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Week of Events
Virtual Summer Musical Theater: Mulan
Virtual Summer Musical Theater WorkshopAges 8 - 13, 9:00 am - 2:00 pmTake a spot on the virtual stage and learn shortened versions of scenes, songs, and simple choreography - all from some of the greatest Broadway and Disney productions. Students will get a chance to experience the world of theater by exploring their talent through […]
Rye Free Reading Room Board of Trustees Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees. For information, visit https://www.ryelibrary.org/about/library-meetings/Contact the director for the Zoom link Contact: Director@ryelibrary.org
Virtual Summer Musical Theater: Oliver
Virtual Summer Musical Theater WorkshopAges 8 - 13, 9:00 am - 2:00 pmTake a spot on the virtual stage and learn shortened versions of scenes, songs, and simple choreography - all from some of the greatest Broadway and Disney productions. Students will get a chance to experience the world of theater by exploring their talent through acting, singing, […]
Makerspace Mondays
Makerspace Mondays
Makerspace Mondays are now Take and Make Mondays! Since our Makerspace is currently unavailable for use to the public, we are bringing the Makerspace to you! We will be preparing take home Makerspace kits for you to grab from the library for free! Sign up ahead of time on our reservation page to request your kit and arrange a pickup […]
Teen Maker Kits
Teen Maker Kits
We will be preparing take home Makerspace and STEAM kits for you to grab from the library for free! Sign up ahead of time on our reservation page to request your kit and arrange a pickup time at our outdoor curbside pickup table. Contact: Sarah Prosser : sprosser@ryelibrary.org
Wiggle Giggle with Dawny Dew – Youtube
Wiggle Giggle with Dawny Dew – Youtube
.Get a new Dawny Dew video every Tuesday morning at 9:30 am!Wiggle Giggle while social distancing at www.ryelibrary.org/dawnydew
Adult Writing Group
Adult Writing Group
.All writers of any skill level are welcome to join this intrepid group!This week's prompts :- two people seeing each other for the first time- write about someone you admire, and think to have a beautiful mind- write about not being able to see ahead of you Contact: Sarah Prosser : sprosser@ryelibrary.org
Teen Writing Circle
Teen Writing Circle
Work with Sarah on your current, or new writing project! Receive helpful peer critiques as well as weekly exercises and prompts to turn you into a better fiction writer. Contact: Sarah Prosser : sprosser@ryelibrary.org
Girls Who Code
Girls Who Code
.Join this meeting of our Girls Who Code club! All levels of experience are welcome. Clubs help girls see themselves as computer scientists who can help change the world. We cover key concepts in coding, collaborative design and personal strengths. **Attending this event will earn you points in our Summer Reading Program!**Club is currently offered to girls […]
College to Career Workshop
College to Career Workshop
A 2-session workshop for College Students & Recent Grads to create tangible action steps to chart their course and move toward their future. This Zoom-based workshop is led by Sara Ramos, a certified coach and human resources executive committed to helping young people identify and pursue opportunity and possibility in their lives, and owner of […]
Rye Dish : Cookbook Discussion Group The Salty Marshmallow
Rye Dish : Cookbook Discussion Group The Salty Marshmallow
.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. 7/28 we will use recipes from The Salty Marshmallow, which features "quick and easy recipes for the everyday cook." Try a dinner, dessert, or a one pot meal!Register […]
Music and Movement with Chloe
Music and Movement with Chloe
.Join us for a new Music and Movement video with Chloe, every Wednesday at 9:30 am. Visit www.ryelibrary.org/chloe to watch at any time.
Cooking with Kids! S’Mores Bars
Cooking with Kids! S’Mores Bars
.Are you in need of some food inspiration? Get the whole family involved in the kitchen with this new kid-friendly cooking program! Gather together with a handful of simple ingredients and get ready to create a tasty snack together with children's librarian Ms. Lisa. Every week we will post a new recipe and meet on Zoom to learn how […]
Virtual Knitting Group
Virtual Knitting Group
. Open to knitters, crocheters, and makers of all kinds! Join Tara and Sarah and our group of creators from around the country over Google Meetings as we work on projects and chat about life (and our animals a lot of the time). Contact: Sarah Prosser : 845-402-8248 : reference@ryelibrary.org
Tales for Tots
Tales for Tots
.Join Granny Jean every Thursday morning for a virtual Tales for Tots storytime! Enjoy all your favorite songs, nursery rhymes, and books together from the comfort of your own home. To view the weekly video, visit www.ryelibrary.org/tales!
(closed) Teen D&D
(closed) Teen D&D
This campaign is currently closed, if you're interested in joining a campaign, please email Sarah and she'll help find you one! Contact: Sarah Prosser : 845-402-8248 : sprosser@ryelibrary.org
Coding Camp Grades 1&2: Create Your Own Maze with Kodable
Coding Camp Grades 1&2: Create Your Own Maze with Kodable
.DO BEFORE CLASS! Using some of the things we learned together last week, we will be building our own mazes in Kodable. Learn how to use sequence, conditions, loops, and functions to make your maze. Prepare your maze (or mazes!) at home. When we meet in class, we will share our creations and play each […]
Coding Camp Grades 3-5: Create Your Own Maze with Kodable
Coding Camp Grades 3-5: Create Your Own Maze with Kodable
.DO BEFORE CLASS! Using some of the things we learned together last week, we will be building our own mazes in Kodable. Learn how to use sequence, conditions, loops, and functions to make your maze. Prepare your maze (or mazes!) at home. When we meet in class, we will share our creations and play each […]
Game Concept Art: Villains
Game Concept Art: Villains
Work with digital artist and video game designer Laura Spreitzer and learn the basics of how to design your own villain! Whether it's a human or fantastical race or monster for your comic, game, or purely your own entertainment, Laura has lots of experience teaching artists of all abilities how to express themselves.This event is […]
Story Time with Ms. Sam! – baby time
Story Time with Ms. Sam! – baby time
.Join Ms. Sam for some entertaining and engaging stories for babies (10 am) and Toddlers+ (11:30 am) as she goes FB live!
Story Time with Ms. Sam! – toddler time
Story Time with Ms. Sam! – toddler time
.Join Ms. Sam for some entertaining and engaging stories for babies (10 am) and Toddlers+ (11:30 am) as she goes FB live!
Teen Take and Make: DIY Mini Green Screen
Teen Take and Make: DIY Mini Green Screen
Learn how to make your own portable green screen with upcycled materials! ------Reserve your kit by making a curb-side pick up appointment! (Be sure to include which kit you're signing up for in the comments) Contact: Sarah Prosser : sprosser@ryelibrary.org
STEM Ever After: Building Emerald City Grades K-2
STEM Ever After: Building Emerald City Grades K-2
.An introduction to architecture and city planning that encourages collaboration. Early learners will brainstorm what goes into planning an urban site and will each take a role as architect to create their own building that will become part of the new modern Emerald City. **Attending this event will earn you points in our Summer Reading Program!** Paper, […]
STEM Superheroes: Chris Hadfield, How Astronauts Live on the ISS Grades 3-5
STEM Superheroes: Chris Hadfield, How Astronauts Live on the ISS Grades 3-5
.Learn about astronaut, Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian to live onboard the International Space Station. Discover what it’s like to live in space and the challenges astronauts have when preparing and eating food in a mircrogravity environment. **Attending this event will earn you points in our Summer Reading Program!** This program is designed for kids entering grades […]
Social Distancing Book Group: Neverwhere
Social Distancing Book Group: Neverwhere
.Join our first virtual book discussion group with the community and Rye librarians! Our selections are chosen from the Westchester Library System's digital offerings and our meeting are held virtually on Zoom. A great opportunity for connection and conversation about great books!Our next title is "Neverwhere" by Neil Gaiman. It is available on Hoopla.We will […]
Crafty Saturdays: Take and Make!
Crafty Saturdays: Take and Make!
Spend your weekend crafting with the Rye Free Reading Room! Every week we will have Take and Make Craft Kits available for you to pick up at our curbside station. Bring it home and have fun! Make sure you post some pictures of your creations and tag us on social media! Please visit our Reservation Page to register for […]
Baby-wearing dance class
Baby-wearing dance class
.Join Ms. Sam, a GroovaRoo babywearing dance instructor (in-training) on Zoom for a private babywearing dance class. Wear comfy clothes and your favorite babywearing device. Don't forget your water! Register to receive Zoom link. Contact: Samantha Mairson : 9142313162 : smairson@ryelibrary.org
Sunday Funday with Graham Clarke
Sunday Funday with Graham Clarke
.Join us Sundays during the summer for a wacky, fun time with Graham Clarke! We will dance and sing together (virtually) so put on your dancing pants. This event will be held via Zoom. Please register here to receive the Zoom information.