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Celebrate the arrival of spring by learning some wild and crazy facts about mushrooms or making a lotus flower lantern. Join us for a lecture and the opening of our new exhibit: "The Pells in Revolution: A Family Divided," including a cannonball fired during the Battle of Pelham!
For all this and more, please see below or check our calendar.
| | Programs with a π» icon will be on Zoom and programs with a π icon will be held at the Library. | | Meet Our New Bookkeeper: Antoinette Vitale | |
The Town of Pelham Public Library is pleased to welcome new bookkeeper Antoinette Vitale.
Antoinette has lived in Pelham with her husband and four children for the past 16 years. She is excited to bring her accounting, bookkeeping, and treasury experience to the Pelham Library.
To learn more about Antoinette click here.
| | | Wild and Crazy Facts About Wild Mushrooms | |
Explore the diverse and captivating world of wild mushrooms! This all-ages presentation, led by experienced mycophile Lisa Solomon, will delve into the surprising variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and even smells found in fungi, challenging common myths along the way. Participants will learn to identify major mushroom types and their defining characteristics, discover essential gear for forest foraging, and review safety rules for collecting and cooking edible varieties. The session will also cover emerging frontiers in mycology: how fungi can help save the world, and will provide connections to local amateur clubs, field guides, mobile apps, and online identification communities.
This program is open to adults and families. Registration is suggested. Click here to register.
| Saturday, April 4, 11 am-12 pm π | |
β | Managing Your Career in Changing Times | |
Westchester Library System Career Coaching Services presents a free, in-person seminar: "Managing Your Career in Changing Times." Join this six-week seminar facilitated by a professional Career Coach to clarify your career direction, explore career alternatives, and learn about the latest job search trends in resumes, interviewing, and LinkedIn. This six-week seminar meets in-person once a week for 90 minutes beginning in April, concluding with an individual career coaching session. A virtual orientation with the Career Coach is required prior to the seminar, and you are expected to attend all six sessions.
For more information and to register, please call Career Coaching Services at 914.231.3238, or email wlscareercoachingservices@wlsmail.org
| Mondays, April 13 through May 18, 12-2 pm π | |
β β | The Battle of Pelham with Town Historian Arthur Scinta | Join us for a lecture by Pelham Town Historian Art Scinta and view our new exhibit: "The Pells in the Revolution: A Family Divided." The lecture will be held on April 13 at 7 pm You may stop by anytime after April 13 to view the exhibit, which includes a cannonball fired during the Battle of Pelham! | Monday, April 13, 7-8 pm π | | | Crafty Adults: Embossed Foil Bookmarks | |
Join our resident artist/instructor Sara Mallach this month as we make stunning embossed foil bookmarks. Using simple techniques that date back to ancient civilizations across the continents, we'll create pieces that are practical and beautiful. A perfect reminder of our shared history and cultural connections over the ages.
This event will take place in-person at the Library and separate registration is required for each attendee. Click here to register. Sign up early, as space and supplies are limited.
Please note the time change. Class now begins at 7 pm. Please arrive on time as late arrivals disrupt the class.
| Monday, April 20, 7-8 pm π | |
β | Lotus Flower Lantern Workshop | |
Join us to get ready for Yeondeunghoe, or the Korean Lotus Lantern Festival! Learn more about Korean culture, and make your very own Lotus Flower Lantern during this extremely popular program.
This program is for adults and teens ages 10 and up. It will take place in-person, and registration is required. To register, email Tash at ngross@pelhamlibrary.org. Register soon, as space and supplies are limited!
| Monday, April 27, 6:30-8 pm π | |
β | English as a Second/Foreign Language (ESL) for Intermediate Students | |
Join us for a series of ESL classes for adults with Pelham resident EJ Sepp!
This class is intended for low-intermediate to advanced students who are learning English as a second or foreign language. (No beginners please!)
EJ Sepp has taught ESL for 20 years and is the co-author of English Express New York: A Cultural Reading & Writing Text for English Language Learners.
These classes are walk-ins that do not require preregistration or attending all sessions.
| Mondays, April 13 and 20, 6-6:45 pm π | |
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Join Master Yao-Wah Chan for beginning Tai Chi. He has over 40 years of experience teaching throughout New York City and Westchester and is trained in multiple Chinese disciplines.
Tai Chi is a series of slow, gentle, and meditative body movements that can help you reduce pain, increase flexibility, improve balance, and cope with stress.
These classes are walk-ins that do not require preregistration, but space is limited.
Please note the time change. Class now begins at 10:30 am.
| Tuesdays in April, 10:30-11:30 am π | |
β | Join us for a drop-in Mah Jongg program for adults ages 18 and up. This program is for participants of all abilities who know how to play American Mah Jongg. No beginners, please. The Library will provide Mah Jongg sets, but please bring your own Mah Jongg card. The Pelham Recreation Department is offering beginner Mah Jongg classes. For more information, visit their website or call them at 914-738-0153. | Tuesdays in April, 12:30-3 pm π | | | |
The After-Dark Book Club will meet on Thursday, April 9 at 7:30 pm to discuss Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Raid That Sparked the Civil War by Tony Horwitz and on Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 pm to discuss Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng.
The 2nd-Friday Book Club will meet on Friday, April 10 at 10:30 am to discus The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and on Friday, May 8 at 10:30 am to discuss Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks.
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To join, email library@pelhamlibrary.org. For more information about the 2nd-Friday Book Club click here and for the After-Dark Book Club click here.
| | | | Fiber Fridays, and Stitching Saturdays | Love to knit or crochet? We have something for everyone. Join us every Friday afternoon for an informal needlework group for adults and teens. Knitters, crocheters, and needle point enthusiasts of all abilities are welcome, but please bring your own materials and note that no instructors will be present. We also meet the first Saturday of the month for Stitching Saturdays where we work on our crochet community banner celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the Battle of Pell. If you are new to crocheting and would like to learn, please email Tash (ngross@pelhamlibrary.org) to make sure he is available to get you started with a mini-lesson. To learn more about where and how to participate in our community banner click here. | Every Friday, 1-3:30 pm and Saturday, April 4, 2-3:30 pm π | |
β | Digitizing Days are Wednesdays | This program for digitizing photos has been a great success. Bring in your family photos and our librarians will assist you with scanning them to a USB drive using our high-speed scanner. Appointments are required for a 45-minute session. To learn all of the details and to register, please click here. | |
β | Children's News and Events | | Stuffed Animal Sleepover Video | Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's stuffed animal sleepover. We had so much fun with our surprise guest from the past. Click here to see this year's video. | | | Musical Adventures at the Library with Concordia Conservatory | |
Join storytellers and musicians from Concordia Conservatory for this special Thursday Morning Story Time for children ages three and up.
This event is made possible by the sponsorship of the Conservatory Music Outreach Fund.
Registration is not required, but this is a popular program and spaces fill up quickly.
| Thursday, April 23, 10:30-11 am π | |
β | Join us for an hour of open Lego play at the Library! This program is for children ages six and up, and will take place in-person at the Library. Registration is not required but an adult must accompany the child. | Wednesdays in April, 3:30-4:30 pm π | | | |
Join Lisa and her furry friend Freckle from The Good Dog Foundation for a special kind of Story Time. This time, it won't be adults reading to kids: it will be kids reading to dogs! Young readers ages six and up can sign up for 10-minute sessions, during which they will be able to read to Freckle, Lisa's adorable canine companion. This will give kids a safe space to become comfortable reading out loud.
To reserve a spot, join us at the Library on the day of the program, and see the librarian at the reference desk to sign up for your 10-minute session. We will start accepting reservations at 3 pm (not earlier!). First come, first served.
| Thursdays in April, 3:30-4:30 pm π | |
β | Pelham Memorial High School students will be available to provide children in grades K-6 with help completing their homework. Participants should bring their own study materials. This is a drop-in program. First come, first served. | Thursdays in April, 3:30-4:30 pm π | | | STEM Story Time by Pelham High School Student | |
Join us for a special STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Story Time and craft with Pelham High School senior Aanika Roy.
This program is for children ages five and up. Registration is not required, but please arrive on time: first come, first served.
| Saturday, April 18, 11 am-12 pm π | | | |
Join us for our popular Story Time for infants and toddlers outside on our front lawn. Story Time is designed to enhance early literacy skills and features diverse children's books in which all children can see themselves represented... plus we have a lot of fun! Please bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Story Time will be held outdoors throughout the year, but will be cancelled on days when the temperature is extreme, weather is extreme, or if it is raining. You may call the Library when we open at 10 am to inquire.
We are excited to offer outdoor programs for children and families at the Pelham Public Library! Participation in any outdoor activity comes with some natural risks and children must be under the vigilant supervision of an accompanying adult. By choosing to have your child participate, you acknowledge these risks and understand that the Library cannot be responsible for any illness, injury, or loss that may occur during the program. For everyoneβs safety and enjoyment, please follow all instructions provided by Library staff. Thank you!
| Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:30-11 am π | |
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β β | The Library would like to thank the Friends of the Town of Pelham Public Library for program support. | | Current Library hours are as follows: | |
- Monday: 10 am-8 pm
- Tuesday: 10 am-5 pm
- Wednesday: 10 am-5 pm
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- Thursday:10 am-8 pm
- Friday: 10 am-5 pm
- Saturday: 10 am-4 pm
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- The Library building is open to patrons for browsing and checking out materials. Computers, printer, and study areas are also available to patrons.
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We also continue to offer contactless, curbside pickup (you can place holds using the Westchester Library System app or through our online catalog.)
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You can visit our digital library and select ebooks, audiobooks through Overdrive (including the Libby App) and Hoopla or stream movies through Kanopy.
- Our librarians are always available to answer reference questions, give book recommendations, and provide technology help. Notary services are generally available during Library open hours. Please call in advance to confirm.
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Please call the library at 914-738-1234 or email library@pelhamlibrary.org with any questions.
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