Research shows that simple, everyday habits can help protect your memory and thinking as you get older, reducing the risk of cognitive decline and even dementia.
Join us, Saturday, April 11th @ 11 am, as the Hudson Valley Alzheimer’s Association guides us on topics such as:
*Healthy habits for your brain, such as exercising and eating right
*The brain-heart connection
*Why brain health is important at all ages
*Building your personalized action plan for brain-healthy habits.
Monday, April 13th at 3:30 REGISTRATION REQUIRED!! FOR PRESCHOOL AGED KIDS!! Practice fine motor skills while creating glittery artwork! Kids will follow a line template of their choice and glue gems or sequins to make a sparkling masterpiece.
Saturday, April 11th at 5:30 REGISTRATION REQUIRED!! Snuggle up for a cozy movie night celebrating our favorite furry (and feathered!) friends! Enjoy a family-friendly pet-themed film along with popcorn and relaxing fun for all ages. (Movie TBD!)
The Town of Hurley, Hurley Library, and West Hurley Library are co-sponsoring two spring bus trips:
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Bus Trip – Sunday, May 3, 2026 Tenement Museum Bus Trip – Sunday, June 7, 2026
Ticket Information & Registration
March 16: Town of Hurley residents may register for one trip (either the Tenement Museum or the Statue of Liberty) and place their name on the wait list for the other trip. Non-residents may add their names to the wait list.
March 30: The wait list opens for Hurley residents who wish to register for both trips.
April 6: The wait list opens to everyone.
Cost: $20 per person Payment: Cash or check only, due at time of registration Refunds: No refunds
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Bus Trip Your ticket includes round-trip bus transportation and access to both islands, including admission to the Statue of Liberty Museum and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.
Please note:
This is a General Admission ticket and does not include access inside the Statue or pedestal.
The ferry departs from Liberty State Park.
All visitors must pass through airport-style security prior to boarding the ferry.
Departure: Kingston Plaza at 8:00 AM Return Departure: Liberty State Park at 4:00 PM. Link to Handout
Tenement Bus Trip Located on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, 97 Orchard Street was once a typical 19th-century tenement building. Today, it forms the core of the Tenement Museum. Seven restored apartments — along with a recreated German beer saloon — reflect the lives of Jewish, Italian, Irish, and other working-class immigrant families who once lived there.
Each participant will be assigned a guided tour focused on a specific immigrant experience. Tour assignments will be distributed on the bus.
While waiting for your tour, you may:
Use your museum gift shop discount
View a documentary
Visit a local café
Explore the neighborhood during designated free time
One guided tour is included with your ticket.
Departure: Kingston Plaza at 8:00 AM Return Departure: Museum at 4:00 PM
Accessibility accommodations are available within the museum; alternative mobility options are not available for the surrounding neighborhood. Link to Handout
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 Needto 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.
Ready to roll some dice and dive into epic stories? The Hurley Library Dungeons & Dragons Club is launching a brand-new campaign this Friday, February 6, 2026—and we’re looking for heroes of all experience levels!
New to D&D? Perfect. This is the ideal time to jump in—no experience needed! We’ll teach you everything you need to know.
Veteran player? Even better. Start fresh in a new world with new allies and new adventures.
Make friends. Build characters. Shape a story. All at your local library.
Thursdays from 10:00-11:00 REGISTRATION REQUIRED!! This story hour for ages 0-5 will introduce a love for books by using song, movement, rhythm, and rhyme. The program will help improve motor, sensory, and social skills during playtime. Stories and songs are followed by snacks and a hands on craft. This program runs for an hour.
Chair Yoga at the library has completed their last session with Kathy. This was Kathy Carey’s last class. Please check back for updates on future classes.
Looking for a warm space to unwind, craft, and connect? Join our library’s knitting club, Tuesday Apr. 7th, 2-3:00 pm, 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.
New to D&D? Perfect.
Veteran player? Even better.
Make friends. Build characters. Shape a story. All at your local library.
