Programs
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English as a Second Language/Foreign Language (ESL) for Beginner Students
Oct 096:00 pm -
6:45 pm
Join us for a series of ESL classes with Pelham resident, Joanne Orr!
This class is intended for begginers who are learning English as a second or foreign language and will be held every other Monday, alternating with the intermediate class.
These classes are walk-ins that do not require preregistration or attending all sessions.
Outside Story Time
Oct 1010:30 am -
11:00 am
Join us for our popular Story Time for infants and toddlers 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… plus we have a lot of fun! Please bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Story Time will be held outdoors throughout the year, but will be cancelled on days when the temperature is extreme, or if it is raining. Cancellations will be posted on our website at the top of our homepage. You may also call the Library when we open at 10 a.m. to inquire.
Ayurvedic Approaches to Common Disorders: Depression & Anxiety
Oct 107:00 pm -
8:00 pm
Join us for a series of health lecture from Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik! This month’s session will cover depression and anxiety. Practiced in India for more then five thousand years, Ayurveda is a comprehensive system of medicine that combines natural therapies with a highly personalized approach to the treatment of disease. It emphasizes a preventive and holistic approach. Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik is the owner and chief medical practitioner of Dr. Kaushick’s Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Clinic in Cross River, NY. With over 35 years’ experience as an Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Kaushik is one of the most experienced Ayurvedic physicians in North America. He is the recipient of the Dhanwantri Award, his profession’s highest honor. Dr. Kaushik recently founded the Institute for the Advancement of Ayurvedic Sciences, a research and teaching institution. This program will take place on Zoom, and registration is required. Please register here and the Zoom link will be emailed to you before the presentation.
Outside Story Time
Oct 1110:30 am -
11:00 am
Join us for our popular Story Time for infants and toddlers 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… plus we have a lot of fun! Please bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Story Time will be held outdoors throughout the year, but will be cancelled on days when the temperature is extreme, or if it is raining. Cancellations will be posted on our website at the top of our homepage. You may also call the Library when we open at 10 a.m. to inquire.
Demystifying Medicare
Oct 125:45 pm -
8:45 pm
This informative in-person event is designed to help those not yet enrolled medicare understand the complicated system. This is open to those close interested in applying or helping other apply. The event will be held in person. Registration is required and can be done by calling the Library or stopping by the reference desk. For those who do not wish to attend an in-person event, please visit the WLS website anytime for comprehensive audio presentations of the program.
2nd Friday Book Club
Oct 1310:30 am -
11:30 am
This month the book club will meet both in person and on Zoom to discuss This is Happiness by Niall Williams. To join the discussion write to pelhamlibrary@wlsmail.org. For more information about the book club click here. Hybrid meeting setup is subject to change so please check back closer to the event to confirm.
Outside Story Time
Oct 1310:30 am -
11:00 am
Join us for our popular Story Time for infants and toddlers 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… plus we have a lot of fun! Please bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Story Time will be held outdoors throughout the year, but will be cancelled on days when the temperature is extreme, or if it is raining. Cancellations will be posted on our website at the top of our homepage. You may also call the Library when we open at 10 a.m. to inquire.
Defensive Driving
Oct 1410:00 am -
4:00 pm
Instructor Sam Eskander will lead a defensive driving course in-person at the Library. This course will qualify you for a discount on your insurance and point reduction on your license. This course is six hours. There will be a 30-minute lunch break (please bring your lunch) and two 5-minute breaks (morning and afternoon). Cost is $30 in cash per participant. Registration is required. To register email kpalovick@wlsmail.org.
Pelham Chases Space
Oct 164:00 pm -
5:00 pm
Pelham Chases Space is a year-long, community-wide celebration of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). This year the theme is based on the book Chasing Space by Leland Melvin. Join us at the Library to discuss the book Leland Melvin by J.P. Miller. This program is for children in grades K-5. Registration is required please click here to register.
English as a Second Language/Foreign Language (ESL) for Intermediate Students
Oct 166:00 pm -
6:45 pm
Join us for a series of ESL classes with Pelham resident, EJ Sepp!
This class is intended for low-intermediate to advanced students who are learning English as a second or foreign language. (No beginners please!)
EJ Sepp has taught ESL for 20 years, and is the co-author of English Express New York : A Cultural Reading & Writing Text for English Language Learners.
These classes are walk-ins that do not require preregistration or attending all sessions.
