Elder law attorney Pat Micek is coming to the library on April 14 to give an important presentation on how to protect your assets and give them to your children, instead of the nursing home. It will be held from 12 – 2 p.m. At this seminar...
Read moreMeet (Or Re-Meet) the Staff: Youth Services Librarian Oz Coto-Chang
Patrons of the Library have no doubt seen a familiar face back at the Library over the last six months – but perhaps in an unfamiliar role. In this edition of the Bookmark’s “Meet the Staff” series, we re-introduce Oz (Oswaldo) Coto-Chang to the...
Read moreRain Forest Butterflies Coming to the Library on March 10!
On Saturday, March 10, the Library will be holding a special program from 1 to 2 p.m. featuring rain forest butterflies from the collection of Steve Fratello. Attendees will be introduced to the tremendous beauty and variety revealed by the...
Read moreBookmark: It’s So — You Can Learn to Sew at the Library!
The Town of Pelham Public Library is offering two four-week sewing classes — called “Sew and So” – with sewing machines provided by the Westchester Library System (WLS). The classes, for men and women 16 and up, is being taught by Kate...
Read moreMake a Friendship Bracelet, Beat a Drum, Play Some Bingo – During Mud Week at the Library
The Library will once again be bustling during “Mud Week”, with a wide variety of programs for children and families. Make a friendship bracelet, play bingo, beat a drum, take your toddler to a music program, or see a movie – it’s all happening...
Read moreLearn Stress Reduction Techniques at the Library on Saturday, March 3
Stressing out? Then come to this program being taught by Kellye Davis, a certified meditation instructor and author. She is coming to the Library to teach stress reduction techniques to adults and teens 16 and up, on Saturday, March 3 from 1...
Read moreLibrary Elf Service to Be Discontinued; Other Options Available
Library Elf is being discontinued as a subscription service of the Westchester Library System and the member libraries, effective January 26, 2018. It is being discontinued to allow the WLS to redirect funding to other electronic resources. Using...
Read moreAnimals, Drumming, Games and a Movie … At the Library Over the Holidays!
The holiday break has long been a time when the Library pulls out the stops, expanding its usual programming to include extra activities that ensure that the break means fun – and hot chocolate – for all ages. This December, during four days of...
Read moreTeamwork Pays Off at Battle of the Books, by Jamie Burke
“In which book did a character stare at a frog?” “Beep!” “Jackaby, by William Ritter!” After preparing for weeks, the Pelham Bookworms’ hard work was going to be tested. On Saturday, October 21st, all seven members marched into Hendrick Hudson...
Read moreLight-Up Card-Making Workshop for Teens!
This holiday season, the Library is offering workshops in light-up card making for teens. It’s your chance to make a truly unique greeting card and learn simple circuitry while expressing your artistic flair! Attendees are invited to make a card...
Read morePelham Page Turners Go to Semis in Battle of Books, by Matt Michailoff
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...
Read moreFollow the Yellow Brick Road to Pelham Reads Oz, Starting November 4!
Pelham Reads Oz is almost here, kicking off with “OzFest” kickoff on Saturday, November 4! In addition to many activities at the Town of Pelham Public Library, The Picture House will also hold Pelham Reads Oz events on November 4 and 5, and the...
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