Family Music on the Green
Bring your lawn chairs, blanket, and a picnic for a wonderful musical presentation of Audrey Wood’s classic picture book, “The Napping House” June 3rd – 4 pm
AIA : Ancient Arrivals to the Americas
Sunday, April 30, 2 pm on ZOOM How–and when–did people first come to the American continents? Ancient DNA has revealed a complex story of migrations, isolation, and adaptation, one which is still unfolding as more genomes are studied every year. Join Jennifer Raff, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Affiliate Faculty with the Indigenous Studies Program …
2023 Five Towns: One Book
To Explore the Life and Work of Lorraine Hansberry: Radical Artist and Activist Thursday, March 2, 7 PM, Meeting RoomThe Library’s event will feature Director John Collins, conceiver/actor Greig Sargeant, and actress April Matthis of “Baldwin and Buckley at Cambridge”, which recently ran at The Public Theater. This is part of a series of discussions …
February Break Week!
Cooking, crafts, a little history, and a winter wonderland escape room challenge! From February 21 through 24, kids can come for daily stimulating activities. Click on the events calendar to register for events.
Read In Rye: Author Joseph Polisi
Thursday, January 26, 7 PM, In the Meeting Room. Meet longtime Juilliard president and author of “Beacon to the World: A History of Lincoln Center”. In this history of the creation and growth of the Center, Polisi explores the interconnections between politicians, financiers, and performing artists.
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Winter Break Week For Kids!
From Tuesday, December 27 through Saturday, December 31. Keep the kids entertained with creative and fun activities: Including our version of a “Nailed It” dessert decorating challenge, snow globe making, upcycled tote bags, and our classic Noon Year’s Eve Party! Go to ryelibrary.org/events for more information and to register.
RW250 : Treason of the Darkest Dye
One of the most significant actions during the American Revolution occurred in Westchester County. General Benedict Arnold’s treasonous plot to give West Point to the British got thwarted by three farmer-soldiers in central Westchester. Performing in period dress, Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk engages audiences in this most compelling story of the fight for Independence. Presented …
Read In Rye
Author Parker Lee: Author and Rye resident Parker Lee brings his memories of Paris and experience as an international transactions lawyer to the page with his debut action adventure novel, “The Approach”. Copies will be available for purchase. Thursday, October 27, 7 PM, Meeting Room. Author Paul Rheingold: Former chairman of the Rye Planning Commission …
The Great Give Back
Join us in this statewide community service initiative by dropping off clothes for Carter’s Baby & Kid Clothing Free Recycling Program through TerraCycle. Clothes will be collected at the Library from October 1 – 31. Check our website for more details.