Great Courses: A Skeptic’s Guide to American History on ZOOM

Thursday, April 30

10:00 am - 11:15 am

Thursdays at 10:00am. April 16, 23 & 30 and May 21st, June 4th, and June 18th. We are taking a break from our current Great Courses series America’s Founding Fathers and will meet online to discuss related episodes from the Great Courses series A Skeptics Guide to American History with Mark Stoler. View each episode on your own prior to our online discussion of the topic. These episodes are available for viewing using the library’s streaming service Kanopy. If you have not previously created an account with Kanopy, first set up your account through the library’s website to make sure you have a free subscription.

To join Reference Librarian June Hesler for these live online discussions through Zoom, request an invite by clicking HERE.

Thursday, April 16– The Constitution Did Not Create a Democracy (episode 3)

Thursday, April 23– Washington: Failures and Real Accomplishments (episode 4)

Thursday, April 30– Confusions about Jefferson & Hamilton (episode 5)

QiGong with Steve Goldstein live on Zoom

Tuesday, March 9

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.

VIRTUAL TOUR of Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center with Education Coordinator, Author-Artist, Joyce Raimondo on Zoom

Tuesday, March 9

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Tuesday, March 9th at 2:00 pm. Joyce guides you through Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner’s home and studio — a national landmark in East Hampton, NY. Discover creative ways Pollock and Krasner expressed their feelings with paint. Discuss the art displayed in their home, and explore the barn studio filled with paint splatters — evidence of their masterpieces.

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

SPANISH CONVERSATIONS with María-Cristina Sánchez on Zoom – EVENT FULL

Wednesday, March 10

9:30 am - 10:30 am

Wednesday, March 3rd and 10th at 9:30 am. Join María-Cristina Sánchez and hone your Spanish skills. Ms Sánchez will propose discussion topics in Spanish for each session, providing participants with the opportunity to clarify pronunciation and meaning of words and expressions in an informal and relaxed environment. Participants should speak Spanish at an intermediate to advanced level and not be native speakers of Spanish. Ms. Sánchez is a native Spanish-speaker originally from Ecuador and has studied languages in Quito, Boston, Paris and Vienna.

To join María-Cristina for this live event on Zoom, request an invite by clicking HERE

*By signing up you are committing to all sessions.

Play Your Way Sane with author Clay Drinko on Zoom

Wednesday, March 10

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesday, March 10th at 7:00 pm. Larchmont and Mamaroneck libraries invite you to join Clay Drinko, author of Play Your Way Sane: 120 Improv-Inspired Exercises to Help You Calm Down, Stop Spiraling, and Embrace Uncertainty, and learn fun ways you can be more mindful, calmer, and even more positive throughout your day. No need for yoga mats or meditation cushions. Clay’s brand of improv-inspired mindfulness is as fun and irreverent as it is helpful and informative.

Clay Drinko, Ph.D. is an author, educator, and improv expert. He writes for Psychology Today and Lifehack and is the author of the academic book Theatrical Improvisation, Consciousness, and Cognition and the brand new Simon & Schuster self-help book Play Your Way Sane: 120 Improv-Inspired Exercises to Help You Calm Down, Stop Spiraling, and Embrace Uncertainty. Clay lives in the Hudson Valley with his husband and daughter.

Put a hold on it, download it on Overdrive

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

Book Matchmaker

Monday, March 1 - March 31

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.

Love Birds in Ryder’s Garden

Monday, March 8

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ages 3 and up. Registration required. Choose a time slot on Monday, March 8th, 15th, 22nd or 29th. As the winter ebbs, the birds prepare for their journey back. Help them along by making a bird feeder to either take home or leave in our garden.

Register here for a time slot

Take Home Craft of the Week: Baby Yoda puppet

Monday, March 8 - March 12

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ages 3 and up. Monday, March 8th (available every day until we run out). Make your own adorable baby Yoda! Materials needed at home: glue, Green & brown marker or crayon.

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.

Preschool Palooza on Zoom

Tuesday, March 9

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Ages 3-4. Tuesdays, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th at 3:45 pm

Join Children’s Librarian Erin for themed stories and a fun craft!

March 2: Read Across America Storytime

Craft materials needed: Construction paper, glue stick, scissors, crayons

March 9: Unicorns & Giants Storytime

Craft materials needed: Plain white paper plate, construction paper, glue stick, scissors, crayons

March 16: St. Patrick’s Day Storytime

Craft materials needed: Plain white paper plate, construction paper, glue stick, scissors, crayons

March 23: Please, Don’t Eat Me! Storytime

Craft materials needed: Plain white paper plates, construction paper, crayons, glue stick, scissors

March 30: Pizza Party Storytime

Craft materials needed: Construction paper, crayons, glue stick, scissors

Register here to receive a Zoom invitation. They will be sent out the day of the program.

Volun-teens: Disability Rights & Advocacy on Zoom

Sunday, March 7

4:00 pm

Sunday, March 7th at 4:00 pm. Grades 6 and up. Join us for a lively discussion with Jessica Kellgren-Fozard, YouTuber and leading advocate for LGBTQ+ and disability rights. Participants will receive community service hours for attending.

Register here

Teen Leadership Board info session

Tuesday, March 9

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tuesday, March 9 at 6:00 pm (via Zoom). Grades 6 – 9. The Teen Leadership Board is a community service opportunity for teens who are interested in working with other teens to help plan library programs.

Join the Zoom call to learn more

Among Us on Zoom

Friday, March 19

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Friday, March 19 at 4:30 pm. Grades 6 and up. Join us for this fun multiplayer game of teamwork and betrayal. We’ll connect on Zoom and play together. Beginners welcome!

Sign up here

Free ACT Practice Exam

Saturday, March 20

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Saturday, March 20th at 9:00 am. Grades 10 and up. Taking this practice exam proctored by staff from Revolution Prep will help you prepare for the official test. As part of your registration, you will have a free score report review with a liaison from Revolution Prep providing insights on areas of strength and weakness as well as a custom preparation plan.

There are no programs at this time