Head of the Harbor, NY News & Events

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Police: Woman, 78, killed in crash while riding motorized scooter

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, February 3

Page Turners Book Discussion: Ella

Feb11

Librarians Allison and Diane will lead a discussion of the novel "Ella" by Diane Richards, cardholders only, register starting Jan. 14

Where

Cold Spring Harbor Library

95 Harbor Rd.

Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Phone

631-692-6820

Price

free

Website

Online: Heart of the Harbor Book Discussion - The Piano Tuner

Feb12

Librarians Carolyn and Scott will lead an online discussion of the novel "The Piano Tuner" by Chiang-Sheng Kuo, cardholders only, register for a Zoom link

Where

Cold Spring Harbor Library

95 Harbor Rd.

Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Phone

631-692-6820

Price

free

Website

Writing from Art: Poetry, Prose and the Lyric Essay

Feb24

Published poet and scholar Star Black will lead a creative writing workshop, participants will generate a series of creative texts detailing their unique experiences of selected pieces in the exhibition "Martha Graham: Collaborations," held for 2 days on Tuesday and Thursday, register

Where

The Church

48 Madison St.

Sag Harbor, NY

Phone

631-919-5342

Price

$40

Website

thechurchsagharbor.org

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