Regular Programs
Needlework
Circle
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Mondays
1-3pm
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Bring your fine arts, crochet, knitting, sewing, applique, embroidery, quilting, and needlework of all creative forms.
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Mah Jongg Group
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Wednesdays
1-3:30pm
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All are welcome
to join in a friendly game of American
Mah Jongg at the library.
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Esopus Artists Group
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Tuesdays
1-3pm
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Artists of all
skill level are welcome to join this meeting to work on their art in a casual and friendly environment.
Ulster County Photo Club
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2nd Wednesday of each month
at 6:30pm
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Join a community for photographers for the opportunity to discuss, network, and grow.
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
Hooked Rug Art Show
On view through January 2
Join us in our community room for the gallery show featuring the hooked rug artwork of artists Arlene and Karen Merker.
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This show will be on view through January 2nd.
Cocoa 'n' Canvas
Thursday, December 12 at 6pm
Join us at the Town of Esopus Library for a non-alcoholic sip 'n' paint event, with fall beverages and a painting guided by artist Tara Platania!
Please register here.
Anita Hadley Book Signing
Saturday, December 14 at 11:30am
Anita Hadley, of the Ulster County Photo Club, will sign her photo book of roadside signs and attractions.
Qi Gong/Kung Fu
Mondays at 5pm
weekly until March 10
This class is an introduction into Chinese internal martial arts. We will begin with a simple qigong set and progress to learning some foundational kung fu movements. Qi gong is an ancient method of calm, meditative movement that promotes general wellbeing. With a focus on breath and fluid movement in the joints, it is healthful for everybody.
Your instructor, Charlotte Gibbons has has been studying Qigong and Kung fu for over a decade. She is an assistant instructor with the North American Tang Shou Tao Association, where she studies martial arts and medicine.
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Open to adults and teens, the movements are adaptable to accommodate all levels of ability.
Please register here.
All Out Open Mic
Thursday, December 19 at 5:30pm
December's headliner is singer-songwriter Poroyé! Hosted by our programmer Fox, join us on the third Thursday of the month for a teens & adults open mic at the Town of Esopus Library Community Room. Free to attend, listen, and read, we invite poets, musicians, and other local performers to represent the diversity of our community through their art! Warm beverages will be offered; bring your own mug.
Winter Concert with Hudson Valley Chamber Music
Saturday, December 21 at 12:30pm
Enjoy the sounds of the season with this holiday concert from Hudson Valley Chamber Musicians musical quintet.
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Please register here.
Interested in exhibiting in our Duck Pond Gallery?
Find more information on the proposal form.
Questions? Contact fnorth@esopuslibrary.org