Event List

Join the Teen Services Librarians for a monthly book club where we play games, eat snacks, and talk about awesome books! This month, we'll discuss: 

Rebellion 1776 by Laurie Halse Anderson

Join historian and educator Rick Acritelli for a fresh perspective on the art of turning history into cinema. Explore how Hollywood has portrayed key moments in American history—from war and politics to civil rights and sports.

Kick off the America 250 celebrations by sewing some colonial stuffies!

Join the Teen Services Librarians for a monthly book club where we play games, eat snacks, and talk about awesome books! This month, we'll discuss: 

We Were the Fire: Birmingham 1963 by Sheila P. Moses

Learn how to make beautiful candles from a candle-making expert. Choose your winter theme, scent and colors and let your creativity light your way! 

Local History Librarian Melanie Cardone-Leathers will discuss the culinary history of African Americans in the New York area.

Spend time with Martha Washington as she completes dressing for her day in this interactive and informative program with researcher and historical interpreter Sandy Spector who portrays Martha Washington as if it were 1784.

Churn back the clock and taste history! We’ll whip up fresh, creamy butter and bake golden, flaky biscuits from scratch—all in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Come hungry for fun and flavor!

Churn back the clock and taste history! We’ll whip up fresh, creamy butter and bake golden, flaky biscuits from scratch—all in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Come hungry for fun and flavor!

Art is a need to express. A culture that has shunned and ignored Black artists did not stop them from creating outstanding, thoughtful, and provocative art.

Learn the art of calligraphy from expert Christie Jones using nibs, ink and ink block  - just like the professionals. 

Become a part of history by helping the Library of Congress transcribe historic documents to make them searchable and accessible for all.

Become a part of history by helping the Library of Congress transcribe historic documents to make them searchable and accessible for all.