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Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Pelham Reads Oz, Starting November 4!

Events, News, UncategorizedOctober 30, 2017252Views 0Likes 0Comments

Pelham Reads Oz is almost here, kicking off with “OzFest” kickoff on Saturday, November 4! In addition to many activities at the Town of Pelham Public Library, The Picture House will also hold Pelham Reads Oz events on November 4 and 5, and the Pelham Art Center will have its own crafts event on November 10. All activities…

Our Librarians in Havana: Hemingway’s Cuba and More, on May 22

Events, NewsMay 15, 2017228Views 0Likes 0Comments

Want to learn more about Cuba? Then join local Westchester librarians Nancy Coradin and Diana Lennon on Monday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m., when they will come to the Library to discuss their visits over the last two years to Havana, on trips sponsored by the American Library Association. Among other highlights, they will walk you…

Chess Instruction Is Back at the Library!

Events, NewsMarch 7, 2017217Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Library is once again offering free chess instruction this spring, taught by John Gallagher, in a program that allows attendees to learn or practice. The series is for ages five and up—and people of all ages and abilities. Bring a friend or family, or come solo! Sessions will be held from 7 - 8…

Collage Making and More, During “Mud Week” at the Library!

Events, NewsFebruary 6, 2017288Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Library is always a great place to go during school breaks, not only because it’s where you can find some entertaining books and DVDs, but also because it’s a destination for special vacation-week events. Below are four programs scheduled for the upcoming February break – also known as “Mud Week.” Additionally, the Library’s Story Time…

On March 2, a Chance to Hear About Hemingway’s Time in Paris

EventsFebruary 5, 2017262Views 0Likes 0Comments

On the night of Thursday, March 2 at 7 p.m., the Library will host a talk by Elizabeth Kemble, a Hemingway -- and Paris -- aficionado who will discuss the author's time in the city. Kemble will not only discuss the places that Hemingway frequented in Paris -- such as La Closerie des Lilas, the…

Bookmark: As Novel Night Approaches, How Past Dinner Hosts Brought Books to Life

NewsSeptember 28, 2016323Views 0Likes 0Comments

Every two years in the fall, Pelham is blanketed with something in addition to falling leaves: invitations to Novel Night, the biennial fundraiser by the Friends of the Town of Pelham Public Library. This year, Novel Night will be held on Saturday, November 19. It’s unusual among benefit events because its centerpiece is more than two…

How Many Books Did Pelhamites Borrow in 2015? To Find Out, Read On

NewsMay 1, 2016350Views 0Likes 0Comments

Even though the Town of Pelham Public Library is a quiet spot in a frenetic, noisy world, it’s also usually bustling. Walk in on any given day, and you’ll encounter people of all ages taking out books, studying, or—if they are part of the younger set—attending Story Time. While all of that activity can be easily…

Bookmark: Meet the Pelham Library Staff, Part II

NewsMarch 16, 2016336Views 0Likes 0Comments

In last month’s Bookmark, we debuted a series about the Library staff: How they came to the Town of Pelham Public Library, and what they enjoy about their jobs. Now it’s time for round two. As with the first in the series – which told the stories of Director Patricia Perito, Adult Services Librarian Augusta Turner and…

Bookmark: Meet the Library Staff—What You Probably Didn’t Know About Your Favorite Librarians

NewsFebruary 19, 2016354Views 0Likes 0Comments

Maybe you only stop by the Town of Pelham Public Library occasionally, but, nonetheless, the people who work there are probably familiar. They are always ready to help with a school project, give book recommendations, or to teach you how to use its many e-resources. There are five full time staff-members, nine part-time staff members…

Pelham Reads Through This Sunday, Plus the Story Behind Pelham Reads’ “Alice in Wonderland”

Events, News, UncategorizedNovember 11, 2015321Views 0Likes 0Comments

For Pelham Reads Activities, see below. For the full Bookmark story explaining how Alice in Wonderland came to be, scroll down. PELHAM READS ALICE ACTIVITIES "AliceFest" Kickoff Family Extravaganza Saturday, November 7, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m., Town of Pelham Public Library “Pelham Reads” starts with a kickoff celebration at the Town of Pelham Public Library during the day and an Alice-themed Studio…