Please check the calendar for changes, programs may be cancelled due to weather, holidays, etc.
All library programs are free to attend, no library card required! Registration is requested for some programs due to limited space and supplies.
Tuesdays | 6:30–8:30 PM
Bring a friend, meet a friend! Drop by and play board games provided by the Library, or bring your own to share. Relax and color with provided materials.
Saturday, September 26 | 1:00 PM–3:00 PM
Do you have extra seeds, pots, plants, stakes, watering cans, garden tools, lawn bags, chicken wire, compost, fertilizer, peat moss etc.? Let's keep them out of the landfill! Stop by the Library from 1 to 3 with your extras, and swap for other things you may be looking for while you meet your gardening neighbors!
Thursday, October 1 | 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
Margaret Arnold, better known by her childhood name Peggy Shippen, has been portrayed through history as either a total innocent or the scheming mastermind behind Benedict Arnold's treason. Letters, deeds, wills and other documents from the time correct the fiction, and reveal the nuances of an 18th century woman navigating marriage, family, and two countries at war. Hear the truth from the woman, played by Char Weigel, that some credit with persuading Benedict Arnold to turn coat.
Friday, October 2 | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM
A total workout, combining all elements of fitness: cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class!
Sunday, October 4 | 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Come visit the Library tent at Mt. Pleasant Day! Show us your library card and get a prize. Don't have a card? Sign up for one! Mt. Pleasant Day is located on Elwood Avenue in Hawthorne.
Thursday, October 8 | 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
Chat with some neighbors you haven't seen in a while and get creative. Please join us for an in-person Craft Social where we will be making something beautiful!
Friday, October 9 | 1:30 PM–3:30 PM
Join us for our monthly Friday matinee film screenings! Showing today: Nomadland (2020; running time 1 hour and 47 minutes). After losing everything in the Great Recession, a woman in her sixties embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling nomad. Come in, take a seat, and enjoy. Popcorn included!
Tuesdays, October 13, 20, 27 | 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
Kickstart your writing journey with this ONLINE 3-session, beginner-friendly series designed to guide aspiring writers through the essentials of creative writing, goal-setting, and revision. Whether you’re looking to start a new project, explore different genres, or establish a lasting writing habit, these classes, taught by Gabrielle Esposito, will provide the foundational tools to help you grow and gain confidence as a writer.
Thursday, October 15 | 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
What's new with the fall bird migration for this year? Discover which birds are leaving and which are arriving for the winter and where to see them in Westchester. Find out how to help birds in fall and winter including best practices for bird feeder and winter bird shelters. Learn how bird survive winter in our area and the easiest birds to find in fall and winter. Presented by Anne Swaim, Executive Director, Saw Mill River Audubon.
Saturday, October 17 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
A transformative mindfulness workshop designed to help you Be Human, Be Happy, and Be You! Led by Raditia, a mindfulness teacher and award-winning author, this session offers a safe and nurturing space to reconnect with yourself and others while exploring mindfulness as a way of being. Through meaningful reflections and open sharing, you’ll discover how mindfulness can help you embrace curiosity, gratitude, and letting go—fostering joy, balance, and authenticity in your daily life.
Monday, October 19 | 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
Join Derfner Museum Senior Curator Emily O’Leary for "Unlisted: Underappreciated Women Artists from the Permanent Collection", based on a previous exhibition focused on seventeen twentieth-century women artists found in the Museum’s permanent collection who worked in modernist styles, yet are not often exhibited today despite their significant skills and careers. “Listed” indicates that an artist is included in standard art reference books. It is found in descriptions of works at third-tier auction houses and online auction websites to bolster an artist’s legitimacy. “Unlisted,” the title of this talk, exposes the irony of the term and the arbitrariness of the art world.
Wednesday, October 21 | 7:30 PM–8:30 PM
This virtual program is for families of juniors, sophomores and freshmen to help understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate the recent changes. We will discuss current college admissions trends, admissions strategies, the changing test-optional environment, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit for your child, a timeline and other action steps that can be taken to make the remainder of the school year productive and help reduce the stress around the college admissions process.
Thursday, October 22–Monday, October 26
The Friends of the Mount Pleasant Public Library will be holding their Fall Book Sale beginning Thursday, October 22. Sunday is Bag Day and Monday is free. Donations are accepted through noon on Wednesday, October 21.