Programs

Fourth of July Quiz

Do you know who the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence was? Who wrote Yankee Doodle? How many hot dogs Americans will consume this 4th of July? Stop by the Library to test your patriotic knowledge, and pick up your Independence Day quiz! Everyone who attempts the Quiz will take home a flag lapel pin. This quiz will be available Monday June 27th to Saturday July 30th.

Plant-Powered Nutrition for Health on Zoom

Learn about the health benefits of a plant-based diet from Sapana Shah, MD, MPH, and get inspired by a simple meal demo with Danielle Medina of Plant-Powered Metro New York. Co-sponsored by the Harrison and Tuckahoe Libraries. Registration required, to register click here.

Outside Story Time

Join us for our popular story time for infants and toddlers with our new librarians Ms. Tasha and Ms. Florence outside on our front lawn. Story time is designed to enhance early literacy skills and features diverse children’s books in which all children can see themselves represented. Please bring a blanket to create social distancing squares. In case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled or postponed. Please call the library or check our website that morning.

Outside Story Time

Join us for our popular story time for infants and toddlers with our new librarians Ms. Tasha and Ms. Florence outside on our front lawn. Story time is designed to enhance early literacy skills and features diverse children’s books in which all children can see themselves represented. Please bring a blanket to create social distancing squares. In case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled or postponed. Please call the library or check our website that morning.

Summer Reading Kickoff with Animal Embassy

Dive into “oceans of possibility” (this year’s summer reading theme) as we kick off this popular reading incentive program for kids on June 29th! We will begin with an experiential wildlife program by Animal Embassy, and there will be other entertainment and goodies! You can register your child for summer reading, and participants in the program will also be invited to the end-of-summer reading ice cream party in August.

Board of Trustees Meeting

NOTICE FOR TOWN OF PELHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

JUNE 29, 2022, 7:30PM

The Town of Pelham Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting for June 29, 2022 at 7:30pm will be held in person and by videoconference. The in person meeting will be located at the Library, 530 Colonial Ave., Pelham, N.Y., and the videoconferencing site will be at 5386 Birchwood Dr.,Mullett Lake, MI. The public may attend the meeting at the Library or the videoconferencing site. Contact the Library’s Director no later than 5pm on June 28, 2022 to arrange to attend the meeting at the videoconferencing site. Attending in-person does not require prior contact with the Director, but is requested. Contact information for Director Augusta Turner is 914-738-1234 or aturner@wlsmail.org.

Pirate (Treasure) Scavenger Hunt

Ahoy-Mateys! What better way to bring in the summer season than with Pirates? Visit the reference desk to pick up your pirate-themed scavenger hunt! The scavenger hunt will be available July 1st through August 31st. Search high and low throughout the Library to find all the hidden tools of the pirate trade… Return your completed scavenger hunt to the reference desk to exchange for your share of pirate booty! Aaaargh you up for the challenge?

Friday Outside Story Time

Join us for a new Friday session of our popular story time for infants and toddlers with our new librarians Ms. Tasha and Ms. Florence outside on our front lawn. Story time is designed to enhance early literacy skills and features diverse children’s books in which all children can see themselves represented. Please bring a blanket to create social distancing squares. In case of bad weather, the event will be cancelled or postponed. Please call the library or check our website that morning.

Kids' Craft Studio: Paper Plate Sun Visors

Big plans for fun in the sun this 4th of July? Come in to make your own patriotic paper plate sun visor! This craft is for kids ages 4 and up. This event will take place outside. In case of inclement weather, we will move indoors.

Meet the Presidents with the New York Historical Society