Hendrick Hudson Free Library

Join us upstairs in the Community Room. No registration required.
Left heartbroken in Rome after a wedding disaster, a stranded groom (Kevin James) finds his ruined honeymoon transformed by a determined local and a few meddling travelers-proving that sometimes heartbreak is only the beginning. (96 min.) (2026)

Local Event: Thursday Matinee Movie - "Solo Mio"

Westchester County

Peekskill-Cortlandt

New York

Thursday Matinee Movie - "Solo Mio"

Join us upstairs in the Community Room. No registration required.
Left heartbroken in Rome after a wedding disaster, a stranded...

Kinosaito Arts Center

Let go of the over-thinking mind and go on a visual journey with painter and instructor Samantha Palmeri. In this workshop Samantha will help you find your unique visual language, learn acrylic painting techniques, and teach you how to start a painting and know when it's finished. Lessons will focus on gesture, color, line, and composition.
All materials provided. This class is suitable for all ages.

$30 | Member Discounts | RSVP Required&nbsp;August 15th, 11 am - 1 pm

Local Event: Discover Abstract Painting

Discover Abstract Painting

Let go of the over-thinking mind and go on a visual journey with painter and instructor Samantha Palmeri. In this workshop...

Lincoln Depot Museum

Join the Lincoln Depot Museum for a compelling presentation by U.S. Military Academy History Professor Col. Seanegan P. Sculley on the Hudson Valley's pivotal role in the American Revolution. Explore the history of local battles, key military figures, and the strategic importance of the Hudson River. In many ways, New York’s Hudson Valley was the key to the revolution. Military historians may study details of the battles of Saratoga, Trenton and Yorktown – but it was here, in our backyards, that Gen. Washington escaped with his army intact after his loss at the Battle of White Plains in the fall of 1776, where they suffered the terrible loss of Forts Clinton and Montgomery in 1777, and where Anthony Wayne’s successful surprise attack captured British forces at Stony Point in 1779. It was here that Benedict Arnold committed his Treason of the Blackest Dye by conspiring with British Major Andre for the capture of West Point, where Arnold escaped and Andre was hanged, and here where the black and indigenous Troops or the 1st Rhode Island suffered tremendous losses at the Battle of Pines Bridge in 1781. The area north of Westchester became the supply depot of the Continental Army, while Westchester itself became a volatile no-man’s land – with bands of highwaymen claiming alignment with both sides, and no side. Meanwhile, control of the greatest superhighway in North America – the Hudson River, remained the military objective of nearly every action and decision. 


Join The Lincoln Depot as we welcome United States Military Academy History Professor COL Seanegan P. Sculley for a look at many of the varied roles played by the Hudson Valley region during this tumultuous time, as well as some of the evidence we can still see today!

Local Event: The Hudson Valley in the American Revolution

The Hudson Valley in the American Revolution

Join the Lincoln Depot Museum for a compelling presentation by U.S. Military Academy History Professor Col. Seanegan P. Sculley...

Through a live cello performance and historical insight, Alex Prizgintas explores the powerful role of music in American democracy. Featuring hymns of faith, anthems of patriotism, and songs of protest, and resistance. this program highlights how music has expressed belief, dissent, and unity from the nation’s founding to today.
Free and open to all. Presented live / in-person in Room C on the Library’s 3rd Floor.
Alex Prizgintas is both a classically trained cellist and historian. He graduated summa cum laude with&nbsp;an undergraduate degree&nbsp;in regional history and a graduate degree&nbsp;in public administration from Marist College in addition to serving as president of the Woodbury Historical Society and town historian of Woodbury in Orange County, NY.

Local Event: America: Songs of Patriotism, Praise & Protest

America: Songs of Patriotism, Praise & Protest

Through a live cello performance and historical insight, Alex Prizgintas explores the powerful role of music in American...

Paramount Hudson Valley Theater

Celebrate the music of Elton John with Philadelphia Freedom, the quintessential tribute to Sir Elton John, coming to Paramount Hudson Valley on August 15. Formed in Wilkes-Barre, PA in 2019, the band has performed hundreds of shows at theatres, festivals, and concert series across the United States, bringing audiences an energetic and authentic recreation of Elton’s legendary live performances. Fronted by Doug Delescavage as Elton John in his 20s, the show captures the excitement, style, and musicianship of one of pop music’s most iconic eras. With awe-inspiring piano abilities, a captivating voice, inventive fashion sense, and a top-notch backing band, Philadelphia Freedom delivers the orchestrations and harmonies that defined Elton’s classic sound. Audiences will be transported through some of Elton’s greatest hits and eras, including “Rocket Man,” “Crocodile Rock,” “I’m Still Standing,” “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down On Me,” “Bennie and the Jets,” and “Philadelphia Freedom.” It’s a joyful, high-energy celebration of timeless songs that continue to inspire generations of fans. *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: Elton John Tribute- Philadelphia Freedom

Elton John Tribute- Philadelphia Freedom

Celebrate the music of Elton John with Philadelphia Freedom, the quintessential tribute to Sir Elton John, coming to Paramount...

Towne Crier Cafe

Join us for Jazz brunch! With Charlie Rhyner on guitar, Rich Williams on sax, Mark Hagan on bsss, and Eric Puente on drums.

Local Event: Eric Puente Jazz Quartet - Jazz Brunch

Ossining-Croton-On-Hudson

Eric Puente Jazz Quartet - Jazz Brunch

Join us for Jazz brunch! With Charlie Rhyner on guitar, Rich Williams on sax, Mark Hagan on bsss, and Eric Puente on drums.

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

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.

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...

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 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...

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

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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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Sunday, August 16

Eric Puente Jazz Quartet - Jazz Brunch

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Towne Crier Cafe, 379 Main St, Beacon, NY

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