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Help at Home

Odd jobs; lawn mowing, snow removal

Contact Ben, text 854-661-2665. $35/hour

Price to be negotiated for smaller jobs.

Garden/Landscaper/Poison Ivy Remover

Luke Langer at langer.lucas723@gmail.com

Hometown Handywomen

Reliable home help from a skilled, women-owned business serving Philipstown. Alex handles the jobs around the house and garden that are hard to get to — with care, honest pricing, and respect for your home.

Handywoman services — repairs, fences, shelving, and more
Gardening — cleanups, planting, weeding, and garden care
Custom work — built-to-order pieces and small projects
Women-owned and fully insured
Brings her own tools and supplies

Get in touch: hello@hometownhandywomen.com · (845) 262-0285
See her work: www.hometownhandywomen.com

Technology Help

Assistance with most forms of technology –– computers, internet connectivity, tablets or phones, makerspace equipment, software, or consultation –– is available by appointment at the Library. Appointments are 30 minutes in length and conducted by the Digital Services Librarian or other qualified member of Library staff. Patrons are permitted up to two appointments in one week. If there is an emergency and you require more time, please email ryan@desmondfishlibrary.org to schedule, rather than booking here.

Click on http://desmondfishlibrary.org/techhelp to make an appointment.

Planning for End of Life: Elder Navigation Resources

On October 2nd, 2025, Alison Anthoine led a very informative discussion in PAAH’s Thursday Talks Series at the Desmond Fish Public Library about Planning for End of Life. It covered important topics such as ‘living wills’ among a lot of very useful information.

Alison is available to lead possible discussion groups on related topics. Contact: info@paah.net