Irish Tea & Tales
Presented by the Rye Storytellers Guild at the Library, Irish Tea and Tales is inspired by the rich history of the Irish in Rye and Westchester and open to all […]
Presented by the Rye Storytellers Guild at the Library, Irish Tea and Tales is inspired by the rich history of the Irish in Rye and Westchester and open to all […]
Start Your Engines for Family Fun! The excitement rolls back into town with a fun-filled day of vehicles, bounce houses, bubble bus, a NEW super special concert, food trucks and […]
Learn about the transition to 6th grade from kids and parents who have been there! Back for the 5th year! This program is for 5th graders and their parents/guardians to […]
SPRYE and the Rye Free Reading Room welcome bestselling author and journalist Kostya Kennedy for an examination of the truth and legend of Paul Revere’s midnight ride. From diaries, archives, and letters, Kennedy reveals the story behind Paul Revere’s most famous ride, and the patriots and challenges that shaped a pivotal night in April 1775. […]
In the midst of the American Revolution, the Continental Congress wrote the Articles of Confederation and formed our first government. But within a few short years, turmoil and dissatisfaction reigned […]
Please join Heard in Rye on Thursday, October 23rd at the Rye Free Reading Room from 7:00-8:00PM as we welcome Linda Flanagan for a presentation and discussion of her book […]
This year we're adding Elementary Students ( Grades 4 & 5) and Rye Middle and High School students (Grades 6–12) can compete for prizes—$2,500 for high school and $500 for middle school—while the whole community is invited to cheer them on. Please register.
Based on his paper in the Westchester Historian, Slavery in My Neighborhood, Howard Husock will discuss the history of slavery in Rye, focusing on which families and landowners benefited--even after […]
The Hidden History of Slavery in New York won an award at the 67th annual NY Emmy Awards. Larry Epstein wrote, produced and researched the project, and he will present this film followed by a Q&A session: Tejash V. Sanchala, executive director of the Westchester County Human Rights Commission, moderator James J. Henderson III, president, […]
The Rye Historical Society, Revolutionary Rye 250 and the Rye Library are thrilled to host noted-historian Richard Brookhiser on Sunday May 17th at 3pm to discuss his book, Glorious Lessons: […]
Join us for the 27th Annual Vehicle Fair benefitting the Rye Library! It's a fun-filled day of trucks, cars, bulldozers, bounce houses, bubbles, food trucks, and even live vehicle demonstrations. […]
Rev Up for The 26th Annual Vehicle Fair. Start your engines for a fun-filled day featuring fan-favorite vehicles, bounce houses, face painting, special live entertainment, food trucks, and more! On […]