Upcoming Events

Soprano Julie Ziavras, accompanied by pianist and bouzouki master, Petros Hadjopoulos and Kostas Psarros, presents a mesmerizing collection of classic Greek songs, from plaintive ballads to lively rembetika blues. With a captivating voice, Julie transports audiences to the heart of Greece, sharing the depth and beauty of each song. Praised for her emotive performances, Julie has graced prestigious stages worldwide, blending her classical training with a passion for Greek music. Kostas Psarros, born into a musical family in Athens, is a renowned bouzouki virtuoso, while Petros Hadjopoulos, a multifaceted musician and conductor, brings rich experience to the ensemble. Together, they craft a sonic journey through Greek musical history.

Funded by a generous gift to the AWPL Foundation by Glenn P. and Susan D. Dickes.

Dial M for Murder (1954) Alfred Hitchcock’s Masterpiece of mystery and melodrama, based on Frederick Knott’s 1952 play stars Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings, Anthony Dawson and John Williams. Tony Wendice (Milland), a tennis star finds out about his wife Margot’s (Kelly) affair with an American novelist (Cummings). Tony then elaborately plots Margot’s murder by hiring a killer. When the attempted murder goes wrong, he twists the story to incriminate her. Rated PG: 1 hour 45 minutes.

We’ll provide the chess sets, you drop-in to play with your family.

For children and their caregivers.

Ages 4-12

Come and meet new friends and join in on a game that is played all over the world.  Mahjong enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to play every Tuesday from 10am to 1pm. The sessions are open-ended and participants can play as many or as few games as they wish.  Players with mahjong sets are encouraged to bring them, as the Library has only a limited number to loan. This program is free, ongoing and open to players from all communities.

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Baby's first library class. We will share board books, songs, and enjoy some sensory play together.

Birth -12 months w/caregiver.

(Please make arrangements for siblings so this can be a special time for you and your baby.)

Improve poblem solving, language development and motor skills while digging into tubs of different materials.  2-5 years w/caregiver

Have fun while learning some conversational Spanish with Spanish teacher, Joyce Schenkman.

3-5 w/caregiver.

Sustainable World Book Group meets on Zoom each month. For more information, contact the Help Desk at (845)986-1047 ext.3

November 14th - Fire Weather: a True Story from a Hotter World by John Vailant

December 12th - The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey

January 9th - The Parrot and the Igloo by David Lipski

February 13th - Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community? by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

March 12th - Summer by Ali Smith

April 9th - An Immense World by Ed Yong

Our favorite therapy dogs will back this Fall to hear you read a book. If you can't yet read, a caregiver can read to you and the dog!

Learn a new, old game: Dominoes, House of Cards, Bananagrams….

For Ages 9-12.