March 2020
All-age Stories
This event has been cancelled. Our apologies.
After music, enjoy some great stories!
Find out more »Mahjong Instruction
This event has been cancelled. Our apologies.
This is a group for beginners through intermediate level players. Guidance will be provided at a majority of the sessions by Regina Klenosky.
Find out more »Krafty Kids – “Monet’s Water Lilys”
This event has been cancelled. Our apologies.
Let's learn a little bit about the artist Claude Monet! After learning about this artist we will create our very own Lilly pad and flowers mixed media collage. We will use paint, a variety of papers and paper folding techniques to create our works of art. All supplies included. Hope to see you there.
Find out more »April 2020
Tai Chi
Certified Personal Trainer, and Pound Ridge resident, Suzanne Vining will lead her Tai Chi classes on Zoom. Please contact Suzanne at 330-962-7937 or suzanne@modatraining.com at least 2-hours prior to class, so she can send you a Zoom invitation link. How to use Zoom video: Go to https://zoom.us/download From the Download Center, click on the Download button under "Zoom Client for Meetings" The application will automatically download Click on the link Suzanne has sent you in the email inviting you to…
Find out more »“Un” Wheel of Fortune
Come and solve phrases just like on the classic television show! However, you will be awarded prizes for winning, not money.
Find out more »Pre-School Story Hour
Appropriate for children ages 3-5 years. Wednesdays, 4 pm. Walk-ins Welcome!
Find out more »Chess Instruction with Daniel Cooper
Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player, Daniel will put you at ease and ensure that you have fun! Series intended for children ages 7 and up.
Find out more »Creative Writers
Like to write stories? Discover new ways to spark story ideas and write realistic fiction, fantasy and more! Meet new friends who like to write! Author and creative writing teacher, Kim Kovach, shares fun ways to inspire story writing. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Registration required. Limit of 12 students. For grades 3rd, 4th, 5th (6th graders welcome!)
Find out more »Poetry’s Many Pleasures
We read poems for the many pleasures they provide - pleasures of sound and sense, of image and idea, of meaning and feeling. We read and enjoy poems because they charm us, amuse us surprise and even amaze us. And we especially reach for poems for consolation in times of sorrow and grief. Join us for reading and discussing a variety of poems in English and in translation from other world languages. Photocopies of the poems will be provided. Dr.…
Find out more »Great Courses: The Black Death
In the late 1340s, a cataclysmic plague shook medieval Europe to its core. The bacterial disease known to us as the Black Death swept westward across the continent, leaving a path of destruction from Crimea and Constantinople to Italy, France, Spain and ultimately most of Europe, traveling as far west as England and Iceland. Within these locations, the plague killed up to 50% of the population in less than 10 years - a staggering 75 million dead. Taught by Professor…
Find out more »Mother Goose Stories
Appropriate for ages 12-24 Months. Thursdays, 3:30 pm. Walk-ins Welcome!
Find out more »Python Computer Programming
A workshop in Python Computer Game Programming. This is a Workshop in the Python Programming Language where we introduce students to the Python Computer language by learning to program the movements of a turtle on your screen to make shapes. We will focus on making Circles in celebration of Pi Day and through this fun project you will see how easy it can be to learn Computer Programming with Python; one of the easiest languages to learn Coding with as…
Find out more »Musical Munchkins
Adrienne Gandolfi will make you and your child’s morning bright with music! We build strong minds and bring children to understand and love music from the age of 6 months through 6 years old. Our nurturing, experienced teachers capture hearts, while stimulating a child’s developing brain.
Find out more »Friday Bingo for Children
At the end of the week, come play everyone’s favorite game! Prizes will be awarded to winners!
Find out more »First Saturday of the Month Writing Group
A small group of amateur writers who meet on the first Saturday of each month to critique each others' pieces. An informal group with no instructor - just the pleasure of each others' company.
Find out more »Free-Play Chess
Come use the techniques that you have learned at Chess Instruction to play chess with your friends, and possibly make new ones!
Find out more »Writers Inspiration
Inspiration is all around us, especially in this adult writing program led by author and writing teacher, Kim Kovach. Interested in writing creative non-fiction, memoir or fiction? New and experienced writers will boost their skills through weekly homework assignment to keep everyone motivated! Join this convivial group of writers for fresh ideas, fun and fantastic writing! Kim Kovach teaches fiction and non-fiction writing for adults and creative writing classes for children and teens. The author of six fiction books, Kim…
Find out more »Mahjong Instruction
This is a group for beginners through intermediate level players. Guidance will be provided at a majority of the sessions by Regina Klenosky.
Find out more »Spring Animals with The New Canaan Nature Center
This event has been postponed until a later date
Spring is here!!! The New Canaan Nature Center will be here with an array of animals that love springtime!
Find out more »Amazing Magic
Like magic? Then you are in for a real treat!!! This magic show will leave you dazzled, astonished, and amazed!
Find out more »Tai Chi
Certified Personal Trainer, and Pound Ridge resident, Suzanne Vining will lead a series of free Tai Chi classes at the Library. Tai Chi is the slow-moving, centuries old martial art which can help improve balance (both physical and mental), keep the body supple, aid in physical and emotional well-being, reduce stress, and help reduce blood pressure. The series will focus on gentle low-impact cardio, functional fitness and Tai Chi inspired movements and relaxation. This class will have modifications and challenges…
Find out more »“Un” Wheel of Fortune
Come and solve phrases just like on the classic television show! However, you will be awarded prizes for winning, not money.
Find out more »Pre-School Story Hour
Appropriate for children ages 3-5 years. Wednesdays, 4 pm. Walk-ins Welcome!
Find out more »Poetry’s Many Pleasures
We read poems for the many pleasures they provide - pleasures of sound and sense, of image and idea, of meaning and feeling. We read and enjoy poems because they charm us, amuse us surprise and even amaze us. And we especially reach for poems for consolation in times of sorrow and grief. Join us for reading and discussing a variety of poems in English and in translation from other world languages. Photocopies of the poems will be provided. Dr.…
Find out more »Sciencetellers presents: “Aliens: Escape from Earth”
The Aliens are moving to video-conferencing on Zoom. The link for your program is https://zoom.us/j/583989150 The link will become active 15 minutes before showtime. Zoom works best from a computer and there’s no need to create an account. You can also use your smartphone. If using your phone, just download the Zoom Cloud Meetings app for iPhone / iPad or Android. How to use Zoom video for desktop/laptop: Go to https://zoom.us/download From the Download Center, click on the Download button…
Find out more »Great Courses: The Black Death
In the late 1340s, a cataclysmic plague shook medieval Europe to its core. The bacterial disease known to us as the Black Death swept westward across the continent, leaving a path of destruction from Crimea and Constantinople to Italy, France, Spain and ultimately most of Europe, traveling as far west as England and Iceland. Within these locations, the plague killed up to 50% of the population in less than 10 years - a staggering 75 million dead. Taught by Professor…
Find out more »Mother Goose Stories
Appropriate for ages 12-24 Months. Thursdays, 3:30 pm. Walk-ins Welcome!
Find out more »Friday Bingo for Children
At the end of the week, come play everyone’s favorite game! Prizes will be awarded to winners!
Find out more »AARP Smart Driver Course
This event has been cancelled. Our apologies.Take the new AARP Smart Driver course and you may save 10% on your car insurance each year for three years. You may be eligible to reduce as many as four points from your driving record. By taking this enhanced course, you'll learn evidence based safe driving strategies, new NY traffic laws and rules of the road and how to deal with aggressive drivers. The cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Please bring your license with…
Find out more »Free-Play Chess
Come use the techniques that you have learned at Chess Instruction to play chess with your friends, and possibly make new ones!
Find out more »Writers Inspiration
Inspiration is all around us, especially in this adult writing program led by author and writing teacher, Kim Kovach. Interested in writing creative non-fiction, memoir or fiction? New and experienced writers will boost their skills through weekly homework assignment to keep everyone motivated! Join this convivial group of writers for fresh ideas, fun and fantastic writing! Kim Kovach teaches fiction and non-fiction writing for adults and creative writing classes for children and teens. The author of six fiction books, Kim…
Find out more »Mahjong Instruction
This is a group for beginners through intermediate level players. Guidance will be provided at a majority of the sessions by Regina Klenosky.
Find out more »Tai Chi
Certified Personal Trainer, and Pound Ridge resident, Suzanne Vining will lead a series of free Tai Chi classes at the Library. Tai Chi is the slow-moving, centuries old martial art which can help improve balance (both physical and mental), keep the body supple, aid in physical and emotional well-being, reduce stress, and help reduce blood pressure. The series will focus on gentle low-impact cardio, functional fitness and Tai Chi inspired movements and relaxation. This class will have modifications and challenges…
Find out more »“Un” Wheel of Fortune
Come and solve phrases just like on the classic television show! However, you will be awarded prizes for winning, not money.
Find out more »Pre-School Story Hour
Appropriate for children ages 3-5 years. Wednesdays, 4 pm. Walk-ins Welcome!
Find out more »Creative Writers
Like to write stories? Discover new ways to spark story ideas and write realistic fiction, fantasy and more! Meet new friends who like to write! Author and creative writing teacher, Kim Kovach, shares fun ways to inspire story writing. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Registration required. Limit of 12 students. For grades 3rd, 4th, 5th (6th graders welcome!)
Find out more »Great Courses: The Black Death
In the late 1340s, a cataclysmic plague shook medieval Europe to its core. The bacterial disease known to us as the Black Death swept westward across the continent, leaving a path of destruction from Crimea and Constantinople to Italy, France, Spain and ultimately most of Europe, traveling as far west as England and Iceland. Within these locations, the plague killed up to 50% of the population in less than 10 years - a staggering 75 million dead. Taught by Professor…
Find out more »Mother Goose Stories
Appropriate for ages 12-24 Months. Thursdays, 3:30 pm. Walk-ins Welcome!
Find out more »Python Computer Programming
A workshop in Python Computer Game Programming. This is a Workshop in the Python Programming Language where we introduce students to the Python Computer language by learning to program the movements of a turtle on your screen to make shapes. We will focus on making Circles in celebration of Pi Day and through this fun project you will see how easy it can be to learn Computer Programming with Python; one of the easiest languages to learn Coding with as…
Find out more »Musical Munchkins
Adrienne Gandolfi will make you and your child’s morning bright with music! We build strong minds and bring children to understand and love music from the age of 6 months through 6 years old. Our nurturing, experienced teachers capture hearts, while stimulating a child’s developing brain.
Find out more »Friday Bingo for Children
At the end of the week, come play everyone’s favorite game! Prizes will be awarded to winners!
Find out more »Practice ACT
This event has been cancelled. Our apologies.
Come take a free ACT administered by The Princeton Review at the Library! Please register at Fox Lane High School or at The Pound Ridge Library.
Find out more »Dash & Dot
Dash & Dot is a fun and easy to use robot using Blockly which introduces advanced concepts of coding through playful projects and puzzles. Exploring variables, events, conditionals and more, Dash becomes a dancer, adventurer, artist and prankster, powered by kid’s code.
Find out more »Free-Play Chess
Come use the techniques that you have learned at Chess Instruction to play chess with your friends, and possibly make new ones!
Find out more »Musical Munchkins
Adrienne Gandolfi will make you and your child’s morning bright with music! We build strong minds and bring children to understand and love music from the age of 6 months through 6 years old. Our nurturing, experienced teachers capture hearts, while stimulating a child’s developing brain.
Find out more »Writers Inspiration
Inspiration is all around us, especially in this adult writing program led by author and writing teacher, Kim Kovach. Interested in writing creative non-fiction, memoir or fiction? New and experienced writers will boost their skills through weekly homework assignment to keep everyone motivated! Join this convivial group of writers for fresh ideas, fun and fantastic writing! Kim Kovach teaches fiction and non-fiction writing for adults and creative writing classes for children and teens. The author of six fiction books, Kim…
Find out more »Mahjong Instruction
This is a group for beginners through intermediate level players. Guidance will be provided at a majority of the sessions by Regina Klenosky.
Find out more »Writers Inspiration Evening
Inspiration is all around us - especially in this adult writing program led by author and writing teacher Kim Kovach. This five-week series is held in the evening to accomodate writers who cannot participate in our morning program. If you're interested in writing creative non-fiction, memoir or fiction, new and experienced writers will boost their skills through weekly homework assignments to keep everyone motivated! Join this evening group for fresh ideas, fun and fantastic writing! Kim Kovach teaches fiction and…
Find out more »Crossing Borders on Film
As part of the Library's film series, THE MOTORCYCLE DIARIES featured on April 22 is a breathtaking and exciting road trip across Latin America and centering in Brazil. Based on a true life story, it is an inspiring and thrilling adventure that traces the youthful origins of a revolutionary spirit. From the executive producer Robert Redford, and the acclaimed director Walter Salles, comes a life-changing journey. The Presenter and Discussion Leader is Dr. William V. Costanzo, Distinguished Professor of English…
Find out more »Tai Chi
Certified Personal Trainer, and Pound Ridge resident, Suzanne Vining will lead a series of free Tai Chi classes at the Library. Tai Chi is the slow-moving, centuries old martial art which can help improve balance (both physical and mental), keep the body supple, aid in physical and emotional well-being, reduce stress, and help reduce blood pressure. The series will focus on gentle low-impact cardio, functional fitness and Tai Chi inspired movements and relaxation. This class will have modifications and challenges…
Find out more »“Un” Wheel of Fortune
Come and solve phrases just like on the classic television show! However, you will be awarded prizes for winning, not money.
Find out more »Pre-School Story Hour
Appropriate for children ages 3-5 years. Wednesdays, 4 pm. Walk-ins Welcome!
Find out more »Creative Writers
Like to write stories? Discover new ways to spark story ideas and write realistic fiction, fantasy and more! Meet new friends who like to write! Author and creative writing teacher, Kim Kovach, shares fun ways to inspire story writing. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Registration required. Limit of 12 students. For grades 3rd, 4th, 5th (6th graders welcome!)
Find out more »Great Courses: The Black Death
In the late 1340s, a cataclysmic plague shook medieval Europe to its core. The bacterial disease known to us as the Black Death swept westward across the continent, leaving a path of destruction from Crimea and Constantinople to Italy, France, Spain and ultimately most of Europe, traveling as far west as England and Iceland. Within these locations, the plague killed up to 50% of the population in less than 10 years - a staggering 75 million dead. Taught by Professor…
Find out more »Mother Goose Stories
Appropriate for ages 12-24 Months. Thursdays, 3:30 pm. Walk-ins Welcome!
Find out more »Python Computer Programming
A workshop in Python Computer Game Programming. This is a Workshop in the Python Programming Language where we introduce students to the Python Computer language by learning to program the movements of a turtle on your screen to make shapes. We will focus on making Circles in celebration of Pi Day and through this fun project you will see how easy it can be to learn Computer Programming with Python; one of the easiest languages to learn Coding with as…
Find out more »Musical Munchkins
Adrienne Gandolfi will make you and your child’s morning bright with music! We build strong minds and bring children to understand and love music from the age of 6 months through 6 years old. Our nurturing, experienced teachers capture hearts, while stimulating a child’s developing brain.
Find out more »Friday Bingo for Children
At the end of the week, come play everyone’s favorite game! Prizes will be awarded to winners!
Find out more »Children’s Poetry Contest
The Library is holding a Poetry Contest for students in grades 2-5. Beginning Tuesday, March 10, students may submit a poem to the Children's Librarian. All poems submitted will be hung in the Children's Room! The final date for submission is Wednesday, April 22. A Poetry Party will be held on Saturday, April 25 at 11 am. Winners from each grade will be announced. Prizes for the winners will be announced at the Party! All children are welcome and encouraged…
Find out more »Practice SAT
This event has been cancelled. Our apologies.
Come take a free SAT administered by The Princeton Review at the Library! Please register at Fox Lane High School or at The Pound Ridge Library.
Find out more »Free-Play Chess
Come use the techniques that you have learned at Chess Instruction to play chess with your friends, and possibly make new ones!
Find out more »Musical Munchkins
Adrienne Gandolfi will make you and your child’s morning bright with music! We build strong minds and bring children to understand and love music from the age of 6 months through 6 years old. Our nurturing, experienced teachers capture hearts, while stimulating a child’s developing brain.
Find out more »Writers Inspiration
Inspiration is all around us, especially in this adult writing program led by author and writing teacher, Kim Kovach. Interested in writing creative non-fiction, memoir or fiction? New and experienced writers will boost their skills through weekly homework assignment to keep everyone motivated! Join this convivial group of writers for fresh ideas, fun and fantastic writing! Kim Kovach teaches fiction and non-fiction writing for adults and creative writing classes for children and teens. The author of six fiction books, Kim…
Find out more »Mahjong Instruction
This is a group for beginners through intermediate level players. Guidance will be provided at a majority of the sessions by Regina Klenosky.
Find out more »Writers Inspiration Evening
Inspiration is all around us - especially in this adult writing program led by author and writing teacher Kim Kovach. This five-week series is held in the evening to accomodate writers who cannot participate in our morning program. If you're interested in writing creative non-fiction, memoir or fiction, new and experienced writers will boost their skills through weekly homework assignments to keep everyone motivated! Join this evening group for fresh ideas, fun and fantastic writing! Kim Kovach teaches fiction and…
Find out more »Tai Chi
Certified Personal Trainer, and Pound Ridge resident, Suzanne Vining will lead a series of free Tai Chi classes at the Library. Tai Chi is the slow-moving, centuries old martial art which can help improve balance (both physical and mental), keep the body supple, aid in physical and emotional well-being, reduce stress, and help reduce blood pressure. The series will focus on gentle low-impact cardio, functional fitness and Tai Chi inspired movements and relaxation. This class will have modifications and challenges…
Find out more »“Un” Wheel of Fortune
Come and solve phrases just like on the classic television show! However, you will be awarded prizes for winning, not money.
Find out more »Pre-School Story Hour
Appropriate for children ages 3-5 years. Wednesdays, 4 pm. Walk-ins Welcome!
Find out more »Creative Writers
Like to write stories? Discover new ways to spark story ideas and write realistic fiction, fantasy and more! Meet new friends who like to write! Author and creative writing teacher, Kim Kovach, shares fun ways to inspire story writing. Please bring a notebook and pencil. Registration required. Limit of 12 students. For grades 3rd, 4th, 5th (6th graders welcome!)
Find out more »Great Courses: The Black Death
In the late 1340s, a cataclysmic plague shook medieval Europe to its core. The bacterial disease known to us as the Black Death swept westward across the continent, leaving a path of destruction from Crimea and Constantinople to Italy, France, Spain and ultimately most of Europe, traveling as far west as England and Iceland. Within these locations, the plague killed up to 50% of the population in less than 10 years - a staggering 75 million dead. Taught by Professor…
Find out more »Mother Goose Stories
Appropriate for ages 12-24 Months. Thursdays, 3:30 pm. Walk-ins Welcome!
Find out more »Python Computer Programming
A workshop in Python Computer Game Programming. This is a Workshop in the Python Programming Language where we introduce students to the Python Computer language by learning to program the movements of a turtle on your screen to make shapes. We will focus on making Circles in celebration of Pi Day and through this fun project you will see how easy it can be to learn Computer Programming with Python; one of the easiest languages to learn Coding with as…
Find out more »May 2020
Musical Munchkins
Adrienne Gandolfi will make you and your child’s morning bright with music! We build strong minds and bring children to understand and love music from the age of 6 months through 6 years old. Our nurturing, experienced teachers capture hearts, while stimulating a child’s developing brain.
Find out more »Friday Bingo for Children
At the end of the week, come play everyone’s favorite game! Prizes will be awarded to winners!
Find out more »Memoir Writing Workshop
This event has been postponed until a later dateThis two-hour memoir writing workshop will provide a supportive environment where we'll be talking about memoir, writing in class and sharing for constructive feedback. You will leave with a new work-in-progress and some insights into the stories you want to tell. For all levels and ages. Susan Hodara, instructor, is a journalist, author, memoirist and educator who has been dubbed, "Sold-Out-Susan" due to the popularity of her ongoing workshops at the Hudson Valley Writers Center, A Pushcart Prize Nominee.
Find out more »First Saturday of the Month Writing Group
A small group of amateur writers who meet on the first Saturday of each month to critique each others' pieces. An informal group with no instructor - just the pleasure of each others' company.
Find out more »Free-Play Chess
Come use the techniques that you have learned at Chess Instruction to play chess with your friends, and possibly make new ones!
Find out more »Musical Munchkins
Adrienne Gandolfi will make you and your child’s morning bright with music! We build strong minds and bring children to understand and love music from the age of 6 months through 6 years old. Our nurturing, experienced teachers capture hearts, while stimulating a child’s developing brain.
Find out more »Writers Inspiration
Inspiration is all around us, especially in this adult writing program led by author and writing teacher, Kim Kovach. Interested in writing creative non-fiction, memoir or fiction? New and experienced writers will boost their skills through weekly homework assignment to keep everyone motivated! Join this convivial group of writers for fresh ideas, fun and fantastic writing! Kim Kovach teaches fiction and non-fiction writing for adults and creative writing classes for children and teens. The author of six fiction books, Kim…
Find out more »Mahjong Instruction
This is a group for beginners through intermediate level players. Guidance will be provided at a majority of the sessions by Regina Klenosky.
Find out more »Writers Inspiration Evening
Inspiration is all around us - especially in this adult writing program led by author and writing teacher Kim Kovach. This five-week series is held in the evening to accomodate writers who cannot participate in our morning program. If you're interested in writing creative non-fiction, memoir or fiction, new and experienced writers will boost their skills through weekly homework assignments to keep everyone motivated! Join this evening group for fresh ideas, fun and fantastic writing! Kim Kovach teaches fiction and…
Find out more »Tai Chi
Certified Personal Trainer, and Pound Ridge resident, Suzanne Vining will lead a series of free Tai Chi classes at the Library. Tai Chi is the slow-moving, centuries old martial art which can help improve balance (both physical and mental), keep the body supple, aid in physical and emotional well-being, reduce stress, and help reduce blood pressure. The series will focus on gentle low-impact cardio, functional fitness and Tai Chi inspired movements and relaxation. This class will have modifications and challenges…
Find out more »“Un” Wheel of Fortune
Come and solve phrases just like on the classic television show! However, you will be awarded prizes for winning, not money.
Find out more »Pre-School Story Hour
Appropriate for children ages 3-5 years. Wednesdays, 4 pm. Walk-ins Welcome!
Find out more »Great Courses: The Black Death
In the late 1340s, a cataclysmic plague shook medieval Europe to its core. The bacterial disease known to us as the Black Death swept westward across the continent, leaving a path of destruction from Crimea and Constantinople to Italy, France, Spain and ultimately most of Europe, traveling as far west as England and Iceland. Within these locations, the plague killed up to 50% of the population in less than 10 years - a staggering 75 million dead. Taught by Professor…
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