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News From the Library
February 20, 2025
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Those Terrific Teens
Kudos to the sixty teens and tweens from New Rochelle middle and high schools who came together yesterday for a morning of service at HOPE Community Services. Our Teen Librarian, Rio Aucena, was on there to lend a hand.
Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert stopped by to thank everyone for coming out on a chilly winter day, during the school break, to serve the community. Volunteers made sandwiches, packed cookies, designed colorful placemats, and distributed food at the pantry. Volunteers later received a behind-the-scenes tour of the facilities, learned about HOPE's mission, and the value of community service.
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Loving Your Love Letters!
So many heartwarming notes have been coming in this month as we celebrate Library Lover's Month at NRPL. Thank you so much for the love. We feel it.
You can still stop by one of our reference desks and write us a love letter! We'll be putting your notes on display in the lobby, and on our social media. Keep them coming!
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn more!
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Black History Month at NRPL
Our Black History Month events continue throughout February, celebrating the extensive contributions of African-Americans throughout history. Learn more about what is planned here and throughout this newsletter.
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Gentle Yoga
Join us on Saturday, February 22, 10:30 - 11:45 am for a gentle mat yoga class with breathing (pranayama), movement (asana), relaxation (yoga nidre) and meditation led by Tere Yogi. Please bring your own mat. Ages 16 and up.
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Interested in Becoming a U.S. Citizen?
NRPL's Civics Class for Citizenship returns on Saturday, February 22, 2:00 pm. This class will help to prepare students for the U.S. citizenship or naturalization exam and interview. Instruction is provided in the areas of government, current events, test-taking strategies, and interview skills that build confidence and familiarity of the interview process.
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Bokandeye African Dance Performance
Join us on Saturday, February 22, 3:30 pm to celebrate Black History Month with Bokandeye African Dance. Children and adults will be thrilled and enlightened by the rich and colorful history of West Africa through dance, rhythm, song and theater performed by participants in this year's Bokandeye African Dance workshop.
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Multilevel Yoga
Join us on Monday, February 24, 6:15 - 7:45 pm for a multilevel yoga class with breathing (pranayama), and relaxations (yoga nidra) led by Tere Yogi. Please bring your own mat.
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Free Tax Assistance
Free, in-person tax assistance through AARP Tax Aide continues on Tuesday, February 25, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm*.
Assistance will be provided on a first come, first served basis; no appointments will be available. Assistance will be provided on Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Tuesday, April 15, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Main Library
*On some days, we may need to stop accepting new patrons earlier than 2:00 pm in order to finish all tax returns in the time available. Please plan accordingly.
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New! Mah Jongg Open Play
Join us on Tuesday, February 25, 5:45 - 7:45 pm in the first floor Meeting Room to play Mah Jongg.
This is for experienced players. No instruction will be provided. Please be sure to bring your card Invite your friends to join you!
Click here to see additional dates through May.
(Stay tuned for details about our Spring instructional class beginning this spring. Details coming soon.)
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Motown Records and Berry Gordy (Virtual)
Celebrate Black History Month on Tuesday, February 25, 6:30 pm, with a captivating look at the legendary Motown record label, founded by Berry Gordy in 1959. Frustrated by earning little from his songwriting success with Lonely Teardrops, Gordy built a music empire that launched the careers of icons like Diana Ross & the Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and The Jackson 5. The label played an important role in the racial integration of popular music achieving crossover success.
In this virtual program, historian Rick Feingold will share fascinating stories and classic video footage of Motown’s early years.
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Use Our State of the Art Sewing Machines
Join us for our next Open Sewing session on Wednesday, February 26, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Whether you're an experienced seamstress, budding fashion designer, home decor enthusiast, or you just need to hem pants, this program offers the perfect opportunity to work on your sewing projects in a relaxed environment with fellow sewists, using our state-of-the-art Necchi sewing machines. We have experienced sewists on hand to help with any questions you may have.
This is not a beginner sewing class. It's intended for patrons who know how to operate a sewing machine. Patrons are responsible for bringing their own supplies, including fabrics, threads, patterns, and any other materials necessary for their projects.
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English Learner Conversation Circle
Join us on Wednesday, February 26, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm for this volunteer-led, drop-in weekly program offers 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! Drop in. Questions? Call Denise Link at (914) 813-3733; or email dlink@nrpl.org
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Adult Art Workshop: Library Love Collage Art
Join us on Thursday, February 27, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm to show your love for books and the library with a collage project inspired by the vibrant styles of Eric Carle and Lois Ehlert. Create a heartfelt work of art that celebrates "Library Lovers" Month. Drop in.
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Red Cross Blood Drive
An estimated 38 percent of Americans are eligible to give blood or platelets, but of those, less than 10 percent actually donate each year. If you are healthy and eligible, please come out to donate!
Prospective donors are currently being sought by the American Red Cross for the upcoming blood drive at NRPL on Friday, February 28, 11:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Please sign up for an appointment by clicking below. Refreshments are provided!
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NRPL "VROOM" Film Series: DIRTY MARY, CRAZY LARRY (1974)
Join us on Saturday, March 1, 2:30 pm for a screening of Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry. After robbing a supermarket, a racer and his mechanic in a 1969 Dodge Charger R/T have to contend with a tagalong girlfriend while trying to evade an obsessed lawman determined to capture them. Starring Peter Fonda, Susan George. Directed by John Hough. Rated PG – 93 minutes
In this high-speed film series, New Rochelle librarian and film historian Chris Poggiali will introduce and discuss movies centered around auto racing, car culture, and the open road.
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Jump Start Your Job Search Workshop: What Kind of Job Are You Looking For?
Join us on Monday, March 3, 6:30 pm for our next Job Search Workshop. This program for recent grads, career changers, and anyone looking to start a search but don't know where will cover:
- Resources for career direction
- What industries are hiring?
- Should I get more training or go back to school?
- The value of volunteering
- Civil Service Jobs
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Breaking Barriers in Baseball: Author Melissa Ludtke in Conversation with Yankees Radio Broadcaster Suzyn Waldman
Join us for a very special Women's History Month program on Thursday, March 6, 7:00 pm when veteran Yankees radio broadcaster Suzyn Waldman will join Melissa Ludtke, author of Locker Room Talk: A Woman's Struggle to Get Inside, in conversation about the inroads women are making into baseball – along with the challenges they confront.
They'll explore Ludtke v. Kuhn, the well-known case in which Melissa fought Major League Baseball in federal court to gain equal access for women sportswriters to interview ballplayers in the same place and time that their male peers did.
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February Vacation Week Fun Continues
On Friday, February 21, 11:00 am kids will be delighted by our very own NRPL Children's Librarian Players- masterful puppeteers and storytellers. Frolic in the forest with this Walk in the Woods Puppet show. At 2:00, kids of all ages can join our free-build block party, creating masterpieces our of LEGOS an DUPLOS.
The fun continues on Saturday, February 22, 10:00 am with Yoga Kids, and Sensory Storytime at 2:00 pm. Stick around for our Bokandeye African Dance performance at 3:30 pm - filled with beautiful costumes, energizing music and amazing choreography.
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Wag Your Tale is Back with More Opportunities to Read
Our next Wag Your Tale session takes place on Monday, February 24, 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Students ages 4-12 can practice their reading skills and build self-esteem with Freckle, Izzy, and our newest furry friend, Riley (pictured), story loving and certified therapy dogs from the Good Dog Foundation and R.E.A.D.® Foundation.
Call us at 914-813-3716 or sign up at the desk for a 10 minute slot on the day of the program. First come, first served. Space is limited to six children per session.
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NEW! Tween Gaming
Tweens ages 9 - 12 are invited to come chill out with old friends and new to play video or board games on Wednesday, February 26, 4:30 - 5:30 pm.
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NEW! Science Workshops at Huguenot Children's Library
New Rochelle High School's Science Honor Society Chapter will host a monthly interactive, fun and educational science workshop for kids ages 3-10 beginning Wednesday, February 26, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, at Huguenot Children's Library.
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More Fun in Store
Back to school next week for the kids and back to our regular scheduled programming.
We have great things happening everyday in the Children's Room and HCL. Dawny Dew will have your little ones dancing up a storm on Tuesday, February 25, 2:00 pm, and kids will have a sunnyside up good time with Susie Sunshine on Thursday, February 27, 10:30 am. You will find Dawny and Susie at the Huguenot Children's Library.
Rock Your World Kids with Armelle will take place on Wednesday, February 26, 11:00 am, toddlers 18 months - 3 years will get a taste of Spanish language in our Bilingual Babies program on Thursday, Febraury 27, and STEAM loving kids will be challenged in Math In Action on Thursday, February 27m 4:30 pm.
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Homework Help
Our Monroe University student tutors are ready to help elementary students with school assignments and reading practice. Free. Drop in. First come, first served. Click here for the Winter 2025 schedule.
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TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE AND COMPUTER CLASSES | |
Tech Basics - Computer & Internet
Join us on Saturday, February 22, 10:00 - 11:30 pm to review the basics of using a PC and learn about navigating the internet.
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Introducción al Uso de Microsoft & Google Docs
Únase a nosotras el lunes 24 de febrero, de 5:00 a 6:30 p.m. para aprender
a crear un documento simple, editar y darformato al texto, corregir la ortografía, ajustar losmárgenes, guardar, imprimir y abrir archivos en Microsoft Word y Google Docs.
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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. ) | |
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FREE Tech Help
Having trouble using your smartphone or other device? Free tech help is available at New Rochelle Public Library. Our Digital Navigators are trained guides that can assist you with a variety of tech needs. Make an appointment with a Digital Navigator at NRPL by clicking below.
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Friday, March 7, 11:20 am - 12:30 pm
A Musical Tribute to Irish Heritage: Special Matinee Concert Friday, March 7, 2:00 pm
'Extraordinary Women' Film Series: "LIGHT FLY, FLY HIGH" (2013)
Saturday, March 8, 1:00 pm
Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library $1/Bag Sale Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Last Chance to Find Your True (Book) Love!
We've been celebrating Library Lover's Month all of February. If you haven't gone on a Blind Date With a Book yet, there's still time to fall in love --- with a book! Stop by the second floor where you will find a selection of wrapped books with a brief description of the contents. Choose one that you find alluring, check it out and see if the sparks fly. After your "date", let us know how it went. Was it love at first page, awful, or somewhere in between.
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Brown Bag Book Club:
Join us on Tuesday, March 11, 12:00 pm for a librarian-led discussion about Solito: A Memoir by Javier Zamora. A supply of the book is now available to borrow from the first floor hold shelf. Drop in. All welcome.
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Please note: In consideration of other students in our classes, PLEASE
- Refrain from wearing perfumes, or other strong scents to class.
- Arrive on time. Late arrivals are disruptive to a class in session.
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Job Search Coach
Monday, February 24, 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. The next workshop is Monday, February 3. Learn more about and register for workshops here.
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Chair Yoga:
Monday, February 24, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Wednesday, February 26, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Open Sewing for Experienced Sewists
Wednesday, February 26, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Qi Gong is on pause. Classes resume in April.
Well-Minded Movement: Knees and Ankles coming in March. | |
What's Happening in the Teen Room? | |
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Get crafty next Wednesday, February 26, 3:00 pm - closing when we are making African fabric picture frames in the Teen Room.
Celebrate Maker Month Monday, March 3 - Friday, March 10, 3:00 - 5:00 pm each day by helping replicate the Super Mario Bros. Stage 1-1 on the Teen Room window.
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The next Mindfulness Monday is March 3, 4:00 - 5:00 pm. Destress at NRPL. Join for an exercise in visualization, a calm activity and a short meditation session.
The next Teen Advisory Board meeting is Saturday, March 8, 11:00 am. Help implement and promote teen programs, and earn community service hours.
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Paws & Relax is a great way to de-stress. Stop by the Teen Room on Monday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 12, 4:00 - 5:00 pm to relax with certified therapy dogs.
Teen Job Search Tips, Applications, Resumes & More, a virtual program to help teens land a part-time or summer job is coming on Thursday, March 27, 7:00 pm. Learn more and register here.
Note: Math Tutoring is suspended for the next two weeks. Check the teen calendar for details.
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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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History Restored: Black Entrepreneurship, 1900's to Present
In celebration of Black History Month, the Lincoln Park Conservancy has curated an exhibit exploring Black Entrepreneurship in New Rochelle. Come explore the history of Black owned businesses from the 1900's to the present. On display through February 28.
Linda Tarrent-Reid, Executive Director of the Lincoln Park Conservancy, and curator of the exhibit was interviewed by lohud. Watch her interview here.
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Introducing the New WLS Mobile App
Get ready to explore the world of books and beyond with the brand-new WLS Mobile App! Available now in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, this user-friendly app brings all your favorite library services right to your fingertips.
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Winter Wellness Fair
On Saturday, February 22, 1:00 - 5:00 pm, all are welcome to enjoy an afternoon of activities featuring both Eastern and Western Medicine practices to take care of your body and mind. Learn more here.
Presented by SPEAK (Supportive Place for Empowering Asian Americans and Kin)
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Free Concert This Sunday: Music of the African Diaspora
Kingdom Community Consultants invites you to experience the vibrant melodies and soulful rhythms celebrating the rich tapestry of music from the African Diaspora at a free concert on Sunday, February 23, 2:00 pm in the Ossie Davis Theater at the New Rochelle Public Library. Free and open to all.
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15,590 Trees
The City of New Rochelle is working to create a thriving, beautiful, GreeNR New Rochelle to benefit our community. Learn more about the City's Tree Inventory and Urban Forest Management plan here.
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NRPL Calendar
For a full listing of all NRPL events, visit our online calendar.
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Let's Get Social
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