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...
Read moreOur Librarians in Havana: Hemingway’s Cuba and More, on May 22
Want to learn more about Cuba? Then join local Westchester librarians Nancy Coradin and Diana Lennon on Monday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m., when they will come to the Library to discuss their visits over the last two years to Havana, on trips sponsored...
Read moreChess Instruction Is Back at the Library!
The Library is once again offering free chess instruction this spring, taught by John Gallagher, in a program that allows attendees to learn or practice. The series is for ages five and up—and people of all ages and abilities. Bring a friend or...
Read moreCollage Making and More, During “Mud Week” at the Library!
The Library is always a great place to go during school breaks, not only because it’s where you can find some entertaining books and DVDs, but also because it’s a destination for special vacation-week events. Below are four programs scheduled for...
Read moreOn March 2, a Chance to Hear About Hemingway’s Time in Paris
On the night of Thursday, March 2 at 7 p.m., the Library will host a talk by Elizabeth Kemble, a Hemingway — and Paris — aficionado who will discuss the author’s time in the city. Kemble will not only discuss the places that...
Read moreBookmark: As Novel Night Approaches, How Past Dinner Hosts Brought Books to Life
Every two years in the fall, Pelham is blanketed with something in addition to falling leaves: invitations to Novel Night, the biennial fundraiser by the Friends of the Town of Pelham Public Library. This year, Novel Night will be held on...
Read moreHow Many Books Did Pelhamites Borrow in 2015? To Find Out, Read On
Even though the Town of Pelham Public Library is a quiet spot in a frenetic, noisy world, it’s also usually bustling. Walk in on any given day, and you’ll encounter people of all ages taking out books, studying, or—if they are part of the younger...
Read moreBookmark: Meet the Pelham Library Staff, Part II
In last month’s Bookmark, we debuted a series about the Library staff: How they came to the Town of Pelham Public Library, and what they enjoy about their jobs. Now it’s time for round two. As with the first in the series – which told the stories...
Read moreBookmark: Meet the Library Staff—What You Probably Didn’t Know About Your Favorite Librarians
Maybe you only stop by the Town of Pelham Public Library occasionally, but, nonetheless, the people who work there are probably familiar. They are always ready to help with a school project, give book recommendations, or to teach you how to use...
Read morePelham Reads Through This Sunday, Plus the Story Behind Pelham Reads’ “Alice in Wonderland”
For Pelham Reads Activities, see below. For the full Bookmark story explaining how Alice in Wonderland came to be, scroll down. PELHAM READS ALICE ACTIVITIES “AliceFest” Kickoff Family Extravaganza Saturday, November 7, 1:30 – 4:30...
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