Some of us complain about having it rough. Really? Take a look at fourteen-year-old Joan Skraggs – the only girl in her house — who lives on a poor farm in Pennsylvania with her father and older brothers during the early 1900s. Here is her...
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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...
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Spring break is coming, and it’s full of opportunities for fun for kids at the Library. Join us for the programs below, including a visit from the Central Park Zoo (pictured at right). The special programs will be held on the afternoons of...
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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...
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Come in from the cold during the February winter “Mud Week” vacation and play Legos, meet some animals or watch a movie! Below are details on the Library’s afternoon activities on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, February 16, 17...
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The first time Steve sees the white-winged wasps he is sure they are really angels. Not only do they look like ethereal creatures, they can also speak to him. They say, “We’ve come because of the baby. We’ve come to help. We can fix what’s wrong...
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If you’ve ever wanted to be part of the Town Library’s Book Club but couldn’t make it out of the house on Thursday nights to attend, there’s a wonderful new option: the “2nd-Friday” Book Club. True to the name, the new club meets on the second...
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They meet on a narrow ledge six stories above the ground in the bell tower of their high school. At first, only one student notices, but dismisses the image because he sees only Theodore “Freak” Finch, a known nutcase. But wait! There is a girl...
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As the holiday season shifts into full swing, don’t forget the Town of Pelham Public Library is there for you in more ways than you might realize. It’s a resource for fun activities and even helps with shopping. Yes, that library card in your...
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