In honor of Earth Day, we welcome you to celebrate the pollinators of the planet—most importantly bees, and also some birds who play a role in fertilizing plants by transferring pollen from one flower to another. Here we have gathered list of...
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April is National Poetry Month, and with that in mind, we have compiled a list of resources about the current state of poetry in America, from poetry events to laureates to poetry projects happening this month and year round. Join the Library on...
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As important as it is to celebrate Black History Month, it is equally important to support and highlight contemporary Black voices in literature for children as well as adults throughout the entire year. Here, the library has compiled a few...
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The Library will be resuming curbside services on Monday, December 21st but will be closed for browsing at least through the holidays. For contactless, curbside pickup, you can place holds on materials using the Westchester Library System app or...
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Are you traveling this summer, or do you want to read or listen to a book now without the wait? Then checkout Hoopla. With your library card you have access to Hoopla’s collection of e-books, audiobooks, and comics all available now (no...
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As librarians, we have always believed that one of the innumerable benefits of reading is to develop empathy and social awareness. As a resource to the community, we have compiled a list of anti-racism books for adults and children. There has...
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The Town of Pelham Public Library will be hosting three virtual book clubs to bring people together and generate discussion around the extraordinary, life-changing circumstances brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. People react to crises in...
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The Town of Pelham Public Library held its first virtual story time last week via Facebook Live, as children’s librarian Mr. Oz sang, danced and read to his considerable fans. You can join Mr. Oz every Wednesday at 10:15 am at the Town of...
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to progress, many publishers, networks and cultural organizations have released material online to continue to provide learning, entertainment and inspiration to the public while they self-isolate or...
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The reading game for children has been a staple of summers at the Library for years — but why should the kids have all the fun? The Library also has a summer reading game for adults and teens 9th grade and up. Here’s how to play: 1...
Read moreSee below for what the Library’s elementary school-aged book clubs are reading in June! (After June, the clubs will go on hiatus until September, so be sure to check out the Summer Reading Program and Game, kicking off with a special event on...
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See below for what the Library’s elementary school-aged book clubs are reading in May! First-Grade Book Club: Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall Monday, May 13, 4:30 – 5 p.m. Jabari is preparing to jump off the diving board, but despite all of his...
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