The Desmond-Fish Library is holding its 20th annual Holiday Boutique beginning on Nov. 26, the Saturday after Thanksgiving from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The boutique continues on Sunday Nov. 27 from 1 to 5 p.m., from Thursday, Dec. 1 through Sunday Dec. 4 and Thursday Dec. 8 through Sunday, Dec. 11 during library hours.

The boutique features some of the finest craft artisans in the Hudson Valley. This year new artisans include Jeffrey Weiss making lathe turned bowls and boxes, Beth Poague with children’s aprons, and Beth Horan who creates papercrafts. Perennial favorites will include ceramics by Marilyn Price and Reed Asher, balsam wreaths by Karen Thompson, art boxes by John Sheeran, and jewelry, quilts and knitted items by many talented artists. This sale is an important fundraiser for the library and an opportunity to buy beautiful unique gifts from local artists while supporting the library.

Library hours are: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 2 -9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. For further information, call the Library at 845-424-3020 or go to their website.

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