Adult Programs Archives - Town of Pelham Public Library

WEBS Career Development Seminar at the Library!

NewsJanuary 9, 2020257Views 0Likes 0Comments

Looking to change careers or re-enter the workforce? The popular free eight-week WEBS career development seminar, "Managing Your Career in Changing Times," is returning to the Library for 2020! Led by a professional career counselor, this course is designed to: Evaluate your skills, using formal assessments of interests, and personality Teach you how to…

Saturday, May 11: Find Out What the Treasures in Your Attic Are Worth

EventsApril 15, 2019285Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ever wonder if that family heirloom in your attic really is a hidden treasure? Then come to the Library on Saturday, May 11 from 1 - 3 p.m. for its own version of the Antiques Roadshow, as antique experts Helaine Fendelman and Sheri Mason examine and evaluate items from your home. (It's tempting to bring…

March 18: Social Security — Planning for Retirement

Events, NewsMarch 15, 2019237Views 0Likes 0Comments

Robert Leitner, a certified financial planner, registered investment advisor, and an expert on Social Security benefits planning and retirement income planning. is coming to the Library to talk about this topic of major interest to those of retirement age. The seminar is being held next Monday, March 18, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Attendees will learn the…

Thursday, March 14: Come Make Fairy Chairs at Crafty Adults!

EventsFebruary 12, 2019197Views 0Likes 0Comments

Ever envied all of the arts and crafts programs just for kids at the Library? Envy no more! Pelham resident and art instructor Sara Mallach has brought her talents to the Library to run a monthly program, Crafty Adults. The next session is on Thursday, March 14 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. It's a great opportunity…

Bookmark: From Bangalore to Appalachia, the Library’s Book Clubs Take Readers to Places Far Away

Adult Book Clubs, Events, NewsJanuary 18, 2019305Views 0Likes 0Comments

In deference to Dr. Seuss -- Oh, the places you’ll go if you come to one of the Library’s book clubs for adults over the next six months! Bangalore, New Orleans in the 1950s, Appalachia, South Africa in the early 1900s and more! In addition to the wide variety of books you can read by being…

WEBS Career Development Seminar Returns to the Library!

NewsJanuary 15, 2019222Views 0Likes 0Comments

The free eight-week WEBS career development seminar, "Managing Your Career in Changing Times" is returning to the Library for 2019! Led by a professional career counselor. WEBS is designed to: Evaluate your skills, using formal assessments of interests, and personality Teach you how to use online career information Help you explore career alternatives…

Thursday, December 20: Author Talk for Young People on Financial Literacy

Events, NewsDecember 4, 2018205Views 0Likes 0Comments

On Thursday, December 20 from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m., author K. Samuel Murray will come to the Library to talk to young people, ages 7 - 18 years, about his book Bank Magic, which focuses on financial literacy. The lessons in the book for ones young people can use for the rest of their lives. Murray will…

Sat., Dec. 1: Elder Law Presentation on Protecting Your Assets

EventsNovember 21, 2018231Views 0Likes 0Comments

Elder law attorney Pat Micek returns to the Library to give an important presentation on how to protect your assets so that you can leave them for your children. In addition to learning how to protect assets from nursing home costs, attendees will also learn the three most important legal documents for protecting an estate,…

Knit Happens on Monday Nights at the Library!

Events, NewsNovember 21, 2018230Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

Monday, December 3: Author Talk With Pelham’s Rachel Cullen on Her New Book — “Only Summer”

EventsNovember 13, 2018224Views 0Likes 0Comments

Come to the Library on Monday, December 3 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. for this Author Talk featuring Pelham resident and novelist Rachel Cullen. Cullen will discuss her latest book, Only Summer, which is told from the beaches of Cape Cod, the manicured lawns of Westchester and the steamy streets of Manhattan. Summer is the time for clambakes,…