Piermont Public Library

25 Flywheel Park West, Piermont, NY 10968-1040

25 Flywheel Park West | Piermont, New York 10968
845-359-4595 | Hours

Lauren Rudolph: Not All Who Wander Are Lost

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All are invited to an opening reception on Sunday, January 8th, from 3:00 – 5:00 pm for our Art Show of the Month- Lauren Rudolph: Not All Who Wander Are Lost.  Visit the exhibition throughout the month, anytime the library is open.

I think of myself as a creative explorer. I am on a quest of self discovery through art and the act of creating and responding. These past few years have in a way drawn me even deeper into this act of self reflection and learning. I use paint and pencil in the form of portraiture to answer questions that I am not sure I will know the answer to. I am driven by curiosity and the idea of, what if? I would say that these paintings were inspired by that question. Why if I try this? What if I do that? I feel like I am wandering a path that has no true destination, just light bulbs going on along the way. I love to live a creative life that feels somewhat open ended. Following the breadcrumbs. I don’t feel that this is an aimless pursuit though, because there are those moments of completion, and these paintings symbolize that to me. I love to express from where I am at the moment. Art is a living and breathing thing, an expression from the soul. Art is life and art is a journey. I’m grateful to be on that journey.

Summer Art Classes for Grades 1 – 3, 3 – 6, and 6 – 12 with Alexis Starke

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Join us for an inspiring and creative series of Summer Art Classes taught by Alexis Starke for students entering grades 1 – 3, 3 – 6, 6 – 12.  We will explore a range of art materials and techniques and draw inspiration from a variety of sources from contemporary artists, art history, science, literature, and the natural world- all with summer themes. Students will be encouraged to bring their own idea We will also take time to explore our beautiful surroundings right here in Piermont along the mighty Hudson River!  The series will be both creative and academically rich. These classes are free and all materials are provided.

Image by Hela

Holiday Movie Matinee Series

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Join us for our Holiday Movie Matinee Series! 

We will be showing classic films each Friday at 1pm, here at the library:

  • December 2: Meet Me In St. Louis (1944) 1hr 53min
  • December 9: Holiday Inn (1942) 1hr 40min 
  • December 16: It Happened on 5th Avenue (1947) 1hr 56min
  • December 23: Christmas in Connecticut (1945) 1hr 41min
  • December 30: The Shop Around the Corner (1940) 1hr 37min

Please register so we know how many seats to put out! Feel free to bring your own lunch or popcorn!

PIERMONT LIBRARY TO HOLD ANNUAL ELECTION DECEMBER 14th, 2022

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On Wednesday, December 14th, 2022, Piermont voters will be asked to elect three trustees for the Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library. The vote will take place at the Library, 25 Flywheel Park West.  Polls will be open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

At present there are three known candidates for three trustee positions*:

Tina Roeder is seeking her first term. She has been a Piermont resident for over 7 years and a Rockland County resident for most of her life.  She is a registered nurse and has worked at Westchester Medical Center in the Neonatal ICU for over 30 years.  She currently runs the human milk bank for the Neonatal ICU.

Sara Tucker is seeking her first term. She has been a Piermont resident for 32 years. She has raised her family here with husband Bruce. Sara recently retired from her 30+ years in the financial services industry. Her most recent role was as Chief Lending Officer and head of Commercial Banking for a community bank.

Shauna Wennerod will be seeking a first full term. She is an educator, copyeditor and writer. Wennerod has lived in Piermont for 8 years. She was a teacher of English, Chinese, French, and math for 12 years.

Voters will be asked to approve an increase to the annual Piermont Library tax levy from $290,000 to $295,800 This represents a 2% increase or an average annual tax increase of $2.31 for the average Piermont taxpayer. The Fiscal Year 2024 total budget starting July 1, 2023 is $412,600.

This increased funding will help pay for costs associated with live and virtual programming, and existing library services including the purchase of new releases of adult and children’s books, movies, music as well as e-books, digital audiobooks and downloadable music services.

 The Library has continued to serve the Piermont community and continues to add new resources and programming to our offerings. The Library continues to seek new ways to serve our patrons and welcomes any ideas the public may have.

The Library offers a wide range of programs for all ages, free film showings, canasta and mahjong lessons and open play, exhibits by local artists, book talks, game nights, local history exhibits, student art exhibitions, concerts, cultural events, adult summer reading programs, and much more. Information about the library, its services and the election is available at www.piermontlibrary.org.

Library Activity Statistics, 2021-2022

Of 2,512 Piermont residents 1,362hold library cards

162 programs offered with a total of 3,084 people attending.

15,584 holdings circulated (11,173 physical items and 4,411 e-books, digital audiobooks and other digital content)

10,440 visitors to the library

*Any registered Piermont voter may run for election as a trustee. Potential candidates are required to submit a petition signed by twenty-five eligible Piermont voters. Blank petitions are available at the Library and must be returned to the Library by November 28th, 2022.

The Murals and Mosaics of Spanish Harlem: Telling the Story of a Community

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Join us virtually on 12/6 at 6:00 pm for The Murals & Mosaics of Spanish Harlem: Telling the Story of a Community. Details and registration on our website events calendar or call us at 845-359-4595.

The many colorful murals and mosaics of Spanish Harlem, AKA East Harlem or El Barrio, tell us so much about the history, culture, and politics of this neighborhood and its residents. Some murals and mosaics honor world-famous people such as Che Guevara and Celia Cruz. Others are dedicated to accomplished local citizens, such as the writers Julia de Burgos and Nicholasa Mohr. The public art also celebrates Latinx culture or expresses strong political sentiments. And many of the murals and mosaics include the gorgeous scenery of the tropical islands from which so many members of this community emigrated to New York. A number of the gifted artists who created the artworks received commissions from the City of New York as part of projects to add more public art to the Spanish Harlem community. This is a Zoom Presentation slideshow with live commentary and is followed by Q&A with the audience.

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