NEWS
Mountain Top Library Fall 2025 Events
Art Show- 10/8 – 11/15: “From Sea to Rising Sea” Drawings by Kate Taverna. A short history of violence on 5x7 ft. murals. Exhibition Opening: Wed. 10/8 - 4:30-7:00pm. Thank you CREATE for funding this project.
Friday, 10/24 – 6pm (OFFSITE): Putting Hunter on the Map Committee Presents: Local History Meet-Up at The Stony Clove Rod & Gun Club. Facilitated by Hunter Town Historian, Dede Thorpe. We Are Taking This Show on the Road & Deep Diving Into The Rich History of Lanesville! All Are Welcome To Share Their Stories & Give Input For Our Upcoming Local History Map. Location: Stony Clove Rod & Gun Club 1061 Route 214, Lanesville, NY 12450.
New Hours: Monday: 10-5, Tuesday: 10-5, Wednesday: 10-7, Thursday: 10-5, Friday: 10-5, Saturday: 10-2
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: Conquer your case of the Mondays and start the week rejuvenated!
Tuesdays
10:30am: Learn English with Kathleen
Thursdays
2pm: Story Time: Come join us for a story and a craft or playtime.
First Wednesdays at 5:30pm & Third Mondays at 2pm:
“Write Here, Write Now” Two Monthly Sessions, Led by Pete Preston. First Wednesdays at 5:30pm and Third Mondays at 2pm. 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. Refreshments served! Registration not necessary. Next Meeting is Mon. Sept. 15 @ 2pm
Third Wednesdays at 5:30pm
Putting Hunter on the Map Local History Round Table. In-person or virtual. Info below.
A collaborative design, printing, and distribution of a modern map of the entire Town of Hunter, with clearly indicated historical sites and enterprises. You can meet in-person or virtually. Access the Google-Meet at mountaintoplibrary.org or call 518-589-5707 for more info. Made possible by grants from the American Library Association and The Bank of Greene County.
8 Wednesdays, 10/22 - 12/10 at 5:30pm
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.
Monthly Medicare Q&A with Robin Williams.
Wed. 10/22 at 3-6pm, Wed. 11/19 at 3-6pm
Do you have questions about Medicare? Need help deciphering a letter? Want to understand your benefits better? Speak with a licensed insurance agent on the first Tuesday of the month. Reservations recommended, please call 518-646-1180.
Art Show- 10/8 – 11/15: “From Sea to Rising Sea” Drawings by Kate Taverna.
A short history of violence on 5x7 ft. murals.
Exhibition Opening- Wed. 10/8 – 4:30 – 7:00pm
Artist Talk- Sat. 11/1- 12pm
Thank you CREATE for funding this project.
Drop in for Fun! Come in Any Time to find your favorite way 2 play & create! Games, Crafts, Legos, Puzzles, and More!
Book Sale Extravaganza by Friends of the Mountain Top Library - Fill a Tote for $5! *Includes Books, CDs, DVDs, Puzzles, and Games!
Special Events Highlighted
September
Thursday, 9/18- 2pm: Story Time
Monday, 9/22- 2-5pm: Monday Meet-Up 2-5pm, Mahjong 2pm, Yoga 4pm
Tuesday, 9/23- 12pm: Fraud Prevention Information Session: Bank of Greene County presents this important Q&A to help you stay safe while paying your bills or shopping online. Fraud can happen to anyone, and prevention is the best protection.
Thursday, 9/25- 2pm: Story Time
Monday, 9/29- 2-5pm: Monday Meet-Up 2-5pm, Mahjong 2pm, Yoga 4pm
Tuesday, 9/30- 10:30am: Learn English with Kathleen
October
Wednesday, 10/1 - Halloween Costume Swap begins
Wednesday, 10/1 - 5:30pm: Movie Night- 2002 Scooby-Doo! Free Admission- suggested donation of a pet supply for our 10/18, “Cause 4 Paws” event. Thank you Friends of the Mountain Top Library for sponsoring this event.
Wednesday, 10/1 - 5:30pm: Write Here, Write Now Workshop with Pete Preston
Thursday, 10/2- 2pm: Story Time
Monday, 10/6- 2-5pm: Monday Meet-Up 2-5pm, Mahjong 2pm, Yoga 4pm
Tuesday, 10/7- 10:30am: Learn English with Kathleen
Wednesday, 10/8 – 4:30 – 7:00pm Exhibition Opening “From Sea to Rising Sea” Drawings by Kate Taverna. A short history of violence on 5x7 ft. murals. On display from 10/8 – 11/15. Thank you CREATE for funding this project.
Thursday, 10/9- 2pm: Story Time
Monday, 10/13- 2-5pm: Monday Meet-Up 2-5pm, Mahjong 2pm, Yoga 4pm
Tuesday, 10/14- 10:30am: Learn English with Kathleen
Wednesday, 10/15 - 5:30pm: Putting Hunter on the Map Local History Round Table
Thursday, 10/16- 2pm: Story Time
Saturday, 10/18 - 10-2pm: Cause 4 Paws!
10:30am: Wildlife presentation by Hudson Valley Reptile Rescue
11:30am: Meet The Rescue organizations
1pm: Pet Story Time with PAW
All Day: Pet Adoptions with Precious Pound Pups
Free Rabies Clinic Canceled
Monday, 10/20- 2-5pm: Monday Meet-Up 2-5pm, Mahjong 2pm, Yoga 4pm
Monday, 10/20 – 2pm: Write Here, Write Now Workshop with Pete Preston
Wednesday, 10/22 – 3-6pm: Medicare Q&A with Robin Williams
Wednesday, 10/22 – 5:30pm: Qigong Classes with Olympia Ward
Thursday, 10/23- 2pm: Story Time
Friday, 10/24 – 6pm (OFFSITE): Putting Hunter on the Map Committee Presents: Local History Meet-Up at The Stony Clove Rod & Gun Club. Facilitated by Hunter Town Historian, Dede Thorpe. We Are Taking This Show on the Road & Deep Diving Into The Rich History of Lanesville! All Are Welcome To Share Their Stories & Give Input For Our Upcoming Local History Map. Location: Stony Clove Rod & Gun Club 1061 Route 214, Lanesville, NY 12450.
Monday, 10/27- 2-5pm: Monday Meet-Up 2-5pm, Mahjong 2pm, Yoga 4pm
Tuesday, 10/28- 10:30am: Learn English with Kathleen
Wednesday, 10/29 – 5:30pm: Qigong Classes with Olympia Ward
Thursday, 10/23- 2pm: Story Time
November
Saturday, 11/1- 12pm: Artist Talk- Kate Taverna “From Sea to Rising Sea” A short history of violence on 5x7 ft. murals. Exhibition Opening: Wed. 10/8 - 4:30-7:00pm. Thank you CREATE for funding this project.
Monday, 11/3- 2-5pm: Monday Meet-Up 2-5pm, Mahjong 2pm, Yoga 4pm
Tuesday, 11/4- 10:30am: Learn English with Kathleen
Wednesday, 11/5 – 5:30pm: Write Here, Write Now Workshop with Pete Preston
Wednesday, 11/5 – 5:30pm: Qigong Classes with Olympia Ward
Thursday, 11/6 - 2pm: Story Time
Monday, 11/10- 2-5pm: Monday Meet-Up 2-5pm, Mahjong 2pm, Yoga 4pm
Tuesday, 11/11- 10:30am: Learn English with Kathleen
Wednesday, 11/12 – 5:30pm: Qigong Classes with Olympia Ward
Thursday, 11/13- 2pm: Story Time
Monday, 11/17- 2-5pm: Monday Meet-Up 2-5pm, Mahjong 2pm, Yoga 4pm
Monday, 11/17 – 2pm: Write Here, Write Now Workshop with Pete Preston
Tuesday, 11/18 - 10:30am: Learn English with Kathleen
Wednesday, 11/19 – 3-6pm: Medicare Q&A with Robin Williams
Wednesday, 10/19 - 5:30pm: Putting Hunter on the Map Local History Round Table
Wednesday, 11/19 – 5:30pm: Qigong Classes with Olympia Ward
Thursday, 11/20- 2pm: Story Time
Monday, 11/24 - 2-5pm: Monday Meet-Up 2-5pm, Mahjong 2pm, Yoga 4pm
Tuesday, 11/25- 10:30am: Learn English with Kathleen
Wednesday, 11/26 – 5:30pm: Qigong Classes with Olympia Ward
Thursday, 11/27 - Closed for Thanksgiving