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- In the Gallery
  
  Now on display in the library's Community Meeting Room
- By Age
  
  The library offers a wide variety of programs and events for families, children, teens and adults
  - Children
    
    Programs and events for children
  - Teens
    
    Programs and events for teens
  - Adult
    
    Programs and events for adults
- By Type
  
  From book discussions and author talks, to movies and computer classes, the library has something to offer everyone
  - Arts & Crafts
    
    Arts & Crafts
  - Books & Authors
    
    Book talks and author visits
  - Computer Class
    
    Let our professional librarians show you how to use the web, email, the online catalog and more
  - Drama & Theater
    
    Drama and theater
  - Fun & Games
    
    Games
  - Library Meetings
    
    Library meetings
  - History, Geography & Travel
  - Health & Wellness
    
    For your health
  - Literacy
    
    Improve your language and literacy skills
  - Movies
    
    Movies
  - Music & Dance
    
    Music and dance
  - Poetry
    
    Poetry
  - Storytime
    
    Stories for children
- Library Closings
  
  Scheduled library closings

Recent News
- Nov. 13: Proposed 2009 City Budget would force Library to cut hours; urges charge for services
  
  The City's proposed 2009 budget includes a $240,000 cut in library funding. Preliminary analysis indicates that the impact on library services would be devastating, with cuts in hours, purchases of new books, DVDs and other materials, and a significant reduction in library programs.
- Nov. 12: City Proposes $240,000 Cut In Library Funding For 2009
  
  The City's proposed 2009 budget includes reducing library funding by $240,000 as part of a $990,000 savings plan. Preliminary analysis indicates that the impact of these cuts, if the budget is approved, would be devastating.
- Oct. 01: 2008 Love the Library Annual Campaign Co-Chairs Announced
  
  The Rye Free Reading Room is pleased to announce the Honorary Co-Chairs for the “Love the Library” 2008 Annual Campaign. The library is fortunate to have long-standing Rye residents Robert Kindler, Nicholas Raho and Harriet Sessa lend their names and support to its annual campaign.
- Sep. 09: High-Speed Color Copier Available for Public Use
  
  The library just replaced it's aging photocopier with a new, high-speed color copier. Stop by the next time you need great looking copies.
- Sep. 01: September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
  
  September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Rye Free Reading Room wants to make sure that your child has smartest card of all - a library card.