📍Rye Free Reading Room · 1061 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580 Get directions ↗
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Reading to a therapy dog is a proven and effective way to help children improve their literacy and communication skills. Reading aloud to specially trained, calm, and nonjudgmental animal companions creates a relaxed and welcoming environment where children feel comfortable and uninhibited, leading to increased confidence and reduced stress. These positive effects support stronger reading development and communication abilities. Therapy Dog Brigade’s specially trained and certified therapy dogs, volunteering alongside their owner-handlers, visit schools, libraries, and other community settings to provide a safe and supportive space for young readers, inspiring them to enjoy reading and grow into lifelong learners. This program is for kids in Kindergarten-5th grade. Each child will sign up for a 10 minute slot to read with the dog. Registration will open one week before the event. Please call (914) 231-3162 to reserve a time slot.
Travel back in time and across the country with this monthly book club featuring the American Girl Series! Each month learn about a different American Girl and her time period through a book, games, crafts, and snacks. This book club is for kids in 2nd - 5th grade. Registration is required and opens four weeks before the event. Pick up your books at the children’s desk at the Rye Free Reading Room. 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.
Ages 7–11
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Rye Free Reading Room · Rye
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Rye Arts Center : Art for Purchase - Susan Deshensky
Rye Free Reading Room · Rye
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.
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Take the Lead - Historic Miniature Battles for 4th and 5th Graders
Rye Free Reading Room · Rye
Take command of your troops and battle for your side in this recreation of historical conflicts before learning about how the actual battle went down. In partnership with the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society (HMGS), learn the intricacies of battlefield strategy while playing this MASSIVE tabletop game! Space is limited to 12 players in grades 4 and 5 at this time, so register early to save your spot.
Ages 9–10
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