Called to Rise: Characters Facing Challenges with Ileen Gottesfeld

Wednesday, May 8

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Wednesdays, April 17, May 8, 29, June 19 from 10:00 to 11:30am. Village Center. No registration required. Characters who are challenged physically, emotionally, and/or psychologically by overwhelming problems are often “called to rise” using strength they never knew they possessed. Sponsored by a Humanities New York Vision/Action Grant. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE.

The following books will be discussed:

April 17: The Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly

May 8: The Great Alone by Kristen Hannah

May 29: Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate

June 19: The Ruins of Us by Keija Parssinen

What is Ayurveda and What Can It Do For You

Monday, May 20

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Monday, May 20 at 7:00pm. Village Center. No registration required. Ayurveda, the oldest medical system in the world, believes in the body’s intelligence and the healing power within. Join Dr. Somesh Kaushik and learn how the practice of Ayurveda can work for you. Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik is the owner and chief medical practitioner of Dr. Kaushik’s Ayurvedeic abd Naturopathic Clinic in Cross River, NY. He has been a physician of Ayurvedic medicine for over 35 years. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE.

Chair Yoga with Vincenza Madonia

Tuesday, May 21

10:00 am - 11:15 am

Tuesdays at 10:00am. April 30, May 7, 14, 21, June 11, 18. Walk-ins Welcome. Village Center. No registration required. Chair Yoga will NOT meet on May 28 and June 4.

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 Chair Yoga, CLICK HERE.

Preventing Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s and Dementia with Mark Adelman

Wednesday, May 22

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Wednesday, May 22 at 10:30am. Village Center. No registration required. Like many diseases, appears to be caused by a combination of factors. Genes, aging, other medical conditions, sedentary life style, poor diet habits and lack of social and mental stimulation may all be complicit. Marc Adelman is an integrative health consultant who has 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.

The Basics of Memory Loss, Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease

Thursday, May 23

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday, May 23 at 11:00am. Village Center. No registration required. Join Jody Addeo from the Alzheimer’s Association for this program which provides basic information everyone needs to know about memory-loss issues and what they mean for all of us. The program covers warning signs of dementia, differences between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, how Alzheimer’s affects the brain, how to get a diagnosis, stages of the disease, treatment options, research and services. To receive an email reminder for this event, CLICK HERE.

Full STEAM Ahead: Beach Science

Tuesday, May 21

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm

TICKET REQUIRED. Ages 3 to 4. Tuesday, May 21 at 3:30pm. Meet in Ryder’s Garden (weather permitting). We are bringing the beach to the library in an exploration of the briny! Explore objects you’ll find at the beach, explore some creatures of the beach, and create an ocean in a bottle.

Stories and Crafts: Chicken Storytime!

Thursday, May 23

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm

Ages 5 to 7. Thursday, May 23 at 3:45pm. Online registration required. Flock to our fabulous storytime to hear silly stories about of feathered friends. Followed by a chick hatching craft.

Itty Bitty Book Group: Grow, Flowers, Grow!

Tuesday, May 28

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm

TICKET REQUIRED. Ages 3 to 4. Tuesday, May 28 at 3:30pm. Meet in Ryder’s Garden (weather permitting). We’ll explore what makes a flower grow as we check out stem absorption with carnations, plant some wildflower seeds and plant our own flowers to take home.

Exciting Explosions!

Thursday, May 30

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm

Ages 5 to 7. Thursday, May 30 at 3:45pm. Online registration required. The weather is wonderful again. Let’s celebrate by heading outside for some silly stories and some explosion experiments!

Live Online Video Workshop: The College Timeline

Monday, May 20

8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The College Timeline: Spring of 10^th Grade to Spring of 12^th Grade. Grades 9 and up with parents. Monday, May 20 at 8:00pm. Online registration required. During this free webinar, participants will learn how to to create a structured yet flexible college application timeline to stay ahead of the process, keep deadlines at bay, reduce stress levels, and produce stronger application packages. Participants will receive a color-coded Google Doc timeline to guide the process.

Note: College Starter Live Online Video is an interactive online tool, which allows students, parents, and community stakeholders to participate from anywhere. Participants have access to direct instruction via a live, interactive platform through which you can see, listen, and speak directly with instructors during the online session, including screen sharing and a full suite of collaboration features.

Teen Gaming Afternoon

Tuesday, May 28

2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Grades 6 and up. Tuesday, May 28 from 2:30 to 5:00pm. Village Center. No registration required. We’ll set up the Switch and Wii U and bring out games like Uno, Spyfall, and Jenga. Come join the fun. Sponsored by the Friends of the Larchmont Public Library.

Dungeons & Dragons

Sunday, June 2

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Grades 8 and up. Sundays from 12:00 to 3:00pm. May 5, 19 & June 2, 16. No registration required.

Ten Top Tips for Writing the College Admissions Essay

Monday, June 3

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Grades 10 and up with parent. Monday, June 3 at 7:00pm. Michael P. Coords Activity Room. No registration required. This one-hour program will outline 10 steps to create a winning college admissions essay. Topics covered are: essential elements that admissions officers want; how to organize the writing process and meet application deadlines; and crucial Dos and Don’ts. Kirsten Schmitt is a professional writer and editor and is the founder and director of Your Best Edit LLC, a writing, editing, and college admissions essay tutoring business.