Programs
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Canine Story Time
Nov 073:30 pm -
4:30 pm
Join Lisa and her furry friend Freckles from The Good Dog Foundation for a special kind of story time. This time, it won’t be adults reading to kids: it will be kids reading to dogs! Young readers ages six and up will be able to sign up for 10-minute sessions, during which they will be able to read to Freckles, Lisa’s adorable canine companion. This will give kids a safe space to get comfortable reading out-loud.
To reserve a spot, join us at the Library on November 7, and see the reference desk to sign up for your 10-minute session. We will start accepting reservations at 3 pm, and no earlier. First come, first served.
Chess for Tweens with John Gallagher
Nov 075:30 pm -
6:30 pm
Interested in learning how to play chess, or taking your game to the next level? Join John Gallagher for a chess class just for children ages eight to 12! This program for tweens ages either and up will take place in-person at the Library over the course of three sessions. You will be expected to attend all three sessions: November 7, 14, and 21. Registration is required, and space is limited. To register, please email Tasha at ngross@pelhamlibrary.org with your child’s name and age. A waitlist will be kept.
After-Dark Book Club
Nov 077:30 pm -
8:30 pm
This month the book club will meet both in person and on Zoom to discuss The Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley. To join the discussion, please email library@pelhamlibrary.
2nd Friday Book Club
Nov 0810:30 am -
11:30 am
This month the book club will meet both in person and on Zoom to discuss Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams. To join the discussion write to library@pelhamlibrary.
Outside Story Time
Nov 0810:30 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. You may call the Library when we open at 10 am to inquire.
Fiber Fridays
Nov 081:00 pm -
3:30 pm
Love to knit or crochet? Gather your needles, hooks, and yarn, and join us every Friday afternoon for an informal adult needlework group. Knitters and crocheters of all abilities are welcome, but please note that no instructors will be present.
Express Yourself! Music and Crafts for Neurodiverse Kids
Nov 0911:00 am -
12:00 pm
Music and art aren’t just fun: they can help kids to develop speech and language skills, reduce stress, and cope with all sorts of daily challenges. Join Concordia Conservatory student Shay Armand for expressive drawing, finger painting, sing-alongs, and more fun activities to promote learning and relaxation for kids ages 5 and up!
This program is open to all children ages five and up, but we would like to especially welcome neurodiverse and intellectually disabled kids.
English as a Second/Foreign Language (ESL) for Intermediate Students
Nov 116:00 pm -
6:45 pm
Join us for a series of ESL classes for adults 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. If you would like to purchase this book, you can do so here. There is no obligation to purchase the book in order to attend sessions.
These classes are walk-ins that do not require preregistration or attending all sessions.
Outside Story Time
Nov 1210:30 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. You may call the Library when we open at 10 am to inquire.
Time-Warp Tuesdays
Nov 1211:00 am -
4:00 pm
Time-Warp Tuesdays are for digitizing photos at the Library! Appointments are required. Each time slot is 45-minutes. Bring in your family photos and our librarians will assist you with scanning them to a USB drive using our new high-speed scanner. To learn all of the details and to register, please click here.
