January 2019
Beginner/Intermediate Hatha Yoga
This program is for Teens and Adults--Ages 12 and up. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket. Yoga is taught by certified yoga instructor Catherine Riedel. Pre-registration is not required. FREE.
Find out more »Friday Night Flix: Bad Times at the El Royale
Friday Night Flix: Bad Times at the El Royale Join the Ossining Public Library for a screening of this smart, stylish, and action packed thriller on January 11th. Starring Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo, and Jon Hamm, the film follows seven strangers hiding dark secrets who intertwine at the same hotel in 1969. The movie begins at 7 p.m. and doors will open at 6:45 p.m. Rated R.
Find out more »Financial Counseling
An Evening of Financial Counseling Presented by the Ossining Micro Fund and IFCA We're all too familiar with the reality of financial stress. In this presentation, you'll learn tips for better budgeting and saving for the future, and improving your finances, credit, and peace of mind, with the help of local banks to answer question and offer strategies. Let 2019 be the year you gain control of your finances! To learn more, or to ask any questions, please call Carry…
Find out more »Screening of HEAL
The The Ossining Documentary & Discussion Series presents: HEAL HEAL takes us on a scientific and spiritual journey where we discover that our thoughts, beliefs, and emotions have a huge impact on our health and ability to heal. The latest science reveals that we are not victims of unchangeable genes, nor should we buy into a scary prognosis. The fact is we have more control over our health and life than we have been taught to believe. This film will empower you…
Find out more »The Sunday Afternoon Concert Series
The Sunday Afternoon Concert Series Featuring the Armen Donelian Jazz Trio What better way to warm up on a cold Sunday than with the soulful sounds of jazz at the library? Our Sunday Afternoon Concert Series returns with a performance by the Armen Donelian Jazz Trio on Sunday, January 20th. To learn more about our talented performers, visit www.armendonelian.com. The concert begins at 2 p.m. in the Budarz Theater—we hope to see you there! In case of inclement weather, we've…
Find out more »Theater Production of “Irena Sendler – Rescuing the Rescuer”
Theater Production of “Irena Sendler — Rescuing the Rescuer” Through a kaleidoscope of characters, Libby Skala brings to life the riveting true story of Irena Sendler, a Polish Catholic social worker who defies Nazi rule to save 2,500 Jewish children during WWII. Her story remains lost until three Protestant high school students from rural Kansas find an old clipping, launching them on a journey to discover how one person can change the course of history. All are welcome to attend.…
Find out more »Library Board of Trustees Meeting
This is the regular monthly meeting of the library Board of Trustees. All are welcome to attend. This meeting is and open to the public. In the Director’s Office.
Find out more »March 2019
Friday Night Flix at OPL: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
OPL's Friday Night Flix series is heading back to the wizarding world on March 22! Join the OPL as they follow Newt Scamander on a quest to take down a dark wizard. Doors open at 6:45 and the film starts at 7. Popcorn and drinks will be served.
Find out more »April 2019
Jazz Concert at the Ossining Library
The Sunday Afternoon Concert Series continues with jazz singer, Tamuz Nissim. Tamuz is a New York City based, Israeli jazz singer, composer and pianist. Her latest album “Echo of Heartbeat” received rave reviews from the Jazz press and several others. Her record is being played all around the world. “Miss Nissim’s instrument is gorgeous, precise, highsprung and light-as-a-feather light. Her musicianship is fierce as she digs into the expression of each word, brings ceaseless variety, soft dynamics and gives every…
Find out more »Screening of Jon Bowermasters SOURCE to SEA + THE OSSINING BEACH PROJECT
The evening will be a special one, as we invite you to see one from Jon Bowermaster's latest Hope on the Hudson trio: SOURCE TO SEA which speaks about water quality and ties nicely in to a very special presentation by the Environmental Club at Ossining High School who have been working with Riverkeeper as citizen scientists on water quality sampling at Louis Engel Waterfront Park. The hope: that we might open the riverfront once again soon to swimming. Joining…
Find out more »Friday Night Flix: A Dog’s Way Home
It’s a Friday Night Flix for the entire family, as we watch the tale of a spirited (and adorable) dog making her way back home to her owner. Starring Ashley Judd and Jonah Hauer-King, it’s a heartwarming story kids and adults will love. Popcorn and drinks will be served at this fun Friday night event; library doors will open at 6:45 and the film begins at 7:00.
Find out more »Alan Sklar reading
Don’t miss the chance to hear phenomenal voice-over actor Alan Sklar read the Lady with a Lap Dog. One of Anton Chekhov’s most well-known pieces, about two adults in boring marriages, who meet at a Black Sea resort and are drawn to each other,it's story about two adults who have never experienced true love before, and when they do...it disrupts their lives. Join us on Wednesday, April 24, at 7:00 p.m. in the Budarz Theater for this fantastic reading.
Find out more »Magician and Mentalist David Levitan Show
The Ossining Public Library will welcome David Levitan to the library! An internationally acclaimed magician and mentalist, David has wowed thousands of people across the U.S., Europe, and Canada, with his astonishing skills.If you've ever wanted to have your mind read, this is your chance! This evening of fun and magic will astound you. We hope you'll be able to join us onThursday, April 25, at 7:00 p.m. in the Budarz Theater.
Find out more »Friday Night Flix: Bohemian Rhapsody
Rami Malek won an Academy Award for his pitch-perfect performance as the legendary Freddie Mercury in this high octane biopic of the rock band Queen. Join us for one of the best reviewed films of 2018--we guarantee you’ll leave singing! Doors will open at 6:45, and popcorn and drinks will be available.
Find out more »May 2019
Friday Night Flix: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
It’s a Friday Night Flix for the entire family, with the highly anticipated and equally hilarious Lego Movie sequel. Emmett, Lucy, and Batman wind up in faraway world after they come under attack from Duplo invaders. It will be a night full of laughs! The library doors will open at 6:45 and the film begins at 7:00; popcorn and drinks will be served.
Find out more »Recent Releases Film Series: At Eternity’s Gate
OPL's spring film series continues with At Eternity's Gate, a beautiful and acclaimed drama about the last years of Van Gogh's life, starring Willem Dafoe and Oscar Isaac.
Find out more »Documentary: Babe Ruth at Sing Sing
The Ossining Historical Society with the Ossining Public Library presents: Babe Ruth at Sing Sing --A new documentary about the 1929 exhibition game Directed by Jim Ormond. Director of Photography Geoffrey Duncanson. Editor Viktor Zoeller. Narrator Ray Arrucci. Graphics and Animation Greg Harrison. Produced by The Local History Channel
Find out more »Friday Night Flix: How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
A movie night for all ages! The delightful and funny conclusion to the How to Train Your Dragon series is the perfect night out for the entire family. Doors open at 6:45 and the film begins at 7. Popcorn and drinks will be served.
Find out more »June 2019
Free Beginner Yoga at OPL
This program is for Teens and Adults–Ages 12 and up. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket. Yoga is taught by certified yoga instructor Catherine Riedel. Pre-registration is not required. Ossining Public Library, The Budarz Theater
Find out more »The Ossining Documentary & Discussion Series Screening of TRANSMILITARY
Around 15,500 transgender people serve in the U.S. military (notably the largest transgender employer in the U.S.), where they must conceal their gender identity because military policies ban their service. TRANSMILITARY chronicles the lives of four individuals defending their country’s freedom while fighting for their own. They put their careers and their families’ livelihoods on the line by coming out as transgender to top brass officials in the Pentagon in hopes of attaining the equal right to serve. The ban…
Find out more »The Ossining Public Library Annual Meeting and Report to the Community
The Ossining community is invited to the library's annual meeting, looking back at the highlights and accomplishments of the prior fiscal yea. Awards for Volunteer of the Year Award, and the Riley Elmore Saper Voracious Reader Award, as well as employee milestone awards, will be given out. Claudia Depkin, director of the Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library in Rockland County whose work focuses on sustainability, will be the evening's keynote speaker.
Find out more »An Evening with Douglas Brinkley
Best-selling author Douglas Brinkley will be discussing his newest book, American Moonshot: John F. Kennedy and the Great Space Race, at the library's Bob Minzesheimer Author Series. Tickets are $30 and include a copy of American Moonshot; attendees are invited to attend a book-signing and reception following the discussion. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Ossining Public Library.
Find out more »Author Event: Donna Moriarty at the Library
Come to the library and meet local author Donna Moriarty, who will speak about her book, “Not Just Words: How a Good Apology Makes You Braver, Bolder and Better at Life.” This book shows readers how to improve their relationships by learning how to deliver a good apology, and why it’s important. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Donna Moriarty has made a life’s work out of crafting, refining, and improving communications for people, projects,…
Find out more »Buzzworthy Summer Film: Green Book
Starring Viggo Mortensen, and Mahershala Ali. Directed by Peter Farrelly. Rated PG-13. Running time is 2 hours and 10 minutes. Other films in this series include “Vice” on July 24th and “Mary Poppins Returns” on August 14th. In the Budarz Theater.
Find out more »July 2019
Kindful Mindful Yoga
For ages 4-6, with a grownup Help your children become calmer, stronger, and happier through easy yoga, breathing excercies, and song.
Find out more »Arnold Palmer and the History of Westchester Golf
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 as the storied tradition of golf throughout the county. In the Budarz Theater.
Find out more »August 2019
Avengers: Endgame at the Library
Whether it's your first time seeing it, or you (rightly) decided theAvengers needed a second or third viewing, our Friday Night Flix is guaranteed to make you cheer: we're showing Avengers: Endgame, the hugely entertaining, hugely emotional, and hugely thrilling blockbuster that broke records and hearts. Don't miss your chance to see Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and the rest on the big screen in the Budarz Theater.The movie begins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 23; doors open at…
Find out more »September 2019
The Ossining Spanish Film Series: Tai Mai, Rumbo a Vietnam
Along with her two friends, a determined woman travels to Vietnam to bring home the young girl her recently deceased daughter had planned to adopt. Director: Patricia Ferreira 99 minutes English subtitles
Find out more »Film Series at OPL: Booksmart
Free movie at the Ossining Public Library Popcorns and drinks will be provided
Find out more »Documentary & Discussion Series: Incarceration through the eyes of children
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.
Find out more »The Sunday Afternoon Concert Series: Itay Goren
The Sunday Afternoon Concert Series Internationally acclaimed pianist Itay Goren will open the library’s concert season with his colorful program Image & Sound, works inspired by pictures, real and imaginary — Schumann’s Viennese Carnival, Debussy’s Images and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Itay keeps a busy concert schedule and recently returned from Germany where his performances of Brahms 2nd Piano Concerto were enthusiastically received. Don’t miss the chance to see Itay live in concert! In the Budarz Theater. Israeli-born…
Find out more »Special Friday Night Concert Serie: Black Marble Duo
This special Friday night concert series is dedicated to the life and career of David Kornreich. David is the late husband of the library’s theater’s namesake, Camille Budarz. There are three scheduled classical concerts in September, October and November in the theater. The first performance will be by “Black Marble Duo.” No tickets are needed.
Find out more »Westchester Amateur Musicians Orchestra Concert
The Orchestra was established in 2009 and is headquartered at the downtown Family YMCA in White Plains. They are a group of adult amateur musicians who come together every other week to play the classics and some of the great show tunes and film music. The Orchestra currently has more than 50 active musicians and continues to grow.
Find out more »Saturday Night Movie: The Secret Life of Pets 2
Max the terrier encounters canine-intolerant cows, hostile foxes and a scary turkey when he visits the countryside. Luckily for Max, he soon catches a break when he meets Rooster, a gruff farm dog who tries to cure the lovable pooch of his neuroses.
Find out more »October 2019
Early Literacy Baby Shower
Oh, baby! Expectant parents and families with children younger than 18 months are invited to a celebration at the library. Learn all about the early literacy programs and services the library has to offer, enjoy a story time, meet new parents, have a treat, and earn a chance at winning some fabulous prizes. This program will be held in partnership with Neighbor's Link, Ossining Children's Center, Open Door, and St. Matthew's Head Start, and is made possible in part with…
Find out more »Youlan Ji at the OPL
Youlan Ji (piano), originally from Beijing, China, now resides in New York City, where she attends the Juilliard School. She was admitted to the Juilliard Pre-College program at the age of 13. In 2011, at the age of 12, Youlan won first prize in her age group in the United States Open Music Competition, as well as first prize in the Third International Rosario Marciano Piano Competition in Vienna. Most recently, she won First Prize at the Beethoven Piano Concerto…
Find out more »“As Time Goes By” – Theater Production
As Time Goes By offers an hour long “Ah, I’m beginning to understand it all”…concert reading experience. This production draws inspiration from Thornton Wilder, Neil Simon, Garrison Keillor, Erma Bombeck, George Carlin, Nora Ephron, Pete Seeger and more. A very rich and engaging production. Starring Elaine Bromka and broadway and television actor, Reathel Bean.
Find out more »Who is Dayani Cristal?
Who Is Dayani Cristal? tells the story of a migrant who found himself in the deadly stretch of desert known as “the corridor of death” and shows how one life becomes testimony to the tragic results of the U.S. war on immigration. As the real-life drama unfolds we see this John Doe, denied an identity at his point of death, become a living and breathing human being with an important life story. Winner of the Sundance 2013 Cinematography award and nominated in…
Find out more »The Bob Minzesheimer Author Series: An Evening with Nicholas Lemann
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 who is impacted by the work of all three. Tickets to attend the event are $10 and tickets to attend the event and receive a…
Find out more »The Ossining Spanish Film Series: Todos lo Saben
Laura and her two children travel from Argentina to Spain to attend her sister's wedding. The joyful reunion soon turns tragic when her older daughter gets kidnapped -- revealing a dark web of hidden secrets. Director: Asghar Farhadi 135 minutes English Subtitles
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Meet the Ossining Candidates – Forum
The Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the League of Women Voters are hosting a Meet the Candidates Forum at the Ossining Public Library.
Find out more »Party with Pete The Cat
For preschool aged children and their families In partnership with: Neighbors Link Ossining Children's Center Open Door St. Matthew's Head Start. This program is made possible in part with funds from Westchester Library System's Family Literacy Mini-Grant Initiative supported by Con Edison
Find out more »Jazz Concert with NovaBlue
The Sunday Afternoon Concert Series continues with an afternoon of jazz featuring Novablue. Please join us! All are welcome to attend.
Find out more »Landlord Tenant Relations Council Presentation
Ossining’s all volunteer Landlord Tenant Relations Council will be presenting a public introduction and update to the public as to who we are, what we do, and review the changes to Landlord/Tenant laws recently passed June 2019 in NY State. Come and find out how the Landlord Tenant Relations Council can assist you in filing a request for assistance as a Landlord, Tenant or even a neighbor to a rented premises. We shall also review some of the many changes…
Find out more »Westchester Women’s Speeches — A Special Presentation
This special presentation will feature the speeches of women in history including speeches on many different topics such as; politics, women’s rights, jobs and labor, education, the arts, human rights and many more. Presented by Dana Rubin. All are welcome to attend. For more information please visit www.speakingwhilefemale.com. In the Budarz Theater.
Find out more »November 2019
David Kornreich Concert Series
This special series at The Budarz Theater is in honor of the life and career of David Kornreich. The final performance is by concert pianist, David Fung. No tickets necessary, all are welcome to attend. Any questions, please call 914-941-2416 ext. 327.
Find out more »Screening of: 91 Percent
America’s 325 million residents own an estimated 347 million firearms. Not surprisingly, gun violence has become one of the most urgent public health issues facing Americans today. Holster Films and John Richie, the creator of Shell Shocked, are embarking on their next film project, 91%, which examines the national conversation surrounding gun legislation by looking at the failure to pass a universal background check. In 91%, a handful of U.S. gun violence victims tell their heartbreaking stories of loss, pain,…
Find out more »December 2019
Pianist Anna Hann at OPL
Hailed by the Washington Post as “prodigiously gifted… a display of imagination, taste and pianistic firepower far beyond her years,” ANNA HAN strives to deliver heartfelt performances through a variety of classical piano repertoire. First prize winner of the 2016 Juilliard Gina Bachauer Piano Competition and the 2012 New York International Piano Competition, she has given solo, concerto, and chamber performances in such venues as the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Alice Tully Hall, the Phillips Collection…
Find out more »The ABC of Diabetes
To register please call James Trapasso at 914-941-2416 ext. 327 or jtrapasso@wlsmail.org.
Find out more »Free Beginner Yoga
Join us on Saturdays for yoga. Please bring your yoga mat. For Adults Once the room is full the doors will be closed. Registration is not required.
Find out more »January 2020
Bodies in the Library Book Club
January 7 Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie At the Budarz Theater • Tuesday • 12:30 p.m.
Find out more »Jazz Concert: Art Lillard Blue Heaven Sextet.
Jazz Concert The Sunday Afternoon Concert Series continues with a jazz concert featuring the Art Lillard Blue Heaven Sextet. For more information please visit www.artlillard.com. In the Budarz Theater.
Find out more »Hiding Anne Frank Theater Performance
Hiding Anne Frank Theater Performance In accordance with Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27th, come and see the amazingly talented performance of non-other than Prudence Wright-Holmes in Hiding Anne Frank. This is a solo show written and performed by Prudence Wright-Holmes and directed by Danielle Winston. This performance tells the story of Miep Gies, a 32 year old secretary in Otto Frank’s office. He asked her if she would help him and his family hide from the Nazi’s and she…
Find out more »March 2020
An Afternoon with Brian Conway
What better way to kick off March than with a fun and festive concert with the renowned fiddle player Brian Conway?! We love Brian's high-energy performances and are excited to be welcoming him back for an afternoon of Irish music, along with Kieran Flanagan on guitar and a performance by Brian's students on fiddle. It's an afternoon guaranteed to make you smile! Join us Sunday, March 1, at 2:00 p.m. in the Budarz Theater.
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