Adult Programs

Monday, December 16 at 7:00pm. Michael P. Coords Activity Room. Be a part of this holiday tradition and join Frank Connelly as he reads the timeless classic A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens. No holiday season can be complete without attending this performance. Refreshments will be available before the program at 6:45pm and are sponsored by the Friends of the Larchmont Public Library.

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Tuesdays at 10:00am. November 12, 19, 26 & December 10, 17. Walk-ins Welcome. Village Center. 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. Sponsored by the Friends of the Larchmont Public Library. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE.

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Thursday, December 19 at 10:00am. Village Center. There is no better way to tell the story of the Founding Fathers than by pairing an eminent U.S. historian with the very institution that is most synonymous with American history, the Smithsonian.

DECEMBER 19: Edmund Randolph’s Plan and William Patterson’s Dissent

Dr. Allen C. Guelzo is the Henry R. Luce Professor of the Civil War Era and Director of Civil War Era Studies at Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He holds an M.A. and a Ph.D. in History from the University of Pennsylvania.

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Friday, December 20 at 10:00am. Village Center. A Beautiful Mind – From the heights of notoriety to the depths of depravity, John Forbes Nash, Jr. (Russell Crowe) experienced it all. But the handsome and arrogant Nash soon found himself on a painful and harrowing journey of self-discovery. After many years of struggle, he eventually triumphed over his tragedy, and finally – late in life – received the Nobel Prize. Rated PG-13. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE. Watch the original trailer:

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The library will be closed all day on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 (New Year’s Eve) and Wednesday, January 1, 2020 (New Year’s Day).

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Thursday, January 2 at 7:00pm. Michael P. Coords Activity Room. For this meeting we will read and discuss Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of a President by Candice Millard. The extraordinary New York Times bestselling account of James Garfield’s rise from poverty to the American presidency, and the dramatic history of his assassination and legacy, from the bestselling author of The River of Doubt. Books are available now. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE.

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Ages 8 to 11 with Adult. Saturdays, January 4, 11, 18, 25 & February 1 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Saturday, February 8 from 10:00am to 11:00am. Online registration required. Are you and your child crafty? Do you want a shared learning experience?  Come to the Larchmont library for parent child knitting classes on Saturday mornings. During these six lessons you will learn the basics of knitting and create fingerless gloves, washcloths and hats.. Come to the first class with a set of 10″ bamboo needles size 7 or 8 (4.5 mm); one set for you and one set for your child along with a pair of small scissors.

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Wednesday, January 8 at 11:00am. Village Center. Join Librarian Frank Connelly for this discussion delving into the world of the World’s greatest sleuth, Sherlock Holmes. We will read and discuss Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet. Books will be available in the library three weeks prior to the session. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE.

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Thursday, January 9 at 10:00am. Village Center. Join the discussion and enjoy some sweets! From Dani Shapiro, the acclaimed, best-selling memoirist, novelist—“a writer of rare talent” (Cheryl Strayed)—and host of the hit podcast Family Secrets, comes Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity and Love, about the staggering family secret uncovered by a genealogy test: an exploration of the urgent ethical questions surrounding fertility treatments and DNA testing, and a profound inquiry of paternity, identity, and love. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE.

Watch Dani Shapiro on the Today Show:

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Ages 8 to 11 with Adult. Saturdays, January 4, 11, 18, 25 & February 1 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Saturday, February 8 from 10:00am to 11:00am. Online registration required. Are you and your child crafty? Do you want a shared learning experience?  Come to the Larchmont library for parent child knitting classes on Saturday mornings. During these six lessons you will learn the basics of knitting and create fingerless gloves, washcloths and hats.. Come to the first class with a set of 10″ bamboo needles size 7 or 8 (4.5 mm); one set for you and one set for your child along with a pair of small scissors.

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Saturday, January 11 at 2:00pm. Village Center. Artist Sine Hjort will conduct a hands-on workshop using her paper-cutting technique and talk about the works in her exhibit PAPER ART 2019, on display throughout January in the Oresman Gallery. A native of Denmark, Sine’s art has been widely exhibited in galleries in the U.S. and Denmark and is licensed to the craft beer label called “Nap Time Liquid Creation”, based in Blauvelt NY. Sine’s work also decorates the tasting room at the brewery. Sine’s paper-cutting art is entirely unique and deeply intimate and personal. Sponsored by the Friends of the Larchmont Public Library. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE.

Watch a brief paper cutting demonstration featuring Sine Hjort:

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Sunday, January 12 at 4:00pm. Refreshments at 3:30pm. Village Center. Join the Friends of the Library as they present Jonathan Rosenberg, a Juilliard-trained musician and professor of history exploring the fascinating entanglement of classical music with American foreign relations. Dangerous Melodies: Classical Music in America from the Great War Through the Cold War, delves into the volatile intersection of classical music and world politics to reveal a tumultuous history of twentieth-century America. Jonathan Rosenberg is professor of twentieth-century US history at Hunter College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York.

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Monday, January 13 at 1:00pm. Village Center. Join us  as we explore Eat Joy: Stories and Comfort Food; a collection of intimate, illustrated essays by some of America’s most well-regarded literary writers, in which they explore how comfort food can help us cope with dark times―be it the loss of a parent, the loneliness of a move, or the pain of heartache. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE.

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Monday, January 13 at 7:00pm. Michael P. Coords Activity Room. Did you know that your library has thousands of songs to suit every musical taste available for download? Join Reference Librarian Frank Connelly and learn how to use the library’s Freegal music service. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE.

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Thursday, January 16 at 6:30pm. Village Center. Legendary performer Judy Garland (Renée Zellweger) arrives in London in the winter of 1968 to perform a series of sold-out concerts. Rated PG-13. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE.

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Friday, January 17 at 10:00am. Village Center. Legendary performer Judy Garland (Renée Zellweger) arrives in London in the winter of 1968 to perform a series of sold-out concerts. Rated PG-13. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE.

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Ages 8 to 11 with Adult. Saturdays, January 4, 11, 18, 25 & February 1 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Saturday, February 8 from 10:00am to 11:00am. Online registration required. Are you and your child crafty? Do you want a shared learning experience?  Come to the Larchmont library for parent child knitting classes on Saturday mornings. During these six lessons you will learn the basics of knitting and create fingerless gloves, washcloths and hats.. Come to the first class with a set of 10″ bamboo needles size 7 or 8 (4.5 mm); one set for you and one set for your child along with a pair of small scissors.

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Thursday, January 23 at 10:00am. Village Center. The story of America’s founding is as dramatic and instructive as any in the nation’s history. Join us for these DVD video lectures led by Dr. Allen Guelzo.

JANUARY 23: Roger Sherman’s Compromise & Elbridge Gerry’s Committee.

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Thursday, January 23 & February 27 at 7:00pm. Village Center. Online registration required. While seated in a circle, participants will experience and learn about this healing practice and have a greater sense of calm and well-being to incorporate into their busy lives. There will be seated meditation and breath work as well. At the conclusion, there will be time for discussion and questions about the practice of Reiki. Angela La Scala holds several certificates qualifying her as Reiki Third Degree Master & Teacher. Please note: when you register, you’re registering for BOTH sessions.

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Friday, January 24 at 10:00am. Village Center. A travelling handyman (Sidney Poitier, winner of the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for this film) becomes the answer to the prayers of nuns who wish to build a chapel in the desert. Rated PG-13. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE.

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Ages 8 to 11 with Adult. Saturdays, January 4, 11, 18, 25 & February 1 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Saturday, February 8 from 10:00am to 11:00am. Online registration required. Are you and your child crafty? Do you want a shared learning experience?  Come to the Larchmont library for parent child knitting classes on Saturday mornings. During these six lessons you will learn the basics of knitting and create fingerless gloves, washcloths and hats.. Come to the first class with a set of 10″ bamboo needles size 7 or 8 (4.5 mm); one set for you and one set for your child along with a pair of small scissors.

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Monday, January 27 at 7:00pm. Village Center. Eating a whole food, plant-based diet has been scientifically proven to prevent and reverse chronic illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes and gastrointestinal diseases. It is also the diet many athletes follow to achieve maximum performance. Come find out how simple it can be to prepare plant-based foods that are satisfying, nutrition packed, and taste amazing! Janet Levine is a registered dietitian and dentist. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE.

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Thursday, January 30 at 7:00pm. Village Center. Home organization expert Bari Goldstein, will show you how life-changing organizing your home can be. You’ll learn how we all ended up with houses full of stuff, the negative effects of clutter, the benefits of decluttering and get loads of tips and tricks for keeping your home organized. Bari Goldstein is a professional home organizer and the founder of Let’s Get It Done!, and has been helping clients organize their homes since 2016. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE.

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Ages 8 to 11 with Adult. Saturdays, January 4, 11, 18, 25 & February 1 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Saturday, February 8 from 10:00am to 11:00am. Online registration required. Are you and your child crafty? Do you want a shared learning experience?  Come to the Larchmont library for parent child knitting classes on Saturday mornings. During these six lessons you will learn the basics of knitting and create fingerless gloves, washcloths and hats.. Come to the first class with a set of 10″ bamboo needles size 7 or 8 (4.5 mm); one set for you and one set for your child along with a pair of small scissors.

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Ages 8 to 11 with Adult. Saturdays, January 4, 11, 18, 25 & February 1 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Saturday, February 8 from 10:00am to 11:00am. Online registration required. Are you and your child crafty? Do you want a shared learning experience?  Come to the Larchmont library for parent child knitting classes on Saturday mornings. During these six lessons you will learn the basics of knitting and create fingerless gloves, washcloths and hats.. Come to the first class with a set of 10″ bamboo needles size 7 or 8 (4.5 mm); one set for you and one set for your child along with a pair of small scissors.

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