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Seed to Supper Series – starting April 28

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Seed to Supper: Learn to Grow Your Own Food! Beginner Gardening Series Stamford Library is pleased to partner with Cornell Cooperative Extension Delaware County to offer Seed to Supper, a free four-part gardening series designed for beginners. This program provides a welcoming introduction to growing your own food, with a focus on building confidence, developing […]

Guitar in the Mountains Spring Series – April 20

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Guitar in the Mountains with Drew AzzinaroFree Community Guitar Program | Spring Session Begins April 20 Stamford Library is thrilled to welcome back acclaimed guitarist and educator Drew Azzinaro for Guitar in the Mountains, a year-long community music program made possible through a Delaware County Arts Grant administered by the Roxbury Arts Group. Building on […]

We’re Hiring-Campaign Development Assistant (Part-Time)

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Stamford Library is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and mission-driven individual to support the planning and implementation of a capital campaign to construct a new library facility. This position plays a key role in coordinating campaign activities, maintaining donor records, and supporting fundraising efforts. The Campaign Development Assistant reports directly to the Fundraising Coordinator and […]

Kamishibai (Paper Theater) Storytelling – Feb. 17

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Come celebrate the Lunar New Year and help welcome the Year of the Horse during the next Kamishibai Storytelling Program on Tuesday, February 17 at 3 p.m. at Stamford Library! Kamishibai, or paper theater, is a traditional form of Japanese street theater and storytelling. Popular during the Great Depression and through to the development of […]

Unmoored Yet Unbroken: The Meaning of Land and Resilience in the Catskills – Feb. 13

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Unmoored Yet Unbroken: The Meaning of Land and Resilience in the CatskillsFriday, February 13, 2026 | 4:00–5:30 PMStamford Library, 117 Main Street, Stamford, NY What does the land mean to you? How does where we live shape who we are—especially in times of change? Stamford Library invites the community to Unmoored Yet Unbroken: The Meaning […]

Author Discussion & Roundtable with Kristin Dee Basile – Jan. 31

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Join us at Stamford Library on Saturday, January 31, at 1 p.m. for an intimate and inspiring author discussion and roundtable with local author, school counselor, and entrepreneur Kristin Dee Basile. This free event is open to all and light refreshments will be served. Kristin will lead a thoughtful conversation about her book With Gratitude […]

Wellness Vision Board Making – Jan. 20

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Join Beth from The Awen Center on Tuesday, January 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Stamford Library for Envisioning Your Wellness, a guided vision board workshop. Beth will lead participants through a gentle, wellness-centered reflection on the past year, followed by a supportive process for setting intentions for the year ahead. Participants will then create a […]

Yuletide Frights: Victorian Ghost Stories for Christmas – Dec. 19

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Yuletide Frights: Victorian Ghost Stories for Christmas with William P. Simmons Thursday, December 19 · 3:30–5:30 p.m.Stamford Library Step into a Victorian Christmas—where the crackle of the fire was matched only by the thrill of a well-told ghost story. Join acclaimed author and editor William P. Simmons at the Stamford Library as he revives the […]

Balsam Draft Stopper Workshop – Dec. 5

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Keep the cold out and the cozy in this winter! Join us at Stamford Library on Friday, December 5 at 5:30 p.m. for a special hands-on workshop with Megan Avery of Hipstitch Academy! Participants will create their own balsam-filled draft stoppers for doors and windows – perfect for keeping your home warm, comfortable, and draft-free […]

Stoneware Mug Glazing – Oct. 17

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Discover the art of creating your own one-of-a-kind mug at Stamford Library’s Stoneware Mug Glazing Workshop on Friday, October 17 at 5:30 p.m. On the night of the workshop, you’ll be able to choose from a wide selection of mug styles, then make it your own with an array of glaze colors, slip effects, and […]