Due to the storm, the Library will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026. We expect to reopen at 10 am on Tuesday, January 27. Stay safe and warm!
Take one almost twelve-year-old girl, her dearest and only friend Pemberley, a mouse, and a very detailed reading of the mystery novels of Percival Pensive. and you’ve got a really good mystery with murder, money, and mayhem.
In Nooks and Crannies by Jessica Lawson, young Tabitha Crum, along with five other almost-twelves, receives an invitation to spend a weekend at the wealthy Holllingsworth Hall estate, home of the reclusive Camilla Lenora DeMoss, Countess of Windmere. Why such an invitation should reach the hands of Tab, an urchin created in the style of Dickens’ Oliver Twist, surprises both Tab and her wretched, selfish, greedy parents. They, however, see this as a golden opportunity to perhaps get even more ill-gotten riches for themselves.
Hollingsworth Hall lives up to its reputation as a fabulous estate, with glorious meals that are very welcome to underfed Tab. The servants tell Tab about weird noise, rushes of cold air, and, of course, ghosts. There are an attic, basement, hidden doors, peepholes, and all manner of goings on to keep Tab on her toes with the help of Percival Pensive’s instructions and Pemberley.
The adults and children in the other five families are surely relatives of the crew that visited Willie Wonka’s chocolate factory. A few are greedy, spiteful, selfish, and such, while others are kind, resourceful, and helpful. Tab has to get along with everyone in order to solve the mysteries that occur under her very nose at Hollingsworth. Bodies appear, children go missing, and the very odd Countess likes to play games of catch with very long, sharp knives. While collecting clues, is it possible that Tabitha might also make a human friend? Read it and see.
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, New York (2015). Reviewed by Lillian Hecker, Children’s Services Librarian. For readers 9 – 12.
In honor of National Canned Food Month, we are partnering with United Way for a canned food drive benefitting Westchester and Putnam Food Pantries. A box is located at the Library by the Carol Place entrance where you can leave your donations. Thank you for your help! The drive will run from Monday, February 2,…
January 22, 2026, The Town of Pelham Public Library is seeking a conscientious and detail-oriented part-time Bookkeeper to manage the Library’s financial records and support its day-to-day fiscal operations.
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On Saturday, December 27, 2025, we plan to open the Library at noon and close at 4 p.m. This is subject to change depending on the weather. Please check our voicemail for the most up-to-date information before heading over to the Library. The phone number is: 914-738-1234.
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the Battle of Pell, we are creating a crocheted community banner that will be revealed in the fall and displayed at the Town of Pelham Public Library. Whether you've been crocheting for decades, or you've never picked up a hook before, we welcome…
We have made some end of the year additions to our Library of Things collection. We are especially excited about our copy of Pelhamopoly (like Monopoly but specific to Pelham); check it out with your Pelham Library card today! Click here to see more of our Library of Things offerings and borrowing guidelines.
The Town of Pelham Public Library is proud to partner with New York Cares for a coat drive through Wednesday, December 31. New York Cares is seeking coats (new or gently used). All genders and sizes are accepted. A box is located at the Library by the Carol Place entrance where you can leave your…
The Town of Pelham Public Library board of Trustees is pleased to welcome Diane Gutch as their newest member.
Diane is a long-time Pelham resident. She is a health care professional, an avid library user, and an active volunteer in the Pelham community.
Diane and her husband moved to Pelham Manor in 2001 and raised…
Unclaimed property is money that’s been lost or forgotten over time, including old bank accounts, uncashed checks, stock certificates, and unused gift cards. After a period of inactivity, lost money is legally considered abandoned property and turned over to the New York State Comptroller’s Office, where there’s no fee or time limit to claim it.
Find…
Congratulations to our two Battle of the Books (BOB) teams that competed in at the eleventh annual competition on October 25 at the Ossining Middle School. Battle of the Books is an all-day book-based trivia tournament for Westchester Youth. The competition format is similar to Jeopardy and questions are based on the 5 books for…