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This month brings the return of our beloved Stuffed Animal Sleepover. A food drive, various stitching programs, and the return of Freckle, your canine reading buddy, are sure to make this month a hit.
For all this and more, please see below or check our calendar.
| | Programs with a ๐ป icon will be on Zoom and programs with a ๐ icon will be held at the Library. | | |
The Town of Pelham Public Library is seeking a conscientious and detail-oriented part-time Bookkeeper to manage the Libraryโs financial records and support its day-to-day fiscal operations.
๏ปฟClick here to read the full job posting.
| | | Community Canned Food Drive | The Pelham Library is partnering with United Way for a canned food drive benefitting Westchester and Putnam Food Pantries. A box is located at the Library by the Carol Place entrance where you can leave your donations. Thank you for your help! Please learn more about requested donations by clicking here. | Monday, February 2 through Monday, February 23 ๐ | | | The Gay Harlem Renaissance with the New-York Historical | |
As Harlem grew into the nationโs largest Black metropolis after the First World War, Black Southern and Caribbean migrants, activists, and artists transformed the neighborhood into a nexus of political activism, creative expression, and community life. Many of Harlemโs most celebrated poets, novelists, performers, and artists were gay or bisexual (some discreetly and others openly). Whether on Harlemโs biggest stages or in its nightclubs or hidden speakeasies, LGBTQ+ performers took center stage. Join us to learn more about the people and places that shaped cultural innovation and defined the era.
This program takes place on Zoom and registration is required. Click here to register.
| Wednesday, February 4, 7-8 pm๐ป | | | 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. While we only have one meeting in February we expect to pick back up more regularly in March.
| Monday, February 9, 6-6:45 pm ๐ | |
โ | Crafty Adults: Memento Boxes | |
Join our resident artist/instructor Sara Mallach this month as we decoupage and decorate wooden cigar boxes to become functional, beautiful pieces to hold mementos and keepsakes. A perfect project for the New Year!
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, February 23, 7-8 pm ๐ | |
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โ | EcoPelโs Winter Seed Sowing Workshop | |
Learn how to start native plants and annual flower seeds during a hands-on workshop. Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners, youโll grow favorites like blue vervain, golden alexander, coneflowers, cosmos, and zinnias, ready for spring planting! Weโll use recycled materials to create mini-greenhouses, allowing plants a period of cold stratification.
Space is limited for this event, and registration is required. Click here to register.
| Saturday, February 28, 10:30 am -12 pm ๐ | | | |
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.
Please note the time change. Class now begins at 10:30 am.
| Tuesdays in February, 10:30-11:30 am ๐ | |
โ | 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 February 12:30-3 pm ๐ | | | |
The After-Dark Book Club will meet on February 5 at 7:30 pm to discuss The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead and on March 3 at 7:30 pm to discuss The Briar Club by Kate Quinn.
The 2nd-Friday Book Club will meet on Friday, February 13 at 10:30 am to discuss Colored Television by Danzy Senna and on Friday, March 13 at 10:30 am to discus The Secret Life of Sunflowers by Marta Molnar.
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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, Stitching Saturdays, and more | 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, February 7, 2-3:30 pm ๐ | |
โ | 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. | |
โ | The Library will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents' Day | We will reopen with our normal hours at 10 am on Tuesday, February 17. | | | Children's News and Events | | |
Stuffed Animal Sleepover returns! Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a fun craft and bedtime story! Then, leave them for their overnight sleepover. When you pick them up on Thursday you'll get to hear all about what your stuffed animal friends were up to at the Library!
This program is for children ages four and up. Registration is required. Parents can register their child by emailing Kathy at kpalovick@pelhamlibrary.org. Please provide parent's name, child's name, age, and phone number. Space is limited, so sign up soon.
| Drop off Tuesday, February 17, 3:30-4:30 pm ๐ | |
โ | Musical Adventures at the Library with Concordia Conservatory | |
Join storytellers and musicians from Concordia Conservatory for this special Thursday Morning Story Time!
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, February 26, 10:30-11 am ๐ | |
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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 February, 3:30-4:30 pm ๐ | |
โ | 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 February, 3:30-4:30 pm ๐ | | | During this free after school tutoring program, high school volunteers will help beginner Spanish students with language homework or Spanish-speaking students to learn English. This program is for students in grades K-6. | Wednesdays in February, 3:30-4:30 pm ๐ | | | 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 February, 3:30-4:30 pm ๐ | | | STEM Story Time by Pelham High School Student | |
Join us for a special STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Story Time and craft!
This program is for children ages five and up. Registration is not required, but please arrive on time: first come, first served.
| Saturdays, February 7 and 21, 11 am-12 pm ๐ | | | |
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 everyoneโs safety and enjoyment, please follow all instructions provided by Library staff. Thank you!
| Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:30-11 am ๐ | |
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โ โ | 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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