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Celebrate the Magic of Your Library:
National Library Week, April 19–25
National Library Week celebrates the vital role libraries play as welcoming spaces for learning, exploration, and connection for all ages.
Beyond books, libraries offer audiobooks, movies, free Wi-Fi, research databases, digital resources, and programs like storytimes, book clubs, and workshops that bring the community together and inspire lifelong learning.
Visit the library, attend a program, or discover something new and thank the patrons, volunteers, and supporters who keep it thriving. Don’t forget to thank a library worker on Tuesday, April 21 for National Library Workers Day, because behind every great library is a team of real-life information superheroes!
Patricia Byrne
Library Director
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Celebrate National Library Week
Animal Embassy Experience
April 22 @ 3pm in the Community Room
Whether they have fur, feathers, fins or scales, animals come in many different forms and live in varying habitats. We’ll take a journey around the world with a unique group of rescued and adopted animals, that include reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, birds and mammals. Ages 5+. REGISTER HERE.
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Celebrate National Library Week
Andrew Carnegie: From Steel to the Building of Libraries
April 23 @ 7pm via Zoom
Join us for a special National Library Week program on Andrew Carnegie, who rose from humble beginnings to build a steel empire, pioneering low-cost production that helped make the U.S. an industrial powerhouse. After selling U.S. Steel to J. P. Morgan, he devoted himself to philanthropy, funding over 2,500 public libraries around the world & supporting education, culture, & peace. The program will also examine the 1892 Homestead Steel Works strike, a violent clash between workers, management, and the Pinkerton National Detective Agency & explore how Carnegie’s vision of giving transformed access to knowledge for generations. REGISTER HERE.
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Summer Reading Fun
Reading is having a moment -more adults than ever are joining book clubs, attending book parties, and celebrating what many are calling the joy of “long reading.” More families are looking for suggestions for great family read-alouds. This summer, we’re inviting the whole family to join in as we head into a world of FUN, laughter, improv, and imagination!
Children’s Summer Reading Program
Our annual Summer Reading Kickoff is June 26 @ 2pm in the Emelin Theatre! Improv 4 Kids will be there with a high-energy comedy show full of laughs, music and audience fun — perfect for the whole family! Then from July 7 to August 15, join our Summer Reading Challenge for all ages. Kids (Baby–5th grade) will get a fun Reading Log plus chances for prizes and fun surprises all summer.
Adult Summer Reading Program
The program also kicks off on June 26. Our Adult Summer Reading Bingo Card will encourage reading diverse genres, authors, and formats to earn raffle tickets for prizes. Come to the Adult Reference Desk for the Bingo card and we will validate the FREE SPACE to get you started.
The MPL Summer Reading Program will run from July 7 to August 15. For more information or to register, stop by or call the Children’s Room (914-630-5894) or the Adult Reference Desk (914-630-5888) in late May or early June.
Terry Numa
Head of Youth Services
Ursula Heinrich
Head of Adult Services
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National Poetry Month
Each April, libraries nationwide celebrate National Poetry Month, honoring poetry’s impact and the voices shaping our communities. At MPL, however, poetry is a vital part of cultural life year-round.
One of the most vibrant ways poetry comes alive here is through our poetry workshop led by Elizabeth O’Rourke, which meets on certain Fridays throughout the year - the next is coming up April 17 (register HERE). As O’Rourke shares, “Gathering with library patrons who love verse & the word allows for a beautiful, safe, and necessary feeling of community. We've been able to create a space where we can deepen our appreciation for the craft of poetry while also sharing how these pieces touch our individual lives and memories."
The library is also home to the personal poetry collection of Mary Louise Cox, former Poet Laureate of the Village of Mamaroneck, whose legacy continues to inspire. Across the street, the Poetry Garden dedicated to her memory offers a peaceful space for reflection and reading, honoring her contributions and poetry’s unifying power.
During National Poetry Month and beyond, the community is invited to engage with poetry by attending workshops, exploring the Cox collection, or visiting the Poetry Garden.
Patricia Byrne
Library Director
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Did you know that Village of Mamaroneck residents can now apply for a library card online? The process is quick and convenient. All you have to do is visit us within 30 days to show proof of address, pick up your card, and, of course, explore our beautiful building. Your new library card will give you immediate access to digital resources, as well as museum passes, wonderful programs, & physical materials like books, movies, and audiobooks. The online application is available on our website — simply click here. (Already have a card? Share the link.) Get ready to start exploring all the library has to offer!
Barbara George
Head of Circulation
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Staff Spotlight
While the library may appear to be simply shelves of books and friendly service, much of its work happens behind the scenes, thanks to dedicated tech and collection services staff.
Hilary Hertzoff (right) started with MPL in 1992 as a YA Librarian. Now in Collection Development & Tech Services, she catalogs, processes, and repairs children’s & YA books, recommends titles, fixes errors, runs reports, and occasionally leads programs. Hilary’s versatility ensures that every item on our shelves is ready for our patrons to enjoy.
Julie Maida (left) joined in 1986 as a Circulation Clerk and later managed processing of all adult materials. After retiring, she returned part-time to Tech Services, where she processes adult books, magazines, and donations - cataloging, labeling, repairing, preparing displays, and overseeing discards to maintain quality and accessibility.
Together, Hilary and Julie keep the library running smoothly, ensuring patrons can always find the right materials. Next time you check out a title, take a moment to appreciate the hands behind the shelves, keeping the library organized, up-to-date, and welcoming for everyone.
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Your Voice Shapes Our Story
We love hearing from our patrons! A few of our most recent testimonials:
“Libraries save democracies and are essential for communities. MPL serves so many wonderful functions, I am so happy to support them”
“Libraries are generally a boon to a community, and Mamaroneck Public Library is especially so. One of my favorite public institutions.”
“Thank you for being the heart of the village and running delightful programs!”
via Network for Good
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136 Prospect Ave
Mamaroneck NY 10543
914-698-1250
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