Pound Ridge Library
Making Sense of Our Health: A summer wellness series with Deirdre Breen Summertime is an optimal time for self care. In this series you’ll learn how conscious awareness of the sensesaffects one’s health. During the Zoom sessions, we’ll explore each sense, understand its influence, and learn how to nourish, strengthen and balance it to improve how […]
Join us for a magical evening at the library with our Sleepy Sensory Storytime and Stuffies Sleepover! This special event is designed to provide a calming and engaging experience for children of all ages. From 5:00 PM to 5:30 PM, we'll gather for a sensory-friendly storytime session filled with soothing stories, gentle songs, and interactive […]
Pound Ridge Land Conservancy will hold their Preserve Steward Internship presentation in the Schaffner Room. This is a private event and is not open to the public.
Today is the day you have been waiting for (and working towards) all summer long! The Reading Baskets for the Summer Reading Game will be raffled off! As Mr. Alan explained when he visited PRES in June, there can only be five winners of the raffle. But as he also asked each grade: "What […]
Pound Ridge Library Book Group Current Book Selection: Look Closer by David Ellis Join us for a captivating discussion of Look Closer, a psychological thriller by award-winning author David Ellis. The story delves into the intricate lives of a seemingly perfect couple whose secrets unravel in unexpected ways. As the plot twists and turns, readers […]
The Pound Ridge Library Board of Trustees will meet in the Schaffner Room at the library at 7:15 pm. The public is welcome to attend. See the agenda and all Board meeting materials here. Zoom link here. Pound Ridge Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Board of Trustees meeting Time: Aug […]
Are you passionate about photography? The Pound Ridge Library invites you to a special gathering for photography enthusiasts. This is a chance to connect with others who share your interests and explore the possibility of forming a dedicated photography club. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just starting out, come share your experiences, discuss techniques, […]
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 (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 […]
Monique Ford's exhibition, Look Me In The Eyes, will be taken down.
The League of Women Voters of North East Westchester will be holding a private meeting in the Schaffner Room.
Westchester Power will hold an information session in the Schaffner Room. Westchester Power is a municipal electricity supply program that helps residents and small businesses in Pound Ridge and 28 other municipalities in Westchester County access renewable energy at competitive fixed-rates. There is a new contract beginning December 1, 2024. Join this information session to […]
Are you passionate about photography? Connect with others who share your interests. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just starting out, come share your experiences, discuss techniques, and celebrate your love for capturing moments. Registration is not necessary.
Installation of Dyan & Daughters exhibition.
Installation of Dyan & Daughters exhibition.
Pound Ridge Library is thrilled to welcome local author Gloria Koster. Gloria will read from her latest children's book Overdue: The Misadventure of Bob the Book. Meet Bob. He's the all-time favorite library book at Wisdom Hill Elementary. But Sebastian is nothing like Bob’s previous enthusiastic borrowers. In fact, Sebastian completely forgets about Bob! Will […]
PR Garden Club will be hosting a private event in the Schaffner Room. This event is closed to the public.
The 2024 Trustee election will take place on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. There will be four seats with varying terms available for the term October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2026. Voting will be held at the library from 2 pm until 8 pm. Absentee ballots and envelopes are available at the library and can […]
A Silent Book Club is a relaxed, no-pressure gathering for book lovers who enjoy reading in a social setting. Unlike traditional book clubs, there’s no assigned reading or required discussion. Instead, members bring or borrow books and meet in cozy spaces in the library. Everyone settles in to read quietly. The focus is on enjoying […]
Send a hand painted Birthday, Halloween, Hello, and Winter Holiday card after this workshop. It is the truest and best way of saying “I am thinking of you” and/or “I love you.” No art talent or experience required! You will complete 4 to 6 cards, with envelopes in this class. Lauren Teton will take you […]
Dyan & Daughters is an exhibition that features the works of Dyan, Stacy and Julie Rosenberg, a mother-daughter trio of artists who in 2015 co-owned an art gallery in Katonah, NY together called, Dyan & Daughters Gallery. The exhibition will feature paintings by Dyan, digital prints & coloring books by Stacy and a mixture of paintings and other geometric-style […]
The League of Women Voters of North East Westchester will be holding a private meeting in the Schaffner Room.
The Pound Ridge library Book Club will meet a week later than usual on September 25. This month we will be reading Yellowface by R. F. Kuang. White lies. Dark humor. Deadly consequences… Juniper Song isn’t who she claims to be. She didn’t write the book she’s famous for, and she’s definitely not Asian American. […]
Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper of Stand Out for College return for another season of assisting families prepare for the college admissions process. Ron and Jackie are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of juniors, sophomores and freshmen understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate the recent changes. They will discuss […]
Melodies & Masterpieces: An Inclusive Connections Experience Join us for a sensory-friendly morning of music and art, designed to create a welcoming and engaging environment for our neurodivergent community members. This program, the second in our 'Inclusive Connections' series, offers a unique blend of musical therapy and creative expression. The event will unfold in two […]
Brought to the community by the Bedford Teachers’ Association, this is an opportunity for parents and caregivers to read with their students and for community members to join in the discussion. This year’s books include New Kid by Jerry Craft (for younger readers and their parents), Mary’s 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 (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 […]
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 Society’s 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 […]
Hata Ikebana (private event) wil ltake place in the Schaffner Room.
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.
