Join artist and educator Jean Mackay, as she presents the diversity of the four seasons through sketches and watercolors. Jean will share her creative process while inviting participants to enjoy the extraordinary marvels she has encountered close to home. This event is free and reservations are not required. This project ... Read more
The North Chatham Free Library will host local author Julie Kabat to discuss her book, Love Letter From Pig: My Brother's Story of Freedom Summer. Her book chronicles the experience of her brother during Freedom Summer with an unforgettable historical and emotional scope.
The Jacob Leisler Institute for the Study of Early New York History, in collaboration with the Hudson Area Library and the Columbia County Libraries Association, hosts a virtual presentation by Toya Dubin about New Amsterdam at the time of Jacob Leisler’s presence in the settlement. Her presentation includes an introduction ... Read more
Acclaimed illustrator and author Jacqueline Rogers will take story ideas from the audience and draw illustrations right there on the spot. Jump into the fun, helping "write" the story. A blast for all ages. Creative supplies will be provided to all participants. Reservations are not required. For more information about ... Read more
Gospel music at its finest! Prepare to be captivated and charmed by this gospel band’s quartet style that is fun for all ages and family friendly. The core group includes several singers, guitar, bass, drums, and keyboard. Their extensive repertoire includes well-known traditional works such as, “Precious Lord, Take My ... Read more
Join us for a conversation with noted author and filmmaker Alex Mar. Dive with her into the challenges, delights, and surprises she's encountered behind the scenes. Alex Mar is the author of Witches of America and Seventy Times Seven. She has also directed the feature-length documentary American Mystic. With such ... Read more
Artist Arnon Moscona will be sharing his mesmerizing work and discussing his unique creative process in a charming talk at the North Chatham Free Library on Sunday, November 10 at 3:00pm. In the 20th century, painting, sculpture and many other art forms have experienced several great revolutions. This culminated in ... Read more
Marion Roach Smith will provide participants everything they need to know to start writing a memoir immediately in this one hour interactive workshop. This workshop is designed for beginners who want to learn the basics, ask some questions, and get right to work. Additionally, it addresses the needs of anyone ... Read more
After her mother dies, Leona is curious. She dials her mother’s old phone number, and Jake answers. So begins a conversation of shared secrets between strangers. But they are not alone. Ghosts of their parents are eavesdropping... “Wandering Lies,” a dramatic reading by playwright Kim Sykes joined by four additional ... Read more
Richard Pryor, Lily Tomlin, Charles Manson. The Sixties and Seventies were a crazy time. Pulitzer Prize winner Dave Felton was there to see it all when working for th LA Times and Rolling Stone Magazine. Join him for stories, opinions, and a chance to ask questions. Reservations are not required. ... Read more
Mayuko Fujino's latest artworks are inspired by interviews with local birders. Birding connects people in a way that is rare these days. This is an opportunity to meet her, see her work, and have a chat. Reservations are not required. This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide ... Read more
Readings from his work and a chat with this internationally acclaimed poet and memoirist. Reservations are not required. This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of The Office of ... Read more