One-on-one summer reading support for children of all abilities, ages 2-17. Each participant is teamed with Miss Derenda or a teen volunteer to read age-appropriate material they select (on their own or with a parent/guardian). Read or be read to, you choose! A small prize will be awarded at the end of each session which…
Join Ms. Cara at the Franklin Library for Book Club Buddies, where in a small group setting, we will read an easy reader book (books provided) together each week. Listen or take turns reading, it’s your choice! At the end of each session, readers will get to choose a small prize from the treasure chest.…
Cultivate creativity, curiosity, & settle into the restorative power of artmaking in the greenhouse and garden.
Our free summer music series continues with Patrick Fitzsimmons & Friends. Pack up your blankets or chairs and come to the Sussex-Wantage amphitheater for this free, family event. If it rains the program will be moved indoors with seating on a first come/first served basis. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Picnickers welcome, but no alcohol.…
Join senior teachers from the New York School of T’ai Chi Chuan for an introductory class on Randall’s Island! This will include a short demo followed by a class teaching some of the basic movements found in the Tai Chi form. This class will be easy to follow, enjoyable, and both energizing and relaxing! Tai…
What are the food stories that most urgently need to be shared?
Hudson River Park and lululemon have teamed up to bring you a dynamic lineup of free HIIT classes offered every week at HRPK's Pier 46!
Explore your creative side during these workshops that delve into the intersection of wildlife, nature and the written word.
The Free Robison Summer Concert Series returns to Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. The lineup includes: July 13, Tramps Like Us, a Bruce Springsteen Tribute Band July 27, Rikki Nicks - A Tribute to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac Aug. 17, Zac n’ Fried - A Zach Brown Tribute Band Aug. 31, The Dave Matthews…
Get ready to touch the sky as the 32nd annual Hudson Valley Hot-Air Balloon Festival features three days of family fun and excitement! There will be tethered hot-air balloon rides, full hot-air balloon rides and helicopter rides, along with fireworks every night. Plus, as a new attraction this year, there will be amusement park rides…
Museum staff and other guest readers share stories, rhymes and sing-alongs with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers every Friday at 10:00 am. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Launched in 2005 by librarian and former Museum Trustee Penny Metsch, the program is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis, and…
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Farmer’s Market Every Friday July through October
Stop by on Fridays for an afternoon of board game fun. We’ve got: ❖ Apples to Apples ❖ Life ❖ Dungeons & Dragons ❖ Connect 4 ❖ Exploding Kittens ❖ Werewolf ❖ Uno ❖ Candyland ❖ and More! All ages welcome. No registration required. Bring a friend, make a friend, play old favorites or learn…
Funky Friday at The Gazebo 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Our buildings may be closed, but you can still place holds, download eBooks and eAudio, instantly access movies, music and TV, visit our digital newsstand, and more. Go to eLibrary under the Access Your Library tab to get started.
Plein Air PaintingExperience nature through painting! Learn the watercolor technique under the guidance of award-winning artist, Anne Johann, as you absorb the beauty of the landscape before you. You may bring your own supplies if you have them; if not, supplies will be provided. Recommended supplies include: a watercolor set, paintbrushes, watercolor paper, easel, pencil,…
If you are currently enrolled in Medicare, or turning 65 within the next two years, this program is for you. Learn about: * how and when to enroll * annual changes * available insurance options Presented by Megan Brady of Senior Insurance Associates. Register below beginning August 19 and virtual meeting details will be emailed…
The Farm Market is back! The 2023 season kicks off on May 6 and will continue through October. Come out on Saturdays to shop from local farmers, bakers, and craftsmen who provide a variety of fruit, organic produce, meats, fish, dairy products, baked goods, and handcrafted products.
Free outdoor Yoga at Essex County Branch Brook Park with Branch Brook Park Alliance
