Pelhamites love their library, and they love reading about love. The Friends of the Town of Pelham Public Library put out the call to the community for favorite books for Valentine’s Day, and the recommendations came rolling in, ranging...
Read moreLearn About New York’s African Burial Ground with David Mills, Monday February 7, 7 to 8 pm
Author David Mills will be discussing his new poetry collection Boneyarn, about New York’s African Burial Ground. “Whether speaking about or through the voices of nameless servants or chimney sweeps, Mills combines a novelist’s love of character...
Read moreCelebrate Pelican Pride with a Live Ice Sculpting Performance, Saturday February 12, 11 am to 1 pm
Come see Pelham’s mascot being carved out of ice! To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Pelham Memorial High School building, the Library will be hosting a live ice sculpting performance on Saturday, February 12, 2022...
Read moreBlack History Resources for Children and Adults
In celebration of Black History Month, we’ve put together a list of books, music, movies, and other resources that you can find at the library or in our digital collections that feature important events and figures in the history of the African...
Read moreThe Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Discussion for Adults and Teens, Tuesday, January 18, 7 to 8 pm
The Junior League and the Pelham Public schools are proud to present a year-long series of town-wide events related to the book The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer. The story is about a young boy in Malawi who was...
Read moreJordan Salama Author Talk: January 25 on Zoom
Join us for a book discussion with local author and travel writer Jordan Salama on January 25 from 7 pm t0 8:15 pm. His debut book, Every Day the River Changes (published in November 2021), is an exhilarating travelogue for a new generation about...
Read moreImmigration and Refugee Resources
Did you know that in 2019, the number of migrants around the world rose to 272 million? Whether by choice, or by necessity, more people than ever now live in countries other than their birthplaces. This list contains resources about the history...
Read moreFilm Discussion of “Alice’s Ordinary People” on Zoom: Monday, January 10, 7 to 8:30pm
Alice’s Ordinary People tells the story of Alice Tregay – a woman who refused to stand still for injustice. Her remarkable story spans the historic period from the marches of Dr. King to the election of President Barack Obama. Join us to...
Read moreFun Folk Tales: What is Hanukkah and More!
The Pelham Library is pleased to announce a special cultural event for children in PreK-3rd grade and their adults called “Fun Folk Tales: What is Hanukkah?” on Friday December 3rd from 3:30 to 4 pm. Enjoy delightful tales, hands-on...
Read moreLocal Authors of Pelham, NY
This list includes novelists, journalists, historians and essayists who live or lived in Pelham and the surrounding area. Many of the writers have held readings and other events at the Town of Pelham Public Library to share their work with the...
Read moreNovel Night 2021: A Night to Remember
After being postponed a year due to the pandemic, the Friends of the Town of Pelham Public Library pulled off one of the most challenging—and successful—Novel Nights ever in the event’s two decade history. You can now view photos of the...
Read moreCongratulations to our Adult Summer Reading Game Winner!
Congratulations to Emily Stanson, a nurse and EMT and the winner of our adult summer reading game! Emily says that she was dyslexic growing up and had trouble reading. During the summer, “all my friends went to fun summer camps but I had to...
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