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)

Short & Sweet Book Group with Alex Neceda on Zoom

Short & Sweet Book Group with Alex Neceda on Zoom

Friday, September 17

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Friday, September 17th at 10:00 am. The Things They Carried is a collection of linked short stories by American novelist Tim O’Brien, about a platoon of American soldiers fighting on the ground in the Vietnam War. His third book about the war, it is based upon his experiences as a soldier in the 23rd Infantry Division.

Put it on hold or download it on Overdrive

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

QiGong with Steve Goldstein live on Zoom

QiGong with Steve Goldstein live on Zoom

Saturday, September 18

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Tuesdays and Saturdays 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.

Zoom with the Friends - Deborah Chud

Zoom with the Friends – Deborah Chud

Sunday, September 19

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sunday, September 19th at 4:00 pm. Calling all garden lovers! Please join us for a Zoom presentation on the work of world renown master gardener Piet Oudolf by Oudolf scholar Deborah Chud. Piet Oudolf is arguably the preeminent landscape designer in the world today and a leader of the naturalistic landscape movement. Anyone who has visited the HIgh Line in Manhattan has seen his mesmerizing work—known for drifts of grass and perfectly placed perennials. Deborah Chud, a landscape design consultant and educator, has presented her powerpoint widely, including at the botanical gardens of Delaware and Toronto and at the Arnold Arboretum at Harvard.

Sponsored by The Friends of the Larchmont Public Library

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

QiGong with Steve Goldstein live on Zoom

QiGong with Steve Goldstein live on Zoom

Tuesday, September 21

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Tuesdays and Saturdays 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.

Take-Home Craft of the Week: School Bus

Take-Home Craft of the Week: School Bus

Monday, September 13 - September 20

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ages 3 and up. From Monday, September 13th until we run out. Back to school! Build and decorate a school bus. Materials needed at home: glue. Take home craft kits will be available for pick-up inside the Children’s room entrance on a first come, first serve basis from 10am-4pm Monday until we run out.

Tween Trivia on Zoom

Tween Trivia on Zoom

Friday, September 17

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Grades 3-5. Friday, September 17th at 3:45 pm. Register online to receive a Zoom invitation. This month’s trivia is all about animals in children’s books. After the game, help Linnea decide the trivia challenge for October. Participants will need another computer set to this webpage or smart device with the Kahoot! app to participate in the trivia game. This app is free to download on Android and iOS. *The game PIN will be given during the program*

Click here to register

Larchmont Day Celebration: Trucks and Construction Hats

Larchmont Day Celebration: Trucks and Construction Hats

Saturday, September 18

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Saturday, September 18 from 1:00-4:00 pm. Drop in anytime to take a break from the excitement, pick up a take-home truck craft and grab a free construction hat. Available while supplies last.

Larchmont Day Magician on Library Lawn

Larchmont Day Magician on Library Lawn

Saturday, September 18

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

All ages. Saturday, September 18 at 2 and 3 pm. Check out magician David Levitan, who will be performing on the front lawn on Larchmont Day. This program was made possible by the Village of Larchmont.

Banned Book in a Bottle

Banned Book in a Bottle

Sunday, September 26 - October 2

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Month of September. Banned Books Week (Sept 26 – Oct 2) draws attention to the harms of censorship. We are celebrating the freedom to read with a book-in-a-bottle contest. A popular YA book has been shredded and put into a bottle. Teens are invited to stop by The Loft, take a look at the shreds, and guess which book it is. All correct entries will be entered into a raffle for a $25 Bango Bowls gift card!

National Chocolate Milk Day

National Chocolate Milk Day

Monday, September 27

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Monday, September 27 at 3- 4pm. Grades 6 and up. Coming to study at the library? Stop by The Loft for a quick snack in celebration of National Chocolate Milk Day!

There are no programs at this time

There are no programs at this time

There are no programs at this time