Pound Ridge Library
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. Phillip Coyle will be our instructor.ย Philย has been trained by the National Academy of Sports Medicine in functional fitness training and group training. He […]
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.ย However, instruction for beginners will be held on the first Tuesday of every month beginning […]
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.
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. Register below.ย Registration guarantees a spot […]
Whether you are new to Yoga or want to restart your practice, experience the benefits of modified Yoga!ย 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 โ ISHTA Lineage. and a 500 Hour RYT โ Yoga Alliance Continuing Education […]
Learn how to grow microgreens in a workshop led by Corinne Hansch, principal in Lovin' Mama Farm, Amsterdam.NY/ย Microgreens are young seedlings of edible vegetables and herbs. Full of nutrients and flavor, microgreens can be grown in the kitchen, harvested and eaten a week to 10 days after sprouting. Learn how in this hands-on workshop […]
Imagination meets investigation in this five-week True Crime Fiction Writing program via Zoom.ย Each week writers explore a True Crime case and put a new spin on the facts by writing stories from different points of view -- neighbors, co-workers, detectives, reporters, the victim or the accused.ย This five-week True Crime Fiction Writing program is […]
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. Presented by […]
The current exhibit, THE FOUR DIRECTIONS, ART BY CHRISSANTH GREENE GROSS, will close on March 2.ย The exhibit will be taken down after the library's last scheduled program on the same date.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSPONED. IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED TO A FUTURE DATE. The Beatles: From Liverpool to Abbey Road This lecture will follow in the footsteps of The Beatles as they embark on their historic journey starting from their early days as a cover band in Liverpool and Hamburg, into the excitement of Beatlemania, […]
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. Phillip Coyle will be our instructor.ย Philย has been trained by the National Academy of Sports Medicine in functional fitness training and group training. He […]
Register here. Feminism was born in 1776. When the United States became a nation, a woman had no legal existence beyond her husband. If he abused her, she couldnโt leave without abandoning her children. Abigail Adams tried to change this, reminding her husband John to โremember the ladiesโ when the Founders wrote new laws in […]
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 […]
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. Register below.ย Registration guarantees a spot […]
Free Consultations with a professional ARE BACK! One-on-one consults with attorneys, financial planners and care managers. Registration opens on March 6th. Get your questions answered! Senior Law Day consultations are an opportunity to connect with professionals who can answer questions related to wills, trusts, home care, long-term care insurance, and other topics of relevance to […]
Second Saturday Writers group meeting monthly on the second Saturday of each month.
The Pound Ridge Library is honored to host an exhibition of the works of Creighton Michael. After receiving his M.A. in art history from Vanderbilt University and a M.F.A. from Washington University in St. Louis Creighton Michael moved to New York City in 1978. A grant recipient of a Pollack Krasner, a NYFA and Golden […]
The Schaffner Room will be closed for a private event: a musical recital for the NYS Music Teachers Association.
Announcing Pound Ridge Sings! Hey music lovers! Weโre excited to announce the launch the Pound Ridge Sings, an informal singing group where everyone is welcome to join, regardless of talent or experience. No registration necessary. If you have a passion for singing and want to have a blast, this is the place for you! No […]
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, we now have instruction for beginners on the first Tuesday of every month.ย Here […]
This informative presentation explores the world of everydayย pesticidesย used by homeowners and gardeners that may cause serious health effects in children, adults, and pets. Our expert will share the latest science on how commonย pesticidesย impact health, children's unique vulnerability, and steps that families can take to reduceย pesticideย exposures. Presented by Sarah Evans, PhD MPH. Assistant Professor of Environmental […]
Women'sย Work. What is โwomenโsย work?โ How have broad trends in American economic, legal, and political history encouragedย womenย to take certain jobs and restricted them from โmenโsย work?โ How have race, ethnicity, social class, legal status, sexual orientation, and gender presentation impacted these distinctions? The Center forย Womenโs History showcases approximately 45 objects from New-York Historical's own Museum and Library […]
Register here. Between 1776 and 1783, Great Britain hired more than thirty thousand German soldiers to fight in its war against the American rebels. Collectively known as Hessians, the soldiers and accompanying civilians, including hundreds of women and children, spent extended periods of time in locations as dispersed and varied as Canada in the North […]
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. Register below.ย Registration guarantees a spot […]
In this 2-part virtual series, we will visit two National Parks sites. The first visit will be to the Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens in Washington, DC, which features an incrediblyย impressive collection of water lilies and aquatic plants.ย Join us for a Park Ranger talkย to learn more about the park, the stories of […]
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 award-winning landscape designer Jennifer Yates as she presents The Magical Gardens of Bunny Mellon. This fascinating presentation will cover much of Bunny Mellon's life and focuses on her emergence as an important landscape designer. The talk will highlight key moments in Mellon's life and career ranging from her redesign of the White House Rose […]
A private session of Hata Ikebana will be held in the Schaffner Room.
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, we now have instruction for beginners on the first Tuesday of every month.ย Here […]
The Pound Ridge Library Board of Trustees will meet in the Library's Schaffner Room at 7:30 pm. The public is welcome to attend. The Zoom link is here. Pound Ridge Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Board of Trustees meeting Time: Mar 19, 2024 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) […]
Register here. When President Roosevelt died in 1945, Eleanor Roosevelt assumed that her own public career was over. But in fact, the years between her leaving the White House and her death in 1962, Eleanor traveled widely overseas, wrote prolifically, became an important influence in Democratic politics, and, most notably, oversaw the production of the […]
The Pound Ridge Library Book Group meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 11:45 am. This month, we will be reading 'Perfectly Nice Neighbors' by Kia Abdullah. "A riveting and timely thriller, Perfectly Nice Neighbors asks the question: When your dream home comes with nightmare neighbors, how far will you go to keep […]
Join us for a delightful gathering designed exclusively for mothers and their babies, aged 12 months and younger, at Pound Ridge Library. Our weekly Mommy Moments session takes place every Wednesday at 12 noon, providing a nurturing environment for moms to bond with their little ones and connect with other caregivers in the community. During […]
The Schaffner Room will be closed for a tech practive run-through for the evening workshop.
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. Register below.ย Registration guarantees a spot […]
In this 2-part virtual series, we will visit two National Parks sites. The first visit will be to the Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens in Washington, DC, which features an incrediblyย impressive collection of water lilies and aquatic plants.ย Join us for a Park Ranger talkย to learn more about the park, the stories of […]
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 […]
Growing Tomatoes From Seed.ย Everyone's favorite! An instructional and hands-on workshop on growing tomatoes from seed led by Master Gardener Cathy Jarosz, Volunteer, Seed Committee.ย ย "Learn and Plant."ย Materials fee is $5.00. Limited to 20 participants. Register below. Registration guarantees a spot in the program. Registration does not guarantee a parking spot. The library encourages […]
Culture Quest is delighted to welcome Rebecca Johnson and Bex OโBrian, the co-founders of Dorothy Parkerโs Ashes, an online magazine publishing fresh, contemporary first-person essays and art by women and gender non-conforming writers. REGISTER HERE. Rebecca Johnson is a writer and editor whose work has appeared in various publications including (alphabetically) Elle, Mademoiselle, The New […]
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. Presented by […]
In celebration of Women's History Month, the Schubert Club Performers will present a recital featuring works by women composers. They will be showcasing solo piano works by Cecile Chaminade, a French female composer (1857-1944), lyrics by Anne Hunter (1742-1841), highlighting the compositions and lyrics of Clara Wieck Schumann (1819-1896), and others, including performers' own compositions.ย […]
Pound Ridge Recreation Department will host Chair Yoga in the Schaffner Room.
This event has been cancelled. It will not be rescheduled. Announcing Pound Ridge Sings! Hey music lovers! Weโre excited to announce the launch the Pound Ridge Sings, an informal singing group where everyone is welcome to join, regardless of talent or experience. No registration necessary. If you have a passion for singing and want to […]
If you want to learn the tricks of the staging trade to sell your home or listings faster and for more money, or you just want to revitalize your home's appearance, join home staging expert Susan Atwell online as she teaches you: The 3 keys to outshining the competition when selling your home. Our Top […]
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, we now have instruction for beginners on the first Tuesday of every month. Here […]
Join us for a delightful gathering designed exclusively for mothers and their babies, aged 12 months and younger, at Pound Ridge Library. Our weekly Mommy Moments session takes place every Wednesday at 12 noon, providing a nurturing environment for moms to bond with their little ones and connect with other caregivers in the community. During […]
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. Register below.ย Registration guarantees a spot […]
Join an illuminating event as the Pound Ridge Energy Action Committee collaborates with Sustainable Westchester to present a Solar and Battery Backup Information Session at the Pound Ridge Library on March 27, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Delve into the realm of sustainable energy alternatives and discover the transformative potential of solar power and battery […]
Charleston!: Songs and Instrumentals from the Jazz Age A piano lecture recital featuring acclaimed pianist Peter Muir. An exhilarating, toe-tapping celebration of American popular music of the 1920s, from the including works by George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, James P. Johnson and others. Dr. Peter Muir is a versatile international pianist,conductor, and educator with a Ph.D., […]
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 fiction, short stories, 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 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, we now have instruction for beginners on the first Tuesday of every month.ย Here […]
On April 8, 2024 New York State will experience a total solar eclipse! Regions in the Western and Northern part of the state will experience totality, while other regions will get to see a partial solar eclipse. With proper eye protection, you can watch the moon cross in front of the sun and enjoy this […]
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 fiction, short stories, 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 of […]
Register at seniorlawday.info Having an estate plan in place is so important, but terms like โTrustsโ, โFiduciariesโ, and โWillsโ can make the process seem daunting. During this webinar, the presenter will break down common estate planning concepts into plain English, go through the process generally, and show that estate planning can be accessible to everyone. […]
Join us for a delightful gathering designed exclusively for mothers and their babies, aged 12 months and younger, at Pound Ridge Library. Our weekly Mommy Moments session takes place every Wednesday at 12 noon, providing a nurturing environment for moms to bond with their little ones and connect with other caregivers in the community. During […]
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. Register below.ย Registration guarantees a spot […]
Get ready to experience the April Solarย Eclipseย visible from New York State! April 3 @ 7pm, Online NASA-JPL Solar System Ambassador and science teacher Charles Fulco will explain whyย eclipsesย happen, their roles in history, and show you how to safely view and record the upcoming celestial event by constructing your ownย eclipse viewers. Heโll also discuss the importance […]
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, […]
Culture Quest is a virtual series featuring professionals from all disciplines: writing, visual arts, and performing arts. A 45-minute presentation is followed by a Q & A session. All talks will spring from the theme โHow I Got Hereโ. This event will take place on Zoom. You can register here. Pound Ridge Library is proud […]
Join acclaimed architects Dale Laurin and Anthony Romeo in a richly illustrated, in depth presentation of the architecture and life of Frank Lloyd Wright. Why do the designs of Americaโs greatest architect still move people decades after his last building was completed, and what can we learn from them about ourselves? In this in-person well […]
