Pound Ridge Library
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
The Schaffner Room will be closed for a tech practive run-through for the evening workshop.
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. […]
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC. (www.standoutforcollege.com) Ron and Jackie are offering this Zoom presentation to help families understand how the lingering effects from the pandemic have changed the college admissions landscape and how it affects Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen. Ron and Jackie […]
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 […]
Growing Tomatoes From Seed. Everyone's favorite! An instructional and hands-on workshop on growing tomatoes from seed led by Master Gardener Cathy Jarosz, Volunteer, Seed Committee. "Learn and Plant." Materials fee is $5.00. Limited to 20 participants. Register below. Registration guarantees a spot in the program. Registration does not guarantee a parking spot. The library encourages […]
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.
Culture Quest is delighted to welcome Rebecca Johnson and Bex O’Brian, the co-founders of Dorothy Parker’s Ashes, an online magazine publishing fresh, contemporary first-person essays and art by women and gender non-conforming writers. REGISTER HERE. Rebecca Johnson is a writer and editor whose work has appeared in various publications including (alphabetically) Elle, Mademoiselle, The New […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pick up a copy of Abby Hanlon's Dory Fantasmagory at the Library and read it at home. Then come on Friday, March 22 to discuss it with your classmates/peers over pizza and apple juice with Mr. Alan! It promises to be a lovely time! Looking forward to seeing you! Please register on the library […]
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 […]
Pick up a copy of Chris Grabenstein's The Smartest Kid in the Universe at the Library and read it at home. Then come on Friday, March 22 to discuss it with your classmates/peers over pizza and apple juice with Mr. Alan! It promises to be a lovely time! Looking forward to seeing you! Please […]
Pick up a copy of Suzanne Collins' The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise at the Library and read it at home. Then come on Friday, March 22 to discuss it with your classmates/peers over pizza and apple juice with Mr. Alan! It promises to be a lovely time! Looking forward to seeing you! Please […]
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 […]
It's National Puppy Day! Come celebrate with us at the Library by creating your very own puppy out of clay! Make more than one puppy if you like! The more the merrier: who doesn't love puppies? Bring your imaginative creations home to show your family. We look forward to seeing you. Arf!!! Please register […]
In celebration of Women's History Month, the Schubert Club Performers will present a recital featuring works by women composers. They will be showcasing solo piano works by Cecile Chaminade, a French female composer (1857-1944), lyrics by Anne Hunter (1742-1841), highlighting the compositions and lyrics of Clara Wieck Schumann (1819-1896), and others, including performers' own compositions. […]
Pound Ridge Recreation Department will host Chair Yoga in the Schaffner Room.
