Events Highlights
Below is a list of programs for kids and adults, scheduled to take place in the library’s Ottinger Room. All events are free and open to the public. Registration is not required unless otherwise noted. Additional programs for kids (like storytime and book groups) and ongoing exhibitions can be found here:
Also check out our new monthly calendar, which shows both recurring and special events, and sign up for our email newsletter.
FEBRUARY
February Food Drive
Drop off food, pick up books! To celebrate the Library’s 75 years of nurturing the minds of the community, we are working with the Cortlandt Emergency Food Bank to meet our neighbors’ physical needs as well.
Food items most in need are listed below, but any and all non-perishable donations are welcome. Drop them off at the library during regular business hours.
CANNED SOUP, CEREAL, OATMEAL, RICE, PASTA, SPAGHETTI SAUCE, CANNED VEGETABLES, CANNED FRUIT, MACARONI & CHEESE, CANNED BEANS, TUNA FISH, PEANUT BUTTER, JELLY, MAYONAISE, FOOD KIDS LOVE!
Thank you for your generosity.
FEBRUARY 4 | FAMILY PROGRAM
“Beat-Full” Story Weaving with Wamoro Njenga
Return to the African village for laughs and lessons. Wamoro’s storytelling recreates the daily life of her homeland, through a passionate performance of folktales. Born and raised in Africa, the children’s book author uses authentic percussion, chants, rhythmic responses, dance movement, and participatory cues and calls to transport kids and their families to the heart of the village. Saturday, February 4, 2:00 p.m.
FEBRUARY 12 | MUSIC
Bluegrass with The Sleepy Hollow String Band
Hailing from Westchester County, N.Y., The Sleepy Hollow String band covers a wide range of American traditional “roots” music. This acoustic bluegrass band’s influences range from Flatt and Scruggs and Ricky Skaggs to Johnny Cash, George Jones, Leadbelly and Woody Guthrie. Join us for some super picking and singing that brings true southern flavor to blues-inflected tunes, performed by Ben Freed, banjo; Connie McCardle, lead vocals and guitar; Ethan Kende, bass; Danny Holland, guitar and mandolin; Kalia Yeagle, fiddle and vocals. Sunday, February 12, 2:00 p.m.
FEBRUARY 25 | ART & MUSIC
Art Reception and Concert with Christopher Brown
Artist and musician Christopher Brown captures famous and familiar characters through illustration and song. Chris performs his original tunes (from his latest CD, Characterist), joined by guest artists Peter Calo (guitar) and Lincoln Schleifer (bass). Chris’ illustrations regularly adorn the pages of The Journal News, and a selection of his caricatures of figures from the sports, literary and entertainment worlds are exhibited at the Croton Free Library through January and February. Come enjoy Chris’ illustrations and a reception (starting at 6:30), followed by the concert (at 7:30). Free and open to the public. Saturday February 25, art reception, 6:30 p.m., concert, 7:30 p.m.
Exhibitions
OTTINGER ROOM
Caricatures by Chris Brown
Chris Brown is an artist whose caricatures appear in The Journal News, and now in the Ottinger Room during January and February. As if that wasn’t enough, Chris is also a singer/songwriter, whose current tour includes a stop at his own art reception on Saturday, February 25th—art at 6:30, music at 7:30. For those of you who enjoy hearing and seeing artists (Peter Calo on guitar, Lincoln Schleifer on bass) “check out” the art and music.