Pound Ridge Library
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 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 […]
The piano in the Schaffner Room will be tuned at 5:45 pm (approximate 60 minutes.)
Private Bridge group (lower level)
