Events for Adults

The Library, while committed to providing an oasis of calm and quiet, enthusiastically makes room for discussion and engagement. Our programs — always free — represent a range of interests as eclectic and inclusive as our community. Supported by the Friends organization, the Library screens films, presents concerts, holds art workshops, and hosts author talks and lecture series.

Planning such events, we have the enviable advantage of a rich pool of resident talent upon which to draw: writers, scholars, educators, scientists, musicians, and other accomplished individuals eager to share their expertise and experience. Widespread attendance by the public enlarges the scope of the Library and affirms its pride of place in village life.

Senior Art Workshop

November 8 (Rescheduled)
9:30 a.m.

Learn how to paint a watercolor landscape of the local views with artist, Emily Denise.

All materials will be supplied and a small breakfast will be served.

Emily Denise is a professional artist and art teacher. Ms. Denise has shown her work in galleries and now runs her own studio in Tarrytown.

Space is limited. Email the Library at has@hastingslibrary.org or phone the reference desk at (914) 478-3307 to register.

Nick Van Hoogstraten on Broadway Poster Art

November 10
3:00 p.m.

Come hear Nick Van Hoogstraten discuss his brand-new book, a treasure trove of masterpieces by the theaterʼs best illustrators, designers, photographers, and graphic artists.

Fans of Broadway will be thrilled to hear about posters for hundreds of Broadwayʼs biggest and most beloved hits, including My Fair Lady, The Fantasticks, Hello, Dolly!, Fiddler on the Roof, Death of a Salesman, A Raisin in the Sun, and A Streetcar Named Desire—plus rare and striking designs that tried, in vain, to sell some of the eraʼs epic flops.

An Affair to Remember

November 14
1:00 p.m.

Hastings Senior Thursday presents a screening of An Affair to Remember (1957) with Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr.

Coffee and cookies will be provided.

Please email the Library at has@hastingslibrary.org if you plan to attend.

Sponsored by the Hastings Outreach Program, Hastings Senior Council, Hastings Public Library and Destination Hastings.

Keys Bags Names Words: Hope in Aging and Dementia

November 17
2:00 p.m.

You are invited to a screening of a hopeful new documentary about memory loss, Keys Bags Names Words

Fear of dementia is a worry for many of us. This inspiring film portrays stories of the personal impact of memory loss and ways in which artists and scientists are using creativity, humor and compassion to give us hope and resilience.

Screening followed by a discussion with Lauren Taylor, MA, MS, LCSW and Sandy Selikson, MD.

Sponsored by the Hastings Public Library and the Hastings Senior Council.

“Keeping It Real” Book Club

November 22
11:00 a.m.

The Hastings Public Library’s non-fiction book club will be discussing M Train by Patti Smith, a meditation of her travels and losses after her early success.

Copies are available at the Circulation Desk of the Library.

Please email has@hastingslibrary.org to register or for more information.

Mahjong Group

Tuesdays
12:30 p.m.

If interested in playing Mahjong at the Library, call (914) 478-3307 or visit the Circulation Desk and leave your name and number.

Players will need to bring their card from the Mahjong League.

Knitting and Crocheting Group

Tuesdays
2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

At the present time, we have reached our maximum number of participants. Please know this is not a teaching group, but a social gathering for knitters and crocheters to work on individual projects.

For more information or to be added to the waiting list, please contact Reference Librarian, Jeanne Bastone: jbastone@hastingslibrary.org

The Seed Exchange

The Seed Exchange is at the Hastings Public Library!

Thanks to Katie Tolson and the Hastings Pollinator Pathway, the Fred and Louise Hubbard Heirloom Seed Collection has been revived.

The drawers of a vintage card catalog are labeled with the genre of seeds therein: flowers, herbs, vegetables and native plants. And, there is a clear container on top of the card catalog where you may place seeds you would like to contribute.

For questions or more information please stop by the exchange or go to the Hastings Pollinator Pathway website.