Mid-Hudson Library System
Public libraries of Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Putnam and Ulster Counties
Below are libraries from the Mid-Hudson Library System that will be participating in The Great Give Back 2023! Check back often for updates; details about programs will begin to be shared around the beginning of September. Please contact libraries directly for questions regarding offered programming.
Beekman Library’s Great Give Back
October 21st
All ages
From now until October 21, 2023, the Beekman Library will collect toiletries for Hudson River Housing.
Hudson River Housing creates pathways out of homelessness and strengthens communities by developing and preserving affordable housing and creating opportunities for people to thrive. Help us support this worthwhile organization and their mission of ending homelessness. Please drop items off at the Beekman Library or call us to arrange a pickup.
No registration is required and participation is not limited to residents
Great Give Back to your local food pantry
September 21st – October 21st
Drop off at any local Greene County Library
All ages
Help support your local food pantry by donating goods at your local library! All Greene County Libraries will be accepting canned foods, dry goods and toiletry/personal hygiene products for each of their local food pantries for an entire month span, beginning September 21 and ending October 21. Donations will be accepted during your local library’s open hours. Thank you for helping your local Greene County community!
No registration required
Great Give Back to your local food pantry
September 21st – October 21st
Drop off at any local Greene County Library
All ages
Help support your local food pantry by donating goods at your local library! All Greene County Libraries will be accepting canned foods, dry goods and toiletry/personal hygiene products for each of their local food pantries for an entire month span, beginning September 21 and ending October 21. Donations will be accepted during your local library’s open hours. Thank you for helping your local Greene County community!
No registration required
Great Give Back to your local food pantry
September 21st – October 21st
Drop off at any local Greene County Library
All ages
Help support your local food pantry by donating goods at your local library! All Greene County Libraries will be accepting canned foods, dry goods and toiletry/personal hygiene products for each of their local food pantries for an entire month span, beginning September 21 and ending October 21. Donations will be accepted during your local library’s open hours. Thank you for helping your local Greene County community!
No registration required
Great Giveback ‘feed’back!
September 21st – October 21st
All ages
We will be collecting non-perishable food items to give to our local food pantry. Items can be dropped off during our open hours. Thank you!
No registration required
Great Give Back to your local food pantry
September 21st – October 21st
Drop off at any local Greene County Library
All ages
Help support your local food pantry by donating goods at your local library! All Greene County Libraries will be accepting canned foods, dry goods and toiletry/personal hygiene products for each of their local food pantries for an entire month span, beginning September 21 and ending October 21. Donations will be accepted during your local library’s open hours. Thank you for helping your local Greene County community!
No registration required
Ulster County Food Fight
September 1st – October 21st
All ages
We will be collecting food to give to our local food bank. The collection will last until Thanksgiving. The competition with other Ulster libraries will end on Oct 21st.
No registration required
Stichin’ for the Kitchen
October 1st – November 17th
All ages
Starting October 1st and running through November 17th, the Howland Public Library invites Beacon and the surrounding communities to participate in “Stitchin’ for the Kitchen” by donating handmade hats and scarves. Donations can be dropped off at the Howland Public Library located at 313 Main Street in Beacon, NY. The primary beneficiaries of this drive are Fareground, Beacon Community Kitchen, and St. Andrew’s Food Pantry. All collected hats and scarves will be distributed to individuals and families in need throughout the Beacon area, ensuring that they stay warm and cozy during the colder months ahead. Washable fibers, please.
No registration required
Socktober
October 1st-31st
All ages
The Hunter Public Library will be collecting brand new socks to be donated to the Community Action of Greene County, Inc. for the homeless.
No registration required
Great Give Back to your local food pantry
September 21st – October 21st
Drop off at any local Greene County Library
All ages
Help support your local food pantry by donating goods at your local library! All Greene County Libraries will be accepting canned foods, dry goods and toiletry/personal hygiene products for each of their local food pantries for an entire month span, beginning September 21 and ending October 21. Donations will be accepted during your local library’s open hours. Thank you for helping your local Greene County community!
No registration required
Spring Bulb Planting at Kent Town Center
October 24th from 4:00-5:00pm
Ages 12-adult
We will meet at the Kent Public Library, 17 Sybil’s Crossing, Kent Lakes, NY and plant spring bulbs (crocus, snow drops and daffodils) in the central campus area, in front to the town hall and library. If it is raining, we will postpone this event until the next day, October 25. If possible, please bring a trowel or other tool to dig with.
Please go to https://kentlibrary.evanced.info/signup/calendar to register, so that we will know how many bulbs to buy.
The Great Community Give Back Food Drive
October 1st-31st
All ages
Non-perishable food items can be dropped off during the Library’s open hours.
No registration required
Great Give Back to your local food pantry
September 21st – October 21st
Drop off at any local Greene County Library
All ages
Help support your local food pantry by donating goods at your local library! All Greene County Libraries will be accepting canned foods, dry goods and toiletry/personal hygiene products for each of their local food pantries for an entire month span, beginning September 21 and ending October 21. Donations will be accepted during your local library’s open hours. Thank you for helping your local Greene County community!
No registration required
Ulster County Food Fight
September 1st – October 21st
All ages
Ulster County libraries are holding a food collection contest. The common goal is to fill up the shelves of local food pantries and to put an end to hunger in our communities.
No registration required
Great Give Back to your local food pantry
September 21st – October 21st
Drop off at any local Greene County Library
All ages
Help support your local food pantry by donating goods at your local library! All Greene County Libraries will be accepting canned foods, dry goods and toiletry/personal hygiene products for each of their local food pantries for an entire month span, beginning September 21 and ending October 21. Donations will be accepted during your local library’s open hours. Thank you for helping your local Greene County community!
No registration required
Ulster County Library Food Fight
September 1st – October 15th from 1:00-6:00pm
All ages
We are collecting food for area food banks. Please bring NON-EXPIRED non-perishables to our library to share with neighbors who could use a little extra!
No registration required
Ulster County Food Fight
September 1st – October 21st
All ages
Non-perishable food donations. Donations will be accepted during normal library hours.
No registration required
Poughkeepsie Public Library District
In Support of Dutchess Outreach
Adriance Memorial Library
October 21st from 12:00-3:00pm
All ages
Join us in giving back in support of the good work of Dutchess Outreach, a major food pantry and supplier of meals to those in need. A donation of unexpired canned or boxed food goods will be accepted by those wishing to donate.
No registration required
Great Give Back to your local food pantry
September 21st – October 21st
Drop off at any local Greene County Library
All ages
Help support your local food pantry by donating goods at your local library! All Greene County Libraries will be accepting canned foods, dry goods and toiletry/personal hygiene products for each of their local food pantries for an entire month span, beginning September 21 and ending October 21. Donations will be accepted during your local library’s open hours. Thank you for helping your local Greene County community!
No registration required
Click here to view past GGB events from the Mid-Hudson Library System.