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Join us on Sunday, December 6th, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm for our Annual Holiday Gift of Art Show Opening Reception! This festive Piermont tradition is a must for your holiday calendar. The gala opening reception welcomes the whole community with holiday cheer, delicious refreshments, and live music. This special group show of local artists presents beautiful and affordable works of art that are perfect for holiday gift giving or to brighten your home for the holidays. All artists donate 1/3 to 100% of sale prices to the library. Thank you for supporting our library at this special fundraising event! Image by Trine Giaever
We invite you to visit the library anytime in November to see our Art Show of the Month- STAGE LIGHT: Photographs of Dancers, Musicians and Performers by Stephanie Berger. STAGE LIGHT: Photographs of Dancers, Musicians and Performers by Stephanie Berger For over thirty years I have photographed dance, theatre, and music in New York City — as house photographer at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Lincoln Center, the Park Avenue Armory, Carnegie Hall, and the Metropolitan Museum, and as a culture photographer for the New York Times. My work started as documentation: a record of the artists, companies, and productions that defined a particular moment in the city's cultural life. Over time, the camera became something more than a record-keeping tool — it became a form of artistic exchange as well as documentation. Photographing artists over so many years is itself a kind of exchange, one that has let me see how artists, disciplines, and programs speak to one another across cultures and across time — and that seeing is inseparable from my own sensibility as the photographer behind the lens. I look for the split second where stillness meets movement, and let composition, light, and timing shape it into its own image. The photographs are evidence of what happened on stage — but they're also my interpretation of it: the rhythm, the gesture, the light the audience may have felt but not quite seen. Stage Light holds both concepts at once — the documentary and the artistic — as two sides of the same practice. Stephanie Berger: Stephanie Berger has spent more than 30 years photographing dance and live performance, working as house photographer for some of New York City's most important cultural institutions and for many years as a culture photographer for the New York Times. Before that, she climbed bridges for the NYC Department of Transportation, documenting infrastructure at risk. Her projects include the 52nd Street Project and her 2016 book, Merce Cunningham: Beyond the Perfect Stage, now in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Dia Art Foundation, and MASS MoCA. She has lived in Piermont with her husband, Paul King, for 21 years, where she raised their sons, Jacob and Noah King, who attended the South Orangetown schools and now live in Brooklyn. Annamae Goldstein: Annamae Goldstein grew up in Blauvelt, where the South Orangetown music department gave her a creative refuge, and went on to study at Juilliard for 11 years beginning at age 11. She began playing with the New Jersey Symphony while still at conservatory and joined the Metropolitan Opera in 1990, where her 36 years have been thrilling, demanding, and at times far too stressful, while her career has also taken her to music festivals around the world. Now living in Piermont, where she raised her sons Owen and Sam Gould in the same schools she attended, she enjoys gardening, singing with the All Together Now chorus in Nyack, and walking her dog, Django, in the Tallman and Rockleigh woods. Diego Garcia: Colombian-born Diego Garcia is a conductor, cellist, and educator who has worked with conservatories, universities, orchestras, and festivals across the Americas and Europe. He is Artist Faculty in Cello and Conducting at NYU Steinhardt and Music Director of Orchestras at Dwight-Englewood School and the Thurnauer School of Music. He lives in Piermont with his wife, Annaliesa Place, and their daughters, Calima and Vera Garcia.
Children 3 years old with an adult. Thursdays 11am-11:45am September 10, 17, & 24 October 1, 8 ,15, 22, 29 November 5 ,12, & 19 December 3, 10, & 17 Stories, songs, and pre-literacy activities.
We invite you to visit the library anytime in November to see our Art Show of the Month- STAGE LIGHT: Photographs of Dancers, Musicians and Performers by Stephanie Berger. STAGE LIGHT: Photographs of Dancers, Musicians and Performers by Stephanie Berger For over thirty years I have photographed dance, theatre, and music in New York City — as house photographer at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Lincoln Center, the Park Avenue Armory, Carnegie Hall, and the Metropolitan Museum, and as a culture photographer for the New York Times. My work started as documentation: a record of the artists, companies, and productions that defined a particular moment in the city's cultural life. Over time, the camera became something more than a record-keeping tool — it became a form of artistic exchange as well as documentation. Photographing artists over so many years is itself a kind of exchange, one that has let me see how artists, disciplines, and programs speak to one another across cultures and across time — and that seeing is inseparable from my own sensibility as the photographer behind the lens. I look for the split second where stillness meets movement, and let composition, light, and timing shape it into its own image. The photographs are evidence of what happened on stage — but they're also my interpretation of it: the rhythm, the gesture, the light the audience may have felt but not quite seen. Stage Light holds both concepts at once — the documentary and the artistic — as two sides of the same practice. Stephanie Berger: Stephanie Berger has spent more than 30 years photographing dance and live performance, working as house photographer for some of New York City's most important cultural institutions and for many years as a culture photographer for the New York Times. Before that, she climbed bridges for the NYC Department of Transportation, documenting infrastructure at risk. Her projects include the 52nd Street Project and her 2016 book, Merce Cunningham: Beyond the Perfect Stage, now in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Dia Art Foundation, and MASS MoCA. She has lived in Piermont with her husband, Paul King, for 21 years, where she raised their sons, Jacob and Noah King, who attended the South Orangetown schools and now live in Brooklyn. Annamae Goldstein: Annamae Goldstein grew up in Blauvelt, where the South Orangetown music department gave her a creative refuge, and went on to study at Juilliard for 11 years beginning at age 11. She began playing with the New Jersey Symphony while still at conservatory and joined the Metropolitan Opera in 1990, where her 36 years have been thrilling, demanding, and at times far too stressful, while her career has also taken her to music festivals around the world. Now living in Piermont, where she raised her sons Owen and Sam Gould in the same schools she attended, she enjoys gardening, singing with the All Together Now chorus in Nyack, and walking her dog, Django, in the Tallman and Rockleigh woods. Diego Garcia: Colombian-born Diego Garcia is a conductor, cellist, and educator who has worked with conservatories, universities, orchestras, and festivals across the Americas and Europe. He is Artist Faculty in Cello and Conducting at NYU Steinhardt and Music Director of Orchestras at Dwight-Englewood School and the Thurnauer School of Music. He lives in Piermont with his wife, Annaliesa Place, and their daughters, Calima and Vera Garcia.
Our Book Sale Kickoff will be held on Sunday, November 15 from 11-3pm, and the sale will continue for the next week during our open hours. We are accepting book donations for the sale through Saturday, November 7.
✨ NOVEMBER SPECIAL BONUS — $30/CLASS SPECIAL + FREE HALF-DAY OF CAMP! ✨ Register for the full Tumble Time semester this November and lock in our special rate of $30 per class (regularly $35/class or $40 for drop-in), plus receive a FREE half-day of camp included with your enrollment! Once registered, you will be emailed a unique coupon code to book your free half-day camp session online whenever you're ready. A collab with Tumble Time Fitness! Our signature 45-minute Tumble Time™ class combines expert gymnastics coaching with an encouraging environment where kids build strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence through real gymnastics. In this class, children will learn and practice foundational skills including: Forward rolls Handstands & Cartwheels Bridges & Balances Jumps & Introductory Tumbling Every session is designed to help children master new skills, overcome challenges, and leave feeling empowered—believing they can do more than they thought possible! Students progress safely at their own pace in a fun, supportive setting. What to Bring / Wear: Comfortable athletic clothing. Water bottle. Requirements: No prior gymnastics experience necessary. Pricing: $35/class (full session) | $40 drop-in
✨ NOVEMBER SPECIAL BONUS: Register for the full semester this November and receive 1 FREE Kids Night Out session ! Once enrolled, you will be emailed a unique coupon code to book your free Kids Night Out event online whenever you're ready. Nurture your child’s inner world through a playful blend of movement, mindfulness, and creative expression. Throughout this series, students explore the fundamentals of Vinyasa yoga, gentle meditation, and breathwork in a way that feels like play. We focus on exploring emotions and learning how to move feelings through the body using yoga and art, helping little ones build a toolkit for emotional resilience. Creativity and autonomy are at the heart of every session, with time dedicated to creative play and artistic expression like painting and drawing. This allows our teachers to observe and guide students in real-time, helping them implement mindfulness tools as big emotions or conflicts arise. Weather permitting, we take our practice outdoors for walking meditations, fostering a deep sense of presence and a love for nature. Pricing: $30/class (full session) | $35 drop-in
Bring your littlest loves for a high-energy 45-minute jam session! In this exciting theatrical children’s music class, a professional Hudson River Kids musician leads the group as we SING out original melodies, familiar nursery rhymes and discover new rhythms by playing a diversity of percussion instruments each class. We SHINE our attention on both sung and spoken words promoting important aspects of early language development. And of course, there isplenty of BOOGIE as dance and large muscle movement promotes coordination, spacial awareness and self-expression. Come join the Sing, Shine & Boogie party! The connection continues after the music ends with a 45-minute social circle at the studio. It’s a dedicated time for you to enjoy a cup of Bunbury's coffee (on us!) while connecting with other local families in our community. This class is the perfect blend of developmental play for your child and a supportive village for you. Pricing: $38/class (full session) | $45 drop-in (Includes 1 adult + 1 child; additional add-ons available at checkout) What to Bring: Come dressed in comfortable clothes—you and your little one will be moving, playing, and relaxing on the floor. What’s Included: We provide all rhythm instruments, sensory propsf, and cozy seating for caregivers. We also provide complimentary Bunbury's coffee to enjoy during the social circle.
✨ NOVEMBER SPECIAL BONUS: Register for the regular semester this November and receive 1 FREE Kids Night Out session ! Once enrolled, you will automatically be emailed a unique coupon code to book your free Kids Night Out event online whenever you're ready. Empower your older child to explore the vital connection between mind, body, and creativity. This program combines mindfulness, Vinyasa yoga, and artistic expression to help students cultivate inner peace and emotional balance during these transformative years. Through consistent practice, students learn tangible techniques to calm the mind, increase focus, and manage the stresses of school and social life. Our physical yoga practice is designed to enhance strength, flexibility, and body awareness, providing a grounded foundation for self-confidence. Beyond the mat, students have the opportunity to process their thoughts and emotions through various art forms—including painting, drawing, and journaling. It is a safe, inclusive space for young people to build resilience, express their authentic selves, and find their "inner quiet." Pricing: $30/class (full session) | $35 drop-in
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