Hendrick Hudson Free Library

Join us for “I Can’t Give You Anything but Song: Jazz, Love, and Autumn”!
Singer and actress Jean Garner will bring you an afternoon of beloved jazz, Great American Songbook, and pop standards — celebrating the charm of the fall and romance. Garner has appeared at New York’s Green Room 42, Laurie Beechman Theatre, Lincoln Center, and on regional stages.&nbsp;
She will be accompanied on piano by James Brandfonbrener, a musician, composer, and teacher who regularly performs at diverse venues across NYC, such as The Cutting Room, 54 Below, and Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.
Light snacks and coffee will be served.
No registration required.

Local Event: Coffeehouse Concert:  Jean Garner and Friends

Westchester County

Peekskill-Cortlandt

New York

Coffeehouse Concert:  Jean Garner and Friends

Join us for “I Can’t Give You Anything but Song: Jazz, Love, and Autumn”!
Singer and actress Jean Garner will bring you an...

Starting to earn some money? Learn what to do with it! Come join Sheldon, the president of the Walter Panas Investment Club, as he walks participants through an interactive financial literacy and economics lesson helping tweens newly engaged in the workforce make the best decisions with their earnings. Some topics that will be covered include saving, spending, budgeting, needs vs. wants, how banks work, and more! This is perfect for tweens starting to earn spending money and is geared towards 6th-8th graders.&nbsp; Visit the Library's Web site to register.

Local Event: Financial Literacy Workshop for Tweens

Financial Literacy Workshop for Tweens

Starting to earn some money? Learn what to do with it! Come join Sheldon, the president of the Walter Panas Investment Club, as...

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.&nbsp; Visit the Library's Web site for additional information and to register.

Local Event: Brews & Bestsellers Book Club:  "Flashlight" by Susan Choi

Brews & Bestsellers Book Club:  "Flashlight" by...

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

Brews & Bestsellers Book Club:  "Flashlight" by Susan Choi

If you love romance novels, this "new" book club is for you!
Every Summer After follows Persephone “Percy” Fraser and Sam Florek after the two of them meet at Barry’s Bay when they were 13. Years later, now in her thirties, Percy receives a phone call from Sam’s brother Charlie telling her of their mother Sue’s passing. &nbsp;She returns to the lakeshore and reunites with Sam.
The two of them, clearly still having feelings for each other, try to navigate the biggest mistakes of their past and find their way back to each other. &nbsp;Wrapped in the summer nostalgia, you can just see two kids, best friends, falling in love with each other, and the mistakes they make growing up together are inevitable and raw.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visit the library's Web site to register.
Books available at the Circulation Desk for pick-up.

Local Event: Romance Book Group

Romance Book Group

If you love romance novels, this "new" book club is for you!
Every Summer After follows Persephone “Percy” Fraser and Sam...

Bharat Jani will be teaching this class. &nbsp;A $30 fee ($25 for current AARP members with member number written on check) is due by September 21, payable at the library's Circulation desk. &nbsp;Checks or money orders only made payable to AARP. Bring a lunch/snack, driver's license, AARP membership card, and pen.&nbsp; Visit the library's Web site to register.&nbsp; Limited space.

Local Event: AARP Defensive Driving

AARP Defensive Driving

Bharat Jani will be teaching this class.  A $30 fee ($25 for current AARP members with member number written on check) is due...

Put down your screens and join us for an evening of fun and games, analog style! Learn new games and make new friends in the spirit of good sportsmanship. Teach someone else your favorite game—visitors are invited to bring their own analog games to play and share. Games will also be provided.&nbsp; Visit the Library's Web site to register.

Local Event: Teen Analog Game Night

Teen Analog Game Night

Put down your screens and join us for an evening of fun and games, analog style! Learn new games and make new friends in the...

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....

Join us upstairs in the Community Room at the Library. No registration required.
Starring record-shattering comedian Nate Bargatze in his first feature film, The Breadwinner stars Bargatze as salesman Nate Wilcox and Mandy Moore as his wife, Katie. To Nate and their three children, Katie is the ultimate mom - she manages their comically chaotic household with equal parts efficiency and love, and everything runs perfectly. But when Katie's household invention leads to a once-in-a-lifetime deal on Shark Tank and takes her on a prolonged business trip, Nate has to figure out how to keep the house from (literally) falling apart. He and his kids soon learn that while he may not do it like mom, he can figure out how to do it his way. Welcome to the dad era. (99 min.) (2026)

Local Event: Thursday Matinee Movie:  "The Breadwinner" (PG)

Thursday Matinee Movie:  "The Breadwinner" (PG)

Join us upstairs in the Community Room at the Library. No registration required.
Starring record-shattering comedian Nate...

New to mosaics? &nbsp;Learn how to create two 3.7" round decorative mosaic pieces with precut tiles and epoxy sculpting clay either to be displayed on a mini easel as a decorative piece or used as coasters (or make one of each!) with a library staff member. &nbsp;You will soon be hooked!&nbsp; Visit the Library's Web site to register.&nbsp; Limited seating.

Local Event: Beginner Mosaics Class

Beginner Mosaics Class

New to mosaics?  Learn how to create two 3.7" round decorative mosaic pieces with precut tiles and epoxy sculpting clay either...

2026 marks America's 250th anniversary of independence. &nbsp;Dennis Sklenari, District Representative with the American Numismatic Association, will discuss the origins and development of U.S. coinage from its colonial period to the current semi-quincentennial coins being circulated during 2026 and the limited-year redesigns the U.S. Mint will be producing to provide us with history in our hands. &nbsp;We will see how each coin tells a piece of America's story, its people, ideals, and journey.&nbsp; Visit the Library's Web site to register.

Local Event: History of U.S. Coins from Colonial Days to 250th Anniversary

History of U.S. Coins from Colonial Days to...

2026 marks America's 250th anniversary of independence.  Dennis Sklenari, District Representative with the American Numismatic...

History of U.S. Coins from Colonial Days to 250th Anniversary

Come for a movie, stay to become a lifelong Miyazaki fan. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, Hayao Miyazaki's wondrous fantasy adventure is a dazzling masterpiece from one of the most celebrated filmmakers in the history of animation. Chihiro's family is moving to a new house, but when they stop on the way to explore an abandoned village, her parents undergo a mysterious transformation and Chihiro is whisked into a world of fantastic spirits ruled over by the sorceress, Yubaba. Put to work in a magical bathhouse for spirits and demons, Chihiro must use all her wits to survive in this strange new place, find a way to free her parents and return to the normal world. Overflowing with imaginative creatures and thrilling storytelling, Spirited Away became a worldwide smash hit, and is one of the most critically-acclaimed films of all time.&nbsp; Visit the Library's Web site to register.

Local Event: Teen Movie Night:  "Spirited Away"

Teen Movie Night:  "Spirited Away"

Come for a movie, stay to become a lifelong Miyazaki fan. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, Hayao...

With her bestsellers Longitude and Galileo's Daughter, Dava Sobel introduced readers to her rare gift for weaving complex scientific concepts into a compelling narrative. Now Sobel brings her full talents to bear on what is perhaps her most ambitious topic to date-the planets of our solar system. Sobel explores the origins and oddities of the planets through the lens of popular culture, from astrology, mythology, and science fiction to art, music, poetry, biography, and history. Written in her characteristically graceful prose, The Planets is a stunningly original celebration of our solar system and offers a distinctive view of our place in the universe. &nbsp;(Amazon.com)&nbsp;
Visit the Library's Web site to register.&nbsp; Books available at the Circulation Desk for pick-up.

Local Event: Wednesday Evening Book Club via Zoom

Wednesday Evening Book Club via Zoom

With her bestsellers Longitude and Galileo's Daughter, Dava Sobel introduced readers to her rare gift for weaving complex...

Join us upstairs at the Library in the Community Room. No registration required.
A widow (Sally Fields) who works at a local aquarium finds joy again when she forms an unlikely bond with a giant Pacific octopus and a wayward young man who comes to town in search of family. Together, they uncover a mystery that will lead them to a life-changing discovery and restore their sense of wonder. (111 min.) (2026)

Local Event: Thursday Matinee Movie:  "Remarkably Bright Creatures" (PG-13)

Thursday Matinee Movie:  "Remarkably Bright...

Join us upstairs at the Library in the Community Room. No registration required.
A widow (Sally Fields) who works at a local...

Thursday Matinee Movie:  "Remarkably Bright Creatures" (PG-13)

Learn letter forms, pen tricks, and easy book arts in this three-week class (October 1, 8, and 22) with professional artist Jan Aiello. &nbsp;Projects will be in ink with colored pencil and old paint. &nbsp;Perfect for notes, envelopes, and gifts.&nbsp; Visit the library's Web site to register.
Note: &nbsp;Participants are required to attend all three classes.
Note: &nbsp;A $15 materials fee is due by September 29 to be paid for at the Library's Circulation Desk. &nbsp;Cash only. &nbsp;If the materials fee is not received by the due date, your seat will be forfeited to the next person on the waitlist.

Local Event: Calligraphy for Beginners

Calligraphy for Beginners

Learn letter forms, pen tricks, and easy book arts in this three-week class (October 1, 8, and 22) with professional artist Jan...

In this four-week class (October 2, 9, 16, 23)) Jian-Yang Rong, Certified Qi-Gong Therapist and Instructor, will guide participants in the art of Qi-Gong through energy and gentle body movement for healing the body, mind, and emotions.&nbsp; Register for one or multiple sessions via the library's Web site.&nbsp; The Zoom invitation will be sent with your confirmation E-mail and your reminder E-mail two days prior to each class.&nbsp; If you do not receive your Zoom link by noon on the day prior to each class, please contact the library before 5 p.m. for help with receiving the link. &nbsp;After 5 p.m. on the evening before the class, the Zoom link will no longer be available for resend. &nbsp;Participants have the option of attending in person at the library or via Zoom.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Qi-Gong for Health via Zoom

Qi-Gong for Health via Zoom

In this four-week class (October 2, 9, 16, 23)) Jian-Yang Rong, Certified Qi-Gong Therapist and Instructor, will guide...

Demystifying Medicare is perfect for anyone trying to navigate our complicated healthcare system for older adults. It’s for people who already have Medicare, as well as those soon to be 65, planning their retirement, or assisting relatives and friends with paperwork and medical decisions. In this free, engaging interactive session, you will learn about the various parts of Medicare and the costs associated with medical and drug insurance provided by the government and private companies. Topics include:&nbsp;
<ul><li>Original Medicare&nbsp;</li><li>Medicare Advantage Plans&nbsp;</li><li>Prescription drug plans (Part D)&nbsp;</li><li>Medigaps (supplemental plans)&nbsp;</li><li>Various cost-saving programs (MSPs, Extra Help, EPIC, etc.)&nbsp;</li></ul>
Demystifying Medicare is part of the ongoing work of the Westchester Library System to provide authoritative, actionable information that supports seniors in being connected and well-informed.

Local Event: Demystifying Medicare

Demystifying Medicare

Demystifying Medicare is perfect for anyone trying to navigate our complicated healthcare system for older adults. It’s for...

In this two-part class (October 6 and 13), create a pendant and earrings with dried flowers and ultraviolet (UV) resin with a Library staff member. &nbsp;A $20 materials fee (cash only) is due at the Library's Circulation Desk by October 4. &nbsp;If the materials fee is not received by the due date, your seat may be forfeited to the next person on the waitlist. Visit the library's Web site to register.&nbsp; Limited seating.
Note: &nbsp;It is expected that you will attend both classes. &nbsp;Please do not register if you are unable to do so. &nbsp;In addition, if you attended the Resin Jewelry class in March/April, you cannot register for this class until September 21.

Local Event: Resin Jewelry--Making

Resin Jewelry--Making

In this two-part class (October 6 and 13), create a pendant and earrings with dried flowers and ultraviolet (UV) resin with a...

Enjoy a variety of snacks from around the world while listening to tunes and discovering new facts about different cultures. Learn a little Spanish, test your knowledge of Colombian culture, and try some Colombian snacks you may have never seen before. Registration required via the library's Web site.

Local Event: Teen Adventures in Snacks:  Colombia

Teen Adventures in Snacks:  Colombia

Enjoy a variety of snacks from around the world while listening to tunes and discovering new facts about different cultures....

Join us upstairs at the Library in the Community Room. No registration required.
George Hardy is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers. (109 min.) (2026)

Local Event: Thursday Matinee Movie:  "The Sheep Detectives" (PG-13)

Thursday Matinee Movie:  "The Sheep Detectives"...

Join us upstairs at the Library in the Community Room. No registration required.
George Hardy is a shepherd who reads detective...

Thursday Matinee Movie:  "The Sheep Detectives" (PG-13)

Residents may bring up to four file-sized (10” x 12” x 15”) boxes of confidential papers per household—first-come, first-served. Please remove all large binder clips and covers. Papers from businesses, institutions or commercial enterprises, junk mail, or newspapers not acceptable.&nbsp; No registration required.

Local Event: Mobile Shredder Truck

Mobile Shredder Truck

Residents may bring up to four file-sized (10” x 12” x 15”) boxes of confidential papers per household—first-come,...

Jeff Edwards

New York City Metropolitan Area

Ossining-Croton-On-Hudson

Yorktown-Somers

Rockland County

New City

Chappaqua-Mount Kisco

Pleasantville-Briarcliff Manor

Nyack-Piermont

Nanuet

Tarrytown-Sleepy Hollow

Bedford-Katonah

Pearl River

Falls are a leading cause of injury among adults, and certain prescription and over-the-counter medications can increase the risk by affecting balance, coordination, and alertness. Join us for a free educational Zoom webinar or come in-person&nbsp;to learn how medications and drug interactions may impact your safety and what steps you can take to help reduce your fall risk and maintain your independence.Participants will learn about:<ul><li>How prescription and over-the-counter drugs can affect balance, coordination, and alertness</li><li>The role of medication interactions in increasing fall risk</li><li>Practical strategies to help reduce falls and support safe, independent living</li></ul>

Speaker: 
Eric Greenberg, PharmD, BCGP, BCPS, BCIDP HSS Clinical Pharmacist
This program is offered virtually (Zoom) and in person.
Register today: <a href="https://communityed.hss.edu/en/custom-registration-from?utm_campaign=Patch_Webinars" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://communityed.hss.edu/en/custom-registration-from?utm_campaign=Patch_Webinars</a>
This program is designed to provide general health information and does not offer individual medical advice.
<a href="https://communityed.hss.edu/en/custom-registration-from?utm_campaign=Patch_Webinars" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>
Please contact <a href="mailto:communityed@hss.edu">communityed@hss.edu</a> with any questions.

Local Event: Protecting Your Health: Medications & Fall Risk: Free HSS Program!

New York County

Upper East Side

Protecting Your Health: Medications & Fall...

Falls are a leading cause of injury among adults, and certain prescription and over-the-counter medications can increase the...

Protecting Your Health: Medications & Fall Risk: Free HSS Program!

Freedom Chapel, Jefferson on the Lake, 489 E Main St, Jefferson Valley, NY, 10535

Due to the weather we’re expecting tomorrow, 9/20, we’ve had to reschedule Freedom Chapel’s Special Mobile Food Pantry to next Sunday, September 27 from 12:30–1:30 PM. Same time, same place. We're praying for the weather we need to serve our neighbors.🙏 All are welcome!&nbsp;

Local Event: Freedom Chapel SPECIAL Mobile Food Pantry

Jefferson Valley-Yorktown

Freedom Chapel SPECIAL Mobile Food Pantry

Due to the weather we’re expecting tomorrow, 9/20, we’ve had to reschedule Freedom Chapel’s Special Mobile Food Pantry to next...

Paramount Hudson Valley Theater

Taylor Simon King&nbsp;

Taylor Simon King is a unique show that blends performance with a multi-media dimension-combining heartfelt renditions of timeless classics with stories, visuals, and narrative elements that highlight the deep artistic connections between James Taylor, Carly Simon, and Carole King. We're proud to share that the show has been selling out across the country, a testament to the enduring appeal of this music and the intimate, engaging format of the production that has resonated with audiences on both a musical and emotional level. (Produced by, Academy and Golden Globe winner Franke Previte (I've had) The time of my life and Hungry Eyes, from the movie Dirty Dancing.) Tickets &gt; taylorsimonking.com or paramounthudsonvalley.com

Local Event: Taylor Simon King

Taylor Simon King

Taylor Simon King 

Taylor Simon King is a unique show that blends performance with a multi-media dimension-combining heartfelt...

Putnam County Golf Course

Join the Putnam County EDC for an insightful breakfast event featuring keynote speaker Alexandra Obremski, the New President &amp; CEO of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, alongside an esteemed panel of regional leaders. This symposium offers a unique opportunity to discuss community development and growth strategies for $45 per person.

Local Event: 5th Annual Breakfast Symposium

Putnam County

Carmel

5th Annual Breakfast Symposium

Join the Putnam County EDC for an insightful breakfast event featuring keynote speaker Alexandra Obremski, the New President &...

Peekskill Elks Lodge #744

<h3>Could those antiques sitting in your closet be an untouched gold mine?</h3>
Come find out at Antique Appraisal Day.
Join us on October 17 from 10am-4pm at the Peekskill Elks Lodge, 1038 Brown Street, Peekskill, NY.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the Peekskill Elks Lodge Local Charities.
Astor Galleries' team of experts will appraise all types of Antiques, Collectibles and Vintage Items.
No appointments necessary, guests will be seen on a first come, first serve basis. Items will be appraised for just $10 each, or $25 for 3 items, with a limit of 6 items.
By popular demand Qualified Consignments will be accepted plus, we are buying Gold, Silver, Fine Jewelry, Watches and Scrap. Free one-on-one evaluations, and no-obligation offers. If you decide to accept, you will receive immediate payment. Take advantage of the record high prices for Gold and Silver. (Please note: we do not purchase items we have formally appraised.)
The Peekskill Elks will have food and drinks for sale at the event, and PRIZES RAFFLED throughout the day.
<h4>Come see what your treasures are worth!</h4>
<h4>Not sure what to bring? </h4>
For a list of all the types of items our experts will be appraising at this event, please see the <a href="https://www.astorgalleries.com/s/AG-List-print-091422.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Astor Galleries List</a>. 
For more information email info@astorgalleries.com, or call 800-784-7876.<a href="https://voice.google.com/calls?a=nc,%2B18007847876" class="gv-tel-link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" title="Call +1 800-784-7876 via Google Voice"></a><a href="https://voice.google.com/calls?a=nc,%2B18007847876" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a>&nbsp;
Source: <a href="https://www.astorgalleries.com/appraisal-days" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.astorgalleries.com/appraisal-days</a>

Local Event: Antique Appraisal Day - Peekskill

Antique Appraisal Day - Peekskill

Could those antiques sitting in your closet be an untouched gold mine?
Come find out at Antique Appraisal Day.
Join us on...

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History of U.S. Coins from Colonial Days to 250th Anniversary

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Thursday Matinee Movie: "Remarkably Bright Creatures" (PG-13)

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Calligraphy for Beginners

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