Hendrick Hudson Free Library

The need for blood donation is critical: Someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds, whether it’s a new mother needing to replace blood loss, a patient with a medical condition or someone who just experienced serious injuries from an accident or natural disaster. And there are zero substitutes for human blood. Saving a life doesn’t always take heroics. Sometimes, it’s just a few moments of your time to donate. With every blood donation, you can save up to three lives.
Register for a timeslot <a href="https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/333739" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>.
Walk-ins are welcome if space permits.

Local Event: New York Blood Center Blood Drive

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Peekskill-Cortlandt

New York

New York Blood Center Blood Drive

The need for blood donation is critical: Someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds, whether it’s a new mother needing...

The less populated northern end of Central Park is a quiet, peaceful respite from the city’s sights and sounds. It’s also the area of the park that’s received the most recent renovations and all-new facilities. We’ll explore the North End of Central Park with images of manmade waterfalls, beautiful formal gardens, and newest Pool/Skating rink facility, The Davis Center.
Presented by Ginny Poleman of NYC Encounters Tours.
Hosted on Zoom. Free and open to all. Register <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z0qU8_2jRUeo3CeN9fU7Sg" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>.

Local Event: Central Park: What’s Up North? (Zoom)

Central Park: What’s Up North? (Zoom)

The less populated northern end of Central Park is a quiet, peaceful respite from the city’s sights and sounds. It’s also the...

Join our librarian, Colette for a discussion at Franco Martini Bar &amp; Restaurant, 2025 Albany Post Road, Croton 10520. &nbsp;The library will supply snacks for the group, but attendees are responsible for their drink of choice.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY BE MEETING ON MONDAY IN AUGUST.
“Witness the coming together of Truman Capote’s voice, the electric-into-neon blaze that is surely one of the premier styles of postwar American literature.”—The Washington Post Book World
“A great breezy read . . . with Capote’s trademark wit, but also with genuine youthful awe at the exhilaration of late-forties New York.”—New York
A lost treasure only recently found, Truman Capote’s Summer Crossing is a precocious, confident first novel from one of the twentieth century’s greatest writers.
Set in New York just after World War II, the story follows a young carefree socialite, Grady McNeil, whose parents leave her alone in their Fifth Avenue penthouse for the summer. Left to her own devices, Grady turns up the heat on the secret affair she’s been having with a Brooklyn-born Jewish war veteran who works as a parking lot attendant. As the season passes, the romance turns more serious and morally ambiguous, and Grady must eventually make a series of decisions that will forever affect her life and the lives of everyone around her.
Please register on the library's Web site if you plan to attend &amp; notify us if you cancel.

Local Event: Brews and Bestsellers Book Club:  "Summer Crossing" by Truman Capote

Brews and Bestsellers Book Club:  "Summer...

Join our librarian, Colette for a discussion at Franco Martini Bar & Restaurant, 2025 Albany Post Road, Croton 10520.  The...

Brews and Bestsellers Book Club:  "Summer Crossing" by Truman Capote

Spend an evening out playing Bingo with friends. Token prizes will be given to all winners.&nbsp; Visit the library's Web site to register.

Local Event: Tuesday Night Bingo

Tuesday Night Bingo

Spend an evening out playing Bingo with friends. Token prizes will be given to all winners.  Visit the library's Web site to...

NOW:
Sixteen-year-old Alice is spending the summer in Paris, but she isn’t there for pastries and walks along the Seine. When her grandmother passed away two months ago, she left Alice an apartment in France that no one knew existed. An apartment that has been locked for more than seventy years.
Alice is determined to find out why the apartment was abandoned and why her grandmother never once mentioned the family she left behind when she moved to America after World War II. With the help of Paul, a charming Parisian student, she sets out to uncover the truth. However, the more time she spends digging through the mysteries of the past, the more she realizes there are secrets in the present that her family is still refusing to talk about.
THEN:
Sixteen-year-old Adalyn doesn’t recognize Paris anymore. Everywhere she looks, there are Nazis, and every day brings a new horror of life under the Occupation. When she meets Luc, the dashing and enigmatic leader of a resistance group, Adalyn feels she finally has a chance to fight back.
But keeping up the appearance of being a much-admired socialite while working to undermine the Nazis is more complicated than she could have imagined. As the war goes on, Adalyn finds herself having to make more and more compromises—to her safety, to her reputation, and to her relationships with the people she loves the most.
Join us for snacks and a book discussion!&nbsp;&nbsp; Visit the library's Web site to register.&nbsp; Books available at the Circulation Desk for the first 10 registrants.
<h3>Disclaimer(s)</h3>
<h4>Food Allergy</h4>
This program is not recommended for those with food related allergies.

Local Event: Teen Book Club:  "The Paper Girl of Paris" by Jordyn Taylor

Teen Book Club:  "The Paper Girl of Paris" by...

NOW:
Sixteen-year-old Alice is spending the summer in Paris, but she isn’t there for pastries and walks along the Seine. When...

Teen Book Club:  "The Paper Girl of Paris" by Jordyn Taylor

Join us upstairs in the Community Room. No registration required.
Tashi (Zendaya), a former tennis prodigy-turned-coach, transformed her husband into a champion. But to overcome a recent losing streak and redeem himself, he'll need to face off against his former best friend--Tashi's ex-boyfriend. (131 min.) (2024)

Local Event: Thursday Matinee Movie - "Challengers"

Thursday Matinee Movie - "Challengers"

Join us upstairs in the Community Room. No registration required.
Tashi (Zendaya), a former tennis prodigy-turned-coach,...

The Summit at MOBC

Join The Blue Resource Table in their mission to leave no child behind by distributing 1,300 backpacks and grade-appropriate school supplies to local students in Peekskill &amp;&nbsp;surrounding areas.&nbsp; This community-focused event is hosted by a 501(c)(3) organization and seeks to provide essential tools for student success.&nbsp; We need your help!&nbsp; &nbsp;Please donate to our Crowdfunder page:&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/4veQACZ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bit.ly/4veQACZ&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </a><a href="https://bit.ly/4veQACZ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">&nbsp;Parents, must register in advance this year </a><a href="https://bit.ly/4veQACZ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>by using this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/43tP7g0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/43tP7g0</a>

Local Event: A $25 Donation Fills a Peekskill Child's Backpack. Here's How to Give.

A $25 Donation Fills a Peekskill Child's...

Join The Blue Resource Table in their mission to leave no child behind by distributing 1,300 backpacks and grade-appropriate...

A $25 Donation Fills a Peekskill Child's Backpack. Here's How to Give.

Kinosaito Arts Center

A beginner watercolor class using still-life to explore the ways that watercolor can be used to create values. Participants will experiment by creating different values using more/less water, as well as experimenting using monochromatic, analogous, and complementary colors to create values.$25 | Member discounts* | RSVP Required

Local Event: Watercolor Values Workshop

Watercolor Values Workshop

A beginner watercolor class using still-life to explore the ways that watercolor can be used to create values. Participants...

Join us for open studios with our Artists in Residence: A.L. Steiner and William Lamson. Peek into their studios and chat with them about their practices. Light refreshments will be provided.



<a href="https://www.hellomynameissteiner.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">A.L. Steiner</a> (b. 1967 in Miami, Florida) is this year’s awardee from the Yale School of Art and KinoSaito Artist in Residence Partnership Program. Steiner utilizes constructions of photography, video, installation, collage, performance, writing, and curatorial work as seductive tropes channeled through the sensibility of a skeptical queer ecofeminist androgyne.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.williamlamson.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">William Lamson</a> is an interdisciplinary artist whose diverse practice involves working with elemental forces to create durational performative actions. Set in landscapes as varied as New York’s East River and Chile’s Atacama Desert, his projects reveal the invisible systems and forces at play within these sites.&nbsp;22 Aug 2026 | 1-4 PM | FREE

Local Event: Open Studios

Open Studios

Join us for open studios with our Artists in Residence: A.L. Steiner and William Lamson. Peek into their studios and chat with...

Join a group of worldwide stamp collectors to trade stamps, have talks on various topics, give demonstrations, and more. Adults, teens, and youths under 12 with adult are welcomed. No registration required.

Local Event: Cortlandt Stamp Club

Cortlandt Stamp Club

Join a group of worldwide stamp collectors to trade stamps, have talks on various topics, give demonstrations, and more....

As a teenager, Lafayette recklessly snuck away from cushy life in France to fight for the <a href="https://www.litcharts.com/lit/lafayette-in-the-somewhat-united-states/terms/patriots" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Patriots</a> in the American Revolution, under the command of General George Washington. Lafayette embodies the bizarre truth that in order to become a democracy, the fledgling United States needed to rely on funding and troops from monarchical France. But more than that, Lafayette—who, upon returning to the country in 1824 for a national tour, was treated as a massive celebrity—is one of the few things all Americans can get behind. &nbsp;(LitCharts)
Books available at the Circulation Desk for pick-up.&nbsp; Visit the library's Web site to register.

Local Event: Wednesday Evening Book Club via Zoom

Wednesday Evening Book Club via Zoom

As a teenager, Lafayette recklessly snuck away from cushy life in France to fight for the Patriots in the American Revolution,...

Join us upstairs in the Community Room. No registration required.
In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) and Captain James Stagg (Andrew Scott) face an impossible choice--launch the most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether. (131 min.) (2026)

Local Event: Thursday Matinee Movie - "Pressure"

Thursday Matinee Movie - "Pressure"

Join us upstairs in the Community Room. No registration required.
In the tense 72 hours before D-Day, General Dwight D....

Chabad of Yorktown

Prepare for Rosh Hashanah with an evening of baking, creativity, and inspiration! Grace your holiday table with a beautiful round challah and delicious babka you'll be proud to serve.
Plus — hand-paint a pair of gorgeous candles to complete your holiday table! 💵 $36/person
RSVP by September 4
Tag a friend who needs a challah bake in her life!
With gratitude to our event co-sponsors: Jennifer Chervin, Audrey Hochroth &amp; Gail Steiner

Local Event: 🍞 Women's Challah & Babka Bake 🍫

🍞 Women's Challah & Babka Bake 🍫

Prepare for Rosh Hashanah with an evening of baking, creativity, and inspiration! Grace your holiday table with a beautiful...

Jay Estate

Join us for a reception with the artist on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 5:30pm. Registration link coming soon!

It is deeply meaningful to share these sculptures at the Jay Heritage Center, a place rooted in the history of American diplomacy. Here, they connect the story of our modern embassies abroad with John Jay’s legacy as a statesman at home and diplomat abroad. — Jorge Otero-Pailos
<h3>About the Work</h3>
Analogue Sites is a series of steel sculptures by Spanish-American artist and preservationist Jorge Otero-Pailos, created in 2019 from fencing salvaged during the preservation of the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, designed by Finnish-American modernist master Eero Saarinen. Otero-Pailos transformed this material as a way of preserving its layered history and drawing attention to the U.S. Embassy Program—an unprecedented Cold War–era initiative by the State Department that made modernist architecture and the arts central to American diplomacy abroad. These sculptures raise awareness of these embassies at a time when they are being decommissioned and left with little to no preservation protection.
At the Jay Heritage Center, two works are placed symmetrically in the restored garden parterres, framing the central path. Their mirrored placement reflects themes of balance and reciprocity central to diplomacy and honors John Jay’s historic missions to Spain, France, and England, and his role as a founding figure in American diplomacy.
Sculptures from this series have been exhibited in New York on Park Avenue; in London at Regent’s Park and at Winfield House, the residence of the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom; and in Washington, D.C., at the National Museum of American Design.

Otero-Pailos is an internationally recognized New York–based artist, architect, and preservationist known for his monumental casts of historical buildings. He has exhibited at prestigious venues such as the Venice Art Biennale and the British Parliament, and his works are held in major museum collections. Otero-Pailos also teaches and directs the Historic Preservation program at Columbia University GSAPP.
Photo by Simon Cherry&nbsp; © Otero-Pailos Studio

Local Event: Analogue Sites by Jorge Otero-Pailos

Analogue Sites by Jorge Otero-Pailos

Join us for a reception with the artist on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 5:30pm. Registration link coming soon!

It is deeply...

Rini's Restaurant & Wine Bar

Cortlandt Manor's very own Mary Mancini and Mario Tacca will perform live at Rini's Restaurant &amp;&nbsp;Wine Bar.Mary Mancini is an internationally acclaimed vocal artist.
Mario Tacca is a world-renowned accordion virtuoso.
Together they are a dynamic musical duo!
They have amazed audiences around the world with their unsurpassed repertoire, ranging from International, Classics, Opera, Broadway, to Pop and Country!
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW! Call Rini's at 914-592-6799.

Local Event: Mary Mancini & Mario Tacca Perform Live at Rini's in Elmsford

Mary Mancini & Mario Tacca Perform Live at...

Cortlandt Manor's very own Mary Mancini and Mario Tacca will perform live at Rini's Restaurant & Wine Bar.Mary Mancini is an...

Mary Mancini & Mario Tacca Perform Live at Rini's in Elmsford

Join us for meaningful, welcoming High Holiday services! 
•&nbsp;All are welcome •&nbsp;No membership or affiliation required •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chabadyorktown.com/article.asp?AID=6598520" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://www.chabadyorktown.com/article.asp?AID=5241175" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Exciting children's program</a> •&nbsp;Traditional services with&nbsp;contemporary messages •&nbsp;Hebrew - English prayerbooks •&nbsp;Insights and explanations •&nbsp;Prayer instructions&nbsp;throughout the service •&nbsp;No charge (donations welcome)&nbsp;
For more info and to RSVP: <a href="https://www.ChabadYorktown.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ChabadYorktown.com</a>
or call 914-962-1111

Local Event: High Holidays Services at Chabad

High Holidays Services at Chabad

Join us for meaningful, welcoming High Holiday services! 
• All are welcome • No membership or affiliation required • Exciting...

Join us for meaningful, welcoming High Holiday services! 
•&nbsp;All are welcome •&nbsp;No membership or affiliation required •&nbsp;<a href="https://www.chabadyorktown.com/article.asp?AID=6598520" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.chabadyorktown.com/article.asp?AID=5241175" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Exciting children's program</a> •&nbsp;Traditional services with&nbsp;contemporary messages •&nbsp;Hebrew - English prayerbooks •&nbsp;Insights and explanations •&nbsp;Prayer instructions&nbsp;throughout the service •&nbsp;No charge (donations welcome)&nbsp;For more info and to RSVP: www.ChabadYorktown.comor call 914-962-1111

Local Event: High Holidays Services at Chabad of Yorktown

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High Holidays Services at Chabad of Yorktown

Peekskill Riverfront

Join The Peak Community Church for an uplifting day of worship, food, and fellowship at the Peekskill Riverfront. This family-friendly event features a bubble bus, face painting, kids activities, raffles, prayer, and a variety of local vendors and resources.

Local Event: 4th Annual Rock The Riverfront

4th Annual Rock The Riverfront

Join The Peak Community Church for an uplifting day of worship, food, and fellowship at the Peekskill Riverfront. This...

Paramount Hudson Valley Theater

Still We Stand: Beyond the Peekskill Riots is the Robeson in Peekskill Project’s third annual commemoration of the Peekskill Riots and celebration of the life and legacy of Paul Robeson: a brilliant scholar, world-renowned artist, and courageous voice for human dignity.
Still We Stand is an afternoon of music, spoken word, visual storytelling, and community connection rooted in the past, alive with the energy of today, and centered on what brings us together now. Inspired by Robeson’s 1919 Rutgers valedictory address, The New Idealism, this year’s program asks what it means to “make national unity a reality” and to carry forward the liberties entrusted to us.
Narrated by acclaimed author and scholar Shana L. Redmond, with visuals by local documentarian Jon Scott Bennett, creator of a five-part docuseries on the Peekskill Riots, the program will bring Robeson’s legacy into conversation with the voices, rhythms, and creative energy of today’s community.
The afternoon features a powerful and joyful lineup of artists from within and beyond the Hudson Valley. Resistance Revival Chorus, a New York City-based collective that centers women in music and activism, brings songs rooted in joy, justice, and collective voice. Their performances have been heard at the Grammys, Carnegie Hall, The Apollo, Newport Folk Festival, and major public gatherings across the country.
Cole Quest and The City Pickers carry American folk music forward with warmth, wit, and a restless New York energy. Led by dobro player, songwriter, and vocalist Cole Quest (grandson of Woody Guthrie) the band blends the storytelling spirit of folk with the drive of bluegrass, creating a sound that feels both timeless and immediate.
The program also features artists and ensembles with deep roots in Peekskill and the surrounding community: Bria The Artist, a singer, songwriter, producer, and multidisciplinary creative whose work blends soulful vocals, vivid storytelling, and genre-bending production; Amauta, a local ensemble of culture bearers sharing the Indigenous music of the Andes; and the Peekskill City Singers, bringing the voices of local youth to the Paramount stage.
Together, these artists will create a memorable afternoon of music, meaning, and movement of enduring inspiration for how we listen, gather, and stand together today.
*As a reminder, no outside food or drink permitted in the venue. Any patron found with outside alcohol, is subject to removal. Backpacks and large bags are not permitted inside of the venue. All guests are subject to bag checks and security wanding upon entry.

Local Event: Still We Stand: Beyond the Peekskill Riots- Inspired by Paul Robeson

Still We Stand: Beyond the Peekskill Riots-...

Still We Stand: Beyond the Peekskill Riots is the Robeson in Peekskill Project’s third annual commemoration of the Peekskill...

Still We Stand: Beyond the Peekskill Riots- Inspired by Paul Robeson

Six-time Grammy Award–winning icon Dionne Warwick brings her “Over and Out – Farewell Tour” to Paramount Hudson Valley Theater on September 17 for an unforgettable evening celebrating one of the most remarkable voices in popular music history. With more than 75 charted hits and over 100 million records sold worldwide, Warwick’s elegant vocal style helped define a generation of timeless songs. Audiences can expect beloved classics like “Walk On By,” “Say a Little Prayer,” “Don’t Make Me Over,” “Alfie,” “Déjà Vu,” and “Heartbreaker” in what promises to be a heartfelt and historic farewell performance.
Discovered by songwriting legends Burt Bacharach and Hal David, Warwick became the first African-American solo female artist of her era to win the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Female Vocalist Performance. Her groundbreaking career continued with global successes including “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?” and the chart-topping charity anthem “That’s What Friends Are For,” which helped raise awareness and funding for AIDS research. She also joined fellow superstars on “We Are the World” and performed at Live Aid, reinforcing her legacy as both a musical trailblazer and humanitarian voice.
Honored with the Marian Anderson Award, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and a Smithsonian Year in Music ambassadorship, Warwick’s influence spans generations of artists and listeners alike. Her recent duets album Feels So Good highlights her enduring artistry and continued connection to today’s musical landscape. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience a living legend live on stage as she takes her final bow in Peekskill—an extraordinary night celebrating a lifetime of music, impact, and inspiration.
*As a reminder, no outside food or drink permitted in the venue. Any patron found with outside alcohol, is subject to removal. Backpacks and large bags are not permitted inside of the venue. All guests are subject to bag checks and security wanding upon entry.

Local Event: Dionne Warwick ‘Over and Out- Farewell Tour’

Dionne Warwick ‘Over and Out- Farewell Tour’

Six-time Grammy Award–winning icon Dionne Warwick brings her “Over and Out – Farewell Tour” to Paramount Hudson Valley Theater...

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Yorktown Zen is an authentic Zen meditation center serving t

Yorktown Zen

Yorktown Zen is an authentic Zen meditation center serving the communities of Northern Westchester and Putnam County, New York. Located at the Fourth Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Westchester in Mohegan Lake, the center provides a welcoming space for individuals to explore Zen Buddhism through regular practice and community engagement. All meetings are free and open to the public, fostering an inclusive environment for practitioners of all levels. The center offers a structured program of authentic Zen training, including weekly meditation sessions, insightful Dharma talks, and traditional tea ceremonies. Under the guidance of Tesshin Silverman, a lineage holder of the Sanbo Kyodan school, students receive spiritual instruction that bridges traditional teachings with everyday life. Beyond weekly gatherings, the center hosts special events such as the annual Jukai ceremony and intensive meditation retreats, while providing extensive online resources to support home practice. As a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Yorktown Zen is dedicated to maintaining the integrity of its lineage while remaining accessible to the local community. Whether attending in person or joining via Zoom, participants can expect a supportive atmosphere focused on mindfulness, authentic study, and the shared pursuit of spiritual growth.

Yorktown Zen is an authentic Zen meditation center serving the communities of Northern Westchester and Putnam County, New York. Located at the...

Psychiatry, Therapy & Spravato® Care in NY

2nd Arc Psychiatric Associates

2nd Arc Psychiatric Associates provides personalized mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults across New York State. Since 2009, our team has offered compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care with both in-person and telehealth appointments available. We specialize in psychiatry services, psychotherapy, medication management, ADHD evaluations, anxiety and depression treatment, postpartum depression support, and advanced options such as Spravato® (Esketamine) treatment for treatment-resistant depression. We also offer same-day appointments and flexible scheduling to help patients access care quickly when they need it most. With offices in White Plains and Williamsburg, Brooklyn, plus virtual visits across NYS, we make high-quality mental health care accessible, supportive, and tailored to each individual. Our providers take the time to listen, create personalized treatment plans, and help patients feel heard every step of the way. Most insurance plans are accepted, including coverage for Spravato® treatment for eligible patients. Locations: White Plains Office 311 North Street, Suite 201 White Plains, NY 10605 Brooklyn Office 89 N 4th St. Brooklyn, NY 11249

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2nd Arc Psychiatric Associates provides personalized mental health care for children, adolescents, and adults across New York State. Since 2009,...

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