Films On Purpose

04/06/2026

EVENT REMINDER:
We’re partnering with our friends at Pleasantville Community Garden for this important film and panel discussion:

“Wasted! The Story of Food Waste” NEW DATE: May 3rd at 3pm at the

WASTED is, “an informative and entertaining documentary produced by celebrity chef , “Wasted!” takes you around the world, showing the 1.3 billion tons of food that gets thrown out each year and the people fighting hardest to prevent it.”

Register below or go to the link in our IG bio: https://www.chappaqualibrary.org/event/wasted-story-food-waste-28388

03/21/2026

Join us at Pace University in for a special screening of “The Keeper” followed by an in-person conversation with filmmaker Jon Bowermaster on April 17th from 3pm to 5pm in Wilcox Hall.

The Keeper follows the cantankerous, charismatic, and fiercely devoted John Lipscomb and his loyal dog as they patrol the by wooden boat, guarding a waterway long scarred by industrial abuse.

More details in the link below:

https://www.pace.edu/event/film-screening-and-qa-keeper

03/18/2026

Good news! We have set the new date for the WASTED event which was cancelled due to the big snow storm this winter.
Please join us on Sunday, May 3rd at 3pm at the for this film, panel discussion and book signing.
Link to register again is in our bio or available on our FB page. https://www.chappaqualibrary.org/event/wasted-story-food-waste-28388
Hope to see you there!
Many thanks to our friends at the for their support in organizing this event.

03/16/2026

Despite the wet weather, another SOLD OUT event with our friends at Neighbors Link at the Jacob Burns Film Center.
So grateful to our community and partners for these important films and discussions.

03/03/2026

Join Neighbors Link, Jacob Burns Film Center, Films On Purpose, and Open Arms for Refugees on March 16th at 7pm for a powerful film screening and panel discussion. America's Hunt for Migrants looks at the current immigration crackdown happening in the United States and the ordinary people who are being impacted by this unprecedented campaign of arrests, raids, and deportations. All tickets include the film screening, post-film panel discussion, and reception.

https://burnsfilmcenter.org/booking/americas-hunt-for-migrants/

02/26/2026

Important film and discussion with Neighbors Link on March 16th at the Jacob Burns Film Center. See details below:

Join us for a powerful film screening and panel discussion. America's Hunt for Migrants looks at the current immigration crackdown happening in the United States and the ordinary people who are being impacted by this unprecedented campaign of arrests, raids, and deportations. All tickets include the film screening, post-film panel discussion, and reception.
https://burnsfilmcenter.org/booking/americas-hunt-for-migrants/

02/21/2026

Due to the anticipated storm we are canceling this event and will be rescheduling it at a later time this spring. The new date will be posted here ASAP.

If you registered, the will send an email once we have a new date.

Stay safe!❄️

02/21/2026

Due to the anticipated storm we are canceling this event and will be rescheduling it at a later time this spring. The new date will be posted here ASAP.

If you registered, the will send an email once we have the new date.

Stay safe!❄️

02/07/2026

This bitter winter weather is especially hard on those who struggle with food insecurity in our community.
Join us at the on February 22nd to watch the film “Wasted!” and discuss the complex food web system with some amazing organizations who work on the front lines to help those in need and rescue food.
Registration link: https://www.chappaqualibrary.org/event/film-screening-wasted-25981

01/26/2026

According to the USDA, food insecurity in the USA is projected to rise in 2025 due to economic challenges, cuts to food assistance programs, and increasing demand for food bank services.
Meanwhile, 1/3 of ALL food produced is WASTED!
Join us at the on February 22nd at 3pm as we take a deep dive into this issue.
The film, “Wasted: the Story of Food Waste” will be screened, followed by an amazing panel discussion with representatives from; , The Pantry, , and Assemblymember MaryJane Shimsky.
This event is co-sponsored by the
Registration is requested. See link in the bio or click here:
https://www.chappaqualibrary.org/event/film-screening-wasted-25981

12/26/2025

Wishing you peace, joy and a year filled with great cinema 🎦 🍿 ✍️

12/13/2025

Join us at the Chappaqua Library for
“Wasted: the Story of Food Waste”on February 22nd at 3pm.

Film screening followed by panel discussion and book signing.
Registration requested:

https://www.chappaqualibrary.org/event/film-screening-wasted-25981

WASTED is, “an informative and entertaining documentary produced by celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, “Wasted!” takes you around the world, showing the 1.3 billion tons of food that gets thrown out each year and the people fighting hardest to prevent it.”d