Sunday, Oct. 18th 11:00-12:00
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
Join us for our Halloween Party! Come dressed in your favorite costume to enjoy a morning of silly fun at the library. We’ll have snacks and drinks, games, crafts, and a dance party for kids of all ages. Create your own monster, test your aim at witch’s hat ring toss, and dance the day away in the back room. There’s something for everyone!
2 Weeks of Chair Yoga with guest Lori A. Henry
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.
Tuesday, Oct. 13th 10:00-11:00
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
This program is designed for children between the ages of two and five. Shhh…? Not today! Join us before the library opens for a noisy, hands-on science lab where toddlers can experiment with the power of their own voices. Come ready to shout, squeal, and make some noise!
On Tuesday, September 15th, we held our 2027 budget vote and trustee election and it passed for the proposed tax appropriation of $295,656.26 by a margin of 42 Yes and to 1 No.
The one running Board of Trustee candidate, Kathy Longendyke (42), was elected to serve for a three-year term.
Skylar Couch-Tellefsen is thrilled to be continuing her library work in a new capacity for the Hurley Library.
Skylar holds a B.A. & M.A. in English Literature, and is weeks from finishing her M.S. degree in Information Science from SUNY Albany. She is an avid lover of literature & philosophy, and received a formal training in mindfulness & Zen meditation. After moving from post-secondary education in writing & rhetoric to librarianship, she started working for Hudson Valley public libraries 2023. Skylar is so delighted to serve the Hurley community!
Are you turning 65 in the next year or two? Already on Medicare? Leaving your employer coverage? Learn how and when to enroll, when you can make changes and the different plan options available to you.
Medicare Resource Group will help you discover the resources available to simplify your Medicare choices.
We’re starting a new monthly Career Day program to introduce young patrons to different careers and the people who do them! We’re looking for community volunteers who are willing to spend a few minutes on a scheduled date sharing what they do, how they got there, and what they enjoy about their work, followed by time for kids to ask questions. Interested in volunteering? Learn more and sign up through our Google Form!
Along with several other local libraries, the Hurley Library is part of the Hudson Valley Library Air Quality Network Purple Air devices affiliated with the Community Sciences Lab at Bard College. Visit the site Purple Air Library Page, scroll down to the Hurley Library, and click to view current conditions. This information is always available, even when the area is not under an advisory. Or click image to view map.
Other libraries in Ulster currently include the Town of Ulster Public Library, Kingston Library, and Woodstock Public Library District.
Looking for a warm space to unwind, craft, and connect? Join our library’s knitting club, where yarn meets story and creativity thrives. Whether you’re a seasoned knitter, just picking up needles for the first time, or prefer crochet or other fiber arts—everyone is welcome!
For those looking to learn, Sarah is a skilled and enthusiastic artist who is eager to help you get started on your goal project! Sign up ONLY if you are looking for 1:1 assistance or lessons. Those who are bringing their current project and looking to enjoy conversation and crafting in a relaxed friendly setting do not need to sign up.
