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This month at the Library, check-out Baby Yoga, our newest crochet program for teens, sign up for Battle of the Books, and learn about oral storytelling.
For all this and more, please see below or check our calendar.
| | Programs with a π» icon will be on Zoom and programs with a π icon will be held at the Library. | | Krochet Kritters with Kathy | |
Join us on Tuesday afternoons to crochet an amigurumi. βAmigurumiβ means a crocehted 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 in May , 3:30-4:30 pm π | |
β | Crafty Adults: Polymer Clay Chickens | |
Flock to Crafty Adults with our resident artist-instructor, Sara Mallach, this month as we make whimsical miniature chickens out of polymer clay.
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, May 18, 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, May 11 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 May, 10:30-11:30 am π | |
β | Join us for a drop-in Mah Jongg program for adults ages 18 and up. This program is to 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 May, 12:30-3 pm π | | | |
The After-Dark Book Club will meet on Thursday, May 7, at 7:30 pm to discuss Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng and on Thursday, June 4, at 7:30 pm to discuss This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel.
The 2nd-Friday Book Club will meet on Friday, May 8, at 10:30 am to discuss Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks and on Friday, June 12, at 10:30 am to discuss Time of the Child by Niall Williams.
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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, May 2, 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 Memorial Day | We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26 for our regular hours. | Closed Monday, May 25 π | |
β | Children's News and Events | | 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 | 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 & 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, May 2 and 23, 10:30-11 am π | |
β | Crafty Families: Paper Tulip Garlands | |
Join our resident artist-instructor, Sara Mallach, for a special Mother's Day craft for the whole family. We'll make paper tulip garlands to decorate our homes or give as gifts to the maternal figures and nurturers in our lives.
Registration is required for this in-person program! All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Click here to register.
| Saturday, May 9, 10:30-11:30 am π | |
β | Join us for a presentation by Girl Scout Mia Sakran about endangered animals. We'll learn about endangered species here in our own community. This program is for children in grades K-8. | Saturday, May 9, 1-2 pm π | |
β | Musical Adventures at the Library with Concordia Conservatory | |
Join storytellers and musicians from Concordia Conservatory for this special Thursday Morning Story Time for children ages three and up.
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, May 14, 10:30-11 am π | |
β | The Art of Oral Storytelling: Keeping the Stories of America's Veterans Alive with Julie Sakhrani | |
Join Pelham Girl Scout Julie Sakhrani to learn about our local veterans, how to support them, and why collecting their stories is important.
On May 16, learn to collect oral stories from veterans, why it's important and support the Purple Heart Project by making cards.
On May 23, learn how to support our local veterans and write letters to home-bound veterans.
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These programs are for children in grades K-8.
| Saturdays, May 16 and 23, 1-2 pm π | |
β | Beyond the Game: Tackling Bullying in Sports with Paz Marrero | |
Come play with us! Join Pelham Girl Scout Paz Marrero to learn about playing fair and treating others with respect in sports.
This program is for children in grades K-8. Girl Scouts can earn Free Play and Fun with Movement badges by attending.
| Saturdays, May 16 and 23, 2-3 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 May, 3:30-4:30 pm π | | | |
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 register for your 10-minute session, please email Tash at ngross@pelhamlibrary.org. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is strongly suggested.
| Thursdays in May, 3:30-4:30 pm π | |
β | 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 May, 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, May 16 and 30, 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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β β | 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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