Mountain Top Library Events

Spring / Summer 2025

Ongoing Events

Mondays

2-5pm: Monday Meet-Up: Spend the afternoon sipping coffee & socializing - We’ve got games, puzzles, programs, and more! Join us every Monday afternoon to share stories, play games, learn about local history, and enjoy conversation. All ages welcome.
2-4pm: Mahjong: All levels are welcome to join in – instructions are available on-site!
4pm: Yoga with Jessa is back! Conquer Your Case of the Mondays & Start The Week Rejuvenated!

Third Mondays

2pm: “Write Here, Write Now” Would you love to write more often, but find it a little intimidating? Bring your notebook or laptop and join us for these monthly, free-form sessions, led by Pete Preston. Refreshments served! Registration not necessary. Next meeting is Mon. April 21st.

Tuesdays

10:30am: Learn English with Kathleen
2pm: Scrabble Club: Come play a friendly game of scrabble! All levels welcome.
3:30pm: Qigong Classes with Olympia Ward- Associate YOQI Instructor. YOQI is a combination of Yoga and Qigong (Qigong is an ancient Chinese energy cultivation practice). All levels welcome- the practice can be done sitting or standing, by anyone of any age. Please bring a mat if possible. (Tuesdays, April 8 – May 27)

Thursdays

2pm: Story Time: Come join us for a story and a craft or playtime.

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Digital navigators are trained, trusted guides who help deal with a variety of technology needs.

To schedule an appointment for FREE individualized support, contact us at 518-589-5707.

Try Indoor Walking at Mountain Top Library. Is the cold weather keeping you from meeting your daily step goals? Stop in any time the library is open! Take advantage of our open gallery space for a warm, safe, self-paced workout. Tips to optimize your workout will be displayed on site.

Book Sale Extravaganza by Friends of the Mountain Top Library - Fill a Tote for $5! *Includes Books, CDs, DVDs, Puzzles, and Games!

Special Events

April

Wednesday, 4/16- 1:30-4:30pm: Twin County Family Support Navigator. Open Hours for confidential one-on-one support, groups, resources, referrals, and education on your path with someone with substance use disorder. Contact Bryan Zimmerman, Family Support Navigator @ 518-502-4379 bryanz@twincountyrecoveryservices.org

(Following Wednesdays from 1:30-4:30pm – 5/7, 5/21, 6/4, 6/18, 7/2)

Thursday, 4/24- 6-7:15pm: Family Learning Series- Office of Aging, Youth Bureau & Veteran’s Services / MHA Programs. **Presented by Twin Counties, we are partnering with Hunter-Tannersville School District for this important & informative initiative, which will help families in our community access the resources they need

Saturday, 4/26- 10am-2pm: Earth Day Celebration! Join us for a wild day, as we celebrate our favorite planet and all the life we share it with!

10am-2pm: Chill with Mellow- Our Neighbors from Friends of the Feathered & Furry will be visiting the library. Be sure to make some time to meet Mellow the Owl, and wildlife educator, Genevieve.
11:30am: Robinson’s Wildlife Presents: World of Animals- Part of our annual earth day celebration, Robinson’s Wildlife show has have become one of the mountain top library’s most treasured traditions.

*This program has been possible thanks to the continued support of Stewart’s Holiday Match Grant & the Friends of the Mountain Top Library

May

Wednesday, 5/21- 1:30-4:30pm: Twin County Family Support Navigator. Open Hours for confidential one-on-one support, groups, resources, referrals, and education on your path with someone with substance use disorder. Contact Bryan Zimmerman, Family Support Navigator @ 518-502-4379 bryanz@twincountyrecoveryservices.org

(Following Wednesdays from 1:30-4:30pm – 6/4, 6/18, 7/2)

Thursday, 5/15- 1-4pm: Mobile Office Hours with the Office of Senator Michelle Hinchey. Meet a constituent service specialist from Senator Hinchey’s team. Appointments are suggested- please call 845-331-3810.

Thursday, 5/15- 6-7:15pm: Family Learning Series- Greene County Sherriff’s Office. **Presented by Twin Counties, we are partnering with Hunter-Tannersville School District for this important & informative initiative, which will help families in our community access the resources they need.

June

Monday, 6/2 – 1-3pm: Poetry Workshop with Jerrice J. Baptiste. Sacred Name- Discover & Name Your Most

Authentic Self. Attend In-Person or Virtually- call 518-589-5707. All Levels Welcome- Ages 16+. **Made possible through CREATE Grant.

Wednesday, 6/4- 1:30-4:30pm: Twin County Family Support Navigator. Open Hours for confidential one-on-one support, groups, resources, referrals, and education on your path with someone with substance use disorder. Contact Bryan Zimmerman, Family Support Navigator @ 518-502-4379 bryanz@twincountyrecoveryservices.org

(Following Wednesdays from 1:30-4:30pm – 6/18, 7/2)

Saturday, 6/14 – 1am-1pm: Poetry Workshop with Jerrice J. Baptiste. Fire of Desire- Learn What Makes You Burn. Attend In-Person or virtually- call 518-589-5707. All Levels Welcome- Ages 16+. **Made possible through CREATE Grant.

Wednesday, 6/18- 1:30-4:30pm: Twin County Family Support Navigator. Open Hours for confidential one-on-one support, groups, resources, referrals, and education on your path with someone with substance use disorder. Contact Bryan Zimmerman, Family Support Navigator @ 518-502-4379 bryanz@twincountyrecoveryservices.org

(Following Wednesday from 1:30-4:30pm –7/2)

Monday, 6/30 – 2-3:30pm: Taiko Drumming Workshop - two beginner workshops (6/30 & 7/1) open to adults and children ages 9 & above. Have a great time learning a traditional art form in a modern way and have a fun afternoon of movement, rhythmic expression, and camaraderie. **Made possible through CREATE Grant.

July

Tuesday, 7/1 – 2-3:30pm: Taiko Drumming Workshop - two beginner workshops (6/30 & 7/1) open to adults and children ages 9 & above. Have a great time learning a traditional art form in a modern way and have a fun afternoon of movement, rhythmic expression, and camaraderie. **Made possible through CREATE Grant.

Wednesday, 7/2- 1:30-4:30pm: Twin County Family Support Navigator. Open Hours for confidential one-on-one support, groups, resources, referrals, and education on your path with someone with substance use disorder. Contact Bryan Zimmerman, Family Support Navigator @ 518-502-4379 bryanz@twincountyrecoveryservices.org

Wednesday, 7/10 – 11:30am-1:30pm: Mosaic Series with Christine Moss (7/17 & 7/24) Register in advance for all three sessions. **Made possible through CREATE Grant.

August

Thursday, 8/21 – 12-2pm: Nature’s Palette with Laura Leigh Lanchantin. Learn the traditional method of creating watercolor paint from Catskill Mountain rocks and minerals. Workshop includes an open-paint session with pigments, charcoal and watercolor mediums. All levels welcome. Adults only. All materials included. **Made possible through CREATE Grant.

Wednesday, 8/27- 2-3pm: Cardboard Kingdom- A Unique Workshop & Performance. Presented by Paper Heart Puppets. Kids of all ages & their families are invited to build their own simple puppet characters, and then perform with their characters in a new story!

**CREATE Grant: This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature and administered in Greene County by Greene County Council on the Arts dba CREATE Council for Resources to Enrich the Arts, Technology & Education.