The Ossining Public Library is welcoming sportswriter, author, radio, and television personality Evan Wiener back to the library for another great sports presentation, and this one is perfect for fans of golf and local history buffs: Arnold Palmer and the History of Westchester Golf will delve into the career of a sports icon, as well […]
Suzanne Altman will present “Art of the Hudson River School,” a slide presentation about the Hudson River School, the first true art movement in America. Originally inspired by the magnificent landscapes that artists found in the Hudson Valley, it then spread far beyond into the American wilderness and even to other continents. Not only was […]
Are you ready to explore change as a path to greater satisfaction? Join this free interactive workshop with LHS Coaching and start exploring how to make change work for you! This workshop will provide a framework to assess what brings the most meaning to your life, consider visions for change that could provide greater satisfaction […]
In this last installment of the Lake Management Lecture Series, we’ll explore the crucial services provided to lakes and rivers by a healthy riparian zone, the transitional zone between the land and the water. Discover why encouraging diverse plant growth along your lake edge will help curb some of the issues discussed throughout the lecture series, including the proliferation of algal blooms and aquatic vegetation. For adults.
Bats are one of the most maligned creatures in the natural world, often portrayed as evil blood-sucking critters. In reality, these amazing mammals play an important ecological role as pollinators and as nature’s pest control squad. We will discuss their special adaptations, dispel myths, and learn ways to conserve this vital species. For everyone.
Calling all history buffs! In this informative and entertaining series, Town of Ossining historian Scott Craven will be discussing the history of the Hudson River and Route 9.
A moving documentary film, "Tre Maison Dasan," follows three boys, each with an incarcerated parent. Panel discussion afterwards. This event is a part of the Ossining Documentary & Discussion Series.
This intergenerational writing workshop will teach a recurring creative writing workshop, instructing writers how to utilize the news as a source of inspiration in their daily writing. Molly Anders will share an array of tactics and writing exercises to help “get the juices flowing.” The workshop will end with an opportunity to share a few […]
Linda Rey is an early stage writer. She will be sharing an excerpted reading of the novel she will be completing while in Residence. Bethany Arts Community’s residency programs are made possible by ArtsWestchester with support from Westchester County Government.
Calling all history buffs! In this informative and entertaining series, Town of Ossining historian Scott Craven will be discussing the history of the Hudson River and Route 9.
Jill Kiefer will talk about how to mount a group or solo art exhibit. 2 PM at the OAC Steamer Gallery - 117 Main St., 2nd Fl., Ossining - Requested Donation: $5 - Light Refreshments.
The Fall Lecture Series begins with a presentation on the history and ecology of "Haverstraw Bay" by Scott Craven on October 2 at 7:30pm in the clubhouse at Shattemuc Yacht Club. Haverstraw Bay is the widest, most shallow section of the Hudson River. With almost 18 square miles of water, it constitutes an enormous watershed […]
View local history through the eyes of Cornelia Rose, a young woman living in the town of Sing Sing in the 1850s. Listen to passages from the book as you figuratively glimpse the sloops and steamers at Upper Dock, walk down Main Street, and take a horse and carriage to Campwoods.
Sharon Rowe is a pioneering social entrepreneur with her brand, ECOBAGS, sold internationally. She is the author of "The Magic of Tiny Business" and a lifelong actress currently serving on the board of Westchester Collaborative Theatre.
Please join Ossining Innovates on October 15th to meet Jan Albanese of Community Capital New York and Mary Molina, founder and CEO of Lola Snacks. Jan will introduce us to some of the alternative sources of financing for small businesses, which may not yet be qualified for a traditional bank loan. And in addition to […]
On Sunday, October 20, The Jug Tavern is collaborating with the Ossining Historic Cemeteries Conservancy to host Stories in Stone ~ Sparta Cemetery. Ninety-minute tours of Sparta Cemetery will be conducted at 11:00AM and 3:00PM by Dana White, Village Historian, and Scott Craven, Town Historian. After the tour we'll welcome you back to The Jug Tavern […]
The Ossining Basics is based on The Boston Basics, a set of five easy and nurturing practices that stimulate brain growth in children from birth to age 3. These practices help parents and caregivers of young children thrive cognitively, physically, socially and emotionally, and enter school ready to learn. The Ossining Basics Campaign is inspired […]
The Bob Minzesheimer Author Series welcomes acclaimed author Nicholas Lemann, who will be discussing his new book Transaction Man: The Rise of the Deal and the Decline of the American Dream, with moderator Robert T. Garrett, Austin bureau chief of the Dallas Morning News. Timely and fascinating, the book follows three American economic figures and a neighborhood […]
Need to get organized in your everyday life? Now that school has started, are your kids bringing home a lot of paperwork? Then come to the library and hear from expert organizer, Shannon Riley. Shannon will go over all the do’s and don’ts of getting organized. This program will help you simplify your life so […]
