Events in October 2025
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Great Staatsburg Baking Competition Great Staatsburg Baking Competition
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October 4, 2025
GREAT STAATSBURG BAKING COMPETITION
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 from 1 - 4 PM
Taconic Parks Auditorium (Old Staatsburg School)Calling all bakers! Enter your best homemade baked treats.
SIX CATEGORIES: Pies & Tarts, Cakes & Cupcakes, Cookies, Gluten Free, Unique Desserts and Bread (New Category)
3 Competitive Divisions: Junior (6-12 yrs) Teen (13-16 yrs) Adult (17+ yrs).
You may enter in one or more categories, $5.00 per entry.
For Cupcakes & Cookies (1 entry = 1 dozen).
1 pm registration, 2 pm judging, 3 pm bake saleCome to compete or come to eat! Submit a baked good or simply enjoy those baked by others. Throughout the day there will be raffles, music, sale of entered baked goods and refreshments. FUN FOR ALL AGES!
Have something sweet and support the Staatsburg library... what could be better?The event will be held at the NYS Taconic Parks Auditorium.
9 Old Post Road Staatsburg, NY 12580Details about the event and registration will be posted on the
Staatsburg Library website staatsburglibrary.orgLots of great RAFFLE PRIZES too. You don't have to be present to win!
The Friends of the Staatsburg Library are so excited to bring back this amazing library FUNdraiser.
Saturday, October 4
1 PM - 4 PM
NY State Office Of Parks and Recreation Auditorium
9 Old Post Road Staatsburg, NY 12580Taconic Parks Auditorium (Old Staatsburg School) -
Online Presentations and Workshops For High School Seniors & Families Online Presentations and Workshops For High School Seniors & Families
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October 6, 2025
Online Presentations and Workshops For High School Seniors & Families
NY State Higher Education Services Corporation
Registration Required
Navigating College Financial Aid
Monday, October 6
6 PM - 7 PMGrants, scholarships, work-study, and more—this session is your one-stop shop for understanding financial aid. We’ll break down what’s out there, how to apply, and pro tips for maximizing your award. Whether you’re applying to SUNY, CUNY, or private colleges, we’ve got you covered. Take control of your future and get funded! Get ready for an engaging walkthrough with plenty of real-world insights and actionable steps to set you up for success.
College Essay Master Class
Wednesday, October 15
5 PM - 6:30 PMThis class will give attendees insider secrets on what admissions officers are truly looking for, how to start writing your essay, and how to showcase your unique qualities best to get you noticed.
College Application Timeline
Wednesday, October 22
6 PM - 7PMFrom early applications to financial aid deadlines, this session maps out your entire application journey. We’ll help you organize, prioritize, and stay ahead—so you can move from senior year to college seamlessly. Get ready for an engaging walkthrough with plenty of real-world insights and actionable steps to set you up for success.
How to Maximize Financial Aid & What to Know About the FAFSA
Wednesday, October 29
6 PM - 7 PMThe FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the key to unlocking grants, scholarships, work-study, and more—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this engaging and interactive session, our experts will walk you through how to tackle the FAFSA with confidence. You’ll discover helpful tips and insider know-how that can help your family maximize every dollar of aid you’re eligible for. Whether you’re applying for the first time or supporting someone who is, this session will empower you with the knowledge you need to make informed choices and avoid common mistakes.
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Online Presentations and Workshops For High School Seniors & Families Online Presentations and Workshops For High School Seniors & Families
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October 15, 2025Online Presentations and Workshops For High School Seniors & Families
NY State Higher Education Services Corporation
Registration Required
Navigating College Financial Aid
Monday, October 6
6 PM - 7 PMGrants, scholarships, work-study, and more—this session is your one-stop shop for understanding financial aid. We’ll break down what’s out there, how to apply, and pro tips for maximizing your award. Whether you’re applying to SUNY, CUNY, or private colleges, we’ve got you covered. Take control of your future and get funded! Get ready for an engaging walkthrough with plenty of real-world insights and actionable steps to set you up for success.
College Essay Master Class
Wednesday, October 15
5 PM - 6:30 PMThis class will give attendees insider secrets on what admissions officers are truly looking for, how to start writing your essay, and how to showcase your unique qualities best to get you noticed.
College Application Timeline
Wednesday, October 22
6 PM - 7PMFrom early applications to financial aid deadlines, this session maps out your entire application journey. We’ll help you organize, prioritize, and stay ahead—so you can move from senior year to college seamlessly. Get ready for an engaging walkthrough with plenty of real-world insights and actionable steps to set you up for success.
How to Maximize Financial Aid & What to Know About the FAFSA
Wednesday, October 29
6 PM - 7 PMThe FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the key to unlocking grants, scholarships, work-study, and more—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this engaging and interactive session, our experts will walk you through how to tackle the FAFSA with confidence. You’ll discover helpful tips and insider know-how that can help your family maximize every dollar of aid you’re eligible for. Whether you’re applying for the first time or supporting someone who is, this session will empower you with the knowledge you need to make informed choices and avoid common mistakes.
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Celebrate National Fossil Day - Show & Tell Celebrate National Fossil Day - Show & Tell
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October 16, 2025
Celebrate National Fossil Day
Show & Tell
We're celebrating National Fossil Day with a drop-in show & tell! Our neighbor Jessica (a geologist!) will be bringing fossils to the library for a show & tell. If you have them, we encourage you to bring questions and fossils too!
Thursday, October 16
5 PM - 6 PM
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Great Give Back - Milkweed Release at Burger Hill Great Give Back - Milkweed Release at Burger Hill
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October 18, 2025
Great Give Back
Milkweed Release Day at Drayton Grant Park at Burger Hill
Join Winnakee and pollinator partners: The Morton and Staatsburg Libraries and the Pollinator Patrol Club at Burger Hill for a morning of identifying milkweed, discovering the wonders of Monarchs and participating in the joyful act of spreading milkweed seed for next year’s Monarchs.
Can’t join us this day? We will have seed packets after the event available for pick up at the Staatsburg or Morton Libraries that you can use at home.
Free and open to all. No registration necessary.
Saturday, October 18
10 am - 12 pm
Drayton Grant Park at Burger Hill
3158 NY-9G, Rhinebeck
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Create! Art & Crafts Create! Art & Crafts
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October 22, 2025
Create!
Art & Crafts
Decoupage With Paper Napkins
An afternoon of creating! Explore decoupage with decorative paper napkins.
Supplies provided - you bring the creativity!
Wednesday, October 22
2 pm
Staatsburg LibraryOnline Presentations and Workshops For High School Seniors & Families Online Presentations and Workshops For High School Seniors & Families
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October 22, 2025Online Presentations and Workshops For High School Seniors & Families
NY State Higher Education Services Corporation
Registration Required
Navigating College Financial Aid
Monday, October 6
6 PM - 7 PMGrants, scholarships, work-study, and more—this session is your one-stop shop for understanding financial aid. We’ll break down what’s out there, how to apply, and pro tips for maximizing your award. Whether you’re applying to SUNY, CUNY, or private colleges, we’ve got you covered. Take control of your future and get funded! Get ready for an engaging walkthrough with plenty of real-world insights and actionable steps to set you up for success.
College Essay Master Class
Wednesday, October 15
5 PM - 6:30 PMThis class will give attendees insider secrets on what admissions officers are truly looking for, how to start writing your essay, and how to showcase your unique qualities best to get you noticed.
College Application Timeline
Wednesday, October 22
6 PM - 7PMFrom early applications to financial aid deadlines, this session maps out your entire application journey. We’ll help you organize, prioritize, and stay ahead—so you can move from senior year to college seamlessly. Get ready for an engaging walkthrough with plenty of real-world insights and actionable steps to set you up for success.
How to Maximize Financial Aid & What to Know About the FAFSA
Wednesday, October 29
6 PM - 7 PMThe FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the key to unlocking grants, scholarships, work-study, and more—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this engaging and interactive session, our experts will walk you through how to tackle the FAFSA with confidence. You’ll discover helpful tips and insider know-how that can help your family maximize every dollar of aid you’re eligible for. Whether you’re applying for the first time or supporting someone who is, this session will empower you with the knowledge you need to make informed choices and avoid common mistakes.
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Film Club Film Club
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October 23, 2025
Film Club
DIABOLIQUE
* TIME & LOCATION CHANGE FOR OCTOBER MEETING
Diabolique (1955, Henri-Georges Clouzot)
At a French boarding school, the wife and mistress of a cruel headmaster form an uneasy alliance and hatch a daring plan against him—only to find themselves ensnared in a web of dread and uncertainty.
Clouzot, sometimes called “the French Hitchcock,” crafts one of the most influential thrillers ever made—dark, suspenseful, and filled with twists that still shock today. Alfred Hitchcock himself tried to buy the rights to make this film, only to lose out to Clouzot.
Join us at the library as we watch and discuss a different film each month!.
There's popcorn and refreshments too!
Thursday, October 23
6:30 PM
St. Margaret's Church
(Across the street from the library)
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Road Scholar Online Lecture Series - Curse of the Hope Diamond Road Scholar Online Lecture Series - Curse of the Hope Diamond
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October 27, 2025
Road Scholar Online Lecture Series
Evalyn Walsh McLean & the Curse of the Hope Diamond
Online Program or at the library for an in-person viewing
Online Program - Registration Required
Evalyn Walsh McLean, an American mining heiress and socialite, was the famed owner of the 45-carat Hope Diamond — the world’s largest blue diamond when she purchased it in 1911 from Pierre Cartier in Paris. Rumored to carry a curse that brought misfortune to its owners, the diamond accompanied Evalyn everywhere, from White House gatherings to charity events. According to the Smithsonian Institution, where the gem is displayed at the National Museum of Natural History, there is no truth to the legends related to the curse. And yet, Evalyn Walsh McLean’s life was never the same after acquiring the Hope Diamond. Heartbreak and tragedy befell her, impacting every aspect of her life. Was the diamond to blame?
Join Carolyn Crouch to explore the origins of the Hope Diamond’s supposed curse and its connection to the extravagant and reckless lifestyle of its
larger-than-life owner.
Monday, October 27
1 PM
Registration Required to view from home
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Join us at the library for an in-person viewing (no registration necessary)
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Poetry Reading - Poets, Criminals and Spies Poetry Reading - Poets, Criminals and Spies
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October 28, 2025
Poetry Reading
Poets, Criminals and Spies
Ruth Danon - Dutchess County Poet Laureate
Join us for an intriguing evening of poetry as Dutchess County Poet Laureate Ruth Danon shares her work and that of other poets on the theme Poets, Criminals, and Spies.
Participants are welcome to bring a poem by a published poet on the theme to share as well.
Ruth Danon is poet, memoirist, teacher, and curator living and working in Beacon, New York. She is the author of four books of poetry -- Turn Up The Heat (Nirala, 2023), Word Has It (Nirala, 2018), Limitless Tiny Boat (BlazeVOX, 2016), and Triangulation From A Known Point (North Star Line, 1990). Her work has been published widely in the US and abroad in publications such as 2Horatio, The Paris Review, Tupelo Quarterly, Barrow Street, Versal, and Fence. Her work was selected as a finalist in Tupelo Quarterly’s Four Quartets project and Robert Creeley selected one of her poems for inclusion in Best American Poetry 2002. Her memoir, Long Ago in the Twentieth Century, will be published by Grid Books in 2027. In 2025, she was named both Dutchess County Poet Laureate and Beacon Poet Laureate.
Tuesday, October 28
6 PM
Staatsburg Library -
A Program For All Abilities Arts & Crafts / Music & Movement / Games & Stories A Program For All Abilities Arts & Crafts / Music & Movement / Games & Stories
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October 29, 2025
A Program For All Abilities
Arts & Crafts / Music & Movement / Games & Stories
Registration Required
A social hour of activities and games designed for teens & adults with intellectual, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities.
October Program - Halloween Fun!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: staatslibyouth@gmail.com
Wednesday, October 29
11 AM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Staatsburg LibraryOnline Presentations and Workshops For High School Seniors & Families Online Presentations and Workshops For High School Seniors & Families
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October 29, 2025Online Presentations and Workshops For High School Seniors & Families
NY State Higher Education Services Corporation
Registration Required
Navigating College Financial Aid
Monday, October 6
6 PM - 7 PMGrants, scholarships, work-study, and more—this session is your one-stop shop for understanding financial aid. We’ll break down what’s out there, how to apply, and pro tips for maximizing your award. Whether you’re applying to SUNY, CUNY, or private colleges, we’ve got you covered. Take control of your future and get funded! Get ready for an engaging walkthrough with plenty of real-world insights and actionable steps to set you up for success.
College Essay Master Class
Wednesday, October 15
5 PM - 6:30 PMThis class will give attendees insider secrets on what admissions officers are truly looking for, how to start writing your essay, and how to showcase your unique qualities best to get you noticed.
College Application Timeline
Wednesday, October 22
6 PM - 7PMFrom early applications to financial aid deadlines, this session maps out your entire application journey. We’ll help you organize, prioritize, and stay ahead—so you can move from senior year to college seamlessly. Get ready for an engaging walkthrough with plenty of real-world insights and actionable steps to set you up for success.
How to Maximize Financial Aid & What to Know About the FAFSA
Wednesday, October 29
6 PM - 7 PMThe FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the key to unlocking grants, scholarships, work-study, and more—but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this engaging and interactive session, our experts will walk you through how to tackle the FAFSA with confidence. You’ll discover helpful tips and insider know-how that can help your family maximize every dollar of aid you’re eligible for. Whether you’re applying for the first time or supporting someone who is, this session will empower you with the knowledge you need to make informed choices and avoid common mistakes.
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Halloween on the Library Lawn Halloween on the Library Lawn
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October 31, 2025
Halloween on the Library Lawn
If you are out Trick -or- Treating come visit us at the library!
Show off your costume and warm up with some hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows beside the campfire on the library lawn (weather permitting).
Friday, October 31
5 - 8 PM
Staatsburg Library
We offer story times and other activities for children, teens, and adults, including a book discussion group. Check our program calendar or call the library at 845-889-4683.