Great Courses: America and the World – A Diplomatic History

Thursday, June 27

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Thursday, June 27 at 10:00am. Village Center. No registration required.

LECTURES: Ideology Anew and the End of the Cold War and The United States and the World Since 1991.

Dr. Mark Stoler, who holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of Wisconsin, is Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Vermont. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE.

QiGong with Steve Goldstein live on Zoom

Saturday, April 17

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Tuesday and Saturday’s at 10:00 am. No registration required. Join certified QiGong teacher Steve Goldstein and learn about the ancient Chinese form of gentle exercise composed of movements that are repeated a number of times and can be performed by just about anyone. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing. Steve has trained with some of the leading experts in the fields of Energy Medicine, Reiki, Shamanism, Qigong, and Acupressure.

To join Steve Goldstein for this live event through Zoom, request an invite by clicking HERE.

Yoga with Damien Germino Online through Zoom

Saturday, April 17

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm

Saturdays at 12:15pm. March 6th & 20th. April 3rd & 17th. Instructor, Damien Germino, guides participants to understanding the poses and breathing techniques that will bring peace and beauty to relieve stress while you stretch. When practiced regularly, yoga can have profoundly positive physical effects.

To join Damien for this live online Yoga class on Zoom, request an invite by clicking HERE

Restoring a Vibrant Ecosystem Here at Home

Saturday, April 17

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Saturday, April 17th at 3:00 pm. Luke Brussel will present on the challenges for our local ecosystem and how we can meet the challenges and foster a vibrant healthy ecosystem in our community. The causes of the challenges and possibilities for restoration will be discussed in relation to global phenomena like species extinction and overdevelopment, and practically in what we can do in our home town, including how we treat our open spaces and properties and make and enforce laws governing our community. Luke has led native plant restorations of open spaces in Larchmont/Mamaroneck and is an attorney and law professor.

Sponsored by the Larchmont Environmental Committee

To join this live event on Zoom, request an invite by clicking HERE

Caste Book Discussion: Chapter 11: White America

Saturday, April 17

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Saturday, April 17th at 4:00 pm. Discuss the role of White Americans in the caste hierarchy and how and why they act against their own interests in keeping the system afloat. Facilitated by Cyndi Carnaghi-Collins of the People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond and Tonia Spence, LCSW & MSED. (** Limited capacity)

Sponsored by CURE (The Coalition for Understanding Racism through Education) in partnership with these five libraries: Harrison, Larchmont, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, and Rye.

*Please note that author Isabel Wilkerson will only appear at the April 25th 4 pm discussion.

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Book Matchmaker

Monday, March 29 - April 30

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

All ages. Are you looking for a good book to read? Our children’s librarians are ready to help by being book matchmakers! Fill out our form about what you or your child likes and dislikes and our children’s librarians will find some books that are just right. We will email you when they are ready and explain how to set up a curbside pickup appointment.

Take-Home Craft of the Week- Spoon Butterfly

Monday, April 12 - April 16

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ages 3 and up. From Monday April 12 until we run out. Scratch art butterfly for the spring.

Materials needed at home: glue or tape and a marker.

Take home craft kits will be available for pick-up outside the Children’s room entrance on a first come, first serve basis from 10am-4pm Monday-Friday or until we run out.

Science Lab on Zoom – EVENT FULL

Friday, April 16

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Ages 6-10. Friday, April 16th at 3:45 pm. Children’s Librarian Erin will guide participants through three real-time science projects.

Materials needed: Three empty water bottles, vegetable oil, water, baking soda, vinegar, food coloring, scissors, permanent marker, flat dish (to catch runoff liquids), mason jar (optional).

Other materials will be provided by the library. We will email you when they are ready.

EVENT FULL

Take-Home Craft of the Week- Earth Flowers

Monday, April 19 - April 23

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ages 3 and up. From Monday April 19 until we run out. Make some Earth flowers for Earth day. Materials needed at home: Glue, crayons or markers.

Take home craft kits will be available for pick-up outside the Children’s room entrance on a first come, first serve basis from 10am-4pm Tuesday -Friday or until we run out.

Teen Trivia Night

Friday, April 16

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Friday, April 16 at 7:00 pm (Via Zoom). Grades 6 and up. What fun facts do you know? Logos? Song lyrics? Maybe some geography? Join us for Teen Trivia Night. Questions will be geared to ages 11 – 19. Play alone or with up to 2 other players.

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Keys to College Success with Laura Amigone

Tuesday, May 4

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Tuesday, May 4 at 7:30 pm via Zoom. Ensure a smooth transition into your first semester of college by understanding the 6 most common stumbling blocks to college success and acquiring the tools to climb over them. Anticipate, navigate, and create the college experience you want.

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Gaming Outdoors

Wednesday, May 5

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Wednesday, May 5 at 2:30 – 4pm. We’ll congregate six feet apart to play Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo Switch. Numbers will be limited and social distancing will be enforced. Given that the program is weather-dependent, we will confirm with you a day in advance.

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Volun-teens: Beading to Give (w/Joan Lloyd)

Wednesday, May 5

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Wednesday, May 5 from 3 – 5pm. At this beading workshop, you’ll design earrings for a family member, a teacher, or yourself. For every pair you make, you’ll make another to donate to a women’s shelter, like My Sister’s Place. All materials provided. We intend to hold this program outside (socially disanced with masks) but will move to Village Center if bad weather. Program is limited to 12 participants.

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