Upcoming Events

Anu Amaran takes a creative approach to deepening the practice of writing using writing exercises and games, suggested readings, and collaborative revision strategies.  She engages you to use your voice and natural self-expression.  

This class will include breath work, guided meditation, and mindfulness practices as well as gentle arm and leg movements while seated, opening up the joints and activating the muscles.

Spring translates into oil pastel seamlessly. See the world in beautifully intense colors and expressive strokes. We’ll be painting vibrant landscapes and lush, gorgeous flowers.

Mah Jongg, Canasta, Bridge-- you name it. Blauvelt Free Library joins cohorts to offer a rounded out schedule at venues in Orangetown and Clarkstown for board and card game fans.

After failing to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta wields the power of the mythic Black Trident to unleash an ancient and malevolent force.

Join us at the library each week for English as a Second Language classes. Jane Berkowicz is the instructor.

The Blauvelt Free Library partners with the Orangeburg Library to present Philip Cross, teaching graceful movements of seated Tai Chi. Students enjoy the comfort of part of your home.

The Orangeburg Library and The Blauvelt Free Library and collaborate presenting Phil Cross, who instructs in the gentle movements of the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi.

Dr. Paul Trinkoff of Orangetown Chiropractic Center, provides interactive workouts to improve strength, cardiovascular health, mobility and balance all from the comfort of a sturdy chair.  Bring weights to the "virtual" class.

Please fill out this form (or give us a call) and we'll try our best to help!

The class is a continuation of the Italian for Beginners classes. If you are familiar with the language and would like to expand upon what you already know, then this class is for you.

This class is for those who are interested in learning how to play Mah Jongg. Maximum 10 students and a minimum is 4 is required

Enjoy practicing your Mah Jongg skills with this friendly, casual group.  Please bring your own game set and cards.  Walk ins welcome!

Library staff visit the Esplanade at Palisades to offer library card signups and books to borrow.

Join this newly formed book club!

Weekly meeting of the Palisades Library Historic Committee.  If you are interested in joining, please ask the library to put you in touch with Alice Gerard.

Bring some knitting needles or a crochet hook, some yarn, and we'll have fun knitting.

More than a game, Mah Jongg offers opportunities to socialize with other players and is an effective workout for your brain. It's also a lot of fun to learn with Linda Gottlieb as the instructor.

These sessions are first come first serve. Bring a friend, meet a friend, and please bring your own materials.

Join the discussion with Lynne Warshavsky on Zoom for May's selected book is: Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See. 

Komal Mehra will provided step-by-step instruction on how to paint this beautiful seasonal fruit painting using watercolors. 

Come and join us for World Turtle Day as members of Hudson Valley Humane Society's The Turtles of Western Highway share information about why we see so many turtles each spring leave their natural wetlands and end up in our gardens, driveways, and

Note: Start time going forward will change from 11 am to 10 am. 

Want to learn Mahjongg? Join us!

Teacher Linda Gottlieb will instruct attendees in the play and basic strategy of Mahjongg.