Author Talk: John Kerr, “Dreamers Before the Mast: The History of the Tall Ship Regina Maris”

John Kerr, “Dreamers Before the Mast: The History of the Tall Ship Regina Maris” Dreamers Before the Mast chronicles the epic story of Regina Maris, a tall ship built, owned, sailed, and loved from 1908 to 2000 by people who had big dreams of ships and the sea — and made those dreams come true.Continue reading “Author Talk: John Kerr, “Dreamers Before the Mast: The History of the Tall Ship Regina Maris””

Love Songs Concert with Greta Blackburn

Join the East Hampton Library in welcoming stage and screen veteran Greta Blackburn as she brings us a show that she calls her own personal Valentine to love in all of its forms. Whether it be the American standard “My Funny Valentine”, the sexy Latin classic “Besame Mucho” or the comic and caustic “You’ve LetContinue reading “Love Songs Concert with Greta Blackburn”

Movie – Killer Bees

Join the East Hampton Library as we welcome filmmakers Benjamin and Orson Cummings for a screening of their documentary, Killer Bees! Following the screening, stay for a Q&A with the filmmakers! KILLER BEES spotlights the famed Bridgehampton basketball team as they prepare to defend their state championship title. Following the young men on and offContinue reading “Movie – Killer Bees”

Author Talk: Genie Chipps Henderson, “A Day Like Any Other”

The once-scenic Dutch elm–lined main streets of the Hamptons serve as both a reminder of a more genteel time and an omen of things to come in Henderson’s keenly observed and skillfully structured historical novel. The dark cloud on the horizon is the Great New England Hurricane, which will devastate the island on September 21,Continue reading “Author Talk: Genie Chipps Henderson, “A Day Like Any Other””

Author Talk: Nicholas Hirshon, “We Want Fish Sticks”

The NHL’s New York Islanders were struggling. After winning four straight Stanley Cups in the 1980s, the Islanders suffered an embarrassing sweep by their rivals, the New York Rangers, in the first round of the 1994 playoffs. Hoping for a new start, the Islanders swapped out their logo for a cartoon fisherman gripping a hockeyContinue reading “Author Talk: Nicholas Hirshon, “We Want Fish Sticks””

Book Talk: Loretta Orion, “It Were as Well to Please the Devil as Anger Him: Witchcraft in the Founding Days of East Hampton”

Goody Garlick was accused of witchcraft in the 17th century by Lion Gardiner’s daughter, Elizabeth Howell, who died days after childbirth. Was she really a witch or just a victim of the times? Who were the players in this intriguing story and how did the time period affect the outcome? Please join us for aContinue reading “Book Talk: Loretta Orion, “It Were as Well to Please the Devil as Anger Him: Witchcraft in the Founding Days of East Hampton””

Film Screening: The Learning Tree

As an African-American teen in small-town Kansas in the 1920s, Newt Winger (Kyle Johnson) largely shrugs off the racial prejudice of his time and place. His calm and self-controlled perspective is in direct opposition to that of his quick-tempered friend, Marcus Savage (Alex Clarke). But when Marcus’ father, Booker (Richard Ward), murders a man —Continue reading “Film Screening: The Learning Tree”

Essential Oils for Sleep

Join Jessica Bellofatto, certified aromatherapist, doTERRA Wellness Advocate, and long time Yoga teacher as we explore the world of aromatherapy and natural solutions for sleep.  Sleep is one of the most important areas of our health and wellness, and it is one of the top issues that many of us struggle with.  We will learnContinue reading “Essential Oils for Sleep”

Guitarmania – The Smith Ventura Duo

Join the East Hampton Library in welcoming the Smith Ventura Duo as they present their program, Guitarmania! Guitarmania is a guitar performance on the development of the acoustic guitar and its literature, beginning with the 16th century renaissance guitar through the 20th century Martin style dreadnought. Music will be performed on replica and modern instruments.Continue reading “Guitarmania – The Smith Ventura Duo”