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Author Talk: History of State Fair Crafts

Wednesday, June 3, at 2pm

Join us for a fascinating virtual discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more!
To register for this free online author talk, submit questions for the author, & find recordings of other authors: libraryc.org/saugertiespubliclibrary/161188

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Celebrate Libraries

Thanks to a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, we're putting on a series of events throughout 2026 celebrating libraries, local history, and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Check out these events!

Background: A calm pond studded by rocks with tall grasses reaching the sky. In the foreground in a wooden sign with words painted on it saying: Gone Fishin'. Checked out a pole from the library. Came with a free stocked tackle box and manual! Thanks to the Federated Sportsmen's Clubs of Ulster County
Event flier for the Street Fair on Saturday, May 30th from 10:00am - 3:00pm. Join neighbors for carnival games, book sales, music, food, community tables, and raffles! A special event for all ages to enjoy. Behind the library. Run by the magnificent Friends of the Saugerties Public Library!
Event flier for adult summer reading program running June 1- August 29. Pick up a garden to color in as you read this summer. Enter a raffle for gift cards to local businesses

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