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.
“Keeping It Real” Book Club
September 20
11:00 a.m.
The Hastings Public Library’s non-fiction book club will be discussing The Boys in the Boat, by Daniel James Brown. The Boys in the Boat is the story of the American rowing team and their quest for the Gold Medal at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.
Copies are available at the Circulation Desk of the Library.
Please email has@hastingslibrary.org to register or for more information.
Local Luminaries: Bill Donahue on Unbound
September 23
7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Outside magazine put Unbound at the top of its summer reading list, calling the book a “slam dunk for any endurance person.” It includes profiles of athletic luminaries as well as accounts of Donahueʼs own adventures on bikes, cross country skis and pogo sticks. Move over, Dos Equis guy; Bill may just be The Most Interesting Man in the World.
Ukelele Workshop
September 23, 30 and October 7
6:00 p.m.
The Library will be offering a free ukelele workshop for beginners. No experience required and ukeleles will be provided.
We’ll be covering basic strums, chords and finger-picking.
Class size is very limited, so email has@hastingslibrary.org to register or for more information.
“Casablanca”
September 26
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Hastings Senior Thursday presents a screening of Casablanca at the Library.
Pizza will be provided.
Please email has@hastingslibrary.org to register.
Senior Art Workshop
September 27
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.
Ringston-Ward Duo: Roots and Reflections
September 29
3:00 p.m.
Join the Ringston-Ward Duo in the Orr Room for an afternoon of folk-inspired classical music, exploring interpretations of traditional song and dance through chamber music. Jessica Ringston on flute and John Ward on guitar.
Mahjong Group
Tuesdays
11:30 a.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.