Pound Ridge Library
Inspiration is all around us, especially in this adult writing program led by author and writing teacher, Kim Kovach.ย If you are interested in writing creative non-fiction, memoir or fiction, this course is for you.ย New and experienced writers will boost their skills through weekly homework assignment to keep everyone motivated!ย Join this convivial group […]
Mah Jongg has returned to the library with in-person sessions weekly on Tuesdays at 12:30pm. This class is for intermediate-level play. Please register by clicking below or call the Library at 914.764.5085 for further information. Mah Jongg originated in China several centuries ago and spread throughout the West in the early 20th century.ย Please join […]
Inspiration is all around us, especially in this adult writing program led by author and writing teacher, Kim Kovach.ย If you are interested in writing creative non-fiction, memoir or fiction, this course is for you.ย New and experienced writers will boost their skills through weekly homework assignment to keep everyone motivated!ย Join this convivial group […]
As the holidays approach, learn to make a personalized gift and card that will becherished. We will paint a bottle, glass, jar, birdhouse, or anything you choose. Bring a bottle of wine or champagne that you can personalize as a gift. Or drinking glasses/jars to paint and create an unforgettable gift using your imagination and […]
Canasta is back at the library!ย Join us for a fun-filled game on Wednesday afternoons.ย Itโs a great card game that youโll all enjoy!ย Beginners or those who want more instruction are welcome.ย What a fun way to learn and play the game.ย Good company & good conversation, too. Call the Library, 914.764.5085 for more […]
As part of our museum highlights series on Zoom, the library will present a 2-part series on the National Gallery of Art.ย The first part will be on (Re)Discovering the National Gallery. Whether you are discovering this national treasure for the first time, or are revisiting, this tour is for you.ย Designed to pique your […]
The Pound Ridge Police Department will be having a private meeting in the Schaffner Room. This event is closed to the public.
Learn to control your mind by controlling your breath.ย Discover breath in your spine and ease in your being.ย For optimal well-being, you will consider this a worthwhile experience. The instructor is Deirdre Breen,ย AHC, NBC-HWC. To register, call the Library, 914.764.5085 and the link information will follow. To join directly, please clickย here.
There will be a private event in the Schaffner Room - Hata Ikebana. This event is not open to the public.
John Bousquet from the Medicare Resource Group will conduct a Medicare Educational Seminar for those turning 65 and new to Medicare as well as those already on Medicare.ย Learn about how and when to enroll, when you can make changes and the different options available to you.
The Pound Ridge Library presents "The Pound Ridge Massacre" film screening, followed by a discussion and Q & A with the film's creator, Jon Scott Bennett. "On one forgotten night in March of 1644, a combined force of Dutch and English colonists attacked a Native American village in present day Westchester, NY. It was one […]
Defensive Driving Course. This course is withย Defensiveย Driverโs Discount similar to AARP's and it is 6 hour course. Lunch time is half an hour and two breaks 5-10 ย minutes. The fee is $30 per person in cash no credit cards and no checks. Participants get their certificates in less than 10 days. By attending this course […]
The Serdar Arat exhibition will be taken down earlier due to the Veterans Dayย holiday on November 11 when the library will be closed.
Mah Jongg has returned to the library with in-person sessions weekly on Tuesdays at 12:30pm. This class is for intermediate-level play. Please register by clicking below or call the Library at 914.764.5085 for further information. Mah Jongg originated in China several centuries ago and spread throughout the West in the early 20th century.ย Please join […]
Whether you are new to Yoga or want to restart your practice, experience the benefits of modified Yoga!ย Deirdre Breen, AHC, NBC-HWC, will be our instructor. Deirdre is a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, a Yoga Master Teacher - ISHTA Lineage. and a 500 Hour RYT - Yoga Alliance Continuing […]
Canasta is back at the library!ย Join us for a fun-filled game on Wednesday afternoons.ย Itโs a great card game that youโll all enjoy!ย Beginners or those who want more instruction are welcome.ย What a fun way to learn and play the game.ย Good company & good conversation, too. Call the Library, 914.764.5085 for more […]
In addition to the Library's Modified Yoga via Zoom on Tuesdays and Fridays, we will resume our third offering IN-PERSON at the Library on Thursdays at 10:30am to 11:30am. The instructor will be Lea-Ann Durcan.ย Lea-Annโs yoga journey is ongoing. She completed her 500 hour RYT with Yogaworks in NYC and nOMad always at OM […]
Learn to control your mind by controlling your breath.ย Discover breath in your spine and ease in your being.ย For optimal well-being, you will consider this a worthwhile experience. The instructor is Deirdre Breen,ย AHC, NBC-HWC. To register, call the Library, 914.764.5085 and the link information will follow. To join directly, please clickย here.
Ikebana (ฤ-kฤ-bah-nah) is the ancient art of Japanese flower arranging and one of the traditional arts of Japan. A free translation of Ikebana might be โliving flowersโ or โmaking flowers come aliveโ. When flowers are beautifully arranged in a container, the arrangement evokes the whole of nature itself, and peopleโs relationship with nature. This iteration […]
Whether you are new to Yoga or want to restart your practice, experience the benefits of modified Yoga! ย Deirdre Breen, AHC, NBC-HWC will be our instructor. Deirdre is a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, a Yoga Master Teacher โ ISHTA Lineage. and a 500 Hour RYT โ Yoga Alliance Continuing […]
Are you feeling frustrated by technology? Bring your device to the library for free technical assistance. Learn how you can read ebooks and magazines, listen to audiobooks, and watch thousands of movies FREE with just your library card. Learn how to access crafting lesson videos, learn at-home courses, and so much more. If this time […]
There will be a private event in Schaffner Room- Hata Ikebana is not open to the public.
Have fun and improve your strength & endurance, both in and out of the chair.ย This weekly class combinesย movement with light strength training, range of motion work, and relaxation.ย Deirdre Breen, AHC, NBC-HWC, will be our instructor.ย Deirdre, a well-known face on the Library's wellness programs, is a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, […]
Mah Jongg has returned to the library with in-person sessions weekly on Tuesdays at 12 pm. This class is for intermediate-level play. Please register by clicking below or call the Library at 914.764.5085 for further information. Mah Jongg originated in China several centuries ago and spread throughout the West in the early 20th century.ย Please […]
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC. (www.standoutforcollege.com) Ron and Jackie are offering this Zoom presentation to help families understand how the lingering effects from the pandemic have changed the college admissions landscape and how it affects Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen. The recent college […]
The Pound Ridge Library Book Club meets on the third Wednesday of every month. This month we will be reading The Cage by Bonnie Kistler. Hailed as โan absolutely spellbinding thriller. . . . An utterly engrossing and thoroughly entertaining story.โ by Booklist (starred review) Book copies are available at the circulation desk at the […]
Back by popular demand, the Women and Money Series will continue in the Fall of 2023.ย ย A Zoom financial literacy series for women of all ages,ย the seriesย will discuss โHow to Make Sense of Todayโs Financial Markets.โย ย The roundtable discussion leaders include Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone. Julia Strayer, CPWAยฎ, CIMAยฎ, CRPCย Senior Vice President, […]
Canasta is back at the library!ย Join us for a fun-filled game on Wednesday afternoons.ย Itโs a great card game that youโll all enjoy!ย Beginners or those who want more instruction are welcome.ย What a fun way to learn and play the game.ย Good company & good conversation, too. Call the Library, 914.764.5085 for more […]
In addition to the Library's Modified Yoga via Zoom on Tuesdays and Fridays, we will resume our third offering IN-PERSON at the Library on Thursdays at 10:30am to 11:30am. The instructor will be Lea-Ann Durcan.ย Lea-Annโs yoga journey is ongoing. She completed her 500 hour RYT with Yogaworks in NYC and nOMad always at OM […]
The Pound Ridge Library is pleased to announce the continuation of a series of lectures which mark the eleventh year of courses which are part of the libraryโs continuing presentation of a new educational concept in life-long learning: a series of DVD seminars from The Teaching Company/The Great Courses encompassing a wide variety of subjects, […]
Join us for a cozy and creative time at the library with our "No Strings Attached" program! Whether you're a seasoned knitter or a complete beginner, this program offers a welcoming space for individuals of all skill levels to come together, share ideas, and work on knitting projects. Casual knitting, crocheting, or needlepoint all welcome! […]
Pound Ridge Library's Schaffner Gallery will host the photography of Steven Vandervelden in an exhibit titled "The Art and Beauty of Dance" from November 18th through December 30th. An opening reception will be held on November 18 at 2 pm to 5 pm. Registration does not guarantee a parking spot. The library encourages carpooling as […]
Have fun and improve your strength & endurance, both in and out of the chair.ย This weekly class combinesย movement with light strength training, range of motion work, and relaxation.ย Deirdre Breen, AHC, NBC-HWC, will be our instructor.ย Deirdre, a well-known face on the Library's wellness programs, is a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, […]
Inspiration is all around us, especially in this adult writing program led by author and writing teacher, Kim Kovach.ย If you are interested in writing creative non-fiction, memoir or fiction, this course is for you.ย New and experienced writers will boost their skills through weekly homework assignment to keep everyone motivated!ย Join this convivial group […]
Mah Jongg has returned to the library with in-person sessions weekly on Tuesdays at 12 pm. This class is for intermediate-level play. Please register by clicking below or call the Library at 914.764.5085 for further information. Mah Jongg originated in China several centuries ago and spread throughout the West in the early 20th century.ย Please […]
Join the Pound Ridge Library and its Board of Trustees at an open forum on November 21st at 6:30pm for community feedback about the parking lot. Join the meeting on Zoom here. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkce2hrTkjGN33IwIVkm4d27158_7X4tdY After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Inspiration is all around us, especially in this adult writing program led by author and writing teacher, Kim Kovach.ย If you are interested in writing creative non-fiction, memoir or fiction, this course is for you.ย New and experienced writers will boost their skills through weekly homework assignment to keep everyone motivated!ย Join this convivial group […]
The Board of Trustees will meet in the Library's Schaffner Rom at 7:30 pm. The public is welcome to attend. All Board meeting materials can be found here. The meeting will be simultaneously broadcast on Zoom. Zoom link here.
In addition to the Libraryโs Modified Yoga via Zoom on Tuesdays and Fridays, the Library offers a third Yoga session IN-PERSON at the Library on Thursdays at 10:30am to 11:30am. The instructor will be Lea-Ann Durcan.ย Lea-Annโs yoga journey is ongoing. She completed her 500 hour RYT with Yogaworks in NYC and nOMad always at […]
Canasta is back at the library!ย Join us for a fun-filled game on Wednesday afternoons.ย Itโs a great card game that youโll all enjoy!ย Beginners or those who want more instruction are welcome.ย What a fun way to learn and play the game.ย Good company & good conversation, too. Call the Library, 914.764.5085 for more […]
Learn to control your mind by controlling your breath.ย Discover breath in your spine and ease in your being.ย For optimal well-being, you will consider this a worthwhile experience. The instructor is Deirdre Breen,ย AHC, NBC-HWC. To register, call the Library, 914.764.5085 and the link information will follow. To join directly, please clickย here.
Whether you are new to Yoga or want to restart your practice, experience the benefits of modified Yoga! ย Deirdre Breen, AHC, NBC-HWC will be our instructor. Deirdre is a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, a Yoga Master Teacher โ ISHTA Lineage. and a 500 Hour RYT โ Yoga Alliance Continuing […]
Are you feeling frustrated by technology? Bring your device to the library for free technical assistance. Learn how you can read ebooks and magazines, listen to audiobooks, and watch thousands of movies FREE with just your library card. Learn how to access crafting lesson videos, learn at-home courses, and so much more. If this time […]
Mah Jongg has returned to the library with in-person sessions weekly on Tuesdays at 12 pm. This class is for intermediate-level play. Please register by clicking below or call the Library at 914.764.5085 for further information. Mah Jongg originated in China several centuries ago and spread throughout the West in the early 20th century.ย Please […]
Join UK travel/relocation consultant and former UK resident Claire Evans for a delightful culinary tour of the UK inspired by โThe Great British Baking Showโ television series, aired on PBS and Netflix. Learn about making a proper cup of tea, regional specialties, their origins, and the particular parts of the UK they hail from. Sheโll […]
Canasta is back at the library!ย Join us for a fun-filled game on Wednesday afternoons.ย Itโs a great card game that youโll all enjoy!ย Beginners or those who want more instruction are welcome.ย What a fun way to learn and play the game.ย Good company & good conversation, too. Call the Library, 914.764.5085 for more […]
Back by popular demand, our online 2-part film series led by Dr. William Costanzo returns this fall featuring Fabulous Food on Film.ย ย In the realm of daily human life, food is more than simple nourishment. It is an art, a business, a cultural artifact, a marker of individual identity, and a medium of social interaction. A […]
In addition to the Library's Modified Yoga via Zoom on Tuesdays and Fridays, we will resume our third offering IN-PERSON at the Library on Thursdays at 10:30am to 11:30am. The instructor will be Lea-Ann Durcan.ย Lea-Annโs yoga journey is ongoing. She completed her 500 hour RYT with Yogaworks in NYC and nOMad always at OM […]
The Pound Ridge Library is pleased to announce the continuation of a series of lectures which mark the eleventh year of courses which are part of the libraryโs continuing presentation of a new educational concept in life-long learning: a series of DVD seminars from The Teaching Company/The Great Courses encompassing a wide variety of subjects, […]
Join us for a cozy and creative time at the library with our "No Strings Attached" program! Whether you're a seasoned knitter or a complete beginner, this program offers a welcoming space for individuals of all skill levels to come together, share ideas, and work on knitting projects. Casual knitting, crocheting, or needlepoint all welcome! […]
There will be a practice tech run-through with PRLC in the Schaffner Room.
Pound Ridge Land Conservancy presents "Celebrating Four and Half Billion Years of Westchester". Looking out across Westchester County, youโll notice small mountains, wetlands, and meadows, along with the flora and fauna that go with them. If we were to turn back the clock, though, and observe the area far enough in the past, we would […]
The Pound Ridge Garden Club will be holding a private event in the Schaffner Room.
