Call

914-939-6710

Email

pcrbpl@pcrblibrary.org

Address

1 Haseco Ave, Port Chester, NY 10573

Adult Programs

Naturalization Civics Test Learning and Review Sessions

Saturdays 1:00pm-2:00pm

May 2nd May 9th, May 16th, & May 30th

This program is designed to help prepare students for the U.S. citizenship exam.

Sign up in person or over the phone at 914-939-6710 ext. 103

Art Talks

with Paul Zaccagnino
Retired art educator, high school librarian, and administrator
Time: 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

 

TOPICS AND DATES
  • The Hudson River School – Monday, June 8th
  • Greatest Changes in Western Art – Tuesday, September 29th
  • Why Should I Like Modern Art? – Tuesday, October 20th
  • American Art – Tuesday, November 10th
  • The Drama of Caravaggio – Tuesday, December 1st

Sign up in person or call (914) 939-6710 X 103.

Palate of paints and paint brushes

Notary Services

May 16th, 2026

June 20th, 2026

July 18th, 2026

10:00am to 11:00am

Notary services with Village Trustee Nancy Naulaguari. Patrons must bring their unsigned documents, government issued photo ID, and ensure all parties are present to sign. Patrons must provide their own witness. If you have any questions, please feel free to call (914) 939-6710.

Introduction to Mahjong

Wednesdays at 1:00pm
April 22nd & 29th
May 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
June 3rd

 

Sign up in person or call 914-939-6710 ext. 103

Monthly Cooking Demonstrations Via Zoom
with the North Castle Public Library
May 14th, 2026
5:30pm

 

Learn to make a Mediterranean picnic spread!

Please register HERE

For more information, please email pcrbref@pcrblibrary.org or call (914)939-6710 and press 0.

Knitting & Crocheting Club

Mondays 6:30-7:30 pm 

Join us on Monday evenings from 6:30-7:30 for our Knitting and Crocheting Club! Bring your own materials and make some friends while getting creative. 

Help and instruction will be available on the last Monday of each month for beginners. Please bring your own crochet hooks and yarn if you would like to learn how to crochet.

Line Dancing for Teens and Adults

Mondays 6:30pm
April 27th
May 4th, 11th, & 18th

 

Sign up in person or by calling 914-939-6710 ext 103.

Spring Flower Bouquet Craft

Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
6:00pm-7:30pm

 

Bloom into spring and make a flower bouquet out of card stock and other supplies.

 

This program is for ages 15 and up.
To register, please sign up in person or call 914-939-6710 ext.103.

 

Chair Yoga for Adults

Fridays 10am
April 10, 17th, & 24th
May 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22nd

 

Sign up in person or call (914) 939-6710 X 103.

Spice Discovery Club

(Grab & Go)

While supplies last

Join the Spice Discovery Club at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library! At the start of each month, stop at the Information Desk and get a small packet of the herb or spice of the month, with recipes and a list of related cookbooks you can borrow from the library.

Mixed Vegetable, Spinach, and Chickpea Pulao

Ingredients

3 tablespoons oil
1 and 1/2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
1 large bay leaf
1 stick (about 2 inch) piece cinnamon, broken into smaller pieces
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 red or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup cabbage, finely chopped
1 cup cooked chickpeas
1 cup basmati rice
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
3/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups baby spinach leaves
Fresh lime juice to finish

 

Method of Preparation

 

Heat the oil until smoking, then add in the whole cumin seeds, bay leaf and cinnamon. Wait for the spices to start sizzling.
Add in it, cook until the onion softens and turns pale golden (about 5 minutes).
Add the cabbage, bell pepper, chickpeas and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the rice, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, and 2 cups of water.
Bring the rice to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes. Stir in the spinach leaves, allowing them to wilt.
Check for seasonings and sprinkle with lime juice before serving.