Adult Programs

Monday, October 22 at 6:30pm. Village Center. No registration required. Elmore Leonard (1925 – 2013) was one of America’s most prolific and beloved writers. Over half his novels have been released as major motion pictures or developed for television. Join local playwright and screenwriter Jeff Wanshel for this series that celebrates three of Leonard’s best-known films, discussing their background and what makes them so popular. Jeff Wanshel teaches playwriting at Manhattanville College and has won numerous awards for his work. The series continues on November 5 and November 26. Sponsored by the Friends of the Larchmont Public Library. To receive an email reminder for this series, CLICK HERE. Watch the official trailer:

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Tuesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23 from 12:30 to 2:00pm. Village Center. Online registration required. Intermediate speakers of English will improve their speaking & comprehension skills in this FREE series of interactive sessions with NY State Certified ESL Teacher, Janice Towers.

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Wednesday, October 24 at 11:00am. Village Center. No registration required. This program will explain the government and private programs available to support expenses relating to long term care costs, such as nursing home care and home care.  These programs include Medicare, Medicaid and private long-term care insurance. Moira S. Laidlaw is a Senior Partner at Shamberg, Marwell, Hollis, Andreycak and Laidlaw, PC.  To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE.

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Thursday, October 25 at 10:00am. Village Center. No registration required. If you feel like completing a 500-page book is a bit taxing, and you only have a few weeks to finish it, Short & Sweet is for you!  The rules are simple. We will never assign any book that exceeds 250 pages. Also, we will be reading some excellent short stories (from larger collections), which will never exceed 20 pages. There will be sweets! Books will be available in the library three weeks before each meeting. To receive an email reminder for this series, CLICK HERE. 

October 25: The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes

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Thursday, October 25 at 7:00pm. Village Center. No registration required. Join Larchmont Historical Society Archivist Lynne Crowley, and explore how the Great War was reflected in Larchmont’s home front. LHS Archivist Lynne Crowley and associates have gleaned material from the local weekly newspaper, The Larchmont Times, covering the lead-up to the U.S. entry into the war – stories about a few early volunteers, local efforts in aid of the Allies, the draft in Larchmont and Mamaroneck, and much more. Lynne Crowley has been LHS Archivist for the past twelve years. She has presented several programs for the community including the popular “Then & Now” photo shows. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE. 

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Friday, October 26 at 10:00am. Village Center. No registration required. Discover Donna’s (Meryl Streep, Lily James) young life, experiencing the fun she had with the three possible dads of Sophie (Amanda Seyfriend). As she reflects on her mom’s journey, Sophie finds herself to be more like her mother than she ever even realized. Rated PG-13. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE. Watch the official trailer:

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Friday, October 26 at 2:00pm. Village Center. No registration required. Discover Donna’s (Meryl Streep, Lily James) young life, experiencing the fun she had with the three possible dads of Sophie (Amanda Seyfriend). As she reflects on her mom’s journey, Sophie finds herself to be more like her mother than she ever even realized. Rated PG-13. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE. Watch the official trailer:

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Sunday, October 28 at 4:00pm. Refreshments at 3:30pm. Larchmont Temple (75 Larchmont Avenue). No registration required. Essayist, scholar, statistician, former trader, risk analyst, bestselling author, and Larchmont resident Nassim Taleb, will discuss his new book, Skin in the Game:  Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life.  Taleb is the author of four previous bestselling books including The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable and Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder. Sponsored by the Friends of the Larchmont Public Library. Nassim Taleb defines “Skin in the Game”:

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Monday, October 29 at 7:00pm. Michael P. Coords Activity Room. No registration required. In what has become a Westchester County Halloween tradition Librarian Frank Connelly reads timeless Poe classics including The Cask of Amontillado, The Masque of the Red Death, The Tell-Tale Heart and Annabelle Lee. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE.

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Wednesdays at 10:00am. September 26, October 10, October 31. Village Center. No registration required. Join Ileen Gotteseld for this series discussing themes from the following books. Books will be available in the library three weeks prior to each session. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE. 

September 26: This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel

October 10: A History of Loneliness by John Boyne

October 31: Terrorist by John Updike

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Thursdays, from 10:00 to 11:30am. Village Center. No registration required. Join us for the final video lectures about the inventions that have shaped our lives led by Dr. W. Bernard Carlson. Dr. Carlson is a professor in the Department of Engineering and Society at the University of Virginia. After each video lecture there will be a brief discussion period.

To receive an email reminder for this series, CLICK HERE.

October 4 Lectures:

Radio & Television and Nuclear Power

October 18 Lectures:

Household Appliances and Electronics & the Chip

November 1 Lectures:

Satellites & Cell Phones and Personal Computing

November 15 Lectures:

Genetic Engineering and The Internet

November 29 Lectures:

Social Media & Democracy and Inventions & History

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Thursday, November 1 at 7:00pm. Michael P. Coords Activity Room. No registration required. Join us as we read and discuss The Soul of an Octopus: A Joyful Exploration Into the Wonder of Consciousness by Sy Montgomery. This New York Times bestseller from the author of The Good Good Pig, explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus—a surprisingly complex, intelligent, and spirited creature—and the remarkable connections it makes with humans. Books are available in the library now. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE. Discover The Soul of an Octopus with Sy Montgomery:

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Monday, November 5 at 6:30pm. Village Center. No registration required. Elmore Leonard (1925 – 2013) was one of America’s most prolific and beloved writers. Over half his novels have been released as major motion pictures or developed for television. Join local playwright and screenwriter Jeff Wanshel for this series that celebrates three of Leonard’s best-known films, discussing their background and what makes them so popular. Jeff Wanshel teaches playwriting at Manhattanville College and has won numerous awards for his work. The series continues on November 26. Sponsored by the Friends of the Larchmont Public Library. To receive an email reminder for this series, CLICK HERE. Watch the official trailer:

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Wednesdays at 11:00am. November 7 and December 5. Village Center. No registration required. Join irrepressible librarian Frank Connelly for this discussion series that delves into the world of the World’s greatest sleuth, Sherlock Holmes. Books will be available in the library three weeks prior to the session.

November 7: The Final Problem and The Empty House

December 5:  Blue Carbuncle

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Thursday, November 8 at 10:00am. Village Center. No registration required. Do you feel like completing a 500-page book is a bit taxing, especially when you only have a few weeks to finish it? Join librarian Alex Gaete where the rules for Short and Sweet are simple. We will never assign any book that exceeds 250 pages. Join us as we read and discuss Animal Farm by George Orwell.  There will be sweets! Books will be available in the library three weeks before each meeting. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE. 

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Thursday, November 8 at 6:30pm. Village Center. No registration required. Director Spike Lee’s drama was produced by the team behind Get Out and offers another provocative exploration of American race relations. In the midst of the 1970s civil rights movement, Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) becomes the first black detective on the Colorado Springs Police Department. He sets out to prove his worth by infiltrating the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan and convinces his Jewish colleague (Adam Driver) to go undercover as a white supremacist. Rated R. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE. Watch the official trailer:

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Friday,  November 9 at 10:00am. Village Center. No registration required. Director Spike Lee’s drama was produced by the team behind Get Out and offers another provocative exploration of American race relations. In the midst of the 1970s civil rights movement, Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) becomes the first black detective on the Colorado Springs Police Department. He sets out to prove his worth by infiltrating the local chapter of the Ku Klux Klan and convinces his Jewish colleague (Adam Driver) to go undercover as a white supremacist. Rated R. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE. Watch the official trailer:

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Sunday, November 11 at 4:00pm. Refreshments at 3:30pm. Village Center. No registration required. Labor lawyer, professor, and former dean of Fordham Law School, John Feerick is considered the preeminent scholar on the 25th Amendment, which outlines the procedures for replacing the president or vice president in the event of death, removal, resignation, or incapacitation. In light of the fact that one-fifth of our country’s presidents did not finish their terms and given the impassioned conversation surrounding our current president, the 25th Amendment is as timely and critical as ever. Feerick helped draft the Amendment in 1964 in the aftermath of President Kennedy’s assassination. Last year—on the 50th anniversary of the Amendment’s ratification—he was awarded the ABA Medal, the American Bar Association’s highest honor. Sponsored by The Friends of the Larchmont Public Library. Watch a short interview with John Feerick:

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Tuesdays at 10:00am. November 13, 20, 27. Walk-ins Welcome. Village Center. No registration required. Join Certified Yoga Instructor Vincenza Madonia, for these four sessions of Chair Yoga. Chair Yoga consists of arm, leg and head movements, as well as twisting your torso, that are done while seated in a chair. There are also standing movements that use a chair for support. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE. 

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Thursdays, from 10:00 to 11:30am. Village Center. No registration required. Join us for the final video lectures about the inventions that have shaped our lives led by Dr. W. Bernard Carlson. Dr. Carlson is a professor in the Department of Engineering and Society at the University of Virginia. After each video lecture there will be a brief discussion period.

To receive an email reminder for this series, CLICK HERE.

October 4 Lectures:

Radio & Television and Nuclear Power

October 18 Lectures:

Household Appliances and Electronics & the Chip

November 1 Lectures:

Satellites & Cell Phones and Personal Computing

November 15 Lectures:

Genetic Engineering and The Internet

November 29 Lectures:

Social Media & Democracy and Inventions & History

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Thursday, November 15 at 7:00pm. Village Center. No registration required. Everyone seems to be “using” artificial intelligence these days. So are retailers. Big players like Amazon and Target are pouring huge amounts of resources into machine learning, and many companies are using “Artificial intelligence” tools to help them focus on and retain their “gold” customers. This workshop will show that local businesses can also use AI to help them focus on and retain their own gold customers. Terrance Jackson is the director of Genius Farm, an educational non-profit that teaches computer coding and other skills. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE. 

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Sunday, November 18 at 4:00pm. Refreshments at 3:30pm. No registration required. Join the Friends as we present Susie Orman Schnall, author of The Subway Girls—a dual-timeline narrative featuring a 1949 “Miss Subways” contestant and a modern-day advertising executive whose careers and lives intersect. The author of two previous novels, Susie’s writing has appeared in numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Huffington Post, POPSUGAR, Writer’s Digest, and Glamour. Susie lives just outside of New York City with her husband and their three sons. Sponsored by the Friends of the Larchmont Public Library. Watch a brief interview with Susie Orman Schanall:

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Tuesdays at 10:00am. November 13, 20, 27. Walk-ins Welcome. Village Center. No registration required. Join Certified Yoga Instructor Vincenza Madonia, for these four sessions of Chair Yoga. Chair Yoga consists of arm, leg and head movements, as well as twisting your torso, that are done while seated in a chair. There are also standing movements that use a chair for support. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE. 

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Wednesday, November 21 at 10:00am. Village Center. No registration required. Join Marc Adelman for this informative session and learn about biological changes that occur with aging. Dietary approaches that may slow or even prevent the progression of osteoporosis and osteopenia will be discussed along with the impact of exercise and working with a qualified physician to supplement the diet with vitamins. Finally, the presentation will include information on drugs that may lead to bone loss and bone mineral (bone mass) testing. Mark Adleman is an integrative health consultant. He previously served as Director of Laboratory Services at Beth Abraham Health Services, Director of Medical Operations at Center Light Healthcare, and microbiology and infectious disease instructor at Albert Einstein Medical School. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE. 

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Monday, November 26 at 6:30pm. Village Center. No registration required. Elmore Leonard (1925 – 2013) was one of America’s most prolific and beloved writers. Over half his novels have been released as major motion pictures or developed for television. Join local playwright and screenwriter Jeff Wanshel for this series that celebrates three of Leonard’s best-known films, discussing their background and what makes them so popular. Jeff Wanshel teaches playwriting at Manhattanville College and has won numerous awards for his work.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Larchmont Public Library. To receive an email reminder for this series, CLICK HERE. Watch the official trailer:

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Tuesdays at 10:00am. November 13, 20, 27. Walk-ins Welcome. Village Center. No registration required. Join Certified Yoga Instructor Vincenza Madonia, for these four sessions of Chair Yoga. Chair Yoga consists of arm, leg and head movements, as well as twisting your torso, that are done while seated in a chair. There are also standing movements that use a chair for support. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE. 

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Thursdays, from 10:00 to 11:30am. Village Center. No registration required. Join us for the final video lectures about the inventions that have shaped our lives led by Dr. W. Bernard Carlson. Dr. Carlson is a professor in the Department of Engineering and Society at the University of Virginia. After each video lecture there will be a brief discussion period.

To receive an email reminder for this series, CLICK HERE.

October 4 Lectures:

Radio & Television and Nuclear Power

October 18 Lectures:

Household Appliances and Electronics & the Chip

November 1 Lectures:

Satellites & Cell Phones and Personal Computing

November 15 Lectures:

Genetic Engineering and The Internet

November 29 Lectures:

Social Media & Democracy and Inventions & History

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Sunday, December 2 at 4:00pm. Refreshments at 3:30pm. Village Center. No registration required. A respected musicologist once referred to The Beatles as one of the most transforming entities of 20th century music and claimed that they changed the course of popular music forever. Can that possibly be true? Join musician and professor Barry Wiesenfeld and explore the phenomenon that was The Beatles – their growth, originality, musical innovations, and lyric depth. Barry Wiesenfeld is a freelance musician, a published author and is on the music faculty of SUNY and Ramapo College.  Sponsored by the Friends of the Larchmont Public Library

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Wednesday, December 5 at 11:00am.  Village Center. No registration required. Join irrepressible librarian Frank Connelly for this discussion series that delves into the world of the World’s greatest sleuth, Sherlock Holmes. Books will be available in the library three weeks prior to the session.

December 5:  Blue Carbuncle

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Thursday, December 6 at 7:00pm. Michael P. Coords Activity Room. No registration required. Join the New Futurians and discuss Neuromancer by William Gibson. Winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Philip K. Dick Awards, Neuromancer is a science fiction masterpiece—a classic that ranks as one of the twentieth century’s most potent visions of the future and was the first fully-realized glimpse of humankind’s digital future. Books are available in the library now. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE. 

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Monday, December 10 from 1:00 to 2:30pm. Village Center. No registration required. Have you participated in a cookie swap or wish you could? Here’s an opportunity to share your favorite recipe or one you just discovered. Maybe you have story to tell about your recipe or why you choose one to share. Bring some cookies if you wish to swap or just come and share the recipe. Cookie recipe books will be available three weeks before the meeting. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE.

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Tuesday, December 11 at 1:00pm. Village Center. No registration required. Please join us for a Lunch & Learn at the Larchmont Public Library. Whether you are looking to buy, sell, downsize or upsize, get all the information you need from our real estate professionals. We will also have a real estate attorney present to answer any questions you may have to help you navigate the current real estate market.

Our expert panel includes:

Michele Silverman Bedell, SRES- Owner/Brogker at Silversons Realty

Leslie Schwartz – Interior Designer

Joe Carofano.- Attorney specializing in Real Estate, Trust and Estate and Elder Law.

Sue Thau – Founder of Taim Home Cooking

To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE.

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Wednesday, December 12 at 10:00am. Village Center. No registration required. Marc Adelman will discuss nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness techniques for optimal health and present strategies to reverse chronic, inappropriate, low-grade inflammation implicated with illness in the elderly.  Mark Adelman is an integrative health consultant. He previously served as Director of Laboratory Services at Beth Abraham Health Services, Director of Medical Operations at CenterLight Healthcare, and microbiology and infectious disease instructor at Albert Einstein Medical School. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE. 

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Thursday, December 13 at 6:30pm. Village Center. No registration required. Rachel Chu (Constance Wu), an American-born Chinese economics professor, travels to her boyfriend Nick’s (Henry Golding) hometown of Singapore for his best friend’s wedding. Before long, his secret is out: Nick is from a family that is impossibly wealthy, he’s perhaps the most eligible bachelor in Asia, and every single woman in his ultra-rarefied social class is incredibly jealous of Rachel and wants to bring her down. Rated PG-13. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE. 

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Friday, December 14 at 10:00am. Village Center. No registration required. Rachel Chu (Constance Wu), an American-born Chinese economics professor, travels to her boyfriend Nick’s (Henry Golding) hometown of Singapore for his best friend’s wedding. Before long, his secret is out: Nick is from a family that is impossibly wealthy, he’s perhaps the most eligible bachelor in Asia, and every single woman in his ultra-rarefied social class is incredibly jealous of Rachel and wants to bring her down. Rated PG-13. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE. 

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Sunday, December 16 at 4:00pm. Refreshments at 3:30pm. No registration required. Robert Simonson returns, reading from a soon-to-be-published book on martinis to be published in 2019. Steve Reddicliffe, New York Times columnist and author of The Essential New York Times Book of Cocktails, will also be back. Simonson is the author of 3-Ingredient Cocktails (2017), which was nominated for a 2018 James Beard Award, A Proper Drink (2016), the first chronicling of the current cocktail renaissance, and The Old-Fashioned (2014), a history of said drink. Of course, cocktails will be served! Presented by the Friends of the Larchmont Public Library.

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Monday, December 17 at 7:00pm. Michael P. Coords Activity Room. No registration required. Be a part of this holiday tradition and join Frank Connelly as he reads the timeless classic by Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol, at the Larchmont Public Library. No holiday season can be complete without attending this performance. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE. 

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