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All-age Stories

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 […]

Fearless Women: Feminist Patriots from Abigail Adams to Beyoncé

Register here. Feminism was born in 1776. When the United States became a nation, a woman had no legal existence beyond her husband. If he abused her, she couldn’t leave without abandoning her children. Abigail Adams tried to change this, reminding her husband John to “remember the ladies” when the Founders wrote new laws in […]

Mah Jongg

Mah Jongg has returned to the library with in-person sessions weekly on Tuesdays at 12 pm. Mah Jongg originated in China several centuries ago and spread throughout the West in the early 20th century. This class is for intermediate-level play. Please join us in this popular game of skill and luck! Please register by clicking […]

Paws to Read

Join our heartwarming “Paws for Reading” program at the library, where children can build their reading skills while sharing stories with our furry, four-legged friends. It’s the perfect opportunity for young readers to boost their confidence and develop a love for books in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Children can read aloud to our friendly […]

Musical Wednesdays

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 Musical Wednesday! 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 music and […]

All-age Stories

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 […]

Recurring

Canasta

Schaffner Room

Canasta is back at the library!  Join us for a fun-filled game on Wednesday afternoons.  It’s a great card game that you’ll all enjoy!  Beginners or those who want more instruction are welcome.  What a fun way to learn and play the game.  Good company & good conversation, too. Register below.  Registration guarantees a spot […]

Chess Instruction for Kids

lower level

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. […]

Senior Law Day – free consultations

Free Consultations with a professional ARE BACK! One-on-one consults with attorneys, financial planners and care managers. Registration opens on March 6th. Get your questions answered! Senior Law Day consultations are an opportunity to connect with professionals who can answer questions related to wills, trusts, home care, long-term care insurance, and other topics of relevance to […]

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 […]

“Slime Time” with The New Canaan Nature Center

It’s amphibian season! Join us to discover the life cycle of these amazing creatures, from eggs to adult, learn about where they live, and explore one of our favorite amphibian habitats—the vernal pool!

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

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 […]

Fun Friday Art

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 […]

All-age Stories

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 […]

The Stamford Museum & Nature Center presents: “Snakes of the World”

Schaffner Room

One of our most popular programs returns! Meet some live snakes from around the world. Explore the differences in their patterns and behaviors and even help us to hold a snake! Registration guarantees a spot in the program. Registration does not guarantee a parking spot. The library encourages carpooling as much as possible.

Creighton Michael opening art reception

The Pound Ridge Library is honored to host an exhibition of the works of Creighton Michael. After receiving his M.A. in art history from Vanderbilt University and a M.F.A. from Washington University in St. Louis Creighton Michael moved to New York City in 1978. A grant recipient of a Pollack Krasner, a NYFA and Golden […]

Pound Ridge Sings

Announcing Pound Ridge Sings! Hey music lovers! We’re excited to announce the launch the Pound Ridge Sings, an informal singing group where everyone is welcome to join, regardless of talent or experience. No registration necessary. If you have a passion for singing and want to have a blast, this is the place for you! No […]

Musical Tuesdays

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 Musical Tuesday! 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 music and […]

All-age Stories

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 […]

Mah Jongg

Schaffner Room

Mah Jongg has returned to the library with in-person sessions weekly on Tuesdays at 12 pm. Mah Jongg originated in China several centuries ago and spread throughout the West in the early 20th century. This class is for intermediate-level play. However, we now have instruction for beginners on the first Tuesday of every month.  Here […]

Recurring

Paws to Read

Join our heartwarming “Paws for Reading” program at the library, where children can build their reading skills while sharing stories with our furry, four-legged friends. It’s the perfect opportunity for young readers to boost their confidence and develop a love for books in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Children can read aloud to our friendly […]

The Danger of Pesticides

This informative presentation explores the world of everyday pesticides used by homeowners and gardeners that may cause serious health effects in children, adults, and pets. Our expert will share the latest science on how common pesticides impact health, children's unique vulnerability, and steps that families can take to reduce pesticide exposures. Presented by Sarah Evans, PhD MPH. Assistant Professor of Environmental […]

Women’s Work

Women's Work. What is “women’s work?” How have broad trends in American economic, legal, and political history encouraged women to take certain jobs and restricted them from “men’s work?” How have race, ethnicity, social class, legal status, sexual orientation, and gender presentation impacted these distinctions? The Center for Women’s History showcases approximately 45 objects from New-York Historical's own Museum and Library […]

Musical Wednesdays

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 Musical Wednesday! 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 music and […]

All-age Stories

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 […]

Hessians: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War

Register here. Between 1776 and 1783, Great Britain hired more than thirty thousand German soldiers to fight in its war against the American rebels. Collectively known as Hessians, the soldiers and accompanying civilians, including hundreds of women and children, spent extended periods of time in locations as dispersed and varied as Canada in the North […]

Canasta

Canasta is back at the library!  Join us for a fun-filled game on Wednesday afternoons.  It’s a great card game that you’ll all enjoy!  Beginners or those who want more instruction are welcome.  What a fun way to learn and play the game.  Good company & good conversation, too. Register below.  Registration guarantees a spot […]

Chess Instruction for Kids

lower level

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. […]

National Parks Series

on Zoom

In this 2-part virtual series, we will visit two National Parks sites. The first visit will be to the Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens in Washington, DC, which features an incredibly  impressive collection of water lilies and aquatic plants.  Join us for a Park Ranger talk  to learn more about the park, the stories of […]

All-age Stories

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 […]

Recurring

Great Courses – Skeptic’s Guide to American History

Schaffner Room

The Pound Ridge Library is pleased to announce the continuation of a series of lectures which mark the eleventh year of courses which are part of the library’s continuing presentation of a new educational concept in life-long learning: a series of DVD seminars from The Teaching Company/The Great Courses encompassing a wide variety of subjects, […]

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

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 […]

Fun Friday Art

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 […]

All-age Stories

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 […]

What Winter Sowing Reveals with For The People and KIDS!

lower level

Join us for a hands-on experience in seed sowing.  Transplant seedlings into compostable planters to take home. Please register on library website. Registration guarantees a spot in the program. Registration does not guarantee a parking spot. The library encourages carpooling as much as possible.  

The Magical Gardens of Bunny Mellon

Schaffner Room

Join award-winning landscape designer Jennifer Yates as she presents The Magical Gardens of Bunny Mellon. This fascinating presentation will cover much of Bunny Mellon's life and focuses on her emergence as an important landscape designer. The talk will highlight key moments in Mellon's life and career ranging from her redesign of the White House Rose […]

Musical Tuesdays

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 Musical Tuesday! 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 music and […]

All-age Stories

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 […]

Mah Jongg

Schaffner Room

Mah Jongg has returned to the library with in-person sessions weekly on Tuesdays at 12 pm. Mah Jongg originated in China several centuries ago and spread throughout the West in the early 20th century. This class is for intermediate-level play. However, we now have instruction for beginners on the first Tuesday of every month.  Here […]

Paws to Read

Join our heartwarming “Paws for Reading” program at the library, where children can build their reading skills while sharing stories with our furry, four-legged friends. It’s the perfect opportunity for young readers to boost their confidence and develop a love for books in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Children can read aloud to our friendly […]

Board of Trustees meeting

The Pound Ridge Library Board of Trustees will meet in the Library's Schaffner Room at 7:30 pm. The public is welcome to attend. The Zoom link is here. Pound Ridge Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Board of Trustees meeting Time: Mar 19, 2024 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) […]

Musical Wednesdays

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 Musical Wednesday! 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 music and […]

Eleanor Roosevelt After 1945

Register here. When President Roosevelt died in 1945, Eleanor Roosevelt assumed that her own public career was over. But in fact, the years between her leaving the White House and her death in 1962, Eleanor traveled widely overseas, wrote prolifically, became an important influence in Democratic politics, and, most notably, oversaw the production of the […]

All-age Stories

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 […]

Pound Ridge Library Book Group

The Pound Ridge Library Book Group meets on the third Wednesday of every month at 11:45 am. This month, we will be reading 'Perfectly Nice Neighbors' by Kia Abdullah. "A riveting and timely thriller, Perfectly Nice Neighbors asks the question: When your dream home comes with nightmare neighbors, how far will you go to keep […]

Mommy Moments

Join us for a delightful gathering designed exclusively for mothers and their babies, aged 12 months and younger, at Pound Ridge Library. Our weekly Mommy Moments session takes place every Wednesday at 12 noon, providing a nurturing environment for moms to bond with their little ones and connect with other caregivers in the community. During […]

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