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Novel Night Info Session with Friends of the Town of Pelham Public Library

Are you considering hosting a Novel Night dinner? Not sure where to start or what is entailed? Interested in finding a cohost? Find out all the details about hosting a Novel Night dinner during this information session (details below). Add this event to your calendar! Topic: Novel Night 2023 Host Information Session Time: Apr 24, 2023 07:30 PM Eastern…

English as a Second Language (ESL) for Intermediate Students

Come to the Library to practice your English by joining our ESL classes. These classes will meet Mondays April 3, 10, 17, and 23 from 6:15 pm to 7 pm. This class is intended for low-intermediate to advanced students who are learning English as a second or foreign language. (No beginners please!) Our teachers are Pelham resident, EJ…

The Mitten: Ukrainian folktale Story Display

We are delighted to announce that we have beautiful story displays up in the Library. They were made by our special Story Time visitors to pair with "The Mitten" and "The Grasshopper and the Ants." Many adults have fond memories of hearing the Ukrainian folktale, "The Mitten" and remember its message of tolerance, compassion and inclusivity.…

Stuffed Animal Sleepover!

Our stuffed animal sleepover at the Library was a huge success! We had so much fun hosting your stuffed animals for the night! Watch our video to see all the mischief our overnight visitors got into. Special thanks to the Pelham Manor Fire Department for helping us take care of our fluffy friends during the…

Women’s History Month Resources at the Library

From queens to anarchists, and from dancers to astronauts (and at least one who was both,) women have been making history since history began. Celebrate Women’s History Month with some of your favorite heroines (both real and fictional), and maybe even find some new ones on the list below. At the Library Children Harriet Tubman…

CNN ENTERTAINMENT REPORTER AND PELHAM RESIDENT CHLOE MELAS TO GIVE AUTHOR TALK AT PELHAM LIBRARY

A suicide mission, aerial warfare, near-starvation, POW internment, and forced “death” marches…these are just a few topics that CNN entertainment reporter and Pelham-resident Chloe Melas will cover when she visits the Pelham Library to tell the story of her grandfather, World War II veteran Frank Murphy. Murphy’s bravery and harrowing experiences during the war earned…

Black History Resources for Children and Adults

In celebration of Black History Month, we’ve put together a list of books, music, movies, and other resources that you can find at the library or in our digital collections that feature important events and figures in the history of the African diaspora. In addition to the resources below, you can also check out the…

Learn “Stop the Bleed” Emergency Techniques

Peter Seifert, a Specialist with the NY Guard will be teaching the American College of Surgeons’ STOP THE BLEED® program here at the Library. In this class, you will learn three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out: How to use your hands to apply pressure to a wound How…

Library Seeking Trustee with Accounting Experience

Would you like to support your Town by volunteering as a Trustee of the Library Board? We are currently looking for a Pelham resident to join the Board to learn and assume the Financial Officer role. The Financial Officer is similar to a Treasurer position and requires an intermediate understanding of accounting, financial statements, and…

Winter Break Fun at the Library

Not sure what to do with your children out of school for the week? Stop by the Library for a fun activity to keep everyone entertained. Check out our calendar or see our list of programs below: Tuesday, February 21st through Friday, February 24th: Mardi Gras Mask Making at our community craft table Tuesday,…