Yoga @ the Library
Join Laura DeLongis Barnes for a stimulating yoga class on Saturday morning, December 21st, from 9:30-10:30 am in the Program Room, Radcliffe Building, Perrot Memorial Library. Participants should dress appropriately, bring their own yoga mat, and keep their footwear inside the Program Room during the class. Class size is limited to 15; there is a waiting list. NOTE: This is the last scheduled yoga class. The Library’s Board is reviewing our adult programs. We hope to offer more classes in 2025.
Here is Laura’s take on yoga:
I discovered my love for yoga after moving to NYC in 2016. It quickly became my go-to for stress relief and a way to challenge both mind and body. In 2020, I completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training at Good Vibes Yoga Bar in Nutley, N.J., deepening my practice and taking the next step to become a certified instructor.
In my classes, I focus primarily on Vinyasa-style yoga, emphasizing the connection between movement and breath. I’m passionate about creating inclusive, engaging classes that cater to a range of student needs and skill levels, including those new to yoga. I emphasize thoughtful modifications and proper alignment, providing a supportive space where students at any level can explore their practice. Expect a class that flows with upbeat music, helping you find both energy and mindfulness in class. Whether you’re seeking a gentle flow or a more challenging sequence, my classes are adaptable to meet your needs, allowing you to build both strength and awareness at your own pace.
My goal is to help you cultivate mindfulness and physical awareness, wherever you are in your yoga journey.
Registration is required. Click here to register.
For more information, contact Judy Sgammato at 203-637-1066 x15 or at judys@perrotlibrary.org.
“A Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens
We have a special event coming in December! Join us for a live reading of Charles Dickens’s classic, A Christmas Carol, read by Greg Porretta, on Sunday, December 8, at 2 pm on the “green” (the green carpeted area in our Youth Services Department), Radcliffe Building, Perrot Memorial Library. This event is co-sponsored by Perrot Library and the Westport Museum for History & Culture.
Greg Porretta is an accomplished storyteller, performer, and media producer with a rich artistic background spanning multiple disciplines. A graduate of the Juilliard School in Drama and a trained visual artist, Greg is deeply engaged in his community and passionate about creating stories that reflect our shared human experience.
He has held leadership roles and produced award-winning media content for a variety of high-profile organizations, including Amazon, NBC, and Harvard Business School. As a performer, Greg has appeared on stages nationwide and in a variety of television programs.
As the Board Chairman of the Westport Museum for History & Culture and a dedicated supporter of its work and mission, Greg is thrilled to have been invited to partner with the Perrot Library for this special event and is looking forward to future collaborations.
Admission is free, but registration is required. Click here to register.
For more information, contact Lisa Thomas at 203-637-1066 x20 or at lisat@perrotlibrary.org.
Sounds of the Season: The New York Holiday Singers in Concert
Ring in the holidays with “Sounds of the Season: A Hannukah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa Holiday Concert,” featuring the New York Holiday Singers! The concert will take place on Monday, December 2, at 7 pm “on the green” (the center, carpeted area) of our Youth Services Department, Radcliffe Building, Perrot Memorial Library.
The New York Holiday Singers are NYC’s most in-demand contemporary carolers, seen singing all-new versions of holiday favorites on Good Morning America, CBS Sunday Morning, Fox 5 NY, NBC New York, and at Loews Regency New York, Bryant Park, Hermés, Dolce and Gabbana, Godiva, and hundreds more private and public events throughout the tri-state area. The Singers were formed in 2009 by Greg Kefalas and Jen Arvay Kefalas, the husband-and-wife team behind New York Holiday Singers, Inc.
To reach their goals, the Singers hold auditions in the summertime and begin rehearsing in late summer, working every week until Thanksgiving to master their massive and challenging songbook. It’s a truly different approach to holiday entertainment and a lot of work, but it all comes together in the most fun and beautiful holiday vocal entertainment in New York City!
To learn more about New York Holiday Singers visit their website.
Registration is required. Click here to register.
For more information, contact Lisa Thomas at 203-637-1066 x20 or at lisat@perrotlibrary.org.
