Adult Programs
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Author Talks
Films
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Film Series
REEL KIDS
The Movies Look at Children and Teens
Selected and introduced by Mark Hasskarl, former Chappaqua Library Director. Film notes and refreshments. Sponsored by the Friends of the Chappaqua Library
| September 5, 2008 | THE KID (Chaplin - U.S. - 1921) / THE BOAT (Keaton - U.S. - 1921) Click here for movie information Click here for movie information |
| October 3, 2008 | SEARCHING FOR BOBBY FISCHER (U.S. - 1993) Click here for movie information |
| November 7, 2008 | BUTTERFLY (Spain - 1999) |
| December 12, 2008 | THE COLOR OF PARADISE (Iran - 1999) Click here for movie information |
| January 2, 2009 | I'M NOT SCARED (Italy - 2003) Click here for movie information |
| February 6, 2009 | THE WILD CHILD (France - 1970) Click here for movie information |
| March 6, 2009 | THE 400 BLOWS (France - 1959) Click here for movie information |
| April 3, 2009 | CINEMA PARADISO (Italy - 1988) Click here for movie information |
| June 12, 2009 | FLIRTING (Australia - 1990) Click here for movie information |
| July 10, 2009 | REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE (U.S. - 1955) Click here for movie information |
Fridays, at 7:30pm
Free and open to the public
5.1 surround sound system
Chappaqua Library Theater
Will be held at: Chappaqua Library
- Friday, July 10, 2009 7:29 PM
This event will be held on: 04/03/2009 06/12/2009 07/10/2009
Free and open to the public
Led by Carol Durst, food author and film buff. Discussion and homemade desserts to follow. Sponsored by the Friends of the Chappaqua Library
Fridays at 7pm
May 22, 2009 MOULIN ROUGE
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June 19, 2009 SHAPE OF WATER
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July 17, 2009 DONA FLOR AND HER TWO HUSBANDS
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August 7, 2009 A WALK IN THE CLOUDS
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Will be held at: Chappaqua Library
- Friday, July 17, 2009 7:00 PM
- Friday, August 07, 2009 7:00 PM
This event will be held on: 05/22/2009 06/19/2009 07/17/2009 08/07/2009
Free and open to the public
A dramatic tale of microbes, medicine and money, this eye opening film investigates the untold story of Lyme disease, one of the most misunderstood and controversial illnesses of our time. The film will be followed by a discussion with Dr. Cameron, an internist and epidemiologist.
Will be held at: Chappaqua Library
- Wednesday, July 22, 2009 7:30 PM
Free and open to the public
Book Discussions
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Tuesdays at 7:30PM. Sponsored by the Friends of the Chappaqua Library, the group is led by Christine Bobkoff, an Adjunct Professor of English at Westchester Community College. This program is free and no registration is required. Check out our book list of prior book discussion books: Click here for the PDF
May 19, 2009 LOVING FRANK by Nancy Horan
July 7, 2009 THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS THAT HEAVEN BEARS by Dinaw Mengestu
Please ask at the Information Desk for available copies of the books.
Will be held at: Chappaqua Library
- Tuesday, July 07, 2009 7:30 PM
This event will be held on: 05/19/2009 07/07/2009
Free and open to the public
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BOOK LOVERS with Barbara Bernstein
10am - 12pm
Come join us for this daytime book group led by Barbara Bernstein, a retired Reading Specialist who has recently relocated to Westchester from Rockland County. She has been a book group leader for over 20 years, and is also a member of 2 additional book groups.
Stretch your mind and enjoy - refreshments will be provided. This program will be held in the library Gallery or in the courtyard if weather permits.
Copies of the books will be available at the Information Desk at the library.
Co-sponsored with New Castle Parks and Recreation
| Friday, June 19, 2009 | THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows |
| Friday, July 31, 2009 | THE RED LEATHER DIARY by Lily Koppel |
Will be held at: Chappaqua Library
- Friday, July 31, 2009 10:00 AM
This event will be held on: 06/19/2009 07/31/2009
Free and open to the public
Workshops and Demonstrations
Mondays: 5-8
Tuesdays: 5-8
Wednesdays: 3-6
Thursdays: 3-6
Saturdays: 9-12
A computer instructor is available to help at any level with any computer related topics such as e-mail, word processing, Internet searching, etc.
All lessons are one hour long. All lessons are individual and free. Drop-ins are welcome, but people are encouraged to sign up in advance at the reference desk (in person or by phone).
Will be held at: Chappaqua Library
Register in person at the Reference Desk
Thursdays, 10am - 1pm
Cathy Paulsen, one of our reference librarians, will assist patrons searching for genealogical information online. It is not necessary to sign up for this help, just drop in. If you have a particular interest, however, you may want to call the Information Desk and speak to Cathy in advance. 238-4779 X2
Will be held at: Chappaqua Library
Free and open to the public
Bring your short prose or poetry or simply a desire to write, to an evening of supportive feedback with fellow writers. Led by Joan Schulman, Adjunct Professor of English at Westchester Community College.
Registration is required and space is limited. Please call the Reference Desk at 238-4779 to reserve your spot.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Chappaqua Library.
Mondays
7:30pm
Will be held at: Chappaqua Library
This event will be held on: 04/06/09 05/04/09 05/11/09 06/01/09 06/22/09
Free and open to the public but registration is necessary
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Join us for informal conversation - Free program for speakers of other languages.
Led by Ginger Ramsey, ESL teacher
Open to all adults 18 and older.
Saturdays from 9:30am - 10:30am
Will be held at: Chappaqua Library
- Saturday, July 18, 2009 9:29 AM
- Saturday, July 25, 2009 9:29 AM
- Saturday, August 08, 2009 9:29 AM
- Saturday, August 15, 2009 9:29 AM
- Saturday, August 22, 2009 9:29 AM
This event will be held on: 06/20/09 06/27/09 07/18/09 07/25/09 08/08/09 08/15/09 08/22/09
Free and open to the public
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Match wits with Manhattan Bridge Club owner Jeff Bayone and Stan Kurzban for instructive sessions. Bridge: Not for beginners, singles, pairs and small groups welcome. Scrabble: All levels welcome.
Saturdays at 10am
Will be held at: Chappaqua Library
- Saturday, July 18, 2009 10:00 AM
- Saturday, July 25, 2009 10:00 AM
- Saturday, August 01, 2009 10:00 AM
- Saturday, August 22, 2009 10:00 AM
- Saturday, August 29, 2009 10:00 AM
This event will be held on: 05/23/09 06/20/09 06/27/09 07/18/09 07/25/09 08/01/09 08/22/09 08/29/09
Free and open to the public
Peforming Arts
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An ensemble of professional flutists from Westchester County, Alice Avouris, Sandra Chan, Lori Feeley, Elise Knobloch, Rebecca Quigley, Cecilia Sparacio and Diane Spitalny will use four members of the flute family (piccolo, c flute, alto flute, and bass flute) to perform an exciting repertoire spanning the centuries from the Renaissance to the present, including transcriptions and original compositions. Donations accepted.
Will be held at: Chappaqua Library
- Wednesday, August 05, 2009 7:30 PM
Free and open to the public
Westchester Library System Programs
Special Events
Sale Days: June 3-7
Wednesday, June 3 - 6:30 - 8:30pm. Preview sale for Friends only. Join at the door ($30) or renew now.
Thursday, June 4 - 10am - 8pm. Sale open to the public.
Friday, June 5 - 10am - 8pm. Sale open to the public.
Saturday, June 6 - 10am - 5pm. All remaining items half price.
Sunday, June 7 - 1 - 3pm. All remaining items FREE.
Will be held in the Chappaqua Library Theater
Will be held at: Chappaqua Library
This event will be held on: 06/03/09 06/04/09 06/05/09 06/06/09 06/07/09
Free and open to the public
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The Review is an annual literary publication highlighting the voice of Westchester, representing 40 authors in 21 towns, villages and cities. The 3rd edition, a forum for shorts stories, essays, memoirs, poetry and literary features is available at local bookstores and at Amazon.com.
Will be held at: Chappaqua Library
- Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:30 PM
Free and open to the public
Lectures
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Landscape paintings by Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, Pollock and other modern masters will be discussed in order to explore the ways in which 19th and 20th century artists melded the power and beauty of nature with fresh forms of artistic expression. The speaker, Marcy B. Freedman, is an artist and art historian with a masters degree in Modern Art from Princeton University. This is a lecture/Power Point presentation.
Will be held at: Chappaqua Library
- Thursday, July 09, 2009 7:30 PM
Free and open to the public
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Recent studies have shown that red wine, in moderate amounts, can have significant health benefits. Dr. Galya Lodish, Internist and Women's Health specialist, will talk on the myths and realities of red wine consumption and Resveratrol, the antioxidant-rich substance in red grapes.
Will be held at: Chappaqua Library
- Wednesday, July 15, 2009 7:30 PM
Free and open to the public
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NYU Certified Life Coach Caroline Rosengarden will lead you through a series of interactive exercises so participants leave with the ideas needed to start making their changes.
Will be held at: Chappaqua Library
- Wednesday, August 12, 2009 7:30 PM
Free and open to the public
