Pound Ridge Library
Come meet “Bodie.” He is a happy, calm dog who adores the company of children. You will make Bodie’s day by coming to the Library and spending part of your afternoon with him. Sit and snuggle up with Bodie while wonderful stories are being read. It promises to be a grand time. If you would […]
Back by popular demand, the Women and Money Series will continue in the Fall of 2023. A Zoom financial literacy series for women of all ages, the series will discuss “How to Make Sense of Today’s Financial Markets.” The roundtable discussion leaders include Julia Strayer and Liz Maccarone. Julia Strayer, CPWA®, CIMA®, CRPC Senior Vice President, […]
Join us for chess instruction! You will have a blast! Play with your friends, and make new ones! Beginners to advanced players are welcome to attend. Program is intended for children in Kindergarten – Grade 5, but younger or older children are welcome to attend. Chess sets will be provided, but children are welcome to […]
Come join us for a wonderful story time for children of all ages. Get ready to listen to some great stories, and make new friends. Program to be held in the library. Please register on the library website.
Mr. Kurt Gallagher keeps audiences busy! Children ages six months & up will have a blast moving, giggling & making music, as they stomp, slap, clap, & flap along to Kurt’s interactive songs. All the while the children won’t realize they’re learning lessons about music and language, as Kurt sings linguistically playful songs while demonstrating […]
Artist & teacher Evelyn Harvey returns with another in-person art workshop at the library. This class will be a Color Theory Workshop. The workshop presents one of the core foundations of art and design. Color Theory is the study of color - the principles of describing color, manipulating color, color relationships to each other, subtractive […]
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of arts 'n' crafts! Bring your creations home to show Mom and Dad!
Come join us for a wonderful story time for children of all ages. Get ready to listen to some great stories, and make new friends. Program to be held in the library. Please register on the library website.
Are animals like spiders and snakes really creepy or just misunderstood? Join us to learn about bats, spiders, snakes, and other animals who often get a bad rap! Meet some of these critters up close and personal and decide for yourself if they are creepy or cool! Limit of 20 participants. Registration required. Please register […]
The Pound Ridge Garden Club will be holding a private meeting.
How to Use Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence is the ability of machines to perform tasks that are typically associated with human intelligence, such as learning and problem-solving. Chatbots and virtual assistants based on generative AI (eg. Siri) can rely on Natural Language Processing to improve efficiency. Generative systems such as ChatGPT, Bard, and DALL-E are […]
Join us for singing, clapping, dancing, fun instruments and more! You will have a wonderful time ! Program appropriate for children ages 6 months – 6 years old. Program will be held in the Library. Program limited to 20 registrants. Please register by emailing: aramsay@poundridgelibrary.org
Mah Jongg has returned to the library with in-person sessions weekly on Tuesdays at 12:30pm. This class is for intermediate-level play. Please register by clicking below or call the Library at 914.764.5085 for further information. Mah Jongg originated in China several centuries ago and spread throughout the West in the early 20th century. Please join […]
There will be a private event in the Schaffner Room to perform a technical walk-through in preparation for PRLC River Otter program.
Come meet “Bodie.” He is a happy, calm dog who adores the company of children. You will make Bodie’s day by coming to the Library and spending part of your afternoon with him. Sit and snuggle up with Bodie while wonderful stories are being read. It promises to be a grand time. If you would […]
Schaffner Room closed for private event - tech walk thru with PR conservation Board for Bear Safety event.
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. The recent college […]
Join us for singing, clapping, dancing, fun instruments and more! You will have a wonderful time ! Program appropriate for children ages 6 months – 6 years old. Program will be held in the Library. Program limited to 20 registrants. Please register by emailing: aramsay@poundridgelibrary.org
How did artists respond to the culture and ideas of the Renaissance in Italy? Join us in exploring the rise of humanism in society and innovations in art through works by artists like Giotto, Leonardo, Raphael, and Titian. The National Gallery of Art will be the presenter of this informative virtual lecture. To join directly […]
Pound Ridge Library meets the third Wednesday of every month. This month, we will be reading 'Something in the Water' by Catherine Steadman. "If you could make one simple choice that would change your life forever, would you? Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough, Mark a handsome investment banker […]
What would you do if the tiger from your grandma’s story came for dinner? Join Mr. Alan and Bedford Schools' teachers for a program for the Fox Read book selection When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller.. We will discuss the book with attention to the use of folktale. Then we will imagine ourselves […]
Join us for chess instruction! You will have a blast! Play with your friends, and make new ones! Beginners to advanced players are welcome to attend. Program is intended for children in Kindergarten – Grade 5, but younger or older children are welcome to attend. Chess sets will be provided, but children are welcome to […]
Pound Ridge Library and the Pound Ridge Conservation Board present Living with Bears: Helping People Live Safe and Prevent Conflict. This event will be presented live in-person at the Library and will also be broadcast on Zoom. The event will be recorded and posted to the Library website. If you would like to attend this […]
Come join us for a wonderful story time for children of all ages. Get ready to listen to some great stories, and make new friends. Program to be held in the library. Please register on the library website.
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, […]
Learn to control your mind by controlling your breath. Discover breath in your spine and ease in your being. For optimal well-being, you will consider this a worthwhile experience. The instructor is Deirdre Breen, AHC, NBC-HWC. To register, call the Library, 914.764.5085 and the link information will follow. To join directly, please click here.
Pound Ridge Land Conservancy presents a program on river otters. River otters are an elusive but very welcome member of Westchester's wildlife. As an indicator species, their presence speaks to the quality of both the aquatic and terrestrial habitats in our county. This program will cover the life history, behavior, and communication of river otters […]
Mr. Kurt Gallagher keeps audiences busy! Children ages six months & up will have a blast moving, giggling & making music, as they stomp, slap, clap, & flap along to Kurt’s interactive songs. All the while the children won’t realize they’re learning lessons about music and language, as Kurt sings linguistically playful songs while demonstrating […]
Join us for this very special event! Josephine Korlei Mensah, DMD, pediatric dentist at Pound Ridge Cosmetic Dentistry, will be here to conduct a storytime and Q&A about oral health with "Robin the Robot." Children love "Robin the Robot." She can talk, play games, and help children feel comfortable. Robin has a good memory […]
By popular demand, Arty Party returns with another session of: A Paint Party for Adults at the Pound Ridge Library “PAINT LIKE VAN GOGH” with us at the Pound Ridge Library on Friday, October 20 at 12:30pm. Pound Ridger Lauren Teton will guide “party-cipiants” through the unique brush strokes and coloration that make “Starry Night”one […]
Whether you are new to Yoga or want to restart your practice, experience the benefits of modified Yoga! Deirdre Breen, AHC, NBC-HWC will be our instructor. Deirdre is a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, a Yoga Master Teacher – ISHTA Lineage. and a 500 Hour RYT – Yoga Alliance Continuing […]
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of arts 'n' crafts! Bring your creations home to show Mom and Dad!
Come join us for a wonderful story time for children of all ages. Get ready to listen to some great stories, and make new friends. Program to be held in the library. Please register on the library website.
Calling all detectives ! Join us for a hands-on espionage event where you’ll use chemistry to make invisible ink and study cryptography to create a cypher wheel. Children 6 and under should be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Limit of 20 participants. Please register on website.
PRAS Pound Ridge Author Society private meeting in the lower level meeting room.
Have fun and improve your strength & endurance, both in and out of the chair. This weekly class combines movement with light strength training, range of motion work, and relaxation. Deirdre Breen, AHC, NBC-HWC, will be our instructor. Deirdre, a well-known face on the Library's wellness programs, is a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, […]
The Garden Club will be holding a private meeting in the Schaffner Room.
Learn to control your mind by controlling your breath. Discover breath in your spine and ease in your being. For optimal well-being, you will consider this a worthwhile experience. The instructor is Deirdre Breen, AHC, NBC-HWC. To register please call the Library, 914.764.5085 and the link information will follow. To join directly, please click here. Add […]
Join us for singing, clapping, dancing, fun instruments and more! You will have a wonderful time ! Program appropriate for children ages 6 months – 6 years old. Program will be held in the Library. Limited to 20 registrants. Please email aramsay@poundridgelibrary.org to register.
Westchester Library System Career Coaching Services presents 'Managing Your Career in Changing Times' Seminar, a virtual 6-week program. Build self-awareness to clarify your career direction Explore career alternatives Learn about the latest job search trends, including resumes, interviewing and LinkedIn Facilitated by a Professional Career Coach, this 6-week seminar meets virtually once a week for […]
Mah Jongg has returned to the library with in-person sessions weekly on Tuesdays at 12:30pm. This class is for intermediate-level play. Please register by clicking below or call the Library at 914.764.5085 for further information. Mah Jongg originated in China several centuries ago and spread throughout the West in the early 20th century. Please join […]
Whether you are new to Yoga or want to restart your practice, experience the benefits of modified Yoga! Viki Boyko, a certified 500hr Yoga Instructor, Chair Yoga certified (with Yoga Vista Academy); A Franklin Method Level 3 Educator & Hanna Somatics trained, will be the instructor for August. To register call the Library, 914.764.5085, or […]
Come meet “Bodie.” He is a happy, calm dog who adores the company of children. You will make Bodie’s day by coming to the Library and spending part of your afternoon with him. Sit and snuggle up with Bodie while wonderful stories are being read. It promises to be a grand time. If you would […]
