Join us this fall for a fun and engaging Zoom preschool storytime featuring beloved picture books from our eBook collection!

Seasonal crafts will be included monthly.

For ages 3-5. 

Sign up is required via email to tchang@wlsmail.org. Please include your child's name and age in the message. Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link.

Using a recycled book, maybe your own spooky haunted spell book! The spookier the better! All materials provided.

Registration required to receive Zoom ID & password and to reserve your kit!

Open to grades 6th-12th

Tina Zaccardi will teach us how to bake a pumpkin mousse pie with gingersnap crust!  Ingredients list to follow.  Registration required to receive ZOOM information.

OPEN TO TEENS AND ADULT!

This is a half hour yoga class that will meet online using ZOOM.

Online registration is required to receive the meeting number and password. 

Registration closes 30 minutes before the program begins.

Join us as we discuss The Bootlegger's Daughter by Margaret Maron.  This title is the first in the long-running Deborah Knott series. Books are available at the circulation desk. 

Are you in Grades 3 - 6? Do you love to read? Do you enjoy talking about books, and trivia? Our Newbery Challenge may be for you! Click here to see our flyer. We will read a total of eight books that could be worthy of the 2022 Newbery Medal.

Remaining program dates and timetable are below. Print copies of the books are available at the library.

11/3: Discussion of Ancestor Approved, edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith. (Available on Overdrive.) Trivia from Ancestor Approved, Jukebox by Nidhi Chanani, and Ground Zero by Alan Gratz.

11/17: Discussion of Ophie's Ghosts by Justina Ireland. (Place hold on Overdrive copy). Trivia from Ophie's Ghosts, Ancestor Approved, Jukebox, and Ground Zero.

12/1: Discussion of Katie the Catsitter by Colleen A.F. Venable & Stephanie Yue. (Available on Overdrive.) Trivia from 

12/15: Discussion of Set Me Free by Ann Clare LeZotte. Trivia from Set Me Free, Katie the Catsitter, Ophie's Ghosts, Ancestor Approved, Jukebox, and Ground Zero.

1/5: Discussion of A Soft Place to Land by Janae Marks. Trivia from A Soft Place to Land, Set Me Free, Katie the Catsitter, Ophie's Ghosts, Ancestor Approved, Jukebox, and Ground Zero.

1/19: Discussion of How to Win a Slime War by Mae Respicio. Trivia from How to Win a Slime War, A Soft Place to Land, Set Me Free, Katie the Catsitter, Ophie's Ghosts, Ancestor Approved, Jukebox, and Ground Zero.

This is a hybrid program where each date may be attended on Zoom or in-person.

At each meeting, we will discuss what makes a Newbery winner (i.e., Setting, Characters, Plot, Style) and whether the books we've read met those criteria. We will also have cumultative trivia using buzzin.live

THIS WILL BE A HYBRID PROGRAM. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND IN-PERSON, PLEASE EMAIL ABUCCARELLI@WLSMAIL.ORG

Join us for a Book Discussion and Trivia for The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones!

To request a copy of this book, please contact  Amelia, abuccarelli@wlsmail.org.

Online registration required to receive Zoom ID & Password.

Open to grades 6th-12th

In-person films are back at the library! Join us for a screening of In the Heights (2021), the film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's acclaimed musical. Directed by Jon M. Chu, and starring Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, and Leslie Grace, the run time is 2 hours 23 minutes and the rating is PG-13.

We will have two showings of the same film in the same day, one at 10:30 am and one at 1:30 pm. Registration is required, call the Refererence Desk at 914-793-5055, or sign up online. Space is limited, and masks are required.

In-person films are back at the library! Join us for a screening of In the Heights (2021), the film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda's acclaimed musical. Directed by Jon M. Chu, and starring Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, and Leslie Grace, the run time is 2 hours 23 minutes and the rating is PG-13.

We will have two showings of the same film in the same day, one at 10:30 am and one at 1:30 pm. Registration is required, call the Refererence Desk at 914-793-5055, or sign up online. Space is limited, and masks are required.

Women in Art

Long overlooked and underappreciated, women have been a force in art history for centuries. From Renaissance portrait painters to the still life painters of the Dutch Golden Age to accomplished Impressionists to the many important 20th century women in Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Feminist Art, this lecture explores artists both obscure and well known. Names such as Artemisia Gentileschi, Rosa Bonheur, Mary Cassatt, Helen Frankenthaler and Georgia O’Keefe will be shown and discussed in this approximately 60 minute talk.  Registration required to receive ZOOM information.

OPEN TO TEENS AND ADULT!

This is a half hour yoga class that will meet online using ZOOM.

Online registration is required to receive the meeting number and password. 

Registration closes 30 minutes before the program begins.

 “Limber Up Chair Yoga” is taught by Diane Negvesky who teaches for the Rye YMCA and leads classes and fitness instruction at The Osborn in Rye for Independent Living. The 30 minute class includes seated and standing exercises with the support of a chair.  

The zoom classroom opens at 11:00 a.m. to allow students time before the actual class begins at 11:15 a.m.  Please enter early so that class can begin promptly at 11:15. Thank you.   

Join Richard Knox as he discusses two extremely talented musical artists, Vic Damone and Patti Page.  Vic’s career extended far beyond being one of the most popular recording artists for recording companies such as Mercury, Capitol, and Columbia Records to a long career as a performer on stage, television, and night clubs along with films such as “Kismet” and “Deep in My Heart”.  Meanwhile, in addition to her signature song “Tennessee Waltz”, Patti Page had 14 additional million-selling records during the years 1950-1965 and was the recipient of a lifetime achievement Grammy Award shortly after her passing in 2013.

By means of a variety of video and audio clips we will have an opportunity to experience these two outstanding artists perform a number of wonderful standards that have become an indelible part of the Great American Songbook.

Registration required to receive ZOOM information.

We will read together We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorrell with illustrations by Frané Lessac. This will be followed by a craft activity (adapted from MaiStoryBook.)

Physical copies of the book are available on a first-come, first-serve basis; the digital book will be displayed on screen during the program.

Online pre-registration is required to receive the Zoom information.

In-person films are back at the library! Join us for a screening of News of the World (2020), the film adaptation of Paulette Jiles' novel. This Western is directed by Paul Greengrass, and stars Tom Hanks and Helena Zengel. The run time is 1 hour 59 minutes and is rated PG-13.

We will have two showings of the same film in the same day, one at 10:30 am and one at 1:30 pm. Registration is required, call the Refererence Desk at 914-793-5055, or sign up online. Space is limited, and masks are required.

In-person films are back at the library! Join us for a screening of News of the World (2020), the film adaptation of Paulette Jiles' novel. This Western is directed by Paul Greengrass, and stars Tom Hanks and Helena Zengel. The run time is 1 hour 59 minutes and is rated PG-13.

We will have two showings of the same film in the same day, one at 10:30 am and one at 1:30 pm. Registration is required, call the Refererence Desk at 914-793-5055, or sign up online. Space is limited, and masks are required.

Tanisha is back with Part 2 of Bad Divas at the Opera!  Opera divas seem to have a good time reveling in their evil deeds or revenge getting the last word-or do they? Join Tanisha for a fun discussion exploring The Queen of the Night from Mozart's The Magic Flute, Lady Macbeth from Verdi's Macbeth and Carmen from Bizet's Carmen. Registration required to receive ZOOM info.

OPEN TO TEENS AND ADULT!

This is a half hour yoga class that will meet online using ZOOM.

Online registration is required to receive the meeting number and password. 

Registration closes 30 minutes before the program begins.

This ZOOM exercise program, led by fitness trainer Lisa Avellino, features floor core strength conditioning and stretching.  Registration required for ZOOM information. 

Join us for a series of monthly lessons learning JavaScript using vidcode.

We will create Instagram/Snap filters by manipulating videos and graphics. This series continues the lessons in our summer module.

Remaining dates: 11/18, 12/16

For grades 4-6th. 

Register today to receive your Zoom link!

Join us for a  weekly Crochet Class! 

Project: TBD

Please note: You should have a basic knowledge of crocheting in order to make all projects.

Open to ages 10 and up!

Online registration required to receive Zoom ID & Password

In-person films are back at the library! Join us for a screening of Disney's live-action Jungle Cruise (2021), directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and starring Emily Blunt and Dwayne "Rock" Johnson. The run time is 2 hours, 7 minutes and the rating is PG-13.

We will have two showings of the same film in the same day, one at 10:30 am and one at 1:30 pm. Registration is required, call the Refererence Desk at 914-793-5055, or sign up online. Space is limited, and masks are required.

In-person films are back at the library! Join us for a screening of Disney's live-action Jungle Cruise (2021), directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and starring Emily Blunt and Dwayne "Rock" Johnson. The run time is 2 hours, 7 minutes and the rating is PG-13.

We will have two showings of the same film in the same day, one at 10:30 am and one at 1:30 pm. Registration is required, call the Refererence Desk at 914-793-5055, or sign up online. Space is limited, and masks are required.

The library is very pleased to work with Therapy Dogs of Rockland, which brings the R.E.A.D (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) program to our community! By employing a powerful method: reading to a dog, children will gain more confidence and improve their reading skills.

Cash, a gentle and loving black lab will be our reading pal! Either bring your favorite book to read to her or ask the librarian to select one for you!

Each session is 15-minute long and one-on-one based with the R.E.A.D team and a librarian.

Permission slip must be signed by a parent/guardian before the session starts.

The library is very pleased to work with Therapy Dogs of Rockland, which brings the R.E.A.D (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) program to our community! By employing a powerful method: reading to a dog, children will gain more confidence and improve their reading skills.

Cash, a gentle and loving black lab will be our reading pal! Either bring your favorite book to read to her or ask the librarian to select one for you!

Each session is 15-minute long and one-on-one based with the R.E.A.D team and a librarian.

Permission slip must be signed by a parent/guardian before the session starts.

The library is very pleased to work with Therapy Dogs of Rockland, which brings the R.E.A.D (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) program to our community! By employing a powerful method: reading to a dog, children will gain more confidence and improve their reading skills.

Cash, a gentle and loving black lab will be our reading pal! Either bring your favorite book to read to her or ask the librarian to select one for you!

Each session is 15-minute long and one-on-one based with the R.E.A.D team and a librarian.

Permission slip must be signed by a parent/guardian before the session starts.

The library is very pleased to work with Therapy Dogs of Rockland, which brings the R.E.A.D (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) program to our community! By employing a powerful method: reading to a dog, children will gain more confidence and improve their reading skills.

Cash, a gentle and loving black lab will be our reading pal! Either bring your favorite book to read to her or ask the librarian to select one for you!

Each session is 15-minute long and one-on-one based with the R.E.A.D team and a librarian.

Permission slip must be signed by a parent/guardian before the session starts.

New York City is one of the top international destinations in the world. Manhattan offers world class museums, Broadway, television shows, concert venues and thousands of places to dine from Chinatown to the Upper West Side. The outer boroughs have their own unique features, Queens natives refer to Manhattan as “the city” and Brooklyn is one of the largest cities on its own in the United States. The Bronx has the Yankees and the Zoo and you can’t beat the price on the Staten Island Ferry. From Wall Street to the Empire State Building to the 911 memorial and the Freedom Tower, Manhattan has everything but the outer boros are no slouches either.

Join Evan Weiner as the brings to life all that NYC has to offer!  Registration required to receive ZOOM information.

OPEN TO TEENS AND ADULT!

This is a half hour yoga class that will meet online using ZOOM.

Online registration is required to receive the meeting number and password. 

Registration closes 30 minutes before the program begins.

 “Limber Up Chair Yoga” is taught by Diane Negvesky who teaches for the Rye YMCA and leads classes and fitness instruction at The Osborn in Rye for Independent Living. The 30 minute class includes seated and standing exercises with the support of a chair.  

The zoom classroom opens at 11:00 a.m. to allow students time before the actual class begins at 11:15 a.m.  Please enter early so that class can begin promptly at 11:15. Thank you.   

This ZOOM exercise program, led by fitness trainer Lisa Avellino, features floor core strength conditioning and stretching.  Registration required for ZOOM information. 

Famous Asian American Artists
This talk focuses on artists that like Yoko Ono, Nam June Paik, and Isamu Noguchi that made their mark in the late 20th century as well as more contemporary Asian and Asian American artists like Yayoi Kusama and Ai Wei Wei whose compelling and powerful works have made an impact on our society. Registration required to receive ZOOM information.

 “Limber Up Chair Yoga” is taught by Diane Negvesky who teaches for the Rye YMCA and leads classes and fitness instruction at The Osborn in Rye for Independent Living. The 30 minute class includes seated and standing exercises with the support of a chair.  

The zoom classroom opens at 11:00 a.m. to allow students time before the actual class begins at 11:15 a.m.  Please enter early so that class can begin promptly at 11:15. Thank you.   

The merging of two of the great performing arts, that of dance and film, has resulted in some of the most memorable moments in the history of American cinema.  Stars such as Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Eleanor Powell, Gene Kelly, the Nicholas Brothers, Cyd Charisse, Rita Hayworth, Ray Bolger, and Vera Ellen have created a vast array of outstanding dance sequences that have continued to enthrall moviegoers right up to the present day.

This program will allow us to relive some of these classic numbers from the “Golden Age” of Hollywood and greater appreciate the means by which many superb actors, choreographers, and directors have melded their talents with spectacular results.

Registration required to receive ZOOM information.

We will read together a book (TBD). This will be followed by an activity.

Physical copies of the book are available on a first-come, first-serve basis; the digital book will be displayed on screen during the program.

Online pre-registration is required to receive the Zoom information.

   Voted the most inspirational movie ever made by the American Film Institute, Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life  has been a beloved Christmas classic for many generations. The snowbound streets of Bedford Falls, the desperate travails of George Bailey, and the discovery of Zuzu’s petals have become traditional signatures of the holiday season. Yet when the film was released in 1946, it was a box-office flop, won no Academy Awards, and was largely forgotten—until it was rediscovered through endless airings on local TV stations beginning in the 1970s and on annual Christmas eve broadcasts on NBC starting in 1992.

This talk will examine the fascinating story of It’s a Wonderful Life, looking at the challenges of how it was made, what it says about the problems of post-war America, and how it became the ultimate portrayal of holiday goodwill and cheer.  This program will be presented by Brian Rose and registration is required to receive ZOOM information.

 “Limber Up Chair Yoga” is taught by Diane Negvesky who teaches for the Rye YMCA and leads classes and fitness instruction at The Osborn in Rye for Independent Living. The 30 minute class includes seated and standing exercises with the support of a chair.  

The zoom classroom opens at 11:00 a.m. to allow students time before the actual class begins at 11:15 a.m.  Please enter early so that class can begin promptly at 11:15. Thank you.