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!
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!
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,…
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…