Every second the team had been practicing came down to one moment—the Fourth Annual Battle of the Books Competition. The Pelham Page Turners, the town’s younger team, had studied for six weeks preparing for this day.
The Page Turners, who competed in the fourth to sixth grade age group, consisted of Irene Basu, Sasha Herzog, Lise Obudulu, Celia Parent, Soroush Rassi, Cararose Vitale and this reporter. The books assigned over the summer were Fuzzy Mud by Louis Sachar, Ms. Bixby’s Last Day by John David Anderson, One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams Garcia, Out of My Mind by Sharon M Draper and The Witches by Roald Dahl.
Prepping for the competition is the most difficult part. With the help of Augusta Turner, the adult services librarian for the Pelham Library, the team was able to get access to buzzers and practice twice a week. Reading the books multiple times and studying the key details is important.
The Page Turners made it all the way to the semi-finals, where they went up against Rye. The final score was 11-10 in Rye’s favor. Rye faced Bronxville in the final. Pelham team members were devastated they did not win, but also proud that they made it that far.
(This article originally appeared in the News of Pelham. The picture is of both BOB teams.)
In celebration of Earth Day the Town of Pelham Public Library is pleased to announce an ongoing recycling program. Please bring you single-use batteries and/or gently-used eyeglasses (both prescription and reading) to the Library for donation. A staff member at the circulation or reference desks will be happy to assist you.
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In Social Studies, Siwanoy's second graders studied communities. In this unit, they learned about the three types of communities- urban, suburban, and rural. The children compared and contrasted the characteristics of each community, such as the types of buildings recreation and transportation. The location of Pelham happens to be the perfect place to make these…
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We have gathered a list of some of our favorite books about the natural world just in time for spring. Titles with an asterisk (*) were graciously donated by the Meehan family and were added to the collection in 2023. We thank them for their support. We hope you enjoy our updated collection!
Adult Books
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Our stuffed animal sleepover at the Library was a huge success! We had so much fun hosting your stuffed animals for the night! Watch our video to see all the mischief our overnight visitors got into. Special thanks to the Town of Pelham EMS for helping us take care of our fluffy friends during the…
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Please note that as of Wednesday, February 21st furnace repairs have been completed and our hours have returned to normal. Please click here for a list of our hours.
It may be cold inside the Library, but our warm-hearted staff are here to help you. The Library is currently closed due to lack of heat…
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From queens to anarchists, and from dancers to astronauts (and at least one who was both!), women have been making history since history began! Celebrate Women’s History Month with some of your favorite heroines (both real and fictional), and maybe even find some new ones on the list below.
At the Library
Children
Amelia Lost:…
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Ah, February. Yeah, it’s cold, but we’re still in the fizzy honeymoon of the year. Our 2024 intentions are still laid out fresh before us, and last year’s most beloved books are likely still teetering on our nightstands. It also happens to be Love Your Library month. This sweet intersection felt like the perfect time…
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This photo was accidentally left in a Library book returned by one of our patrons and it made us wonder: Who are these people and what is their story? Where are they and how do they know each other? Well, here is your chance to try your hand at speculative fiction. Be creative and submit…
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Black History Resources
In celebration of Black History Month, we’ve put together an (abridged!) list of books, music, movies, and other resources about Black History that you can find at the library, or in our digital collections! In addition to the resources below, you can also check out the White Plains Library’s excellent African American…
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Winter is a season of festivities. Below we have compiled a list with many of them along with books to accompany each holiday. We hope you enjoy.
Winter Solstice:
“Around December 21, the Northern Hemisphere tilts the farthest away from the Sun. This is called the northern winter solstice, and it is when we have the least…
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