Hendrick Hudson Free Library

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

Local Event: Teen Adventures in Snacks:  Japan

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Teen Adventures in Snacks:  Japan

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

Join us upstairs in the Community Room at the Library. No registration required.
Middle school science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light-years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: to solve the riddle of the mysterious substance that is causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction... but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone. (156 min.) (2026)

Local Event: Thursday Matinee Movie:  "Project Hail Mary" (PG-13)

Thursday Matinee Movie:  "Project Hail Mary"...

Join us upstairs in the Community Room at the Library. No registration required.
Middle school science teacher Ryland Grace...

Thursday Matinee Movie:  "Project Hail Mary" (PG-13)

Tai-Chi is a series of slow, gentle, and meditative body movements that help people reduce pain, increase flexibility, improve balance, and cope with stress. Jian-Yang Rong, certified instructor, will be teaching this four-week class (September 4, 11, 18, 25). &nbsp;This class will be held indoors. &nbsp;Participants should wear comfortable clothing. &nbsp;Registration will be limited to the first 20 registrants for each class. &nbsp;Register for one, some, or all four classes via the library's Web site.

Local Event: Tai-Chi Class

Tai-Chi Class

Tai-Chi is a series of slow, gentle, and meditative body movements that help people reduce pain, increase flexibility, improve...

Curious about zines? Learn what they are, how they’re made, and why they’ve been such an important part of youth culture and self-expression. In this hands-on workshop, tweens and teens will discover the basics of zine-making and create their own mini zines to take home.&nbsp; Visit the Library's Web site to register.
We’ll provide supplies, just bring your ideas, creativity, and voice!

Local Event: Teen Zine Workshop

Teen Zine Workshop

Curious about zines? Learn what they are, how they’re made, and why they’ve been such an important part of youth culture and...

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.
In this sequel, Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) is a laid-off reporter hired as features editor for a struggling Runway, where a listless Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) faces a shifting digital media landscape and a power play from her former assistant, Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt). (156 min.) (2026)

Local Event: Thursday Matinee Movie:  "The Devil Wears Prada 2" (PG-13)

Thursday Matinee Movie:  "The Devil Wears Prada...

Join us upstairs in the Community Room at the Library. No registration required.
In this sequel, Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) is...

Thursday Matinee Movie:  "The Devil Wears Prada 2" (PG-13)

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...

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/334446" 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...

Graphic novel superstars Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham join forces in this heartwarming rom-com about fate, family, and falling in love. She was destined for heartbreak. Then fate handed her love. Val is ready to give up on love. It's led to nothing but secrets and heartbreak, and she's pretty sure she's cursed―no one in her family, for generations, has ever had any luck with love. But then a chance encounter with a pair of cute lion dancers sparks something in Val. Is it real love? Could this be her chance to break the family curse? Or is she destined to live with a broken heart forever?
Join us for snacks and a book discussion!&nbsp; Visit the Library's Web site to register. Books available at the Circulation Desk for the first 10 registrants.

Local Event: Teen Book Club:  "Lunar New Year Love Story" by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham

Teen Book Club:  "Lunar New Year Love Story" by...

Graphic novel superstars Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham join forces in this heartwarming rom-com about fate, family, and...

Teen Book Club:  "Lunar New Year Love Story" by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham

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We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of high school juniors, sophomores, and freshmen better understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate today’s changing landscape.
The session will cover current college admissions trends and strategies, the evolving test optional environment, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find the right fit, and key timelines and action steps that can make this fall productive while easing stress around the college admissions process.
We will also take a close look at the holistic admissions review process, including what admissions officers value when evaluating applicants and how students can develop a strong personal narrative that reflects their strengths, interests, character, and experiences.
Another focus will be on the role of community service and the growing importance of meaningful “passion projects.” We will discuss how students can turn their interests, values, and experiences into authentic activities that foster personal growth, demonstrate character, and show positive impact. Admissions officers place great emphasis on character, and thoughtful service can help students show initiative, empathy, and a genuine commitment to helping their communities.
This program is recommended for parents and their high school teens. It provides a clear and strategic overview of what students should prioritize this fall for a successful college admissions journey and how to approach the process with confidence and less stress.
The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC (<a href="https://www.standoutforcollege.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.standoutforcollege.com</a>).

Local Event: Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Fall via Zoom

Successfully Navigating College Admissions This...

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We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of high school juniors, sophomores, and freshmen better...

Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Fall via Zoom

Join us upstairs in the Community Room at the Library. No registration required.
When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick's songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. (98 min.) (2026)

Local Event: Thursday Matinee Movie:  "Power Ballad" (R)

Thursday Matinee Movie:  "Power Ballad" (R)

Join us upstairs in the Community Room at the Library. No registration required.
When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime...

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

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 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...

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

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...

New York Boat Company

Free Outdoor Concert Presented by Historic Hudson River Towns Peekskill Riverfront Green at NY Boat Co. Dock, Saturday Sept. 12
The Barn Vultures 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Brother Jerome 6:30pm – 8:00pm Sunset cruise aboard the Commander
The Barn Vultures kick-off the evening at 5:00pm in distinctive Roots Rock and Americana style with a free concert at the gazebo next to the NY Boat Company dock at Riverfront Green.&nbsp; Then, head out on the water for a sunset cruise (6:30pm) aboard the Commander, with great live music from the Ska trio, Brother Jerome. Sunset Cruise tickets are $35 per person and are available in advance via the link on the Historic Hudson River Towns website. Cruise tickets (if remaining) are also available on-site starting at 5:00pm: 14 Riverfront Green Park, Peekskill, NY 10566.

Local Event: Music Across the Hudson 

Music Across the Hudson 

Free Outdoor Concert Presented by Historic Hudson River Towns Peekskill Riverfront Green at NY Boat Co. Dock, Saturday Sept....

The Jay Heritage Center in Rye, New York will celebrate America at 250 with a toast to Jay Medal honorees Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed, the Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard University and award-winning Lincoln historian Harold Holzer.
The Jay Medal for Service was created in 2012 to recognize individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment to and engagement with their community mirroring the multifaceted contributions of John Jay and his descendants. These honorees have demonstrated through their life's work that our shared narratives as a country, complicated as they are, can be better illuminated through the highest caliber of ongoing scholarship and advocacy. Honorees are selected for their excellence in the fields of American history, environmental stewardship, social justice or civic engagement.
Joining the celebration will be Chief Judge of the State of New York and the New York Court of Appeals, Honorable Rowan D. Wilson and historian and philanthropist Elihu Rose who will present the awards at JHC's annual Soirée. Special guests will include David Blight, Frank Cogliano, Joanne Freeman, and Beverly Gage.

The Jay Medal Soirée will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Jay Estate from 5:30-9:30pm. Cocktails, dinner, award ceremony and dancing. Cocktail Attire.
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Local Event: Jay Medal Soirée

Jay Medal Soirée

The Jay Heritage Center in Rye, New York will celebrate America at 250 with a toast to Jay Medal honorees Pulitzer...

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