For the month of July, the Library presents Mary Mclean-Hely: Habitats. An opening reception for the artist will take place on Sunday, July 14th, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. All are welcome.

Mclean-Hely’s exhibition focuses on animals both wild and tame- many from a trip to Africa and others, of the domestic variety, from around New York state— dogs, chickens, cows, a guinea pig. The pieces are all created with watercolor pencil and picture the animals in their natural habitats. Several show a mother with her young and as Mclean-Hely states, “I try to capture animals being animals.”

Friday, June 14th, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Reflections Jazz & Swing Orchestra was formed by its present leader, Paul Bastone, in the Spring of 1999. It is a traditional 18 piece big band with vocalist, based in Rockland County, that plays a wide variety of popular music including hits of the 30’s and 40’s. All of the members are volunteers and are rewarded by the good feeling they get from performing for diverse audiences and the knowledge that they are helping to preserve the Big Band sound.

Their dedication is further bolstered by the applause and verbal appreciation they receive from their audiences. The band has performed concerts sponsored by the Pearl River Public Library, Town of Haverstraw Summer Concert Series, the Nanuet Public Library, Suffern Recreation Dept., Helen Hayes Rehabilitation Hospital, Village of Greenwood Lake, Village of Montebello, Meals On Wheels, Sunrise Assisted Living, Congregation Shomrei Emunah, Tuxedo Performing Arts Group, Rockland Family Shelter, Friedwald House and Allendale Community For Mature Living.

This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by ArtsWestchester

Join us on Wednesday, June 19th at 5:00 p.m. for a special Art Class for grades preK 4 – 2. We will read the charming story Mr. Tiger Goes Wild which celebrates being different and being true to yourself and then create an art project inspired by the book. Please register by phone or through our website. This is a drop-off program. 845-359-4595 or www.piermontlibrary.org

Join us on Sunday, June 23rd at 2:00 p.m. for Anna Veleva’s “Summer Time” Classical Concert. An afternoon of celebrated Arias from every part of the world! Selections from Phantom of the Opera, CAts, Carmen, La Boheme, La Traviata and more!

On Friday, June 7 th the Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library will partner with the Michael J. Armstrong Memorial Foundation to host “Five-Minute Flicks,” a new annual competition in collaboration with the film program at South Orangetown’s Tappan Zee High School.
The competition, which will award three cash prizes, provides an opportunity to remember the life of 9/11 victim Michael J. Armstrong while celebrating the creative talents of local teenagers. The challenge for entrants will be to tell a compelling story, in any theme or
genre of their choosing, in five minutes or less. Prizes will be awarded for First Place ($500), Second Place ($300), and Third Place ($200) at the end of the evening. It is the hope of the Foundation that the prize money will be spent to further enhance the students’ love of film.
Doors will open for this event at 6:30 pm. The viewing of entries will begin at approximately 7:00 p.m., and admission is free.