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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 […]

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