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News From the Library
October 24, 2024
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A Spook-Tackular Celebration for Kids
Do not miss this Saturday's (October 26, 2:00 pm) special Halloween-themed Children's Book Week celebration. Scroll down to the Kid's Corner for details or learn more here.
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It’s National Friends of Libraries Week! 📚🤝
Join us in recognizing the Friends of NRPL who strengthen our libraries by providing funding for so many wonderful programs including our International Music and Dance Festival, children’s Vacation Week programs and more.
Interested in joining the Friends of NRPL? Learn more here.
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Friday Night Concert Series:
Charu Suri Trio
Our next Friday Night Concert Series performance on Friday, October 25, 7:00 pm features acclaimed pianist and composer Charu Suri, who will bring her unique blend of styles, fusing Indian ragas with more traditional jazz, to our stage. Don't miss this extraordinary musical journey that transcends borders and traditions - weaving techniques and sounds from India, Europe and Africa.
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Computer Classes: Fall 2024
Tech Basics - Computers & Internet
Join us on Saturday, October 26, 10:00 - 11:30 am to review the basics of using a PC and navigating the internet.
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Introduction to Microsoft Word and Google Docs
Learn how to create a simple document, edit and format text, correct spelling, adjust margins, save, print, and open files in Microsoft Word and Google Docs. The next class takes place on Monday, October 28, 5:00 - 6:00 pm. Additional dates, 11/18, 12/2 and 12/16
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Introducción al Uso de Microsoft & Google Docs
Aprenda a crear un documento simple, editar y darformato al texto, corregir la ortografía, ajustar losmárgenes, guardar, imprimir y abrir archivos enMicrosoft y Google Docs. Gratis. La próxima clase tendrá lugar el lunes 4 de Noviembre de 5:00 a 6:00 p.m. Fechas adicionales: 11/25 and 12/9
Se requiere registro. Regístrese en línea o llame al 914-813-3737, o pase por el mostradoe de referencia en el segundo piso.
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Click here to see all upcoming computer classes. Register in advance to secure a spot. (Note: If class is full, you may still come to the library to see if any spots are open the day of the program due to last minute cancellations. ) Please note, Classes begin promptly. If you arrive more than 15 minutes after the start of class, you will not be admitted and your spot may be given to someone on the waiting list.)
PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER IF YOU CANNOT COMMIT TO THE DAY AND TIME. THESE CLASSES HAVE LIMITED CAPACITY AND WE ARE FINDING HIGH RATES OF NO SHOWS, WHICH TAKES A SPOT AWAY FROM SOMEONE ELSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND.
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English Learner Conversation Circle Continues this Saturday
Join us on Saturday, October 26, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm for this volunteer-led, drop-in weekly program offering English language learners the opportunity to practice their conversational English in a relaxed, fun way. ESL learners of all skill levels are encouraged to attend! Class meets in the 2nd floor meeting room. Drop in.
Additional dates: 10/26 and 11/2
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NRPL True Crime Film Series Continues with Zodiac
Join us on Saturday, October 26, 1:00 pm for the next screening in our True Crime Series. This month we're showing Zodiac (2007). This epic thriller is based on the nonfiction bestseller by Robert Graysmith, a political cartoonist for the San Francisco Chronicle who became an amateur detective obsessed with tracking down the Zodiac Killer, an unidentified serial killer who terrorized Northern California with a string of seemingly random murders during the 1960s and ‘70s.
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Got Questions About Medicare Options?
It's open enrollment time for Medicare. Stop by the 2nd floor Help and Learning Center on Mondays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm to speak with bilingual Medicare Advisor, Mercedes Stagnaro of Wellcare. No appointment necessary; first come, first served.
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ESL Classes
Learn English as a second language at the New Rochelle Public Library. In person beginner classes meet Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri, 9:15 am - 12:15 pm, beginning November 5. An online placement test will be given on Wednesday, October 30.
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New Date: Westchester Hawks and Owls (Virtual)
This program has been postponed to Wednesday, October 30, 7:00 pm, Saw Mill River Audubon Executive Director Anne Swaim will present a multimedia program with some of the best raptor images from local photographers, video clips and more. Find out when and where raptors may be seen and how they are doing in the mixed rural and suburban landscapes of the Lower Hudson Valley. (If you signed up for the original program, your registration has been moved to the new date.)
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NEW! Mah Jongg Club
Join us for an afternoon of Mah Jongg at NRPL, on Thursdays, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, beginning October 31.
Experienced Players
Connect with other players for a relaxing afternoon. Bring your card and set if you have one. Limited sets available.
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Día de Muertos Celebration
Join us on Saturday, November 2, 11:00 am and immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of Día de Muertos with a captivating performance by the renowned Calpulli Mexican Dance Company. Enjoy live music, dazzling choreography, and heartfelt storytelling that bring this revered holiday to life. Through song, dance, and interactive elements, you’ll gain insight into the symbols, rhythms, and meanings behind this timeless celebration of life and remembrance. Registration requested.
Following the performance, at 12:30 - 2:00 pm, join us for a Dia de Muertos Altar Decoration Family Workshop. In this hands-on workshop, design and craft beautiful flowers and decorations for your very own Día de Muertos altar. Ages 4 and up. Drop in.
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Saturday Concert Series: Chamber Music
Join us on Saturday, November 2, 2:00 pm for our next Saturday Afternoon Concert, presented in partnership with Young Musicians of Westchester.. This week, experience the evolving world of chamber music with the talented students from Purchase College Conservatory of Music. Sit back and enjoy an eclectic mix of pieces which showcase the versatility of chamber music, spanning classical masterpieces to contemporary compositions. You might hear anything from Bach and Beethoven to student-composed pieces and jazz interpretations
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Borscht Belt Artifacts: Relics from the Catskill Resort Age
Join us on Sunday, November 3, 2:00 pm for a trip back in time with historian Alex Prizgintas as he explores the history of resorts that once existed in the Catskill Mountains. Better known as “The Borscht Belt,” this region was once a premier tourist destination of New York State featuring nearly 1000 hotels and bungalow colonies.
This event will also feature displays of historical artifacts allowing the audience to visibly and tangibly view the region’s past.
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Jump Start Your Job Search Workshop: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Your Job Search
What's new and what matters? This workshop on Monday, November 4, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, will cover the following areas:
Should I just let A.I. write my resume?; using A.I. to personalize, and create, multiple resumes; the power of AI to generate resume data; A.I. and resume formatting
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A Spook-tacular Celebration! - Children’s Book Week Event
Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 26, 2:00 pm for a not-so petrifying party in honor of Children’s Book Week (a little early) with a slew of spooky special guests, tricks & treats that are sure to inspire a love of literacy and libraries.
The afternoon includes:
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Award-winning author & illustrator Stephen Savage, creator of such celebrated picture books as Ten Orange Pumpkins and Supertruck!
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Meet & greet with Creepy Carrots’ Jasper the Rabbit!
Come in costume for even more frightfully "fang-tastic" fun!
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Happy Diwali!
The Festival of Lights is here―time to celebrate the New Year! Educate and celebrate with these books highlighting the beloved Hindu holiday, which begins October 31st.
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Tween Club
Our next tween club takes place Tuesday, October 29, 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Tweens ages 9 - 12 are invited to hang out with old friends and new to chat, play board games, color or experiment with STEM projects.
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Sensory Storytime
Join us for our next Sensory Storytime on Saturday, November 2, 2:00 pm. This program is more interactive and provides built-in time for sensory play, including freedom of movement with more visual aids, gentle action, and sensory experiences. These storytimes are also smaller, reducing the group size and noise level for those with sound sensitivity. This program is inclusive, with interactive opportunities, more playtime, and flexible, joy-filled appreciation of children of all abilities. Ages 2-5
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Día de los Muertos ~ Day of the Dead
Filled with sugar skulls, paper flowers, and altars honoring the departed, Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is a time of joy and quiet remembrance as families honor their loved ones who have passed away. Learn more about Día de los Muertos with these books.
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Join us on Saturday, November 2, 11:00 am and immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of Día de Muertos with a captivating performance by the renowned Calpulli Mexican Dance Company. Following the performance, at 12:30 - 2:00 pm, join us for a Dia de Muertos Altar Decoration Family Workshop. In this hands-on workshop, design and craft beautiful flowers and decorations for your very own Día de Muertos altar. Ages 4 and up. Drop in.
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Homework Help
Our wonderful Monroe College student tutors are be back to help your child with school assignments and reading practice. Click here for our updated schedule.
Note: Dates and times subject to change. Please call the Children's Room at 914-813-3716 before arriving for tutoring assistance, to make sure the tutor will be in that day.
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Children's Programs: Fall 2024
Click here for children's programs at Main and here for programs at HCL.
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November Brown Bag Book Club: The Trial of Mrs. Rhinelander
Join us on Tuesday, November 12, 12:00 pm for a librarian-led book discussion. Newcomers welcome. This month's book is The Trial of Mrs. Rhinelander by Denny S. Bryce.
The "Trial of Mrs. Rhinelander" refers to the highly publicized annulment case of Alice Jones Rhinelander, a woman of mixed race, against her wealthy white husband, Leonard "Kip" Rhinelander, which took place in New Rochelle, New York, and became a major legal scandal in the 1920s due to its focus on race, class, and the complexities of marriage at the time
A supply of the book to be discussed is available to borrow from the first floor hold shelf. Drop in.
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Feast on Our New Cookbooks
As the weather cools down a bit, you may be thinking of getting cozy in the kitchen and trying some new recipes. Check out these new cookbooks just added to our collection. Come browse on the first floor.
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Join the October Reading Challenge
Join us for our October Reading Challenge. This month, embrace the scary by reading a creepy horror novel or ghost story.. (Here are some suggestions.)
Fill out this form to submit your October book(s).
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Leland Castle
The Library recently acquired The Leland Castle Records collection.
Leland Castle was the centerpiece of the estate of Simeon Leland (1816-1872), a wealthy hotel proprietor of the mid-19 th century. Built in 1857, the castle was designed by the architect William Thomas Beers following the Gothic Revival movement. It was located on “Castle Hill” in the Residence Park neighborhood of New Rochelle overlooking Long Island Sound, and with this frame of reference it was also known as “Castle View.”
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Civics Class for Citizenship
Saturdays, 2:00 pm
November 9, 16 and 23
NOTE: The October 26 class is canceled. Class resumes Saturday, November 9
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Chair Yoga
Mondays, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Job Search Coach
Mondays, 5:00 - 7:30 pm
On the first Monday of each month, our Job Search Coach will lead a workshop on a specific job search- related topic. Learn more about and register for workshops here.
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Qi Gong - Gentle Movements for Healing Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:00 am
NO CLASS on October 29 and November 5. Class resumes on November 12.
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Open Sewing for Experienced Sewists
Wednesdays, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
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What's Happening in the Teen Room?
Our new Teen Writing Workshop starts Saturday, October 26, 9:30 - 11:00 am. Want to take the NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) Youth Writer's challenge? Let us help you with this series of writing workshops. Attend one, two, or all sessions!
Session 1 (October 26) - Novel and Short Story Writing
Session 2 (November 9) - Poetry Writing
Session 3 (November 23) - Journaling
Please register for each workshop you would like to attend. Attendees are encouraged to bring their journal, notepads, and pens or pencils.
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Need to destress? Join us each Monday, 4:00 - 5:00 pm, for an exercise in visualization, a calm activity, and a short meditation session. Calming activities include coloring mandala's, listening to calming music, and how to get into a state of relaxation. Our next session is Monday, October 28. Learn more here.
Feeling crafty? Next week (October 28 - November 1, 3:00 pm - closing) is Vinyl Sticker Decoration week. Bring something of your own, or get a free water bottle to decorate (while supplies last.) We have lots of fun and funky vinyl stickers for you! And be sure to stop by the next Wednesday, October 30, 3:00 -6:00 pm, to make a Halloween Windsock.
Math and History tutoring begins runs Tuesdays - Sundays, through December 10. Learn more here.
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Check out our Teen calendar for a full listing of all Teen events that take place daily in the Teen Room. | |
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New Rochelle Art Association Exhibit
The New Rochelle Art Association's 109th juried show is on display in the Lumen Winter Gallery through Saturday, October 26. The show consists of artwork in 9 categories: Acrylic/Oils, Graphics, Fine Crafts, Sculpture, Photography, Watercolor, Mixed Media, Digital Art and Pastels. The NRAA's next show, the Adolph Grant Award Show opens on Monday, October 28.
The New Rochelle Art Association has a long tradition of promoting and supporting artists and the visual arts. Since its informal inception in 1912, the Association has included among its membership many talented and internationally known painters, illustrators and sculptors.
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The New Rochelle Public Library is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer. This is a highly technical engineering position with responsibility for the design, planning, installation, operation, configuration and repair of network computing systems. To be considered for this position, interested parties are required to take the SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER (Public Library) STATE EXAMINATION which will be administered on December 7, 2024 (applications are due by November 6.)
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Save the Dates! Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library Book Sales
It's never too soon to plan for the holidays. Books make great gifts and you can find something for everyone at the Friends of the NRPL Bookstore. Mark your calendar for their big sales on Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2, and again on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7.
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Like to Build? Volunteers Needed
Are you handy, want to help others? Sleep in Heavenly Peace is a non-profit that builds and delivers beds to kids who don’t have one. They serve southern Westchester, including children in New Rochelle. They are holding an informational meeting on Saturday, Nov 2, 10:00 -11:00 am at the Scarsdale Library, Room North/South.
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A Halloween Adventure Awaits at The Haunt at Wildcliff Mansion
Get ready for a Halloween adventure at Wildcliff Mansion for 10 days in October. Experience Dr. Wildcliff’s haunted estate: explore his eerie laboratory, the restless cathedral and graveyard, and a haunted corn maze. Encounter ghostly figures and nightmarish creatures as you navigate the mansion's labyrinthine halls. All proceeds benefit the Hudson Park Children's Greenhouse.
Details: The haunt is recommended for adults, teens, and children who enjoy haunted houses (under 12 must be accompanied by an adult). No babies or strollers allowed. Timed tickets: $25 per person.
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NRPL Calendar
For a full listing of all NRPL events, visit our online calendar.
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