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Today

Aug 23 12:00pm

Why do we call those sweet treats cookies instead of biscuits?

What's the difference between a johnny cake, a journey cake, and a hoe cake?

How did people cook before there were microwaves, stoves, and air fryers?

Learn the answers to these questions and more at Cooking the Archive, an interactive cooking program with Local History Librarian, Sarah. This program will include a presentation on Westchester's early food history, a live cooking demonstration, and recipes and food to share. Please register here.

Upcoming

Aug 25 3:30pm

Breakfast Sushi

Learn how to make breakfast sushi out of bananas, yogurt, peanut butter, cereal, and fruit! For ages 5-11.

*Please note that space and materials are limited and you must visit the Children's Room to sign in for the program.

Aug 26 10:00am

Join Barbara Burns Tuesdays at 10 for a fun class full of gentle movement, deep breathing and relaxation.

No Yoga experience needed, open to all ages & everybody is welcome. Limited space- Registration Required.

*Bring a yoga mat if you have one, and a small blanket.

Here is the Link to register:

Aug 26 11:00am

Cuenta Cuentos en la Biblioteca - en Español

¡Visita la Sala de Niños para escuchar a Ana compartir historias en español! Para edades 2+.

Decatur, Ann - The Highland Democrat May 02, 1862

Publication

Publication:

The Highland Democrat

Publication Page No:

Publication Date:

1862-05-03

Obituary Details

First Name:

Ann

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Decatur

Place of Death:

Peekskill, NY

Date of Death:

1862-04-25

Age at Death:

$7.00

Price: $7.00

Dean, Malinda - [field_obit_newspaper-formatted] Oct 22, 1898

Publication

Publication:

The Highland Democrat

Publication Date:

1898-10-22

Obituary Details

First Name:

Malinda

Last Name:

Dean

Date of Death:

1898-10-10

Age at Death:

$7.00

Price: $7.00

Dayton, Wm. Mulford - [field_obit_newspaper-formatted] Sep 21, 1894

Publication

Publication:

Messenger Critic

Publication Date:

1894-09-21

Obituary Details

First Name:

Wm.

Middle Name:

Mulford

Last Name:

Dayton

Date of Death:

1894-09-16

Age at Death:

$7.00

Price: $7.00

Dayton, Wm. Mulford - [field_obit_newspaper-formatted] Sep 21, 1894

Publication

Publication:

The Highland Democrat

Publication Date:

1894-09-21

Obituary Details

First Name:

Wm.

Middle Name:

Mulford

Last Name:

Dayton

Date of Death:

1894-09-16

Age at Death:

$7.00

Price: $7.00

Dayton, Sarah - [field_obit_newspaper-formatted] ,

Obituary Details

First Name:

Sarah

Last Name:

Dayton

Date of Death:

1891-09-21

Age at Death:

$7.00

Price: $7.00

Dayton, Capt. James M. - [field_obit_newspaper-formatted] Oct 04, 1879

Publication

Publication:

The Highland Democrat

Publication Date:

1879-10-04

Obituary Details

First Name:

Capt. James

Middle Name:

Last Name:

Dayton

Date of Death:

1879-09-25

Age at Death:

$7.00

Price: $7.00

Dayton, George - [field_obit_newspaper-formatted] Dec 13, 1877

Publication

Publication:

Peekskill Messenger

Publication Date:

1877-12-13

Obituary Details

First Name:

George

Last Name:

Dayton

Date of Death:

1877-12-06

Age at Death:

$7.00

Price: $7.00

Dawson, Robert - [field_obit_newspaper-formatted] May 19, 1842

Publication

Publication:

The Highland Democrat

Publication Date:

1842-05-19

Obituary Details

First Name:

Robert

Last Name:

Dawson

Place of Death:

Bedford, NY

Date of Death:

1842-04-24

Age at Death:

$7.00

Price: $7.00

Davy, John - [field_obit_newspaper-formatted] Jan 22, 1839

Publication

Publication:

Westchester and Putnam Republican

Publication Page No:

Publication Date:

1839-01-22

Obituary Details

First Name:

John

Last Name:

Davy

Place of Death:

Hampshire County, VA

Date of Death:

1838-12-23

Age at Death:

103

$7.00

Price: $7.00

Davis, William - [field_obit_newspaper-formatted] Jul 11, 1863

Publication

Publication:

The Highland Democrat

Publication Date:

1863-07-11

Obituary Details

First Name:

William

Last Name:

Davis

Date of Death:

1863-07-09

Age at Death:

$7.00

Price: $7.00

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