Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library

09/01/2026

08/29/2026

Piermont Library is starting a writing group! This group will meet bi-weekly. Sessions will include ice breaker exercises and writing prompts, and attendees will have opportunities to share pages with their peers in a workshop setting. This group is meant for writers of all experience levels seeking communal support and constructive feedback. At the first meeting, we will establish the goals, expectations, and a general schedule for workshopping.

Please register on our website events calendar https://southorangetownlibraries.librarycalendar.com/event/piermont-library-writing-group-65803

Due to limited space, registration is required to join. This group is currently limited to adults 18 and over. Please contact the Library Director, Alex Tretiak, at [email protected] with any questions.

08/27/2026

New program! Tai Chi with Marlene Stefanelli on Monday, September 14th, from 10:30 - 11:30 am. Register today on our website events calendar at https://southorangetownlibraries.librarycalendar.com/event/tai-chi-marlene-65695

This 1‑hour Tai Chi class is designed specifically for adults who want to improve balance, mobility, and overall well‑being in a gentle, supportive environment. The session blends gentle stretching, gentle body tapping, slow, flowing movements with mindful breathing and simple weight‑shifting patterns that are easy to learn and accessible for all fitness levels.
The class emphasizes safety, comfort, and confidence. Movements can be done standing or seated, making it suitable for participants with limited mobility, arthritis, balance concerns, or those recovering from illness.

Marlene is a retired public school teacher who is passionate about helping others restore and strengthen their health through energy-based movement practices such as Qigong and Tai Chi. Drawing on her background as an educator, she brings patience, encouragement, and a deep commitment to guiding others on their wellness journey. She has been teaching qigong/tai chi for about 10 years.

She has completed a program in Successful Aging and is dedicated to helping individuals reconnect with themselves through mindful movement, breathwork, and healing practices. As a healer, Marlene enjoys meeting people from all walks of life and supporting them in finding greater balance, vitality, and inner peace.

08/26/2026

Friday Afternoon Movies- every Friday at 1:00 pm! Visit our website events calendar at piermontlibrary.org for complete film listings.

08/25/2026

The South Orangetown Libraries have passes available to the Frick Collection which underwent a major renovation from 2021- 2025 costing approximately $220 million.

The Frick Collection is an internationally acclaimed art museum housed in a historic Gilded Age mansion on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Located at 1 East 70th Street, the museum features a premier collection of 14th- to 19th-century European fine and decorative arts.

The library package consists of 2 passes to the Frick Collection. Each pass admits 1 person. Please note that admission to the Frick Collection is for people age 10 and up. There is a 10% discount at the Museum Shop. Advance reservations are encouraged. Passes can be picked up at Tappan Library. Please visit our website for complete details on all museum passes.

08/23/2026

Did you know that the Mighty Five South Orangetown Libraries have passes for Mohonk Preserve?

The passes provides access for 1 vehicle with a Maximum of 4 visitors 16 and up. Children 15 years old and younger are free. Pick up the pass at Blauvelt Library. Visit our website for complete details https://www.southorangetownlibraries.org/all-passes

About Mohonk Preserve....
In partnership with our members, supporters, and volunteers, we protect and manage over 8,000 acres of mountain ridges, forests, fields, streams, ponds, and other unique and beautiful places. As New York’s largest nonprofit nature preserve, each year we welcome 300,000 visitors.

At the Preserve, you can enjoy scenic beauty, outdoor activities, and peace and quiet, all just 90 miles from New York City. Our carriage roads and trails are perfect for hiking, running, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. We’re also the home of “Gunks” climbing and bouldering, and one of the most visited climbing destinations in North America.

08/22/2026

New members are always welcome to join our Adult Book Club! We are currently meeting on the third Wednesday of the month at 3:00 pm at the library.

For September 16th, we are reading Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See.

Beloved New York Times bestselling author Lisa See draws on the vibrancy and turmoil of post-Civil War Los Angeles to tell the story of three Chinese women who managed to survive and, eventually, thrive, despite all odds.

08/21/2026

Join us today at 1:00 pm for our Friday Afternoon Movie!

08/21/2026

The Mighty Five Libraries have teamed up once again for our annual summer scavenger hunt! Stop by any of our South Orangetown libraries to get started for fun and prizes!

08/18/2026

Kids ages 3 -4 are invited to join Ms. Nancy on Thursday, August 20th from 4:30- 4:45pm to paint a dinosaur picture. Please register on our website events calendar https://southorangetownlibraries.librarycalendar.com/event/painting-young-kids-64705