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This month at the Library, you're gonna need a bigger boat for a behind the scenes look at Jaws and learn about real sharks with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy. Bring the family to a craft program with the ArtsWestchester ArtsMobile, kick off our Summer Reading Program with the Bubble Bus, and join Shay Armand for music and crafts.
For all this and more, please see below or check our calendar.
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The Pelham Public Library Board of Trustees is delighted to welcome Susan Quintin as its newest member.
ο»ΏSusan is a strategic business and product leader with nearly two decades of experience across global financial services organizations. She brings valuable expertise in fundraising, organizational leadership, and community-focused collaboration.
Susan, a lifelong resident, lives in Pelham with her two children, Peter and Charlotte. She strongly believes in the mission of the Town of Pelham Public Library and in the vital role libraries play at the heart of a community. She is honored to support an institution that fosters literacy, lifelong learning, and connections across generations.
For more information about Susan, please click here.
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β | Adults: Read Books, Win a Prize | Reading contests for children have been a staple of the Library's Summer Reading program for years. But why let the kids have all the fun? Adults and teens in 9th grade and up can play our Reading BINGO game and enter a raffle to win a brand-new Kindle! Download a BINGO board with instructions by clicking here or stop by the Library reference desk to pick up a form. | Now through Tuesday, September 8 π | |
β | Krochet Kritters with Kathy | |
Join us on Tuesday afternoons to crochet an amigurumi. βAmigurumiβ means a crocheted or knitted stuffed toy in Japanese. Weβll work on a new critter each month. All supplies (yarn, crochet hooks, and stitch markers) will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.
This drop-in program is for ages 13 and up, and no registration is required. Attendees should have basic crochet skills. No instructor will be present.
| Tuesdays June 2, 9, 16 , and 23 3:30-4:30 pm π | |
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Here is the definitive backstory of Steven Spielberg's cinematic masterpiece that frightened beachgoers around the world. Learn the stories behind the shark, the feuds between actors, the legendary score, how "You're gonna need a bigger boat!" became part of the film, and much more!
This program takes place on Zoom, and registration is required. Click here to register.
| Tuesday, June 9, 11 am-12 pm π» | |
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Join us for the book launch of Pelham author Rachel Cullen's latest novel, Country Club Summer. She'll be joined in conversation with fellow Pelham author Erica Youngren.
Rachel Cullen is the author of eight womenβs fiction novels. Before she was a writer, Rachel was a brand strategy consultant and worked in San Francisco, New York, Brussels, and London. She has an undergraduate degree in religious studies from Northwestern University and an MBA from NYU Stern. Sheβs lived in Pelham for nineteen years, where she lives with her husband, three teenage children, and three Labrador retrievers. If she isnβt writing, you can find her playing a racquet sport or coaching, watching, or organizing Pelham lacrosse.
Erica Youngren earned an MFA in creative nonfiction from Sarah Lawrence College. She was an assistant editor at Clarkson Potter/Publishers, a staff writer for Harper's Bazaar, and she has contributed essays and reporting to a range of publications, including Cognoscenti, Real Simple, The New Yorker, Slate and Instyle.
Books will be available for purchase and signing. Wine and light bites will be served.
| Tuesday, June 9 , 7-8 pm π | |
β | Uncovering Westchester LGBTQ+ History | |
LGBTQ+ history is Westchester's history! In honor of Pride Month, join librarian and researcher Allee Manning for a celebration and deep dive into some of the true stories of the LGBTQ+ individuals who shaped Westchester with their advocacy, art, and activism. Expect plenty of fun trivia and thoughtful research.
Former Pelham resident Allee Manning is the founder of the Westchester LGBTQ+ History Project. For more research and oral histories, check out the project's website at westchesterlgbtqhistoryproject.com.
This program takes place on Zoom, and registration is required. Click here to register.
| Tuesday, June 16, 7 pm-8 pm π» | |
β | George Washington Carver: Beyond "The Peanut Man" | |
Renowned agricultural scientist, educator, and humanitarian, George Washington Carver was far more than just "the Peanut Man!" Born in Missouri to enslaved parents just two weeks before the Civil War ended, Carver was one of the most prominent Black scientists of the 20th century. He developed farming techniques to prevent soil depletion, encouraged poor farmers to grow peanuts and sweet potatoes to improve their quality of life, and was an early promoter of environmentalism.
Join us to celebrate the life and achievements of this incredible Black scientist!
This program takes place on Zoom, and registration is required. Click here to register.
| Thursday, June 18, 11 am-12 pm π» | |
β | Awareness Inspires Conservation with the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy | |
Learn about the ongoing white shark research projects being conducted and funded by the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, how that research is impacting conservation and public safety efforts, and up-to-date information on what that research has taught us. View videos and photographs to develop your knowledge of what a shark is and what it takes to conduct white shark research.
The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC) is a nonprofit organization supporting scientific research, educating the community, and improving public safety. AWSC strives to increase knowledge of Atlantic white sharks to change public perception, conserve the species, and ensure biologically diverse marine ecosystems.
This program takes place on Zoom, and registration is required. Click here to register.
| Wednesday, June 24, 11 am-12 pmπ» | |
β | Crafty Adults: Bag Charms | |
Join us for Crafty Adults with our resident artist-instructor, Sara Mallach this month as we make beautiful bag charms: the perfect personalized accessory to adorn a purse, backpack, or clutch.
This event will take place in-person at the Library and each attendee must register separately. Click here to register. Sign up early, as space and supplies are limited.
Class begins at 7 pm. Please arrive on time as late arrivals disrupt the class.
| Monday, June 22, 7-8 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 residents EJ Sepp and Francesca Lippolis!
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.
| Monday, June 1 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 June, 10:30-11:30 am π | |
β | We are adding a Monday evening session to this popular drop-in Mah Jongg program for adults ages 18 and up. This program is for players of all skill levels who already 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 June, 12:30-3 pm and
Mondays in June starting on June 15, 6 pm-8 pm π
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The After-Dark Book Club will meet on Thursday, June 4, at 7:30 pm to discuss This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel. The After-Dark Book Club will be taking a break for July and August.
The 2nd-Friday Book Club will meet on Friday, June 12, at 10:30 am to discuss Time of the Child by Niall Williams The 2nd-Friday Book Club will also be taking a break for July and August.
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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 needlepoint group for adults and teens. Knitters, crocheters, and needlepoint enthusiasts of all abilities are welcome, but please bring your own materials and note that no instructors will be present. We also meet on the first Saturday of each 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 crochet 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, June 6, 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 | The Library Will be Closed in Observance of Juneteenth | We will reopen on Saturday, June 20 for our regular hours. | Closed Friday, June 19 π | |
β | Children's News and Events | | Summer Reading Kick-off with the Bubble Bus | |
Back by popular demand!
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If you thought the little Story Time bubble machine was good then just imagine how much fun a whole bus full of bubbles must be! Join us for music and fun with bubbles as we celebrate the start of our Summer Reading program.
| Tuesday, June 30, 2:30-4:30 pm π | | | Calling All Avid Readers: Battle of the Books | Will you be in 4th-12th grade in September 2026? If so, join us for Battle of the Books--a book-based trivia tournament for Westchester youth. The Pelham Library plans to have two teams: one for 4th-6th graders and one for 7th-12th graders. We'll compete against other teams from Westchester libraries in a Jeopardy-style format, with questions based on the five books assigned to your age bracket. Interested in joining? For the 4th-6th grade team, contact Erin at emaloney@pelhamlibrary.org; for the 7th-12th grade team, contact Kathy at kpalovick@pelhamlibrary.org. You can also call us at 914-738-1234. For more information click here. | Practices occur in August, September, and October with the Battle taking place on Saturday, October 24, 2026 π | |
β | Family Craft: Painting Black Icons with the ArtsWestchester ArtsMobile | |
Get ready to celebrate Juneteenth with the ArtsWestchester ArtsMobile! During this workshop, we'll learn how to do an image transfer using a pencil or carbon paper and paint our own portraits of Black icons like Jimi Hendrix, Maya Angelou, MLK, and more. We'll have acrylic paint, watercolors, and markers to bring your icon to life on canvas or watercolor paper.
This program is for people of all ages, but kids ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Click here to register.
| Tuesday, June 2, 3:30-5:30 pm π | |
β | Playful Yoga for Toddlers & Babies | |
Looking for some spring Saturday fun? Join us for an outdoor parent-child Yoga & Play session! Geared towards toddlers and babies (and their grown-ups), this playful program welcomes older siblings, too! Led by local yoga instructor and mom of twin toddlers, Samantha Scinta.
This program will take place outdoors. In case of inclement weather or high temperatures, we will move indoors. Please bring yoga mats, towels, or outdoor blankets.ο»Ώ
| Saturdays, June 6 and 20, 10:30-11 am π | |
β | Music and Crafts with Shay | |
Music and art arenβt just fun: they can help kids to develop speech and language skills, reduce stress, and cope with all sorts of daily challenges. Join Shay Armand for crafts, sing-alongs, and more fun activities this summer!
This program is open to all kids ages 5 and up, but we would like to especially welcome neurodiverse and intellectually disabled kids.
| Saturdays, June 6 and 20, 11 am-12 pm 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 June, 3:30-4:30 pm π | | | 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 June 4 and 11 , 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, June 13, 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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- 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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