Past Events

Tuesday, Dec 12th, 2:30pm at Todt Hill-Westerleigh Branch Library, 2550 Victory Blvd, SINY 10314

Librarian and local historian Andrew Wilson leads a lively book chat series, which will focus on Charles Portis’ novella True Grit.  Andrew will also share images and stories about Annie Oakley & Buffalo Bill Cody on Staten Island.  In the late 19th century, their Wild West Show was performed on the North Shore, in Mariner’s Harbor – in an area that was then called “Erastina”.  Here is a link to Andrew Wilson’s blog:

https://www.nypl.org/blog/2016/09/23/clone-found-staten-island-stories-3-buffalo-bills-wild-west-mariners-harbor-1886-and

Free.  Book giveaway while supplies last.    

Tuesday, Nov 21st, 4pm. Richmondtown Branch Library, 200 Clarke Ave, SINY 10306

Kids ages 5-10 (older siblings welcome) can build their reading skills & gain confidence by reading aloud to JJ, an adorable licensed therapy dog.  She’s gentle, child-friendly, and a very good listener.

Free bandanas for little cowpokes, while supplies last.  Children must be accompanied by an adult guardian.

Sat, Nov 18th, 2pm at Richmondtown Branch Library, 200 Clarke Ave, SINY 10306

For a number of years, the students of St Adalberts School have created and expanded a collection of interviews they have conducted with Island veterans.  They’ve published 4 volumes, and are now working on Volume 5! This event, hosted by some of those students, will highlight that work. Their onterviews with vets highlight the “true grit” of the Staten Island veterans whose commitment they honor.

Book giveaway while supplies last.

Friday, Nov 17th, 2pm at New Dorp Library, 309 New Dorp Lane, SINY 10306

Book giveaway, while supplies last.

Thursday,  Nov 9, 3pm at Great Kills Library, 56 Giffords Lane, SINY 10308.

Book giveaway while supplies last.

Mon, Nov 6th, 1:30pm at the New Dorp Branch Library, 309 New Dorp Lane, SINY 10306

Sat, Oct 28th, 2pm at West Brighton Branch Library, 976 Castleton Ave, SINY 10310

Friday Oct 27,7:30pm at Every Thing Goes Book Cafe, 208 Bay St, SINY 10301

Presented in collaboration with the musicians of Staten Island Acoustic Music Society.

The Staten Island Acoustic Music Society (SIAMS) team up with Staten Island OutLOUD to present “True Grit: Roots, Folk, and Country Songs inspired by the novel True Grit by Charles Portis.”

Great thanks to SIAMS and Every Thing Goes Cafe for partnering with OutLOUD to present this evening of country music of the American West.

Co-hosted by Staten Island OutLOUD, Elle La Forge, Rob Landsman & the True GRIT Band: Noel Catti (lead guitar & vocals), Steve DeRosa (bass guitar & vocals), Phil Sussman (mandolin), Elle La Forge (tenor guitar & vocals), Rob Landsman (guitar & vocals).

Spoken word performance by Vincent Vok & Melanie Randall.
Free, fun & fabulous.  Book & bandana giveaway!

Thurs Oct 26, 11:30am at West New Brighton Library, 976 Castleton Ave, SINY 10310