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Children up through 2 years old with an adult. Drop-in Wednesdays from 10:30-11:00am September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 October 7, 14, 21, 28 November 4, 18, 25 Stories, songs, and finger play.
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.
We invite you to join us on Sunday, November 8th, from 3:00 - 5:00 pm, for an opening reception for STAGE LIGHT: Photographs of Dancers, Musicians and Performers by Stephanie Berger with a performance by Annamae Goldstein and Diego Garcia. 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.
Does your child love art? Join us on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:20 for a fun and creative series of art and design classes taught by Alexis Starke this fall. We will explore a range of materials and techniques in both 2D and 3D art and design, drawing inspiration from a variety of sources from contemporary artists, art history, and the natural world to name a few. The series will be both imaginative and academically rich. Classes are free and all materials are provided. Please email astarke@piermontlibrary.org with any questions.
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.
✨ NOVEMBER SPECIAL BONUS — 10-CLASS PACK FOR $45/SESSION! ✨ Stock up on Friday fun and date nights while locking in our biggest savings of the season! Available exclusively during the month of November, grab a 10-Class Pack for $450 ($45 per session, down from the $60 drop-in rate—saving you $150!). Your 10-pack can be added right at checkout when you book your first date, and credits can be used across any scheduled Kids Night Out dates from December through March 31 (covering both December holiday events and the full Winter semester). Want to purchase the class pack now and choose your dates later? Drop us an email at hello@peaceinpiermont.com and we can help! Give your little loves a Friday night to remember while you enjoy some time for yourself. Our Kids Night Out is a high-energy, joyful adventure right in the heart of Piermont. Weather permitting, we’ll start with an outdoor exploration of the village, followed by a creative session of painting, crafting, and games in the studio. The highlight of the evening is Glowga—a vibrant, glow-in-the-dark yoga session—followed by a guided meditation to help everyone wind down. The cost includes a pizza dinner, ensuring a night filled with movement, connection, and pure fun. Your child will leave feeling inspired, energized, and ready for a restful weekend.
Foster a deeper connection with your loved ones and yourself in this inclusive, community-focused class. Our Family Yoga sessions offer a unique opportunity to bond through movement, with a practice that is flexible to your needs—whether you’re looking for a restorative, grounding experience or a more challenging physical flow. Beyond the mat, this class is a wonderful way to meet other local gems from our community in a warm and welcoming environment. It’s more than just a workout; it’s a space to play, breathe, and grow together, leaving you and your family feeling aligned and connected. Pricing: $40 drop-in (Includes 1 adult + 1 child; additional add-ons available at checkout)
✨ NOVEMBER SPECIAL BONUS — $25/CLASS SEMESTER RATE! ✨ Anchor your family's weekly routine this winter and save! When you register for the full Winter semester during the month of November, lock in our special rate of $25 per class (regularly $30/class for the semester or $40 for drop-in). Join us for a journey of socialization, connection, support, and love! The intention of our parent–child program is to offer parents and caregivers a dedicated space to de-stress, share their journey, and explore practical mindfulness tools to bring warmth and ease into the home. Support & Connection: Every session begins with an open support circle to introduce yourselves, reflect, and share in a community of fellow parents. The 7 Pillars of Mindfulness: Over the course of the semester, we will spend two weeks exploring each of Jon Kabat-Zinn’s seven foundational principles of mindfulness—non-judgment, patience, beginner’s mind, trust, non-striving, acceptance, and letting go. Practical Integration: You’ll walk away from each class with simple, tangible ways to weave mindfulness into your child’s daily routine.
✨ 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
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