As information professionals, we all know that authoritative information is critical at times like this. With that in mind, the Library suggests these trusted sources for factual information on the virus and steps to protect yourself and to share...
Read moreNews: Library Temporarily Closed to Patrons Through March 31
Dear Pelham Library Patrons, Friends and Neighbors, Nothing is more important to us than your health and safety, and we take seriously our responsibility as an institution that serves the public good. With that in mind, after consulting with...
Read moreThe 2020 Census is Coming in March–and the Town of Pelham Public Library is Here to Help
The 2020 Census is upon us, and for the first time, it will be conducted largely online. Beginning in March 2020, the Census Bureau will be mailing a letter to every household inviting inhabitants to respond to a questionnaire online using a...
Read moreNew “Sports Talk” Club for Kids Grade 4-6 Starting February 26th
Know a kid who loves sports? The Town of Pelham Public Library is introducing a program to encourage youth literacy through an interest in sports. The “Sports Talk” club will expose children to a variety of genres and media related to...
Read moreWinter Recess Programs for Kids, February 17-22nd
Looking for things to do as a family while school is out? The Town of Pelham Public Library has a full slate of events for children during the school winter recess on February 17 through 22nd, ranging from music class for toddlers to movies for...
Read moreChess for Kids with Instructor John Gallagher in March
Introductory chess lessons for kids age 5 and up will be given at the Town of Pelham Public Library by longtime chess instructor John Gallagher. The sessions will be held every Monday in March from 5:30 to 6:30 pm and it is recommended that...
Read moreWEBS Career Development Seminar at the Library!
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...
Read moreBook Launch Party February 5th: Rachel Cullen’s “First Came Us”
On Wednesday, February 5th, 2020, at 7:30 p.m., the Library will be celebrating the publication of Rachel Cullen‘s fourth novel, First Came Us. Domestic dramas in suburban backdrops are Cullen’s specialty. Her new novel, First Came...
Read moreTown of Pelham Library Joins Call for Macmillan Publishing to Cancel eBook Embargo
The Town of Pelham Public Library has joined with other libraries in Westchester and around the country in calling for a lifting of the embargo on eBooks placed by Macmillan Publishing that went into effect on November 1. Under Macmillan’s...
Read moreHow to Use Tutor.com for School and Career Help
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...
Read moreGet Ready for Community-Wide Read of “Hidden Figures”
The Friends of the Town of Pelham Public library have announced that the title chosen for this year’s “Pelham Reads!” event will be the best-selling book Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly. Hidden Figures tells the stories...
Read morePelham Public Library Announces Fine-Free September!
In a gesture of appreciation for the community, the Town of Pelham Public Library will be offering “amnesty” for overdue materials during the month of September. All overdue fines will be automatically forgiven for materials brought...
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