April Programs at The Harrison Public Library

The Harrison Public Library, 2 Bruce Avenue, will host many interesting programs this April, including Making Sushi. On April 4 at 3pm, Oishinbo of Harrison, will teach participants how to make sushi. All ingredients will be provided. Registration is recommended.

What You Need to Know about Fentanol and Narcan with St. Vincent’s Hospital will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 7 pm. Presented by St. Vincent’s Hospital, this training session will teach parents, caregivers, and educators how to recognize the signs of an overdose and administer Narcan to help reverse an overdose. The entire community is invited to attend. Registration is recommended. Register at www.harrisonpl.org/events 

National Library Week Kickoff: Sip, Swap, and Sow Garden Party will take place on Sunday, April 23, 2 pm, in the Reading Garden. Join for a fun-filled event of swapping seeds, sipping wine, and planting the seeds of community growth. And celebrate the start of National Library Week!  Experts will give you gardening advice, and you can take home the finest organic heirloom seeds.

On Monday, April 24, 7 pm, in the Community Room,  Joe Toplyn, a four-time Emmy-winning comedy writer,  will give  a unique presentation by, showcasing the intersection of artificial intelligence and humor. Discover ChatGPT, a large language model revolutionizing computer interactions, and Witscript, an AI system generating jokes using GPT-3. Experience live demonstrations and real-time examples showcasing the power of AI in entertainment. Don’t miss this engaging talk on the latest advances in artificial intelligence and the changing face of comedy.

On Wednesday, April 26, 3 pm in the Community Room, participate in an AI Coffee Klatch with Harrison Public Library for National Library Week. A great way to celebrate National Library Week! Learning about AI can be fascinating and informative. Enjoy your cup of tea or coffee and delve into the wonderful world of artificial intelligence. Don’t forget to grab a cookie or two! Registration is recommended.

A Health and  Wellness Workshop: Gut Health for Stress Awareness Month with Leigh Bochicchio will take place Wednesday, April 26, 7 pm, in the Community Room. Presented by Life Coach and Nutritionist Leigh Bocchichio, this workshop will discuss the 30-foot journey; stress and the gut; eating for gut health; food intolerances, and tips and tools and testing options.

GoJo Clan Productions and M&M Performing Arts Company present “Strange Bedfellows” on Saturday, April 25, 3 pm, on site in the Library.Registration is recommended at www.harrisonpl.org. Two plays will be performed, Dream Lover and Duck Variations.

For more information on these programs visit www.harrisonpl.org or call (914)-835-0324.