Westchester Breathes: Start Your Day Refreshed With Breath-Body-Mind on Zoom

Friday, June 10

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Fridays at 9:00 am. The Larchmont and Mamaroneck Public Libraries and John C. Hart Memorial Library invites all to join in an engaging program designed to help everyone in these stressful times. BREATH-BODY-MIND™ (BBM) is a program of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises that reduce the experience of stress and anxiety and increase a sense of calm and well-being. These exercises are simple and evidence-based in their impact on an array of populations – including children, adults and individuals with depression or PTSD.

BBM’s simple, effective breathing techniques have been demonstrated to relieve stress and improve mood, mental focus and performance.

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

The Summer of Art: Adult Summer Reading Game

Friday, June 24 - September 2

All Day

Now till September 2nd. This year our Adult Summer Reading Game explores the world of the arts. Participants might win a prize, but they will definitely end up with a fine piece of art. Reading a book from one of six art-based categories: acting; architecture; literature; music; painting; and other visual arts earns you one chance in the Game’s raffle. You can enter in person at the Information Desk desk or online. Keep track of your progress using the beautiful color by numbers drawing. Earn two bonus raffle tickets by presenting a completed work of art to the Information Desk.

We have a suggested reading list for each category to help you select a book. Choose a book from the list or pick a book that fits into one of the categories on your own. This year’s prizes are gift cards to one of 3 new local restaurants: Ani Ramen House; Gusto Pizza; and Heritage 147.

Modern Art Camp on Zoom with Joyce Raimondo (6 sessions)

Wednesday, August 10

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Wednesday, July 6th-Wednesday, August 10th at 2:00 pm. Join Joyce Raimondo, Education Coordinator, for an exploration of the expressive language of paint and the elements of art. Examples of Pollock and Krasner’s groundbreaking painting will be shown followed by hands-on workshops. The library will not provide any supplies. You only need to sign up once and you will get the Zoom link the evening before for each session.

Composition Speaks (August 10th) – Composition is the arrangement of the elements of art in a picture. Discover Pollock’s groundbreaking all over drip painting compositions and creative ways other modern artists arrange the art elements in abstract painting. Joyce will then guide you through exercises to sharpen your understanding of composition.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Larchmont Public Library

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

Short & Sweet Book Group with Alex Neceda on Zoom or in person, in the Michael P. Coords Activity Room

Thursday, August 11

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Thursday, August 11th at 10:00 am. The Painted Veil is a 1925 novel by British author W. Somerset Maugham. The title is a reference to Percy Bysshe Shelley’s 1824 sonnet, which begins “Lift not the painted veil which those who live / Call Life”. The novel was first published in serialised form in five issues of Cosmopolitan.

Librarian Alex Neceda will be in the MPC conducting this program. You can choose to attend on Zoom or you can come to the MPC to attend the meeting in person. At this time masks are recommended but not required in the Library. Books will be available on the Book Group shelf 3 weeks before each meeting.

Put it on hold or download the ebook

To watch on Zoom, click HERE

The First Ladies Of Comedy with Evan Weiner on Zoom or in person, in the Village Center

Thursday, August 11

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday, August 11th at 7:00 pm. It’s really a man’s world according to the bookers and talent agents but some women did manage to open the door with Phyllis Diller credited to be the first real woman standup comic. Women were held back. But there were others before her including Moms Mabley and Jean Carroll. Joan Rivers and many others have followed in this highly competitive field. Evan Weiner is a speaker, author, with a radio and TV background.

You can choose to attend on Zoom or you can come to the Village Center to attend the meeting in person. At this time masks are recommended but not required in the Library.

To watch live on Zoom, click HERE

Summer Reading Game: Reading is So Delicious!

Friday, June 24 - September 2

All Day

Friday, June 24-Friday, September 2. For children ages birth-rising 5th graders. Join us for a fun summer of reading with prizes and raffle tickets. Get your children ready to bite into the summer reading game by showing them this video that linnea put together. Use this reading log to keep track of the time you spend reading, then come to the library for prizes. If you want an extra challenge, you can read from books on these delicious reading lists and use your stamp sheet for a chance to win raffle prizes.

Read-to-Me & Beginning Reader Register HERE

Readers Register HERE

Watering Ryder’s Garden

Wednesday, August 3 - August 30

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Registration Required. For Children ages 4 and up with a caregiver. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in August. Help us water our veggie garden! Pick a date and sign up for a time slot. When your time arrives, come to the Children’s desk for the hose key and some watering cans.

Register here

Toddler Party in the Village Center with Erin

Wednesday, August 10

10:00 am - 11:00 am

For Children ages 0 to 3 with a caregiver. Themed songs, rhymes, dancing, & bubbles for little ones! Ticket and registration not required, just show up. Wednesdays at 10am.

August 10: Under the Sea party

August 17: Into the Jungle party

August 24: At the Zoo party

No session on August 3 or 31.