We have two programs this month honoring and remembering September 11th, 2001. As always, we remember beloved fallen fire fighter Dennis P. McHugh for whom our library is named. We are forever grateful for his service, and that of so many brave men and women, to the people of New York.

On Wednesday, September 8th, join us for a documentary film screening via Zoom of 9/12: From Chaos to Community.

Then on Friday, September 10th, join us for a virtual talk A Story of a 9/ 11 Survivor: Victorian Lockhart.

For the month of September, the Piermont Library presents our Virtual Art Show of the Month: Diana Chelaru: Dripping.  This online exhibition features work in which Chelaru explores dripping techniques.  As she explains:
This show includes compositions based on my observation of the surrounding environment, and they are a visual reference to the real world. In creating these paintings I used two different techniques: the flat wash, one of the most basic watercolor techniques and the dripping onto a canvas technique well know from Jackson Pollock’s work.

View the work on our website throughout September at https://www.piermontlibrary.org/artist-of-the-month/

Wednesday, September 1st, 10:30 am

For over 18 years, Mr. Matt has developed his own unique childhood music program designed to engage children using music, movement, & drama. The children play actual instruments, use props & costumes from around the world to expand their understanding of music while invigorating their imagination. Mr. Matt also integrates academic achievement by using numbers, colors, shapes & letters which blends the elements of the whole child: emotional, social & physical. Mr. Matt has a natural gift to connect with children, encouraging them to participate & have FUN!!
This event is on the side library lawn and will be held weather-permitting. Rain date will be announced in the event that it becomes necessary.
No registration is necessary, just come on by!

Visit our website in August for our latest Virtual Art Show: Trine Giaever: Painting the Town.  A favorite Piermont artist, Trine Giaever’s show will feature prints, collages, and paintings of local scenes.  
Click on the “Artist of the Month” tab on our website homepage or use this link https://www.piermontlibrary.org/artist-of-the-month/ 

Let your inner artist out!  Join us on Thursday, August 19th at 7:00pm for the latest in our popular Create and Sip Events for Adults with Alexis Starke.  This month, we will create an Neo-expressionist painting inspired by New York artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.  Largely self-taught in the great museums of New York City, Basquiat rose to fame in the 1980’s, bringing the African American experience into the artistic establishment.  Each participant will receive a goody bag with chocolates, a mini bottle of wine, paper, inspiration images, and some black acrylic paint.  You will also need either acrylic paints and brushes; oil pastels; and/ or chalk pastels.  The project will not work without one of these. Please email astarke@piermontlibrary.org with any questions.  Our project is designed to be relaxed and beginner friendly but fun for all levels.