Our series, Getting to Know Your Neighbors, continues on Thursday, July 19, at 7:00 p.m. with Libby and George Pataki. Libby grew up on a farm in France; George grew up on a farm in the Hudson Valley. George’s political career began when he was elected Mayor of Peekskill and led to three terms as Governor of New York. They chose Essex because of its beauty, its agricultural focus, and its peace & quiet. Two of their children, Emily and Owen, will be in attendance. The talk will be followed by Q&A.

This event is a fund raiser for the library with a suggested donation of $5.00 (children free).