American Love for Nature Book Discussion Series
On ZoomAmerican Love for Nature Book Discussion SeriesJoin us for one, or all, parts of this reading and discussion series, generously funded by a grant from Humanities NY, and co-hosted by the Rye Historical Society.We will be discussing:The Ninemile Wolves by Rick BassThe exploration of the relationship between humans & wildlife by following the travels of...
Author Talk with Libby Alexander
Timothy Knapp House 265 Rye Beach Avenue, Rye, NY, United StatesLocal author and business leader Elizabeth (Libby) Connolly Alexander personifies the true meaning of the American Dream. Over the course of 30 years, Libby, along with her brother and husband, built Connolly, Inc. from the ground up. As the company's former CEO, Libby reflects in her recent book- Figuring It Out: A Memoir about Connolly,...
Preschool Take and Make Kits
Children's Room.BRAND NEW! Enhance your at home learning experiences with special Preschool Take and Make Kits from the library this fall! Starting in September, a new kit for you to pick up at the library and bring home is available every MONDAY! Every week there is a new fun activity to do in your home. These kits are appropriate for...
Native American Program – 4th Graders
Timothy Knapp House 265 Rye Beach Avenue, Rye, NY, United StatesTravel back in time at the Timothy Knapp House! This outdoor Social Studies program is designed to help students think about life long ago, when the Algonquian people lived in what we now call Rye. We will investigate natural resources and consider how Native Americans lived off the land. We will also discuss the importance...
Outdoor Meditation with Jackie
Timothy Knapp House 265 Rye Beach Avenue, Rye, NY, United StatesPlease join me at the Knapp House for an outdoor Mindful Meditation with Jackie Frederick-Berner. Within you there is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself. —Hermann Hesse???? We can always count on nature to bring us back to that calm, quiet place inside ourselves. Especially when...
Adult Writing Group
Zoom : Register for the Zoom Link.All writers of any skill level are welcome to join this intrepid group! Please email Sarah if you are interested in writing with us. This week's prompts to pick from will be announced 1 week in advance. Contact: Sarah Prosser : [email protected]
Rye Storyteller’s Guild
On ZoomThe Rye Storytellers' Guild is a group of adult story lovers who meet at the Rye Free Reading Room on the first Tuesday of each month to share traditional folk and fairy tales and personal stories. Storytellers and listeners are always welcome to join them. This meeting's (optional) theme will be "Witches, Ghosts, and Halloween Magic". If...
How COVID-19 Has Changed College Admissions
Zoom RyeHow COVID-19 Has Changed College Admissions We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families understand how COVID-19 has changed the college admissions landscape and how it will affect Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors. The college admissions process is undergoing significant and lasting changes as many colleges and universities have gone test optional for this current admissions cycle...
Rye Dish : Cookbook Discussion Group Quick & Easy Indian Cooking
Zoom : Register for the Zoom Link.Join a new, virtual cookbook and food discussion group! Pick a recipe (or two!), prepare it at home, and join in with the group to talk about it. 10/6 Quick & Easy Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey is the featured cookbook for the month. Reserve your copy today through the WLS Catalog. We will meet and discuss all...
Teen Take and Make Drop Day! – Gilded Insect (Faux) Taxidermy
Teen Space.This week's activity: Gilded Insect (Faux) Taxidermy! Enhance your at home learning experiences with Take and Make Kits from the library this fall! Starting in September, a new kit for you to pick up at the library and bring home is available every WEDNESDAY! Every week there is a new fun activity to do in your home. These...
Kids Take and Make Drop Day!
Children's Room.Enhance your at home learning experiences with Take and Make Kits from the library this fall! Starting in September, a new kit for you to pick up at the library and bring home is available every WEDNESDAY! Every week there is a new fun activity to do in your home. These kits are appropriate for children from...
Hot Topics in Biblical Archaeology
Zoom RyeJoin the AIA for a follow-up discussion to the Hot Topics in Biblical Archaeology series fromRegister for the lecture Register for the follow-up discussionDR. ZIONY ZEVIT:THE BIBLICAL PAST AIN’T WHAT IT USED TO BEArchaeology takes us into a world we can barely conjure up, throwing the past into an entirely new light.Dr. Zevit will lead us into...