Pound Ridge Library
It's Dr. Seuss' birthday! Come listen his greatest books in this fun storytime! We have a bountiful collection: please borrow some to take home with you once the program is over! 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 […]
Come celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday by creating one of his beloved characters out of clay! Choose whichever character you like: this is your project, and we want you to have fun! Create something special which you can bring home to show your family! We look forward to welcoming you for this special edition […]
The current exhibit, THE FOUR DIRECTIONS, ART BY CHRISSANTH GREENE GROSS, will close on March 2. The exhibit will be taken down after the library's last scheduled program on the same date.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSPONED. IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED TO A FUTURE DATE. The Beatles: From Liverpool to Abbey Road This lecture will follow in the footsteps of The Beatles as they embark on their historic journey starting from their early days as a cover band in Liverpool and Hamburg, into the excitement of Beatlemania, […]
Installation of Creighton Michael's art exhibition.
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
A private bridge group will be using the lower level meeting room.
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Second Saturday Writers group meeting monthly on the second Saturday of each month.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
There will be a private recording session in the Schaffner Room.
The Schaffner Room will be closed for a private event: a musical recital for the NYS Music Teachers Association.
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
A private bridge group will be using the lower level meeting 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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
A private session of Hata Ikebana will be held in the 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 […]
