Book Chat

Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 10:30 AM

Discussion led by Mary Amato and Susan Gleason

Via Zoom

Join Friends of Crestwood Library when they volunteer at the Grand Holiday Illumination. Hot chocolate will warm you as your spirits are lifted by the spectacular lights!

Friends will be present 4:15 PM until 6:15 PM on Monday, December 15th.

Friends of Crestwood Library is delighted to announce the return of classical guitarist, Daniel Conant, for a repeat performance of Spanish and Portuguese guitar works in December.

The brilliant violist, Ema Tufekcic, will join Daniel for a few special pieces. Please participate with us as we continue the Crestwood Library Centennial celebration of words, music and culture.

Friends of Crestwood Library is hosting a classical violin concert featuring Sarah Lawrence College students Raphael Henderick-Baker and Eloy Pompin.

Please join us as we continue the Crestwood Library Centennial celebration of words, music, and culture.

At Crestwood, we play Chess weekly, not weakly. If you do play chess weakly, come join us and we will teach you what you need to become a stronger player. If you play well, please come and be challenged by our local champions. Either way, chess is a great game and you’ll have a lot of fun. It’s open to players of all ages and levels of ability. Come join the fun!

Program Type: Books & Authors

Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+

Program Description

Event Details

Join NYT Best-selling author Jamie Brenner for a delightful evening of books, friends and fun.  Her books include THE FOREVER SUMMER, GILT, BLUSH and A NOVEL SUMMER. Her newest novel, THE WEEKEND CRASHERS is coming out on November 4th.

Her presentation will be followed by a Q & A, book signing and light refreshments.

Join John Dickerson, co-anchor of CBS Evening News and anchor of CBS Evening News Plus. He is also a Contributing Writer to The Atlantic and is co-host of the Slate Political Gabfest.

John’s awards include The Ford Prize for Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency and The David Border Award for Political Reporting.

Audience: Teens, Adults, Seniors

Light Refreshments will be served.

Join Friends of Crestwood Library for a Summer Music Concert with Carlos Pavan, Argentine classical guitarist/composer.

Tuesday, July 29, 2025, starting at 7:00 PM

Crestwood Main Reading Area

(Light Refreshments will be served.)

Make Music Day is an international event and Friends of Crestwood Library are so pleased to be celebrating with an outdoor concert. We are welcoming the Purchase Brass Trio.

June 21st, 2025 5:00 — 6:00 PM Library Patio (Weather permitting)

Please bring a lawn chair or blanket, if possible.

Ms. Daphne is back!!

Children with their grown-ups are invited to discover the joy of music and movement with an early morning session filled with songs.

Two Sessions : 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM (45 minutes each)

This program is made possible with funding from Friends of Crestwood Library.

Join the Friends of Crestwood Library as we enjoy a concert in celebration of National Library Week. Get drawn into the library by singer/songwriter, actress, and recent college graduate, Jordan McLaughlin.  We hope to see you then!

Purchase of a raffle ticket (or two) helps Friends of Crestwood Library provide those little extras for many programs at our little library. It really is such a community place!!