Catskill Public Library

10/09/2026

And they're done! Franklin St is open again. Look at all that parking. We're open until 6:30p: stop on by.

10/09/2026

The bird is the word. I Bird NY kits now available to check out at Catskill Library. Everything you need to start birdwatching today. Loan period is one week. Pick one up today and get started birding. You can thank for these awesome kits!

10/09/2026

NOTICE: Franklin St is currently closed for construction. The Library IS open for business at our regular Friday hours (10a-6:30p). Our fingers are crossed that the construction is soon wrapped up. We apologize for any inconvenience.

10/08/2026

Next week Thursday: Learn the fundamentals of drawing the human face in this hands-on class with local artist Andrés San Millán. Space is limited - Registration is required. Class Oct. 15th from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

https://www.catskillpubliclibrary.org/event/portraits-w-andres/

10/07/2026

Come see what our next 125 years will look like as we celebrate the last 125 years. Saturday, October 24 is our big 125th anniversary bash. It's a FREE day filled with history, music, food, art, and celebration! While you’re here, get a sneak peek at the upcoming CPL125 Construction Project and see what exciting renovations we have planned. Celebration from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. All ages welcome, no reservation required.

10/07/2026

Silly Scientists starts again! Join us twice a month as we do kid-friendly science experiments. Our first experiment is making Sun Prints. Registration is required. Two sessions to choose from for each experiment: Wednesday 10/14 and Friday 10/16 for Sun Prints. 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. For kids grades K-5 and their adults.

https://www.catskillpubliclibrary.org/event/silly-scientists-catskill-10/2026-10-14/

10/07/2026

Join us tomorrow at 5 p.m. for a free Sound Bath and Meditation. No registration is required. Please bring your own yoga mat, blankets, pillows, or other items to make yourself comfortable. Prepare to unwind, relax, and reduce your stress level.

https://www.catskillpubliclibrary.org/event/sound-bath-catskill-4/

10/06/2026

Join us next Tuesday (Oct. 13th) for an afternoon of art. 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Registration is required. Inspired by images of local birds, participants will create small drawings of birds—both realistic and stylized—while exploring India ink, pen, and brush.

https://www.catskillpubliclibrary.org/event/art-with-monika-catskill-6/

10/05/2026

Join us this Friday Oct. 9th for our first Kids Chess Club! From 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Registration is required. All experience levels welcome. The Club will meet 1st and 3rd Fridays of the full weeks of the month. See you Friday!

https://www.catskillpubliclibrary.org/event/kids-chess-club-catskill/

10/02/2026

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On Saturday, October 24, the Catskill Public Library will celebrate 125 years to the day that the cornerstone of its distinctive neoclassical building was laid. The community is invited to join in festivities honoring the library’s past, present and future.

https://porcupinesoupnews.com/news-articles/catskill-public-library-to-celebrate-125-years