Programs

Artist and Pelham resident Sara Mallach leads this group in craft creations anyone can do. This month, we will creating Pure Vida-style bracelets. (If you don’t know what those are, ask a teenager.) No previous experience required! Ages 16 and up. This event is supported by the Friends of the Town of Pelham Library.

Athletes and fantasy lovers alike will enjoy Pelham author and swim coach Ann Searle Horowitz’s new book for readers 8-12. In Trident, 12-year old swimmer Richard Tomlin’s dream to qualify for the Junior Olympics is derailed when his new swim goggles transport him to the Lost City of Atlantic in the middle of a swim meet. Come meet author Ann Searle Horowitz as she talks about Trident and the powerful intersection of stories and visualization as tools for success in sports and life. Books will be available for purchase at the library. All ages welcome!

Come to our Spanish-language story time for toddlers. Caregivers must be in attendance and are encouraged to participate. First come, first served.

A free and fun class for elementary schoolers where children learn the basics using Scratch (a block-based programming language,) Python and other programming software. Limited to children in grades 1 though 5. Bring your own laptop fully charged. Previous experience not required. Space is limited; first come, first served. Please call 914-738-1234 for more information.

Lego lovers of all ages are invited to come to the Library’s Lego Club. You’ll get to use your imagination to build unique Lego models to be displayed at the library! The library has plenty of Legos, but donations will always be happily accepted. Registration is encouraged but walk-ins are allowed. Please call the Library at (914) 738-1234.

Drop in for help on homework for elementary school students. Helpers are volunteer high school students. First come, first served.

Longtime chess instructor John Gallagher will be teaching kids the basics of chess rules and strategy. No previous experience required but children must be at least 5 years old. Seating is limited; first come, first served. For more information, contact the Library at 914-738-1234.

This program is generously funded by the Friends of the Town of Pelham Public Library. 

Love to knit? Want to learn? Gather your needles and yarn and join us every Monday night for an informal adult needlework group from 6:30 – 8:45 p.m. Knitters of all abilities are welcome, but beginners planning to attend should call Librarian Augusta Turner at (914) 738-1234 beforehand to confirm an instructor will be available that night.

Take the little one in your life to the Library’s Story Time for  pre-schoolers. Caregivers must be in attendance and are welcome to participate with the children they accompany — that makes it a pleasurable experience for all!

Story Time begins at 10:15 a.m. Make sure to get there early! Because of this program’s popularity, first come, first served.

This edition of Story Time is for babies up to two years. Programs like this are an essential part of a child’s early literacy. Parents/caregivers must participate in Baby Story Time, preferably with the child on his or her lap. No talking or phones.

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