Upcoming Events

(more information down the page, via a link, email or call 914-232-3508)

March 13 & 20, Saturdays, 1:30-3 p.m., BIG READ Poetry Workshop, high school & adult. Registration, more information click here.

March 15, Monday, 7-8 p.m. - A Winning College Essay in 8 Steps. Registration. More information - see below.

March 27, Saturday, 2-4 p.m. - Katonah Poetry Open Read. Please RSVP. More information click here.

April 9, Friday, 7:30 p.m. - Movie - Ponyo (rated G).

April 14th, Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m. - SAT Math. Registration. For more information see below

April 12th & 19th, Part II of A Winning College Essay, 7-8 p.m. Registration. More information - see below.

April 23, Friday, Teen Play Reading & Pizza, play to be determined. Pizza & refreshments served. Please RSVP.

THE WESTCHESTER BIG READ

What is the Big Read - it is a nation-wide event reading extravaganza. It includes author talks, creative writing, poetry reads, books discussions, movies, plays & so much more.

High School readers - come to Big Read events taking place at the Katonah Village Library in February & March - poetry writing, poetry reading & movies. For more information - click here

COUNTY SPECIAL EVENT

Teen Author Patricia McCormick, author of Purple Heart, will participate in
Writers on War and Peace: readings by local writers presented by the Hudson Valley Writers Center on Sunday, March 14 at 2pm at The Arts Exchange, 31 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains. For more information about other programs in Westchester please click here.

A Winning College Essay in 8 Steps with Bill Ford, March 15, Monday, 7-8 p.m.

Getting into the college of your choice with a winning essay may be the most important project you’ve ever worked on - and it can be approached using eight fundamental steps, beginning with assessing the task and choosing the experiences that will highlight your most desirable qualities. Most students have the self-knowledge to write a winning college essay, but need a practical guide on translating life experiences and learning into words. As a student, you know that a class demonstration is a dramatic way to teach a concept or idea. Similarly, the story you tell in your essay must demonstrate – both in form and content - that you can reflect realistically on your own skills, experience and potential, as well as your ability to make – and act upon - good decisions about your values and your actions, because these are qualities that colleges look for. This short, intense piece of writing can tell the Admissions Department that you are the student they want at their school.

ABOUT THE LECTURER

Bill Ford, a teacher and tutor in the Westchester area, teaches the process of organizing information, collecting one's thoughts, and articulating a point of view. For over 25 years Bill has worked with students to strengthen reading and writing skills, as well as test-taking proficiency. Mr. Ford is an accomplished writer, having created hundreds of highly successful promotional pieces and grant proposals for schools.

For more information contact Pat, Teen Librarian, 914-232-3508.