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Pound Ridge Land Conservancy

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The Pound Ridge Land Conservancy presents a Native Seed Gathering lecture featuring Carrie Sears and Emily Rauch in-person at the library. Watch for details.

Westchester Hawks & Owls

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 […]

Ink Drawing Workshop

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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. […]

The Peekskill Riots

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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 […]

The Making of Young Frankenstein

Presented by Sal St. George of 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 […]

Piano Duo

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Piano Duo.  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 Dominka Gaika, will join Mr. Borowiak in a 4-hand piano duet.  A special musical event not to be missed! Sharon Chang performed prolifically in […]

Preparedness Training

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The libary is pleased to present 1LT Kyle Kilmer. Citizen Preparedness Corps (CPC), who will present a trainnig session on preparing residents for emergencies and disasters. The Citizen Preparedness Corps (CPC) is an Emergency Preparedness program initiated back in 2014 to provide residents the knowledge and tools to prepare for emergencies and disasters, respond accordingly, […]

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Native Americans in Film

In observance of Native American Heritage Month, we are pleased to present Native Americans in Film; a 2-part film discussion series online presented by Professor William Costanzo, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of English and Film and author of six books on writing and film. If movies are a mirror of our culture, the changing images […]

Monotype Printmaking Workshop

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Join us In this workshop where you will learn how to create one of a kind prints by hand. Monoprintmaking is a one off printmaking technique that can be highly expressive. This workshop reviews the monoprintmaking process using acrylic sheets, acrylic paints, mediums, and brushes. Instructor demonstration is given, and group discussion is encouraged. All […]

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