Join us on Sunday, December 8th from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. for the opening reception for the Library’s Annual Gift of Art Show: Shades of Blue. This festive holiday event is a group show of small works by local artists that are perfect for holiday gift giving. The event is a longstanding tradition and a highlight of the holiday season in Piermont.

A portion of sales from the show is donated to the Library by the artists to support Library programs in the New Year.

The gala opening reception will feature live music from the Hey Hoe Woods Quartet and delicious treats donated by Sidewalk Bistro, Piermont Fine Wines and Spirits, Inserra Supermarkets, and the Piermont Library Board of Trustees.. It is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with friends old and new. Following the opening reception is Piermont’s annual Christmas tree lighting and carol sing next door.

The theme of this year’s show is Shades of Blue. Artists have created pieces with blue as a prominent color or significant accent.

Participating artists include

Kathy Barrufi, Sue Barrasi, Rena Berger, Deborah Blau, Jessica Bowen, Julia Breer, Maggie Carney, Diana Chelaru, Shakira Chin, Fred Cohen, Jane Cowles, Jossie DeCrescenzo, Heather Leigh Douglas, Jacqui Drechsler, Mitch Eiss, Celine Ennis, Chris Farrell, Betsy Franco Feeney, Susan Freiman, Michael Garber, Trine Giaever, Margaret Grace, Lisa Grubb, Alison Hoffman, Daniel Kazimierski, James Kimak, Karl Knoecklein, Angela Langston, Cecilia Lotse, Daniel Lukens, Paula Madawick, Mary Mclean-Hely, Catherine Wagner Minnery, Grace Mitchell, Eileen Brady Nelson, Laurie Peek, Jorli Peña, Rose Pizzi, George Potanovic, Lauren Rudolph, Robert Samuels, Sally Savage, Jackie Shatz, Page Simon, Alexis Starke, Meryl Toan, John VandenOever, Andrew Weatherly, Frances Wells

“Winter Light” by Dan Lukens.

Presented by Kristen Nora Ossmann, Horticulture Educator at Cornell University, Cooperative Extension Rockland County, and Master Gardener Kit Meenan

Composting is an effective way to manage organic waste at home. It enriches your soil, conserves moisture, and reduces the amount of yard and food scraps that head to the landfill.

Curious about how to get started or troubleshoot issues like rotten smells or rodents? Join us at the Piermont Library on November 14 at 6:30pm for a talk by Kristen Nora Ossman and Kit Meenan of the Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE).

In this class—the first in a series of Sustainability Workshops organized by Sustainable Piermont—CCE’s experts will introduce easy backyard composting using kitchen scraps and other materials found in and around the home. You’ll learn how composting can save money while keeping your garden and the environment green.

Compost bins will be available for purchase at cost, so bring cash or checks!

Join us on Friday, November 15th at 7:00 p.m. for Walt Disney’s The Princess and the Frog on our fabulous big screen. Snacks will be provided.