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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…

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…

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,…

50 Authors to Fall in Love With, Recommended By Pelham Book Lovers Courtesy of the Friends of the Library

This is the month for Valentines tucked in shoe boxes, chocolate-covered everything, and maybe, just maybe, falling in love again. Fall in love again , you might think. I’m too old, too jaded—too married!—for that. But the truth is, you can fall hard (again, and again), whatever your relationship status, simply by…

Author Talk with Rich Zahradnik

Local author and mentor to the Pelham Examiner staff, Rich Zahradnik will be at the Library on Tuesday, January 10th from 7-8:30 pm discussing his new book, The Bone Records. He will be interviewed by a current or former Pelham Examiner contributor! Copies of his book will be available to be purchased and signed. To…

“Noon” Years Eve Countdown at the Library!

Join us on Saturday, January 31st from 10:30 am to 12 pm for the countdown to twelve o'clock... noon! We'll have coloring and other activities for the kids. And, for those of us who won't be staying up to until midnight, we'll have a countdown at twelve o'clock noon to celebrate the New Year! Registration…

Back by Popular Demand: “I’ll Have What She’s Having”

Our early December presentation was a hit so we have decided to offer this fascinating program again! Join us on Thursday, December 29th from 7:15-8:15 pm for a virtual presentation of the New-York Historical Society’s new exhibit, “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli! This presentation explores how Jewish immigrants, mostly from Central…

Italian-American Heritage Resource List

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…

Library is Open Monday October 10th Check Out Our Featured Collections

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

American Indian/Alaska Native Resources

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…