Our July Create and Sip will be inspired by American artist Winslow Homer (1836 – 1910) in conjunction with our summer reading theme, Oceans of Possibilities, and the current exhibition of his work now on view through July 31st at the Metropolitan Museum of Art- Winslow Homer: Crosscurrents. 

Join Alexis Starke for a fun and relaxing (virtual) artistic evening.  Some materials, inspiration images, wine, and chocolates are included in these popular evenings.  We will be creating seascapes in acrylics and/ or watercolors.

If you have the chance, do visit the exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  The exhibition is the largest retrospective of Homer’s work in over 25 years.  Winslow Homer: Crosscurrents presents Homer’s imagery of the Atlantic world and reveals themes of racial, political, and natural conflict across his career.

Please email astarke@piermontlibrary.org with any questions.  Our projects are designed to be relaxed and beginner friendly but fun for all levels.

The Mighty Five Libraries Teen Trivia Night is coming up on Tuesday at 6:00 pm! Bring your friends for a night of pizza, trivia, and prizes sponsored by the Mighty Five So. Orangetown libraries. Held at Greenbush Auditorium at Orangeburg Library, 20 S. Greenbush Rd, Orangeburg. Grades 5+

Summer Art Classes for Kids at Piermont Library start July 11th!

Grades 7 – 12, Tuesdays 5:30 – 6:30

Grades 4 – 6, Wednesdays, 5:30 – 6:15

Grades 1 – 3, Mondays, 5:15 – 6:00

Adult Create and Sip, Thursday, July 28th, 7:00 pm

Details and registration on our events calendar at piermontlibrary.org

Summer Art Class are here with our theme for summer, Oceans of Possibilities. Join us for a fun, relaxing, and creative series of art classes taught by Alexis Starke. We will explore a range of materials and techniques and draw inspiration from a variety of sources from contemporary artists, art history, science, and the natural world. Classes are free and all materials are provided. Please email astarke@piermontlibrary.org with any questions. Registration for Piermont Residents begins July 1 at 8am. General registration for everyone else begins July 5th at 8am.

Image by Edward Hopper, one of our inspiration artists

Summer Reading is winding down, but it’s not over yet! In keeping with this year’s theme Oceans of Possibilities, we have a sea creature themed scavenger hunt ongoing throughout the month! Summer Reading continues for adults as well with prizes being raffled off each Friday in August. Don’t forget to stop in and fill out a raffle ticket for each book you read. Happy Summer!

Join us on Monday mornings at 11:00 for stories, songs, and finger play!

Image by Mary Blair