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Paws to Read

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 […]

Board of Trustees meeting

The Pound Ridge Library Board of Trustees will meet at 7:30 pm in the Schaffner room. The public is welcome to attend. Pound Ridge Library is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Pound Ridge Library Board of Trustees meeting Time: May 16, 2023 07:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting […]

Should I Stay or Should I Go? Housing Options for Older Adults

Senior Law Day Collaborative presents Should I Stay or Should I Go? Housing Options for Older Adults Register at seniorlawday.info This webinar will review the reasons that people choose assisted living vs. staying at home, what assisted living is today, and what it offers Seniors. The speaker will also share her personal experience and “path” […]

Musical Munchkins

Come join Ms. Robin for a morning of singing, clapping, dancing, loud instruments and more! It is the perfect way to “shake your sillies out” in the morning! You will have a ball ! Program appropriate for children ages 6 months – 6 years old. Program to be held at Town Park. Please park in […]

All-age Stories

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 at Town Park. Please park in the lower parking lot: please do not park in the spaces adjacent to the playground or shelter.  We thank you for […]

Pound Ridge Library Book Group

This month we will be reading Decent People by De'Shawn Charles Winslow. From Center for Fiction First Novel Prize-winning author De'Shawn Charles Winslow, a sweeping and unforgettable novel of a Black community reeling from a triple homicide, and the secrets the killings reveal. "In the still-segregated town of West Mills, North Carolina, in 1976, Marian, […]

Chess Instruction for Kids

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 children in higher grades are welcome to attend. Chess sets will be provided, but children are welcome to […]

All-age Stories

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. Registration required.  Please register on the library website.   Limit of 20 participants. Program to be held in Library. *Masks optional

Krafty Kids

Please join us at the Library to make some fun and creative art work.  Using a few art supplies, we will sketch, paint and collage!  Don’t forget to bring your imagination and creativity!   Hope to see you there! Program to be held in Conant Hall. Registration required.  A limit of 20 children for the program.  […]

Art with Mr. Alan

Mrs. Demetra won't be with us today.   Not to worry!    We will have fun making art at Conant Hall!

Music with Kurt Gallagher

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 […]

All-age Stories

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 at Town Park. Please park in the lower parking lot: please do not park in the spaces adjacent to the playground or shelter.  We thank you for […]

Hata Ikebana

There will be a private Ikebana event held in the Schaffner Room.

Music with Kurt Gallagher

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 […]

All-age Stories

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. Registration required.  A limit of 20 children for the program.   Please register only your child and not the caregivers.  Please register on the website. Program to be held in library. *Masks optional

“Discover Detection” with MadScience

Step into the shoes of a detective—uncover the science involved in evidence gathering and analysis. Take home your very own spy tool to continue the fun. Registration required.  Please register on library website. Limit of 12 participants. Program at Library.

Mark Crawford author event

Mark Crawford, author of Divided Loyalty: Four Sons of the Revolution will appear in person at the library to discuss his book. The Pound Ridge historical Society will co-sponsor this event and facilitate a Q&A session at the end of the discussion. It promises to be an interesting and lively event. "In 1743, my Great, […]

Musical Munchkins at the Library

Come join Ms. Adrienne for a morning of singing, clapping, dancing, loud instruments and more! It is the perfect way to “shake your sillies out” in the morning! You will have a ball ! Program appropriate for children ages 6 months – 6 years old. Program to be held in library. Registration required.  A limit […]

All-age Stories

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 at Library. Registration required.  A limit of 20 children for the program.   Please register only your child and not the caregivers.  Please register on the website. *Masks optional […]

Mah Jongg

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 […]

Paws to Read

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 […]

Creating a Compelling College Application

Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper from Stand Out For College  are back by popular demand! Ron and Jackie are offering this Zoom presentation to help high school juniors and their parents understand how to use the summer productively to create a compelling college application. They  will cover the college application process including current admissions trends, […]

Musical Munckins at the Library

Come join Ms. Robin for a morning of singing, clapping, dancing, loud instruments and more! It is the perfect way to “shake your sillies out” in the morning! You will have a ball ! Program appropriate for children ages 6 months – 6 years old. Program to be held in library. Registration required.  A limit […]

All-age Stories

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 at Library. Registration required.  A limit of 20 children for the program.   Please register only your child and not the caregivers.  Please register on the website. *Masks optional […]

Chess Instruction for Kids

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 children in higher grades are welcome to attend. Chess sets will be provided, but children are welcome to […]

All-age Stories

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. Registration required.  A limit of 20 children for the program.   Please register only your child and not the caregivers.  Please register on the website. *Masks optional *Program to be held at Library.

Krafty Kids

Please join us at the Library to make some fun and creative art work.  Using a few art supplies, we will sketch, paint and collage!  Don’t forget to bring your imagination and creativity!   Hope to see you there! Program to be held in Conant Hall. Registration required.  A limit of 20 children for the program.  […]

Manzanar National Historic Site

Virtual Ranger Talk from Manzanar National Historic Site Thursday, May 25 from 7-8pm on Zoom Join us to learn about life at Manzanar for the Japanese-Americans who were detained there during World War II. A Ranger from Manzanar National Historic Site will present on the site, the experiences of the people forced to relocate there, and […]

Music with Kurt Gallagher

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 […]

All-age Stories

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 at Town Park. Please park in the lower parking lot: please do not park in the spaces adjacent to the playground or shelter.  We thank you for […]

Ikebana Sogetsu

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 […]

Music with Kurt Gallagher

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 […]

All-age Stories

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. Registration required.  A limit of 20 children for the program.   Please register only your child and not the caregivers.  Please register on the website. *Masks optional *Program to be held at Library.

Krafty Kids

Please join us at the Library to make some fun and creative art work.  Using a few art supplies, we will sketch, paint and collage!  Don’t forget to bring your imagination and creativity!   Hope to see you there!   Registration required.  A limit of 20 children for the program.   Please register only your child and […]

John McCown author event

Pound Ridge Library welcomes local author John McCown. John will present “Container Shipping: How It Developed, How it Impacts You & What’s Up With Recent Issues?”. John will draw on his shipping background to discuss the maritime supply chain and how it affects us every day. John D. McCown is a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at […]

Energize 101

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.  Please  join insructor Sharron Cohen on Zoom for this energizing class which will run on Mondays through the month of May.  If there is enough […]

Musical Tuesday’s in the Park

Enjoy a fun-filled program of music, movement, and laughter. Perfect introduction to music through singing, creative movement and musical games. Sing, move, play and fill your morning with joy! Program appropriate for children ages 6 months – 6 years old. Program to be held at the Town Park.  

All-age Stories

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 at Town Park. Please park in the lower parking lot: please do not park in the spaces adjacent to the playground or shelter.  We thank you for […]

Mah Jongg

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 […]

Paws to Read

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 […]

Living With Black Bears

LIVING WITH BLACK BEARS Join Jonathan Russell, Wildlife Biologist with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, for a virtual presentation on learning about black bears in New York.  Jonathan will talk about how DEC manages black bear populations, research, and conflict mitigation in the Hudson Valley and southern Catskills. Black Bears have become […]

Do You Need Home Care? How To Obtain Benefits Through The Medicaid Personal Care Program

Register at seniorlawday.info This program will provide an overview of the financial eligibility rules to qualify for Medicaid home care. We will also discuss how to protect your assets and income, advocate during the New York Independent Assessor (NYIA) Evaluations, and how to enroll with a Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) Provider. Finally, we will review […]

Musical Wednesday’s in the Park

Enjoy a fun-filled program of music, movement, and laughter. Perfect introduction to music through singing, creative movement and musical games. Sing, move, play and fill your morning with joy! Program appropriate for children ages 6 months – 6 years old. Program to be held at the Town Park.

All-age Stories

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 at Town Park. Please park in the lower parking lot: please do not park in the spaces adjacent to the playground or shelter.  We thank you for […]

Chess Instruction for Kids

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 children in higher grades are welcome to attend. Chess sets will be provided, but children are welcome to […]

All-age Stories

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. Registration required.  A limit of 20 children for the program.   Please register only your child and not the caregivers.  Please register on the website. *Masks optional *Program to be held at Library.

Recurring

No Strings Attached

Join us for a cozy and creative time at the library with our "No Strings Attached" program! Whether you're a seasoned knitter or a complete beginner, this program offers a welcoming space for individuals of all skill levels to come together, share ideas, and work on knitting projects. Casual knitting, crocheting, or needlepoint all welcome! […]

Krafty Kids

Please join us at the Library to make some fun and creative art work.  Using a few art supplies, we will sketch, paint and collage!  Don’t forget to bring your imagination and creativity!   Hope to see you there! Program to be held in Conant Hall. Registration required.  A limit of 20 children for the program.  […]

Music with Kurt Gallagher

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 […]

All-age Stories

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 at Town Park. Please park in the lower parking lot: please do not park in the spaces adjacent to the playground or shelter.  We thank you for […]

Sensory Storytime

Sensory Storytime for children ages 2 thru 6 accompanied by a caregiver. Sensory Storytimes are more interactive and provide built-in time for sensory play, including freedom of movement with more visual aids, gentle action, and sensory experiences. These storytimes are also smaller, reducing the group size and noise level for those with sound sensitivity. This […]

Music with Kurt Gallagher

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 […]

All-age Stories

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. Registration required.  A limit of 20 children for the program.   Please register only your child and not the caregivers.  Please register on the website. *Masks optional *Program to be held at Library.

private event set up

The Schaffner Room will be closed to the public to prepare for the private event on Sunday.

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