Kinderhook Memorial Library—June 2019 events
La Guitarra Fiesta! with Maria Zemantauski
Sunday June 2 at 3pm
Internationally acclaimed guitarist Maria Zemantauski presents a program of classics and stunning originals. Embracing the classical and traditional flamenco repertoire for her foundation, she takes her audience on a musical journey inspired by her flair for experimentation and pure love of the instrument. Join us for an afternoon of passion, fire, and grace!
Teen Smash Bros. Tournament
Friday, June 7 at 5pm
Kick off the weekend with a Super Smash Bros. tourney on the Library’s Switch! Competitors should be at the Library by 5pm to register, and the first round will begin at 5:15pm. Prizes for the winner and runner up! For ages 10-18.
Drag Queen Story Hour
Saturday, June 8 at 11am
Drag Queen Story Hour is just what it sounds like: local drag queens reading stories to children. Created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco, DGSH now happens around the world! Drag Queen Story Hour captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity in childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where people can present as they wish, and where dress-up is real. Our Library’s DQSH will be hosted by Noelle Diamond, who is a whimsical and energetic drag performer in the Albany area.
Cookbook Club
Sunday, June 9 at 4pm
At the Stuyvesant Town Hall
Gather with fellow cooks and friends for a meal, while exploring a new cookbook; this quarter’s featured title will be Cravings: Hungry for More by Chrissy Teigen, and one lucky attendee will win their very own copy! Registration is required for this event. Please stop by the library or call 758-6192 for more information and to sign up.
Builder’s Club
Wednesday, June 12 from 4-5pm
Kids in grades K+ can come and build their best creation with the Library’s collection of Legos, blocks, and Picasso Tiles.
Teen LGBTQ Book Club: Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit by Jaye Robin Brown
Thursday, June 13 at 4pm
Teens who love LGBTQ+ books and characters should join us for this brand new book club! We’ll read one book a month, and members can recommend future titles!
Battle of the Books: We Want You!
Thursday, June 13 at 6pm
If you love books and the thrill of competition, consider joining one of the Library’s Battle of the Books teams! Our High School competition is open to students in grades 9-12, and our Middle School team is
for grades 6-9. Come to this orientation session to learn more about the regional competition in August, see which books we’re reading, and meet your fellow teammates!
Teen Night: Musical Movie Double Feature!
Friday, June 14 at 5:30pm
Calling all theater geeks: we’ve got a special movie night just for you! Come out and sing along with two great musical movies and grab some dinner while you’re here! Be sure to get here right at the start to help pick what we watch. For ages 12+
Big Truck Day!
Saturday, June 16 from 11am-2pm
At the Stuyvesant Town Hall
The Big Trucks are rolling into town for our annual Big Truck Day! Families can come down to the Stuyvesant Town Hall for games, food, giveaways, and of course big, BIG trucks!
Summer Reading Kick-off
Friday, June 28 at 3pm teens, 5pm families
Come to Rothermel Park to kick off the Summer Reading Program! Teens ages 12+ can come at 3:00pm to build and launch their own rockets and get a head start on collecting raffle tickets. Then at 5:00pm, the whole family can come by for ice cream and special science experiments led by edutainment extraordinaire Mad Science!