Desmond-Fish Public Library

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Desmond-Fish Public Library The Desmond-Fish Public Library provides our community with access to exceptional book and media coll

We are currently open Mondays to Saturdays for drop-in browsing and public computer use. The Children's Room is open by appointment Tuesdays through Saturdays. Give us a call at 845-424-3020 or go to https://desmondfishlibrary.org/reopening to book your next library visit and find out how to use our curbside checkout services!

Halloween is the time for things that go bump in the night, but what about things that creep, crawl, and slither? Stop b...
10/12/2026

Halloween is the time for things that go bump in the night, but what about things that creep, crawl, and slither? Stop by the library on Saturday to get your fill! Also this week, we've got a historic walking tour, a meeting of the Page to Screen Book Club and Origami Club, a caregiver meetup, a meeting of the Library Student Council, a (big) puppet making demonstration, and a writer's workshop. We'll tell you more about these exciting events at https://desmondfishlibrary.org/events/month/

We look forward to seeing you!

10/08/2026

Halloween Happenings at Desmond-Fish!

We're going full tilt into the first week of October with a meeting of the Graphic Novel Book Club, an open house for se...
10/05/2026

We're going full tilt into the first week of October with a meeting of the Graphic Novel Book Club, an open house for seniors, a workshop for making witch's hats, and Halloween LEGOs! We'll tell you more about these fun and informative events at https://desmondfishlibrary.org/events/month/

We look forward to seeing you!

The rain has been constant but inside the library it's dry and filled with exciting events. This week brings you a visit...
09/28/2026

The rain has been constant but inside the library it's dry and filled with exciting events. This week brings you a visit from State Senator Rob Rolinson, representatives from the Putnam County Office for Senior Resources, an art show reception, a caregiver meetup, and an afternoon of animation. We'll tell you more at https://desmondfishlibrary.org/events/month/2026-10/

We look forward to seeing you!

Thanks to all who contributed and visited the Friends of the Library Book Sale. It was the perfect debut of our Solar Pa...
09/24/2026

Thanks to all who contributed and visited the Friends of the Library Book Sale. It was the perfect debut of our Solar Pavilion!

09/21/2026

Desmond-Fish is waiting for you!

Inspiration and collaboration are the themes of the two writing workshops this weekend. On Saturday, Hudson Valley Shake...
09/21/2026

Inspiration and collaboration are the themes of the two writing workshops this weekend. On Saturday, Hudson Valley Shakespeare will hold a playwriting bakeoff and on Sunday, David Meltzer will lead Step Your Story Up! Also this week, we've got a family science night (waitlisted), a convergence of literature and music, a trip to Dia Beacon, a trip to Constitution Island (waitlisted), and a virtual event in support of the Latine community. We'll tell you more about these exciting happenings at https://desmondfishlibrary.org/events/

We look forward to seeing you!

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Where else can you get so much for so little? Tell someone you love or...
09/17/2026

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Where else can you get so much for so little? Tell someone you love or even like!

This Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day, which will take place during Library hours. This is your chance to regi...
09/14/2026

This Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day, which will take place during Library hours. This is your chance to register to vote, check on your registration status, and even sign up to be an election worker!

Also this week, we're holding meetings of the Graphic Novel Book Club and Page to Screen Book Club, decorating tote bags, folding origami, getting a visit from Journey, the therapy dog and reading helper, hosting a caregiver meetup and bird walk, making puppets and holding a Star Trek Trivia.

Boy, that's one busy week! We very much look forward to seeing you!

We'll tell you more at https://desmondfishlibrary.org/events/

Have you lost something? We may have found it! If you recognize your water bottle, bag, or various item, we would love t...
09/12/2026

Have you lost something? We may have found it! If you recognize your water bottle, bag, or various item, we would love to help reunite you!

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472 Route 403
Garrison, NY
10524

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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