This edition of Story Time features Mr. Oz! — aka Youth Services Librarian Oz Coto-Chang. Caregivers must be in attendance and are welcome to participate with the children they accompany — that makes it a pleasurable experience for all! Because...
Read moreCheck Out These Programs in July: Identity Theft, Elder Law, and Advanced Life Planning
The Library is hosting three programs in July — on preventing identity theft, protecting your assets, and advanced life planning — that will help make you a savvier citizen. While the latter two are mainly for older adults and their...
Read moreThe Summer Reading Game for Kids Returns – Read Stories and Win Prizes!
The Library’s children’s Summer Reading Game, this year themed “A Universe of Stories,” kicks off with a Big Bang on June 26 with Didi Maxx’s magic show at 3 p.m.! Sign-up has already begun for the Game, which encourages kids to read over the...
Read moreJune 26: Summer Reading Game Kickoff — A Space-Themed Magic Show!
The kickoff event for the Summer Reading Game is Friday, June 26 at 3 p.m., a half-day for Pelham students and the last day of school! In keeping with this year’s Summer Reading theme, “A Universe of Stories,” the kickoff...
Read moreJuly 9: Book Launch – The Last Book Party by Pelham’s Karen Dukess
On the evening of Tuesday, July 9 at 7 p.m., long-time Pelham resident Karen Dukess will hold a public book signing and event for her first novel, The Last Book Party. Published by Henry Holt, the novel officially launches on the day of this...
Read moreSaturday, May 11: Find Out What the Treasures in Your Attic Are Worth
Ever wonder if that family heirloom in your attic really is a hidden treasure? Then come to the Library on Saturday, May 11 from 1 – 3 p.m. for its own version of the Antiques Roadshow, as antique experts Helaine Fendelman and Sheri Mason...
Read moreMarch 18: Social Security — Planning for Retirement
Robert Leitner, a certified financial planner, registered investment advisor, and an expert on Social Security benefits planning and retirement income planning. is coming to the Library to talk about this topic of major interest to those of...
Read moreFrom Star Wars to Drumming, Check Out “Mud Week” at the Library!
It’s always a good time to stop by the Library and have some fun, and this year’s “Mud Week” winter break is no exception. In addition to arts programs, an African Drumming Circle and the ongoing Story Time programs, there will be a special Star...
Read moreThursday, March 14: Come Make Fairy Chairs at Crafty Adults!
Ever envied all of the arts and crafts programs just for kids at the Library? Envy no more! Pelham resident and art instructor Sara Mallach has brought her talents to the Library to run a monthly program, Crafty Adults. The next session is on...
Read moreSee What the Elementary School-Aged Book Clubs Will Read in February!
See below for what the Library’s new elementary school-aged book clubs are reading this month! First-Grade Book Club: Grandma’s Purse by Vanessa Brantley-Newton Monday, February 11, 4:30 – 5 p.m. This picture book is about the relationship...
Read moreAu Pair Story Time Now Happening Monthly!
[This program is on hiatus.] The Library is now holding a monthly Au Pair Story Time program in which local au pairs read the stories! Registration is not required for this program, which will be held from 10:30 – 11 a.m. on the last Friday...
Read moreBookmark: From Bangalore to Appalachia, the Library’s Book Clubs Take Readers to Places Far Away
In deference to Dr. Seuss — Oh, the places you’ll go if you come to one of the Library’s book clubs for adults over the next six months! Bangalore, New Orleans in the 1950s, Appalachia, South Africa in the early 1900s and more! In addition...
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