Clinton Community Library

Clinton Community Library We are a small, active library in the Town of Clinton in Dutchess County. Stop by and see all we have to offer! Visit our website for more information!

Clinton Community Library is part of the Town Hall and Justice Court complex, situated on eight acres with an adjacent nature trail. We offer patrons a comprehensive children’s collection, a wide variety of DVDs spanning all genres, an ever-growing selection of audio books, and a basic reference collection. The library offers a broad complement of community programming with something for all age groups, from children to seniors.

New Pilates Class, Book Clubs, Mah Jongg and more! Check out what's happening this week at the Clinton Community Library...
08/30/2026

New Pilates Class, Book Clubs, Mah Jongg and more! Check out what's happening this week at the Clinton Community Library.

Welcome back to Return Recs: Our weekly mini-series highlighting some our CCL's most recently returned reads! See someth...
08/29/2026

Welcome back to Return Recs: Our weekly mini-series highlighting some our CCL's most recently returned reads! See something you love? Stop by (or head to clintoncommunitylibrary.org) to check it out!

"The Coworker" by Freida McFadden
A fast-paced psychological thriller about Natalie Farrell and Dawn Schiff. Dawn is an awkward, highly punctual accountant and Natalie is a popular sales star at a nutritional supplement company. When Dawn goes missing, Natalie becomes the prime suspect in a dark game of workplace revenge.

"Chasing the Clouds Away" by Debbie Macomber
A 2026 feel-good romance novel about Maisy Gallagher, an optimistic woman who puts her nursing dreams on hold for her family, and Chase Furst, a guarded, wealthy bank executive dealing with childhood trauma. When they meet, Maisy helps Chase and challenges him to pay it forward through selflessness rather than money, sparking an unlikely romance.

"The Sixth Man" by David Baldacci
The novel follows the story of a private investigators Sean King and Michelle Maxwell investigate the case of Edgar Roy, a brilliant intelligence analyst accused of mass murder. When their lawyer-mentor Ted Bergin is murdered, King and Maxwell uncover a deep government conspiracy tied to U.S. intelligence.


New in at the CCL! We have 3 summer reads to get you through the hottest August days. Get caught up and stop by the libr...
08/28/2026

New in at the CCL! We have 3 summer reads to get you through the hottest August days. Get caught up and stop by the library to snag a copy!

"Unprecedented Times" by Malavika Kannan
A Stanford freshman navigates college life, sexuality, and relationships during COVID-19, joining a farm collective while questioning her identity and personal narrative.

"A Tender Age" by Malavika Kannan
A coming-of-age novel, the story follows a 10-year-old Korean American boy named Jeon-Gi as he navigates family expectations, peer pressure, and a life-changing summer before turning eleven

"Under The Falls" by Richard Russo
Follows famous rock star Tyler Sinclair as he returns to his struggling, opioid-hit hometown of Stone Mountain, New York, for a benefit concert. His homecoming stirs up old rivalries, past romances, and a dark local tragedy that threatens the tight-knit community.

We'd like to introduce you to our latest Clinton Community Library Kid Librarians, Hope and Aubrey! Our dynamic duo were...
08/27/2026

We'd like to introduce you to our latest Clinton Community Library Kid Librarians, Hope and Aubrey! Our dynamic duo were an incredible librarians who spent the morning completing important library tasks (as well as some fun crafts). Thank you, Hope and Aubrey!

Have a kid or teen who'd be interested in becoming a Kid Librarian? Stop by the library or head to https://tr.ee/RUE5zz to submit an application!

Introducing a brand new fitness class to the Clinton Community Library—Pilates Fusion!Event Details- Tuesday, September ...
08/26/2026

Introducing a brand new fitness class to the Clinton Community Library—Pilates Fusion!

Event Details
- Tuesday, September 1
- 6:30 - 7:30 PM
- at the Clinton Community Library

Pilates Fusion is a dynamic, integrative workout that blends classical Pilates core stabilization with elements from yoga, barre, and strength training. This modern approach utilizes props like dumbbells to simultaneously target strength, flexibility, and balance. Designed for all levels, this class emphasizes mindful movement and proper form to build lean muscle while fostering a deep mind-body connection. New to pilates? Interested in trying a fun, low-impact workout with targeted results? Stop by and give it a try!

Meet Buddy, the newest member of the Clinton Community Dog Council. Half horse, half giant baby, Buddy is the happiest b...
08/25/2026

Meet Buddy, the newest member of the Clinton Community Dog Council. Half horse, half giant baby, Buddy is the happiest boy you'll ever meet. He loves to show you his goofy side and to sneak a kiss, so watchout!

Have a good boy or girl you'd like us to feature? Send us a photo or stop by and say hi!

Need a recommendation for your next read or watch? Take a piece of advice from our most recent Kid Librarian, Quinn, as ...
08/24/2026

Need a recommendation for your next read or watch? Take a piece of advice from our most recent Kid Librarian, Quinn, as they share their selection from their curated collection!

"Wingbearer" by by Marjorie Liu & Teny Issakhanian
Why she loves it: “I really like graphic novels and magic stories.”

"Wings of Fire: The Dangerous Gift" by by Tui T. Sutherland
Why she loves it: “It’s one of my favorite series that I’ve ever read and this is my second, or third, favorite.”

Love these recommendations? Stop by and snag them, along with a limited-edition bookmark, designed by Quinn!

Lunch & Learn, Mah Jongg, Yoga and more! Check out what's happening this week at the Clinton Community Library.
08/23/2026

Lunch & Learn, Mah Jongg, Yoga and more! Check out what's happening this week at the Clinton Community Library.

Welcome back to Return Recs: Our weekly mini-series highlighting some our CCL's most recently returned reads! See someth...
08/22/2026

Welcome back to Return Recs: Our weekly mini-series highlighting some our CCL's most recently returned reads! See something you love? Stop by (or head to clintoncommunitylibrary.org) to check it out!

"American Cider: A Modern Guide to a Historic Beverage" by Dan Pucci and Craig Cavallo
Cider today runs the gamut from sweet to dry, smooth to funky, made from apples and sometimes joined by other fruits—and even hopped like beer. In American Cider, aficionados Dan Pucci and Clinton's very own Craig Cavallo give a new wave of consumers the tools to taste, talk about, and choose their ciders, along with stories of the many local heroes saving apple culture and producing new varieties.

"The Mephisto Club" by Tess Gerritsen
A 2006 crime thriller, the 6th books in the series follows Jane Rizzoli and Maura Isles as they investigate a brutal Christmas Eve murder marked by occult symbols and the Latin word "Peccavi" ("I have sinned"), drawing them into a secret society that studies evil.

"Tell Me Everything" by Elizabeth Strout
The novel brings together beloved characters from her previous books—including Bob Burgess, Lucy Barton, and Olive Kitteridge—in Crosby, Maine. The plot centers on Bob taking on a local murder case while he and his friends share deep, reflective conversations about their pasts and unrecorded lives.

"The Hundred Secret Senses" by Amy Tan
The 1995 novel about Olivia, a Chinese-American woman, and her eccentric older half-sister, Kwan, who moves from China to San Francisco. Kwan claims she can see and talk to ghosts using her "yin eyes" and the "hundred secret senses". The story alternates between Olivia's failing marriage in the present and Kwan's vivid tales of her past life in 19th-century Manchu China


Looking for a weekend read? Check out some of the latest additions to the CCL shelves!"We Burned So Bright" by TJ KluneA...
08/21/2026

Looking for a weekend read? Check out some of the latest additions to the CCL shelves!

"We Burned So Bright" by TJ Klune
An apocalyptic novel following married couple Don and Rodney on a final road trip across America as a rogue black hole threatens to destroy Earth in one month. Published on April 28, 2026, the 176-page book explores their 40-year relationship and human resilience.

"A Little Bit Bad" by Cassandra Neyenesch
Perdita Jungfrau thought she was going to be married to her husband forever, so falling in love with Nando, her neighbor’s anarcho-Marxist roofer, is a crisis. Life seems to put every possible obstacle in their way: she’s pregnant, he has a girlfriend, he’s fifteen years younger, she’s terrified of messing up her children and equally drawn towards this magnetic man who entrusts her with his deepest secret.

"The Typing Lady" by Ruth Ozeki
A 2026 collection of 11 short stories exploring identity, loss, and the creative act of writing. The title story features a metafictional, fable-like encounter with a mysterious typing woman, while other tales span decades from the 1970s to the pandemic era.

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1215 Centre Road
Rhinebeck, NY
12572

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 10:30am - 6:30pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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