Please note: The library is having roof repair done on Tuesday, July 14th. The driveway and parking lot will be inaccessible for the full day. We apologize for the inconvenience!
We Will be Closed on Tues. July 14th
WORM PUPPETS
Monday, July 27th at 3:30
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
THIS PROGRAM IS FOR KIDS AGED 5 AND UP, WITH CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE! Get ready to wiggle into some creative fun! Participants will make a silly, colorful worm puppet using pom poms, a popsicle stick, and needle and thread. Once finished, your wiggly worm can slither into imaginative play at home or be put on display.
BUILD A DINO
Thursday, July 16th at 4:00
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
THIS PROGRAM IS FOR KIDS AGED 7 AND UP! Calling all young paleontologists and builders! Come to the library to assemble your own wooden dinosaur by putting together a 3D puzzle model. Kids will build, create, and take home their prehistoric masterpiece.
Critter Connection with Two by Two Animal Haven @ Dug Hill Park, Wed. July 22nd 1:00-2:00pm
Get ready for a wild adventure with Critter Connection! This interactive outdoor animal experience gives families the opportunity to learn about and engage with a variety of fascinating creatures in a safe, hands-on environment.
Animals will be stationed throughout the event with knowledgeable staff available to answer questions and share fun facts. Visitors can meet friendly goats and a tortoise, while reptiles such as a snake and bearded dragon will make appearances on a rotating schedule. You’ll also have the chance to observe a kangaroo and a cane toad up close as part of the display.
This educational program encourages curiosity, respect for wildlife, and hands-on learning through direct interaction with selected animals. Please note that the kangaroo and cane toad are display-only animals and cannot be touched.
Perfect for animal lovers of all ages, Critter Connection offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and discover the amazing diversity of the animal kingdom! Register Register Here to learn about the animals.
Office Hours with the Mobile Office of Representative Josh Riley
When: July 16th Time:1:00-3:00 Where: Hurley Library
Representative Josh Riley’s District Office team is pleased to host mobile office hours at the Hurley Library for constituents in Ulster County. Community members are invited to stop by to meet our team, learn more about the services our office provides, and receive assistance with questions or issues involving federal agencies such as Social Security, the IRS, Medicaid, and more; please note that this event will be hosted by the Congressman’s District Office team and Representative Riley will not be in attendance. Please reach out to Max Dydynski at Max.Dydynski@mail.house.gov with any questions.
THIS SUMMER, STORY HOUR IS COMING TO YOU!
SIGN UP HERE for ONLINE STORY TIME!
Thursday Mornings!
Whether you’re at home, on vacation, or visiting family, you can take story hour with you. Sign up for our six-week virtual summer session and receive a weekly email on Thursday mornings with a link to a read-along, songs, and finger plays!
Enjoy story hour whenever it works best for your family and keep the fun going all summer long!
Chair Yoga – Tuesday 10am with LeeAnn
Discover the benefits of gentle movement in our Chair Yoga class, designed for all ages and abilities. This beginner-friendly session offers a safe and supportive introduction to yoga using a chair for stability and comfort. Participants will be guided through a series of seated and standing poses that focus on improving flexibility, strength, balance, and relaxation. Breathing techniques and light stretching will help reduce stress and promote overall well-being
Whether you’re new to yoga, returning after a break, or looking for a low-impact way to stay active, this trial class is the perfect way to explore if chair yoga is right for you. Comfortable clothing recommended.
July 21st 10:00-11:00am Reserve a Yoga Seat.
Our knitting group/instruction with Sarah will be on break July & August
Our knitting group/instruction with Sarah will be taking a brief hiatus for the summer months. Check back at the end of summer for new knitting times.
Come Play Scrabble on Wednesdays
HomeBoost BoostBox Energy Assessment Kit
Borrow a HomeBoost BoostBox, a DIY home energy assessment kit, available on hand for Hurley Library patrons for free. It comes with everything you need to check your home’s efficiency, plus step-by-step help from the HomeBoost Apple/Android app.
Click this link What You Need to get all the information you need to get you started (plus a full list of hosting libraries), including a video, to begin a personal energy assessment of your home and start saving energy and money.