Pound Ridge Library
Brought to the community by the Bedford Teachersโ Association, this is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to read with their students and for community members to join in the discussion. This yearโs books include New Kid by Jerry Craftย (for younger readers and their parents), Maryโs Monster by Lilie Judge and Frankenstein by Mary […]
Sensory Storytime for children ages 2 thru 6 accompanied by a caregiver. This event will be held at the Pound Ridge Town Park. Sensory Storytimes are more interactive and provide built-in time for sensory play, including freedom of movement with more visual aids, gentle action, and sensory experiences. These storytimes are also smaller, reducing the […]
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 […]
Nature and American Art: Highlights from the Permanent Collection Experience the natural beauty of the United States through the eyes of artists in the New York Historical Societyโs permanent collection, including naturalist John James Audubon and the landscape painters of the Hudson River School. Discover the artists and artwork that helped to create a […]
Members of the One Love Club will hold a private meeting in the Schffner Room. One Love club (www.joinonelove.org) is to empower young people with the tools and resources they need to see the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships and bring life-saving prevention education to their communities.
PR Garden Club will hold a private event in the Schaffner Room. This event is closed to the public.
The League of Women Voters of North East Westchester will be holding a private meeting in the Schaffner Room.
Are you passionate about photography? Connect with others who share your interests. Whether youโre a seasoned photographer or just starting out, come share your experiences, discuss techniques, and celebrate your love for capturing moments. Registration is not necessary.
Pound Ridge Land Conservancy and the Pound Ridge Conservation Board have collaborated on a new talk series, โPound Ridge: Living with Nature" and will present the first talk, "Local Seeds: Natureโs Survival Package.โ Join us for an engaging conversation about how the quality of our environment rests largely on our plants. In Pound Ridge, we […]
A tour of the recently re-opened historic estate overlooking the Hudson River. The tour will explore the property, highlighting the majestic mansion and its magnificent gardens. Lyndhurst, also known as the Jay Gould estate, is a Gothic Revival country house that sits in its own 67-acre park beside the Hudson River in Tarrytown, New York. […]
From the often misunderstood snapping turtle that shared the earth with dinosaurs to the small and elusive spotted turtle rarely observed in this area, the turtles of New York are a diverse and charismatic group of animals in great need of conservation support. Through a discussion of turtle life cycles, behavior, and conservation status participants […]
Join us in this ink drawing workshop where Evelyn Harvey, our instructor, taps into the fluidity and permanence of ink. Using brushes and pen nibs explore the various line and visual sensation ink allows. The workshop reviews the ink drawing medium through a still life inspiration. Instructor feedback in given and group discussion is encouraged. […]
Chakra Cleansing Meditation Guided by Helena de Vengoechea Rudd Join us at the Pound Ridge Library to help bring the chakras back into balance and assist you in moving forward with your day refreshed and ready to take on any challenge that may cross your path. There are seven main chakras that run along the […]
The library is pleased to welcome documentary filmmaker, Jon Scott Bennett for the in-person screening of The Peekskill Riots: Episode One, The Mighty Oak in the Forest. On August 27 and September 4th, 1949, violence broke out at two concerts held outside Peekskill, NY, headlined by black singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson. Citizens of […]
Presented byย Sal St. George ofย St. George Living History Productions. Start with an all-star cast featuring Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Peter Boyle, Teri Garr, Cloris Leachman, Marty Feldman, and Kenneth Mars. Add a hysterically funny script co-written by Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks. Finally, the movie was masterfully directed by Mel Brooks paying homage classic horror […]
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. Register in advance for this meeting here. After registering, […]
Come and see "The Astonishing Andrew" perform his family friendly magic show, with tricks sure to astonish both kids and adult. Since itโs the Halloween season, we may even have a spooky visitor or two show up. Refreshments to follow the show! Please register on the library website. Registration guarantees a spot in the program. […]
Piano Duo.ย We invite you to embark on a memorable musical journey featuring internationally acclaimed concert pianists Sharon Chang and Mateusz Borowiak. As an additional bonus, a special guest, concert pianist Dominika Gacka, will join Mr. Borowiak in a 4-hand piano duet.ย A special musical event not to be missed! Sharon Chang performed prolifically in […]
Pound Ridge Library Book Group meets on the last Wednesday of the month. This month, the Pound Ridge Library Book Group invites you to dive into Next of Kin by Kia Abdullah, a powerful and emotionally charged legal thriller that will spark intense discussion. The story follows Leila Syed, a successful architect whose life is […]
Westchester Hawks & Owls. Over twenty species of raptors may be spotted in our area including various kinds of eagles, hawks, falcons and owls. Saw Mill River Audubon Executive Director Anne Swaim will present a multimedia program with some of the best raptor images from local photographers, video clips and more. Find out when and […]
Sensory Storytime for children ages 2 thru 6 accompanied by a caregiver. Sensory Storytimes are more interactive and provide built-in time for sensory play, including freedom of movement with more visual aids, gentle action, and sensory experiences. These storytimes are also smaller, reducing the group size and noise level for those with sound sensitivity. This […]
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 Schaffner Room will be closed for a tech practice run-through.
Get ready for a day of smiles, silliness, and unforgettable fun as we celebrate โTake Your Child to the Library Dayโ with an exciting โMeet & Greetโ featuring none other than The Cat in the Hat! There will be plenty of chances to snap photos with The Cat in the Hat himself! Watch as he […]
