Everybody’s Reading The Legend

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is turning 200 years old and Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow are ready to celebrate!  The two Villages, together with a number of partner organizations, are planning an 18-month Bicentennial Celebration involving community events and activities honoring Washington Irving, author of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rip Van Winkle and many other short stories compiled together in The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is one of the most beloved American stories that many remember from childhood. The Bicentennial is the perfect time to enjoy it again as part of an all-community read. Sign up for “Everybody’s Reading The Legend,” a single session “book club” that will be held multiple times during the 18 month celebration. This free program is co-sponsored by Warner Library and The Historical Society Serving Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown.

Starting in June 2019, the “Everybody’s Reading The Legend” sessions will be scheduled in various places around the Villages of Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown, including Warner Library, The Historical Society, the Old Dutch Church, Christ Episcopal Church, local parks, senior centers, restaurants, and more. A self-serve discussion guide will also be available for groups that want to hold a session on their own. Warner Library will have free copies of the short story, in English and Spanish, available for participants to pick up. To schedule a session or for more information, contact legendaryread@gmail.com.