Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. Held at Westchester Children’s Museum, this free music session is designed for young children to explore rhythm and sound through guided play.
Story Hour at Sugar Hill Museum pairs picture-book readings with hands-on activities for young children. This museum-based program is designed for early learners and is included with museum admission.
Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud. Drop-in / 15 minutes at Westchester Children’s Museum.
Susan Deshkensky is a fiber and fabric artist. Her designs and quilts have been published in thirty magazines. Susan is an award winning quilter on both a national and regional level. Susan is a Certified instructor for Quiltworx and an Alumni Ambassador for Lumin Fabrics/Island Batik. She loves to make t-shirt and memory quilts for customers. Susan's new found passion is long arm quilting. It is a joy to design, create and longarm your individual works without outside assistance.
Art For Purchase
This fall, The Rye Arts Center once again transforms Purchase Street in Downtown Rye into an open-air art experience. This year's edition runs longer than ever before, stretching from September 17th through October 29th, with a special opening reception planned for the evening of the 17th. Residents and visitors alike are invited to experience art woven seamlessly into the fabric of everyday life, all autumn long. This year’s event is thoughtfully timed to coincide with beloved local happenings—such as the annual October window painting— creating exceptionally vibrant opportunities to celebrate local creativity while amplifying visibility for both artists and local merchants.
Art for Purchase is a public art project that reimagines storefronts as intimate stages for local and regional artists, cultivating a rich dialogue between creativity, commerce, and community. As you browse shop windows or linger along the sidewalk, you'll discover unexpected moments of inspiration—artworks that spark reflection and delight amid the hum of daily routines. These works don't just beautify; they invite conversation, connection, and a deeper appreciation for the role art, and local artists, play in shaping cultural identity and supporting local vitality.
By showcasing original art in the heart of Rye's commercial district, the initiative brings together artists, business owners, and the broader community in a shared celebration of creativity and local enterprise.
Tales for Tots with Miss Debbie!
An inclusive story time for children and their caregivers featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, movement activities and more! Practice early concepts like counting, ABCs and rhyming words in a fun community setting.
Are you in need of some food inspiration? Get the whole family involved in the kitchen with this kid-friendly cooking program! Gather together in the library with a handful of simple ingredients and get ready to create a tasty snack together with children’s librarian Ms. Lisa.
Cooking with Kids meets select Mondays at 4 pm. THIS EVENT IS FOR KIDS IN KINDERGARTEN-5TH GRADE ONLY. NO YOUNGER SIBLINGS ARE PERMITTED. This event is a drop off event.
The Rye Free Reading Room cannot guarantee an allergen free atmosphere and library staff do not oversee food for potential allergens. This program may involve ingredients such as dairy, nuts, tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Those with severe allergies should be aware that allergens may be present in the library. Parents and guardians are responsible for monitoring children with allergies.
Space is limited and preregistration is required. Signups begin one week before the program.
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