Programs
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Canine Story Time
Nov 213:30 pm -
4:30 pm
Join Lisa and her furry friend Freckles from The Good Dog Foundation for a special kind of story time. This time, it won’t be adults reading to kids: it will be kids reading to dogs! Young readers ages six and up will be able to sign up for 10-minute sessions, during which they will be able to read to Freckles, Lisa’s adorable canine companion. This will give kids a safe space to get comfortable reading out-loud.
To reserve a spot, join us at the Library on November 21, and see the reference desk to sign up for your 10-minute session. We will start accepting reservations at 3 pm, and no earlier. First come, first served.
Chess for Tweens with John Gallagher
Nov 215:30 pm -
6:30 pm
Interested in learning how to play chess, or taking your game to the next level? Join John Gallagher for a chess class just for children ages eight to 12! This program for tweens ages either and up will take place in-person at the Library over the course of three sessions. You will be expected to attend all three sessions: November 7, 14, and 21. Registration is required, and space is limited. To register, please email Tasha at ngross@pelhamlibrary.org with your child’s name and age. A waitlist will be kept.
Outside Story Time
Nov 2210:30 am -
11:00 am
Join us for our popular Story Time for infants and toddlers outside on our front lawn. Story Time is designed to enhance early literacy skills and features diverse children’s books in which all children can see themselves represented… plus we have a lot of fun! Please bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Story Time will be held outdoors throughout the year, but will be cancelled on days when the temperature is extreme, or if it is raining. You may call the Library when we open at 10 am to inquire.
Fiber Fridays
Nov 221:00 pm -
3:30 pm
Love to knit or crochet? Gather your needles, hooks, and yarn, and join us every Friday afternoon for an informal adult needlework group. Knitters and crocheters of all abilities are welcome, but please note that no instructors will be present.
Express Yourself! Music and Crafts for Neurodiverse Kids
Nov 2311:00 am -
12:00 pm
Music and art aren’t just fun: they can help kids to develop speech and language skills, reduce stress, and cope with all sorts of daily challenges. Join Concordia Conservatory student Shay Armand for expressive drawing, finger painting, sing-alongs, and more fun activities to promote learning and relaxation for kids ages 5 and up!
This program is open to all children ages five and up, but we would like to especially welcome neurodiverse and intellectually disabled kids.
English as a Second/Foreign Language (ESL) for Intermediate Students-Cancelled
Nov 256:00 pm -
6:45 pm
Join us for a series of ESL classes for adults with Pelham resident, EJ Sepp!
This class is intended for low-intermediate to advanced students who are learning English as a second or foreign language. (No beginners please!)
EJ Sepp has taught ESL for 20 years and is the co-author of English Express New York: A Cultural Reading & Writing Text for English Language Learners. If you would like to purchase this book, you can do so here. There is no obligation to purchase the book in order to attend sessions.
These classes are walk-ins that do not require preregistration or attending all sessions.
Crafty Adults: Flower Frogs
Nov 257:15 pm -
8:15 pm
Crafty Adults is 6! Join our resident artist/instructor Sara Mallach this month as we celebrate our 6th anniversary and make simple flower frogs out of polymer clay which we’ll bake and then use to arrange lovely little floral bouquets as anniversary gifts to ourselves in honor of 6 wonderfully creative and crafty years together.
This event will take place in-person at the Library and separate registration is required for each attendee. Click here to register. Sign up early, as space and supplies are limited.
Please note: Time change to 7:15 pm for Crafty Adults classes. Please arrive on time as late arrivals disrupt the class.
Outside Story Time
Nov 2610:30 am -
11:00 am
Join us for our popular Story Time for infants and toddlers outside on our front lawn. Story Time is designed to enhance early literacy skills and features diverse children’s books in which all children can see themselves represented… plus we have a lot of fun! Please bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Story Time will be held outdoors throughout the year, but will be cancelled on days when the temperature is extreme, or if it is raining. You may call the Library when we open at 10 am to inquire.
Time-Warp Tuesdays
Nov 2611:00 am -
4:00 pm
Time-Warp Tuesdays are for digitizing photos at the Library! Appointments are required. Each time slot is 45-minutes. Bring in your family photos and our librarians will assist you with scanning them to a USB drive using our new high-speed scanner. To learn all of the details and to register, please click here.
Adults Who Color
Nov 261:00 pm -
3:00 pm
We’re bringing back adult coloring! Join us at the Library on Tuesdays to relax and unwind in our drop-in coloring sessions for grown-ups. The Library will supply coloring pages, colored pencils, and markers.
