Events in October 2026
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Philmont Artists Collective Monthly Meeting Philmont Artists Collective Monthly Meeting
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October 2, 2026Info provided by The Philmont Artists Collective:
The Philmont Artists Collective is an informal networking group for artists living and working in Philmont and the surrounding area. The group has a standing meeting at the Philmont Public Library on the First Friday of each month (except for holidays when the library is closed) in the Community Room starting at 1 pm. The group purpose is to foster communication and collaboration between artists and is open to artists of all disciplines and career levels. Additionally the group has a private facebook group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/philmontartistscollective ) and an open email list. By joining the mailing list you agree to share your email with the group members. Email hlmartinauthorartist@gmail.com if you'd like to join the mailing list.
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Kids' Crafts - Unusual Weaving Kids' Crafts - Unusual Weaving
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October 5, 2026
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Ask a Librarian - Tech assistance Ask a Librarian - Tech assistance
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October 6, 2026Tuesdays 10-11am, by appointment only. To reserve a spot, please call the Library at 518-672-5010, or email philmontlibrary@gmail.com

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Gentle Chair Yoga: Joint Care for the Aging Body Gentle Chair Yoga: Joint Care for the Aging Body
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October 7, 2026
Library Board of Trustees Meeting Library Board of Trustees Meeting
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Storytime Storytime
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October 8, 2026Fall Storytime - weekly on Thursdays 1030-1130am, Oct. 8-Dec. 17
NOTE - No Storytime Thurs. Nov. 26, Library closed for Thanksgiving

As the Pages Turn Book Club As the Pages Turn Book Club
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October 8, 2026The As the Pages Turn Book Club meets the second Thursday of each month at 12:30pm.
Call the Library or log in to your online account to reserve this month's book.
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Ask a Librarian - Resume & job search help Ask a Librarian - Resume & job search help
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October 9, 2026Fridays 10-11am, by appointment only. To reserve a spot, please call the Library at 518-672-5010, or email philmontlibrary@gmail.com

Last day of 2026 Ockawamick Alumni Artists' Show Last day of 2026 Ockawamick Alumni Artists' Show
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October 9, 2026The last day of the 2026 Ockawamick Alumni Artists' Show is October 10.
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DAY 1 - The Lost Ones: Finding My Ancestors Volume I: The Diary of Absence DAY 1 - The Lost Ones: Finding My Ancestors Volume I: The Diary of Absence
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October 10, 2026"The Lost Ones: Finding My Ancestors Volume I: The Diary of Absence" is a 2-day event and pop-up art show held at the Philmont Public Library by Artist Valerie Richmond.Oct. 10, from 2-4pm, will include an artist's talk and presentation, followed by a panel discussion with psychotherapists and creative workers Bethany Parr Tronsky, LCSW and Deborah Sherman, BC-DMT.Oct. 11, from 2-4pm, will be centered on a creative arts and family constellation workshop with Val Richmond and Kathy Stillson, LCSW."The Lost Ones" is made possible by grant funding from the Columbia County Legislature, administered by CREATE Council on the Arts. -
DAY 2 - The Lost Ones: Finding My Ancestors Volume I: The Diary of Absence DAY 2 - The Lost Ones: Finding My Ancestors Volume I: The Diary of Absence
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October 11, 2026"The Lost Ones: Finding My Ancestors Volume I: The Diary of Absence" is a 2-day event and pop-up art show held at the Philmont Public Library by Artist Valerie Richmond.Oct. 10, from 2-4pm, will include an artist's talk and presentation, followed by a panel discussion with psychotherapists and creative workers Bethany Parr Tronsky, LCSW and Deborah Sherman, BC-DMT.Oct. 11, from 2-4pm, will be centered on a creative arts and family constellation workshop with Val Richmond and Kathy Stillson, LCSW."The Lost Ones" is made possible by grant funding from the Columbia County Legislature, administered by CREATE Council on the Arts. -
Library closed - Indigenous People's Day / Columbus Day Library closed - Indigenous People's Day / Columbus Day
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October 12, 2026 -
Ask a Librarian - Tech assistance Ask a Librarian - Tech assistance
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October 13, 2026Tuesdays 10-11am, by appointment only. To reserve a spot, please call the Library at 518-672-5010, or email philmontlibrary@gmail.com

FDR Virtual History Talks - Eleanor Roosevelt: Becoming Who She Was FDR Virtual History Talks - Eleanor Roosevelt: Becoming Who She Was
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October 13, 2026
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Gentle Chair Yoga: Joint Care for the Aging Body Gentle Chair Yoga: Joint Care for the Aging Body
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October 14, 2026
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Storytime Storytime
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October 15, 2026Fall Storytime - weekly on Thursdays 1030-1130am, Oct. 8-Dec. 17
NOTE - No Storytime Thurs. Nov. 26, Library closed for Thanksgiving

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Ask a Librarian - Resume & job search help Ask a Librarian - Resume & job search help
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October 16, 2026Fridays 10-11am, by appointment only. To reserve a spot, please call the Library at 518-672-5010, or email philmontlibrary@gmail.com

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RESILIENT Philmont - How to Plan & Install a Basement Sump Pump RESILIENT Philmont - How to Plan & Install a Basement Sump Pump
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October 17, 2026
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Kids' Crafts - Unusual Weaving Kids' Crafts - Unusual Weaving
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October 19, 2026
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Ask a Librarian - Tech assistance Ask a Librarian - Tech assistance
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October 20, 2026Tuesdays 10-11am, by appointment only. To reserve a spot, please call the Library at 518-672-5010, or email philmontlibrary@gmail.com

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Gentle Chair Yoga: Joint Care for the Aging Body Gentle Chair Yoga: Joint Care for the Aging Body
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October 21, 2026
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Storytime Storytime
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October 22, 2026Fall Storytime - weekly on Thursdays 1030-1130am, Oct. 8-Dec. 17
NOTE - No Storytime Thurs. Nov. 26, Library closed for Thanksgiving

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Ask a Librarian - Resume & job search help Ask a Librarian - Resume & job search help
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October 23, 2026Fridays 10-11am, by appointment only. To reserve a spot, please call the Library at 518-672-5010, or email philmontlibrary@gmail.com

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Ask a Librarian - Tech assistance Ask a Librarian - Tech assistance
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October 27, 2026Tuesdays 10-11am, by appointment only. To reserve a spot, please call the Library at 518-672-5010, or email philmontlibrary@gmail.com

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Gentle Chair Yoga: Joint Care for the Aging Body Gentle Chair Yoga: Joint Care for the Aging Body
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October 28, 2026
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Storytime Storytime
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October 29, 2026Fall Storytime - weekly on Thursdays 1030-1130am, Oct. 8-Dec. 17
NOTE - No Storytime Thurs. Nov. 26, Library closed for Thanksgiving

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Ask a Librarian - Resume & job search help Ask a Librarian - Resume & job search help
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October 30, 2026Fridays 10-11am, by appointment only. To reserve a spot, please call the Library at 518-672-5010, or email philmontlibrary@gmail.com

Check our program calendar or call the library for more information.