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Pelham Kindergarteners, Come Get Your First Library Card!

Carousel, News, UncategorizedAugust 10, 2022269Views 0Likes 0Comments

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. We will have a variety of fun activities from face painting to balloon twister artists and snacks galore. We even have goodie bags. This year, it will be held on Saturday…

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…

How to Use Tutor.com for School and Career Help

NewsOctober 6, 2019305Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Town of Pelham Public Library, along with other member libraries of the Westchester Library System (WLS), offers free access to Tutor.com, but many patrons aren't aware of the platform's capabilities and offerings. The biggest draw of Tutor.com is real-time academic and career tutoring, which is available seven days a week from 3 pm to…

See What the Elementary-School Aged Book Clubs Are Reading in May!

Children's Book News, UncategorizedMay 1, 2019286Views 0Likes 0Comments

See below for what the Library’s elementary school-aged book clubs are reading in May! First-Grade Book Club: Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall Monday, May 13, 4:30 – 5 p.m. Jabari is preparing to jump off the diving board, but despite all of his preparation – from swimming lessons to stretching – he still has to overcome his fears. Fortunately, Dad…

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…

French Flair at the Library: Intern Quentin Lefour

NewsApril 10, 2019310Views 0Likes 0Comments

Starting in December, the Library had extra help with a French accent for a few months. That’s when visiting Pelham resident Quentin Lefour took on a range of volunteering responsibilities, in an arrangement that was positive pour tous. He returned to his native France in February. For Quentin, working at the Library was an opportunity to…

See What the Elementary School-Aged Book Clubs Are Reading in April!

Children's Book News, NewsMarch 29, 2019262Views 0Likes 0Comments

See below for what the Library’s elementary school-aged book clubs are reading this month! Special Guest at the Fourth-Grade Book Club: Maryann Macdonald, Author of Odette’s Secrets Monday, April 29, 4 – 5 p.m. This edition of the Fourth-Grade Book Club is open to children grades 3 and up! The special guest will be Maryann Macdonald, author of…

Take the Library’s 10-Minute Survey — and Help Plan Its Future!

UncategorizedMarch 20, 2019247Views 0Likes 0Comments

We need to hear from you! The Town of Pelham Public Library and its Board of Trustees encourage all Pelham residents to take a brief survey to share if and how they use the library, so that the Library continues to meet the community's needs. You can access the survey directly by clicking here. It focuses on what…

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…

In Memory of Our Children’s Librarian, Lilly Hecker

NewsMarch 13, 2019279Views 0Likes 0Comments

It is with great sadness that the Library shares the news that former Children’s Services Librarian Lilly Hecker has passed away. She died peacefully at home on March 12 with her husband, Sid, by her side. “Miss Lilly,” as she was known to many Pelham children, worked at the Library for most of its history, joining…