Pound Ridge Library
Mah Jongg has returned to the library with in-person sessions weekly on Tuesdays at 12 pm. Mah Jongg originated in China several centuries ago and spread throughout the West in the early 20th century. This class is for intermediate-level play. Please join us in this popular game of skill and luck! Please register by clicking […]
Whether you are new to Yoga or want to restart your practice, experience the benefits of modified Yoga! Deirdre Breen, AHC, NBC-HWC, is 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 Education […]
This month we will be reading Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, a dystopian novel that paints a chilling vision of a future society where books are banned and "firemen" burn any that are found. The narrative follows Guy Montag, a fireman who begins to question the oppressive regime he serves as he grapples with the […]
Canasta is back at the library! Join us for a fun-filled game on Wednesday afternoons. It’s a great card game that you’ll all enjoy! Beginners or those who want more instruction are welcome. What a fun way to learn and play the game. Good company & good conversation, too. Register below. Registration guarantees a spot […]
In addition to the Library’s 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. Lea-Ann’s yoga journey is ongoing. She completed her 500 hour RYT with Yogaworks in NYC and nOMad always at […]
ATTENTION: It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of our beloved library program facilitator, Lawrence Brotmann. It is a profound loss for our library community. Lawrence dedicated his time and passion to enriching the lives of those who participated in our Great Courses programs. He played a pivotal role […]
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! […]
Learn to control your mind by controlling your breath. Discover breath in your spine and ease in your being. For optimal well-being, you will consider this a worthwhile experience. The instructor is Deirdre Breen, AHC, NBC-HWC. To register, email mtinter@poundridgelibrary.org and the link information will follow.
Whether you are new to Yoga or want to restart your practice, experience the benefits of modified Yoga! 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 […]
Join us at the Pound Ridge Library for an enriching experience with our Seed Library Social. The Pound Ridge Library Local and Heirloom Seed Library committee will be meeting to take inventory in preparation for ordering to replenish next year's offerings. New committee members and volunteers are very welcome! Meet, Grow, and Get to Know. […]
We are thrilled to announce the opening reception and exhibition of artist Chrissanth Greene-Gross. Join us in celebrating her captivating artistic journey, which began with a profound focus on the figure, evident in her roles as a storyboard artist, illustrator, and portrait painter. Chrissanth's mastery of precision in portrait painting, capturing an enduring essence, is […]
Participate in a program of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises shown to reduce the experience of stress and have a positive impact on health and well-being. Get ready for the next moment from a place of clam and clarity. Each 50-minute session provides an opportunity to learn and use gentle BREATH-BODY-MIND™ practices to soothe, […]
Participate in a program of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises shown to reduce the experience of stress and have a positive impact on health and well-being. Get ready for the next moment from a place of clam and clarity. Each 50-minute session provides an opportunity to learn and use gentle BREATH-BODY-MIND™ practices to soothe, […]
Learn to control your mind by controlling your breath. Discover breath in your spine and ease in your being. For optimal well-being, you will consider this a worthwhile experience. The instructor is Deirdre Breen, AHC, NBC-HWC. To register please email mtinter@poundridgelibrary.org and the link information will follow.
The Kenyon College A Cappella Group will give an in-person performance at the Library. Founded in 2003, Take Five (orTake 5) is Kenyon College’s premiere jazz a capella group! They arrange and perform everything from jazz standards to funk and bossa nova–even in a variety of different languages. Every winter, Take Five embarks on a […]
Inspiration is all around us, especially in this adult writing program led by author and writing teacher, Kim Kovach. If you are interested in writing creative fiction, short stories, this course is for you. New and experienced writers will boost their skills through weekly homework assignment to keep everyone motivated! Join this convivial group of […]
Mah Jongg has returned to the library with in-person sessions weekly on Tuesdays at 12 pm. Mah Jongg originated in China several centuries ago and spread throughout the West in the early 20th century. This class is for intermediate-level play. However, instruction for beginners will be held on the first and second Tuesday of every […]
Inspiration is all around us, especially in this adult writing program led by author and writing teacher, Kim Kovach. If you are interested in writing creative fiction, short stories, this course is for you. New and experienced writers will boost their skills through weekly homework assignment to keep everyone motivated! Join this convivial group of […]
Whether you are new to Yoga or want to restart your practice, experience the benefits of modified Yoga! Deirdre Breen, AHC, NBC-HWC, is 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 Education […]
The World through Cinematic Animation Animated films can speak to both children and adults, sometimes simultaneously. This deceptively simple form of storytelling is an appealing way to explore history, politics, ethics, and the arts from various cultural perspectives. It’s also a way to focus on aesthetics, how thousands of carefully crafted still frames create the […]
The Pound ridge Garden Club will be holding a private event in the Schaffner Room.
Take a free practice digital SAT through The Princeton Review. Here is the link to register
Jennifer Derfel is a Pound Ridge local, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist/ Nutrition expert. She will be hosting a Q and A session, "Ask the Dietitian" at the Pound Ridge Library. It is a chance for you to pick her brain and ask her any food and nutrition related questions. She will be myth busting some of the fad diets […]
Gardening workshop on winter sowing presented by Barbara Gerson. Join us at this repeat of a popular workshop and learn how to sow wildflowers just like Mother Nature. Leave with seeds planted and ready to grow. All materials will be provided. Great complement to the library's seed program. Participants are limited. Register below. Registration guarantees a […]
The Pound ridge /human rights Advisory committee will be holding a private event in the Schaffner Room. This event is closed to the public.
The Pound Ridge Library Book group meets the third Wednesday of every month. This month, we will discuss Cul-De-Sac by Joy Fielding. Due to the cold weather and icy road conditions, you may attend via Zoom or in person. The Zoom invitation is below: Topic: Pound Ridge Library Book group Time: Jan 17, 2024 11:30 […]
Whether you are new to Yoga or want to restart your practice, experience the benefits of modified Yoga! Deirdre Breen, AHC, NBC-HWC, is 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 Education […]
The Pound Ridge Land Conservancy will be holding a private event in the Schaffner Room. This event is closed to the public.
As part of our museum highlights series on Zoom, the library will present another exploration of the National Gallery of Art. Whether you are discovering this national treasure for the first time, or are revisiting, this tour is for you. Designed to pique your curiosity and deepen your understanding of the the nation’s collection, the […]
Ikebana (ē-kĕ-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 “living flowers” or “making flowers come alive”. When flowers are beautifully arranged in a container, the arrangement evokes the whole of nature itself, and people’s relationship with nature. Presented by […]
Take a free online ACT through The Princeton Review. Please register here
Acclaimed harpist Lisa Tannebaum in concert. Performing pieces from all genres of classical music including Granados’ Spanish Dances originally written for piano, and recently transcribed for harp by Lisa Tannebaum. Hailed for her “expressive musicality and creativity” by The New York Times, Lisa Tannebaum has performed solo, chamber and orchestral repertoire at major venues and […]
The Pound Ridge Library Foundation will hold a meeting in the Schaffner Room. This meeting is closed to the public.
Mah Jongg has returned to the library with in-person sessions weekly on Tuesdays at 12 pm. Mah Jongg originated in China several centuries ago and spread throughout the West in the early 20th century. This class is for intermediate-level play. Please join us in this popular game of skill and luck! Please register by clicking […]
The Pound Ridge Library Board of Trustees meeting will be held in the Schaffner Room at 7:30 pm. The public is welcome to attend. Board meeting materials, including the agenda, are available here. This meeting will be simultaneously broadcast on Zoom. The link is available here. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88433429201 Meeting ID: 884 3342 9201
Register at seniorlawday.info Qualifying for Medicaid nursing home benefits requires attention to detail and utilizing available planning resources. Key topics include: Medicaid Eligibility Requirements Income and Asset Limits Lookback period Asset Protection Planning Other topics include Irrevocable Trusts, Revocable Trusts, Promissory Note Planning, Spousal Refusal, and Intent to Return Home Speaker: Sara Meyers, Esq., Enea, […]
Canasta is back at the library! Join us for a fun-filled game on Wednesday afternoons. It’s a great card game that you’ll all enjoy! Beginners or those who want more instruction are welcome. What a fun way to learn and play the game. Good company & good conversation, too. Register below. Registration guarantees a spot […]
Join us for an enlightening presentation hosted by Sustainable Westchester, where we explore a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional generators. In this program, we will delve into the innovative world of solar energy and battery storage solutions, showcasing how these technologies can provide reliable power while reducing environmental impact.
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 library’s 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, […]
In this 3 part series, participants will review and experience the foundations of acrylic painting covering what acrylic paint is, how to start, lay out a palette, and manipulate and mix colors. Over the 3 sessions, determine and swatch colors while working towards one painting. One on one feedback is given, and group discussion is […]
The Schaffner Room will be closed for a recital of the students of the Bedford Academy of Music. This event is closed to the public.
The Schaffner Room will be closed for a recital of the students of the Bedford Academy of Music. This event is closed to the public.
The concert, featuring vintage guitarist & singer Ken Lelen, honors the lives, careers and popular tunes of female composers, musicians, songwriters, vocalists and recording artists active in the fifties and sixties, including Peggy Lee, Carole King, Dolly Parton, Buffy Sainte-Marie and others. Every song tells a story with Ken and his one-of-a-kind show is brim […]
Mah Jongg has returned to the library with in-person sessions weekly on Tuesdays at 12 pm. Mah Jongg originated in China several centuries ago and spread throughout the West in the early 20th century. This class is for intermediate-level play. Please join us in this popular game of skill and luck! Please register by clicking […]
The Human Right Advisory Committee will holding an event in the Schaffner Room. This event is open to the public.
Canasta is back at the library! Join us for a fun-filled game on Wednesday afternoons. It’s a great card game that you’ll all enjoy! Beginners or those who want more instruction are welcome. What a fun way to learn and play the game. Good company & good conversation, too. Register below. Registration guarantees a spot […]
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. Ron and Jackie […]
In this 3 part series, participants will review and experience the foundations of acrylic painting covering what acrylic paint is, how to start, lay out a palette, and manipulate and mix colors. Over the 3 sessions, determine and swatch colors while working towards one painting. One on one feedback is given, and group discussion is […]
There will be a private meeting in the lower level meeting room. See Director for details.
Join us at the Pound Ridge Library for an enriching experience with our Seed Library Social. The Pound Ridge Library Local and Heirloom Seed Library committee will be meeting. New committee members and volunteers are very welcome! Meet, Grow, and Get to Know. Meet fellow gardening enthusiasts, share stories, and build connections within our vibrant […]
Join us for a special presentation at Pound Ridge Library as we showcase Jon Scott Bennett's film "Leatherman," followed by an insightful Q & A session with the creator. Don't miss this unique opportunity to delve into the film and gain insights from the filmmaker. Registration guarantees a spot in the program. Registration does not […]
