Create custom chocolate molds on a vacuum former? You can do it all – and more! – at the Innovatio

On Sunday afternoon, visitors can use a 3D printer, Cricut, laser cutter, and vacuum former during open makerspace hours at the Innovation station.

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