At the Lowell textile mills in Massachusetts, young women recruited off farms worked 70 hours and six days a week under very harsh conditions. When wages were cut, the workers walked out. Join us to learn more about the industrialization of America, and the people who resisted its abuses. Rick Feingold teaches American Business History at Bergen Community College and holds a degree in History from Rutgers University. This program is presented in collaboration with the Harrison, Hendrick Hudson, and Somers Public Libraries. This event takes place on Zoom and registration is required. Please register here.
Join us on Monday November 14th from 7-8pm for an evening of virtual storytelling with Anne Jennison, a traditional Native American storyteller with both European and Abenaki heritage. Celebrate the rich and diverse cultural traditions of Native Americans with stories from Abenak and other Notheast Woodlands Indigenous traditions, full of humor, drama, and moments of…
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Join us on Zoom, Thursday November 10 from 7-8pm for this fascinating presentation on the Tuskegee Airmen.
In 1925, a highly bigoted Army War College report stated that African American men were of little value in times of war. By World War II, the American military was still racially segregated, and many black Americans were still…
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This presentation takes place on Tuesday October 18 at 6pm on Zoom. See below for Zoom registration link.
Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, César E. Chávez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country’s first permanent agricultural union. His leadership brought sustained…
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Calling all historians and sewers! Historical Tailoring is happening here at the Library on October 20th from 7-7:45pm.
Tailoring is a long lost art in the age of mass produced culture, learn more about it in this fascinating demonstration. Clothes made the man--and woman-- in the late 18th century and it seemed as though everyone wore…
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Italian-American Heritage Resources
With the Bronx’s Little Italy just a little ways away, Pelham has a rich Italian-American history, and a vibrant Italian and Italian-American community! Whether you’re exploring your Italian heritage, or just starting to learn the language; whether you’re planning a trip to Assisi, or just hopping over to Arthur Ave; take some time…
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Our library's collection includes a wide array of cultures and historical events. In honor of Indigenous People's Day and Columbus Day we have curated two different lists of library material related to the day. Use the links below to browse what we have to offer:
American Indian/Alaska Native Resources
Italian-American Heritage Resources
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American Indian/Alaska Native Resources
There is incredible richness and diversity to American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) culture and history! This list is only a very brief one, which we hope will launch you on further explorations and learning. If you would like any additional recommendations, librarian Tasha Gross will be happy to share more!
At the Library
Children…
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Pelham Reads!:
An Explainer on This Fall’s Pinnacle Literary Event
(Plus, the One Book to Read With Your Kids So You’re Ready For It!)
Quick Links to all you need to know about this event:
The Sip & Paint-SOLD OUT (Limited seating, a confirmation email is needed to attend).
Signup Link for Cape Making…
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K-Day is coming!
The Pelham Public Library’s K-Day is an annual event when Pelham children entering kindergarten can get their first library cards. This year, it will be held on Saturday, September 23rd from 10:30am-2pm. We'll have a petting zoo, arts and crafts, and goody bags for the new cardholders.
To save time please, preregister for your kindergartener's…
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At the Lowell textile mills in Massachusetts, young women recruited off farms worked 70 hours and six days a week under very harsh conditions. When wages were cut, the workers walked out. Join us to learn more about the industrialization of America, and the people who resisted its abuses. Rick Feingold teaches American Business History…
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