Spread the word! The Library is now offering four new monthly children’s book clubs, one each for children entering grades 1 – 4! These clubs are for any kid who likes to read, meet new friends and have fun discussing good books with others. The first and third grade book clubs are being led by Pelham resident Liselle Sakhrani, and the second and fourth grade book clubs are being led by Pelham resident and librarian Margo Hastings.
Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is requested by calling the Library at (914) 738-1234. Book club books are usually available at the circulation desk. For dates and times of book club meetings and details on the books each club will be focusing on, see below.
First-Grade Book Club: Room on the Broom
Upcoming sessions: Mondays, October 8, November 12, 4:30 – 5 p.m.
At the October meeting, the club will discuss the British children’s book Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson. Join the kindly witch, the cat and other animals on the broom, but watch out for the dragon!
Second-Grade Book Club: Alien and Possum, Friends No Matter What
Upcoming sessions: Mondays, October 15, November 19, 4 – 5 p.m.
The next session of the second grade book club will focus on Alien and Possum, Friends No Matter What by Tony Johnston, a book that offers three stories about the unlikely friendship between a possum and a creature whose spaceship crashes near possum’s tree house.
Third-Grade Book Club: The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events)
Upcoming sessions: Mondays, October 8, November 12, 5 – 5:30 p.m.
At its October meeting, the club will discuss The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events) by Lemony Snicket. The first in this popular series, it follows the misadventures of the Baudelaire siblings
Fourth-Grade Book Club: The Teacher’s Funeral
Upcoming sessions: Thursdays, October 18, 4 – 5 p.m.
At its October meeting, the Fourth-Grade Book Club will discuss The Teacher’s Funeral by Richard Peck. This novel takes place in the early 1900s. When Russell Culver’s teacher dies in August, he has to deal with the fact that his new teacher knows him all too well — his sister, Tansy!
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…
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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…
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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…
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Thanks to Eco Pel's Fall Seed Saving Workshop they hosted at the Library, our Seed Library has been restocked for the fall. Stop by and take a look!
For the 2025 growing season we have partnered with the Environmental Coalition of the Pelhams (EcoPel) to offer a seed library for the first time.
What is a seed…
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And we have a BINGO! Betsy is now the proud owner of a new Kindle! Betsy has completed our Summer Reading Bingo a few times and this is the year she won! Her daughter has been urging Betsy to get a kindle, so of course she was the first person Betsy told when she won.…
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The Town of Pelham Public Library is proud to partner with United Way for a coat drive from Wednesday, October 1 through Wednesday, October 22. United Way is seeking coats (new or gently used) and accessories (new hats, gloves, and socks). All genders and sizes are accepted. A box is located at the Library by…
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The Pelham Library regrets to inform our community that the Passport Mobile Truck’s scheduled visit on October 2, 2025 has been canceled due to changes in federal guidelines beyond our control.
We know this is disappointing news and sincerely appreciate your understanding.
Do you need to apply for a passport, or get yours renewed? Do…
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This year the Pelham Library is participating in the Sharing Shelf's annual drive to provide diapers for non-profits countywide. From September 2nd through September 23rd, you may drop off diapers at the Library to help local children in need.
We are seeking wipes and diapers in ALL sizes, but the most acute needs are sizes 4, 5, 6…
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K-Day is coming!
The Pelham Public Library’s K-Day is an annual event when Pelham children entering kindergarten can get their first library cards. This year, it will be held on Saturday, September 13st from 10 am-2 pm. We'll have a petting zoo, arts and crafts, and goody bags for the new cardholders.
To save time please, preregister…
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We're excited to announce that our library is a drop-off site for NEW school supplies for The Sharing Shelf's annual effort to provide school supplies to local students! From August 1 through August 21, you can help make a difference for local children in need.
The Sharing Shelf is seeking NEW school supplies for students from Pre-K…
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