People Not Property: Stories of Slavery in the Colonial North

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People Not Property: Stories of Slavery in the Colonial North Join Elizabeth Bradley, VP of Programs at Historic Hudson Valley, for an investigation into the history of slavery in our region, with a particular emphasis on the story of the enslaved community at Philipsburg Manor, in Sleepy Hollow, NY, and the facts and figures behind Northern...

Discovering The Khufu Boat

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.Over 60 years ago Egyptian archaeologist Kamal el-Mallakh made a surprising discovery: a 144-foot ship buried next to the Great Pyramid of Giza. The ship was interred in honor of Khufu, the pharaoh who built the Great Pyramid and is one of the oldest surviving planked vessels from antiquity. Dr. Bob Brier’s lecture will focus...

Cooking with Kids! Scones

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.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...

Women’s Financial Literacy : ‘How to make smart decisions during volatile financial markets

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Join us for this financial literacy series, created to educate women of every age about financial matters that affect their lives. These conversations are fun and interactive in a group setting where women feel comfortable and engage in an open conversation with women who bring their expterise in from the financial industry. Click here to RegisterJulia...

Introduction to American Colleges, Universities, and Applications

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.An Introduction to American Colleges, Universities, and Applications: A Webinar for Foreign National Parents and StudentsAmerican post-secondary education differs drastically from its counterparts elsewhere around the world. In the first half of this webinar, college application coach and President of Crimson Coaching™, Dr. P. (Dominique Padurano, Ph.D.) describes the United States’ varied system of colleges...

DEEPER MYSTERIES Questions We Need to Ask About Crimes Against Women

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Me Too Short Stories is an anthology of stories by women crime fiction authors about crimes against women. Elizabeth Zelvin, editor, says: “Me Too” goes as far beyond workplace harassment as workplace harassment goes beyond a supervisor calling a subordinate “sweetheart.” Me Too Short Stories is a powerful collection of tales of sexual assault, domestic...

Virtual Book Group: Clap When You Land

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.Join our first virtual book discussion group with the community and Rye librarians! Our selections are chosen from the Westchester Library System's offerings and our meeting are held virtually on Zoom. A great opportunity for connection and conversation about great books!Our next title is "Clap When You Land" by Elizabeth Acevedo. It is available to hold...

Connecting Through the Pause Book Club

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Join us monthly for a lively book club.This month we are reading Nantucket Sisters by Nancy Thayer.  E-book available on Overdrive and a number of books are available at the Library to check out.  Call (914)967-0480 to schedule a time for book pickup.Register and we will send you the Zoom meeting .link.  Contact: Catherine Riedel...

Connecting Through the Pause Book Club

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Join us monthly for a lively book club.This month we are reading Nantucket Sisters by Nancy Thayer.Register and we will send you the Zoom meeting .link.  Contact: Catherine Riedel : 914-231-3166 : [email protected]

Golf: How Westchester County Provided A Launching Pad For The Sport

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Golf first gained popularity in the United States during the Gilded Age, with Westchester County becoming home to one of the nation’s first golf clubs. The popularity of golf skyrocketed with the advent of live television and the charisma of golf’s first superstar, Arnold Palmer. Palmer’s charm and talent helped him become a worldwide celebrity...