Meet the new director! Share what you love about the Hurley Library, and what you’d like to see happening as we move forward. Join Us Tuesday Oct. 20th 3:30-600 PM
Light refreshments will be provided. Community Registration is not required, but appreciated.
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!
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.
Monday, Oct. 19th 4:00-5:30
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
This program is for crafters ages twelve and up! Create your own mini tapestry using colorful pony beads and a pattern of your choosing! Participants will learn the basics of working from a bead pattern while creating a colorful piece of bead art to take home.
Tuesday, Oct. 27th 10:00-11:00
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
Get ready for some spooky, silly fun! Little artists will use marbles, paint, and a few simple techniques to create their very own mummy-inspired masterpiece. This hands-on Halloween craft is designed especially for our youngest artists, with plenty of room for creativity, exploration, and a little mess!
Sunday, Oct. 25th 12:00-1:00
REGISTRATION REQUIRED!!
This is a teen only program! Ages thirteen to eighteen! Think Halloween candy is all sweet treats and chocolate? Think again. Come test your taste buds with a lineup the weird, wild, and straight up questionable Halloween-themed snacks that your parents probably wouldn’t put in the grocery cart!
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.