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Canasta

Schaffner Room

Join us at the library for a delightful afternoon of Canasta - the perfect place to meet fellow card game enthusiasts, learn new strategies, and enjoy friendly competition in a relaxed setting. It's an relaxing afternoon of cards, conversation, and community, whether you're a seasoned player or a curious beginner, there's always room at the […]

Chess Instruction for Kids

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Discover the world of kings, queens, and knights with our Children’s Chess Program at the library, where young minds can learn the art of strategy. Chess isn’t just a game; it’s a journey of intellect and fun. Our Children’s Chess Program will help your children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while making new friends. […]

Harriet Shenkman, Poet, Wonder Wheel

Harriet Shenkman's poetry collection captures the circular nature of life.  Reading from "Wonder Wheel", she both recalls her ancestors and rears her children in these poems-alongside its unpredictability. Harriet Shenkman is the current Poet-in-Residence at the JCC of Mid Westchester. She is a professor emerita at City University of New York. Her poetry awards include […]

All-age Stories

Children's Room

Join us at the library for a magical journey into the world of stories! Our Children’s All-Ages Stories program is a place where imaginations take flight, and children of all ages delight in captivating tales, creating unforgettable memories. Bring your child to this enchanting program, where the pages of books come to life. We offer […]

Teen Earth Day Program

Madeline Abrams is a junior in high school and she has developed an environmentally-friendly way to capture rain water using discarded plastic water bottles to create an irrigation system for vegetable gardens. By using empty water bottles, cutting them in half lengthwise, and connecting them with waterproof tape, Madeline has created a gutter system to […]

Music with Kurt Gallagher

Schaffner Room

Get ready for an unforgettable musical adventure! Bring your little ones to the library for a dose of musical enchantment with our Children’s Music with Kurt Gallagher! Delight in the lively tunes, interactive songs, and engaging performances that will have kids tapping their feet and singing along with joy. Join us for a magical morning of […]

All-age Stories

Children's Room

Join us at the library for a magical journey into the world of stories! Our Children's All-Ages Stories program is a place where imaginations take flight, and children of all ages delight in captivating tales, creating unforgettable memories. Bring your child to this enchanting program, where the pages of books come to life. We offer […]

Sogetsu Ikebana Moribana and Nageire Arrangements

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 […]

Fun Friday Art

Schaffner Room

Unlock your child's inner artist at our Fun Friday Art Program. Join us for a world of colorful creativity, where young imaginations soar and masterpieces come to life. Let your child's imagination run wild! From painting and drawing to exciting hands-on crafts, we provide a nurturing space for budding artists to explore and create. Fun Friday […]

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