The next event in our popular series Create and Sip for Adults with Alexis Starke is coming up! You asked and we listened- this month’s Create and Sip will be in person! Join us on Wednesday, January 15th, from 6:30 – 7:45 pm to create a fun and colorful architectural sculpture inspired by Congolese visionary artist Bodys Isek Kingelez.

Bodys Isek Kingelez or Jean Baptiste is known for his models of fantastic cities, made of cardboard, paper, tape and other commonplace materials. We will start out with a quick slideshow full of ideas and then explore some fun sculpture techniques as we create our pieces. All of our Create and Sip projects are designed to be fun and inspiring for all levels of experience from beginners on up. Each participant will receive a goody bag with chocolates and a mini bottle of wine. All art materials will be included.

Registration for Piermont/ Sparkill patrons opens on Friday, December 20th, at 9:00 am. Registration for all opens on December 27th at 9:00 am. Please click here to register

Join Certified Cheese Professional Jessica Kesselman for a crash course in cheese. Through a guided tasting of four cheeses, we’ll explore how the same basic ingredients, influenced by geography, history, and science have resulted in countless variations of one of the world’s favorite foods. Cheese provided by Scott & Joe in Nyack.

Registration opens to Piermont/ Sparkill patrons on Thursday, December 19th, at 9:00 am.  Registration opens to all on Thursday, December 26th at 9:00 am. 

Join us on Thursday at 4:30 for Story & Craft Winter Fun with Ms. Nancy! Listen to some stories and then make a craft to celebrate the season! Recommended for ages 4 – 6 with parent or caretaker. Details and registration on our website events calendar.

The Piermont Library held its annual election on December 11, 2024.  The following three trustees were elected to a three year term:  Mitch Eiss, Len Hunt and Anne O’Brien.  The 2024-2025 fiscal year budget was also approved.

Legal Notice for Piermont Library 2024 Elections

PIERMONT LIBRARY TO HOLD ANNUAL ELECTION DECEMBER 11, 2024

On Wednesday, December 11th, 2024, Piermont voters will be asked to elect three trustees for the Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Public Library. The vote will take place at the library, 25 Flywheel Park West.  Polls will be open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. 

At present there are three known candidates for three trustee positions:

Mitch Eiss

Mitch has been a Library trustee for seven years and is seeking a third term. He has been a resident of Rockland County for 25 years and resided in Piermont for the past 7 years. Mitch retired from the financial services industry after a 33-year career.

Len Hunt

Len Hunt is a lifelong Piermont resident who has been on the board for the past 6 years.  He started his own business “Rockland County Home Improvement Corp” in 1989 and has served Piermont and the surrounding residents for over 36 years.  He and his son also own and run the L&M Iron Railing Company which was started in Piermont in 1975.  Len is an avid reader and lifelong learner and will be seeking his 3rd term as a Piermont Library Trustee.  

Anne O’Brien 

Anne O’Brien is seeking her first full term after serving as an interim board member for just over a year.  She has been a Piermont resident for 12 years and has lived in Rockland County for most of her life. She is a retired elementary teacher from the South Orangetown Central School District where she taught for 30 years. Anne has served as a board member on the Piermont Rowing Club and has been actively involved in several community activities and organizations including Grace Church’s Midnight Run for the Homeless, the SOCSD Food Pantry, and Keep Rockland Beautiful.

Any registered Piermont voter may run for election as a trustee.  Potential candidates are required to submit a petition signed by twenty-five eligible Piermont voters.  Blank Petitions are available at the library and must be returned to the library by December 2, 2024.

Voters will be asked to approve an increase to the annual Piermont Library tax levy from $301,720 to $307,754. This represents a 2% increase or an average annual tax increase of $4.90 for the average Piermont taxpayer. The Fiscal Year 2025 total budget starting July 1, 2024, is $474,920.

This increased funding will help pay for costs associated with live and virtual programming, and existing library services including the purchase of new releases of adult and children’s books, movies, music as well as e-books, digital audiobooks, and downloadable music services.

The library has continued to serve the Piermont community and continues to add new resources and programming to our offerings. The library continues to seek new ways to serve our patrons and welcomes any ideas the public may have. 

The library offers a wide range of programs for all ages, free film showings, canasta and mahjong lessons and open play, exhibits by local artists, book talks, game nights, local history exhibits, student art exhibitions, concerts, cultural events, adult summer reading programs, and much more. Information about the library, its services and the election are available at www.piermontlibrary.org.

Library Activity Statistics, 2023-2024

• Of 2,495 Piermont residents 1,303 hold library cards

• 329 programs offered with a total of 5,933 people attending.

• 14,258 holdings circulated, 7,320 physical items (this number reflects 9 months) and 6,938 e-books, digital audiobooks, and other digital content.

• 27,258 visitors to the library