Our popular Stoneware Glazing program with the Studio for Art and Craft is coming back to Stamford Library on Friday, October 16 at 5:30 p.m.!
Join us for a free, hands-on 7-week sewing series where kids will learn how clothing is made—from the first stitch to a finished wearable project!
Come experience clean energy up close with the PowerHouse, a mobile, off-grid, clean energy-powered tiny home from Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Smart Energy Choices!
Stamford Library is incredibly excited to welcome back guitarist, performer, and educator Drew Azzinaro for another session of Guitar in the Mountains! Thanks to a Delaware County Arts Grant through the Roxbury Arts Group, this free community guitar program is returning for another year of learning, music, and connection.
Stamford Library and Western Catskills Indivisible invite you to “Good Stories,” a special writing workshop with master teacher, author, and poet Esther Cohen and writer and educator Amanda Nicole Gulla.
Become a paleontologist for the day during this exciting, hands-on Summer Reading program! Led by Earth Science teacher and certified field and lab paleontologist Beth Mowry, participants will experience the excitement of uncovering real fossils while learning how scientists discover, document, and interpret clues from Earth’s ancient past.
Join international artist and educator Roshan Houshmand for a special two-part exploration of Tibetan Buddhist art, motifs, and symbolism.
Join us at Stamford Library on Friday, August 28 at 5:30 p.m. for a fun, hands-on stained glass workshop where you’ll create your own beautiful stained glass potted plant!
Get ready to browse hundreds of like-new books and media in every category—everything must go!
Join local writers in presenting new works in progress. In addition to independent works, optional monthly writing prompts are provided. Writers in all genres are welcome! Bring something to read or just come to listen.
Held on the 4th Tuesday of every month from 4 to 5:45 p.m., our new Night Owl Book Club is for those who always want “just one more chapter”!
CDO Workforce Youth Employment and Training Counselor Shivaun Gano will be at Stamford Library every third Wednesday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m.!
Join the fun with a NEW tabletop RPG game – it’s simple to play, easy to master, and a (fantasy) world of fun! Develop your player and save the realm from chaos as you journey with friends and allies, fight monsters, gather XP, and unlock new and more powerful upgrades! Plus, there are usually snacks!
Gather to play Dungeons & Dragons on the first, third, and when there is one, fifth Thursday of every month at the Stamford Library! All gaming supplies are provided!
Little ones and their caregivers are invited to join us for a fun-filled storytime with Ms. Lindsay! Each week will feature a new theme and bring to life new stories, songs, movements, and, everyone’s favorite, BUBBLE TIME!
Share garden methods, successes, & failures. Bring cuttings, samples, and favorite tools to show and to share!
Interested in discussing novels, poetry, or other literary works? Join other adults to talk about all kinds of literature. Feel free to bring your favorite authors and books.
Invest in your wellbeing! Meet one-on-one with a specialist in obtaining the right health insurance for individuals of all ages!
Perfect for the seasoned bibliophile and those just beginning their literary journey, the Stamford Library Book Journaling & Scrapbooking Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m. and is a great way to inspire and enhance the reading experience!
Come get ready for the upcoming Lunar New Year and celebrate the Year of the Snake during the next Kamishibai Storytelling Program on Saturday, January 26 at 11:30 a.m.!
Join us for 64-Bit Retro Gaming Nights to get to play and appreciate the classics that helped make gaming great!
Starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 7 participants will be led, step-by-step, through the process of designing and glazing their choice of one of three pottery items!
The plant swap will officially kick off at 11 a.m. when you are invited to bring any extra seedlings, seeds, divided perennials, houseplants, and volunteers you want to share. Then, find something new to add to your own garden!
Join Alan Haley, an experienced technology professional, with more than 20 years of experience in the legal field, for this important workshop at Stamford Library. Sponsored by Delaware/Schoharie Neighbors, this comprehensive and engaging workshop will cover cybersecurity best practices and help you stay safe online!
Join us at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 31 at the Stamford Library for a special reading in celebration of Us, the debut anthology by the Stamford Library Writers Circle. Although group members won’t be reading selections from the anthology—reserving those stories for the lucky readers—they will present a variety of other original works that showcase their diverse voices and creative talents.
Reclaiming the value of overlooked plants with presenter Amber Champlin
“The Great & Powerful” Dave Moreland presents a high-energy 45-minute show filled with magic, comedy, puppets, and audience participation. Several of his routines feature volunteers from the audience (maybe one of them will be you!) and, at the end of the show, Dave teaches everyone a magic trick they can perform with things from around the house!
Join us at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 12 for a free interactive Disaster Preparedness Workshop presented by Western Catskills Community Revitalization Council, Inc.
Join us to help “Color Our World” with a burst of creativity and color! Pick your colors, design your masterpiece, and take home your very own custom tie-dyed shirt.
Get ready to browse hundreds of like-new books and media in every category—everything must go!
Stamford Library is thrilled to announce a brand-new 8-week Guitar Class Series with award-winning musician and educator Drew Azzinaro!
This immersive, family-friendly presentation will offer attendees a unique opportunity to learn about the rich history, values, and traditions of the Haudenosaunee people.
The Stamford Library Board of Trustees invites the community to a special public meeting on Thursday, September 18 at 7 p.m. at Stamford Village Hall. The evening will provide updates on the new library building project and offer an open forum for questions and ideas.
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.
Join us at the Stamford Library (117 Main Street, Stamford, NY) on Saturday, November 8 at 1 p.m. for a special author event with Valerie Cole, who writes under the pen name Avian Swansong.
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!
Join us for Christmas at Stamford Library on Friday, Dec. 12! Starting at 3 p.m., there will be stories with Mrs. Claus, ornament making, letters to Santa, and lots of delicious cookies and cocoa!
Join acclaimed author and editor William P. Simmons at the Stamford Library as he revives the age-old tradition of sharing supernatural tales during the holiday season.
As part of Stamford Library’s “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program, Repco’s Prehistoric World is bringing an exciting collection of live animals to the library on Saturday, July 11 at 1:30 p.m.
Join us on May 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 139 West Main Street in the Village of Stamford – the future home of Stamford Library!
Join us for our 5th Annual Stamford Library Plant Swap & Tea Party on Saturday, May 16!
Members of Congressman Josh Riley’s team will be at Stamford Library for Mobile Office Hours on Thursday, April 30, from 12–2 p.m.
“NYS Fire Towers: The Past, the Present, and the Future” will take you on a journey through the development of fire towers across the state—exploring how they were established, the critical role they once played in fire detection, and how changing technology and society led to their decline in use.
We are delighted to host award-winning multimedia artist and author Yekaterina Minskova-Huggins for a special storytime and book signing event.
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.
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.
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.
You will be guided step by step through the glazing process while exploring a variety of techniques, including color application, layering, textures, and finishes, offering endless possibilities for a truly unique result.
During this session, the Rural Health Network will work with participants to identify local resources that support access to healthy foods, opportunities for physical activity, and diabetes screening services.
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!
This gathering is inspired by the book Unmoored Yet Unbroken: Ecopsychology for a Changing World and reframed as a local conversation rooted in the lived experiences of the Catskills.
Kristin will lead a thoughtful conversation about her book With Gratitude and Grace, a beautifully intimate memoir and spiritual self-help guide that invites readers to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with the light within.
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.