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This month features Tai Chi, Mah Jongg, and beginner ukulele lessons. For kids we have baby yoga, musical Mondays, and our popular canine story time.
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. | | Tai Chi on the Library Lawn | |
Join Master Yao-Wah Chan for beginning Tai Chi on the Library lawn. 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 11:30 am.
| Tuesdays in May, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm π | | | 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 May, 12-2:30 pm π | | | |
Lightweight, adaptable, and approachable, the ukulele is a great instrument for beginner musicians. Join instructor Elyse Schreiber for this three-class series, during which we will cover basic ukulele skills including strumming, chords, and finger picking.
Registration is required for this program, and you must attend all three sessions. Attendance is capped at 12 people, and a waitlist will be kept. If you are interested, please email Tash at ngross@pelhamlibrary.org. A limited number of ukuleles are available to borrow with your library card: in your email, please indicate whether you will be bringing your own ukulele, or looking to borrow.
Register soon, as space is limited!
| Thursdays May 8, 15, and 22, 6:30-7:30 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 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.
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These classes are walk-ins that do not require preregistration or attending all sessions.
| Mondays, May 5 and 12, 6-6:45pm π | |
β | Eating in Harmony with Nature with Dr. Kaushik | This series from Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik discusses the effect of food on the body and its healing abilities. With over 35 yearsβ experience as an Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Kaushik is one of the most experienced Ayurvedic physicians in North America. Dr. Kaushik recently founded the Institute for the Advancement of Ayurvedic Sciences, a research and teaching institution. This program will take place on Zoom, and registration is required. Click here to register. The Zoom link will be emailed to you before the presentation. | Tuesday, May 13, 7-8 pm π» | |
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The After-Dark Book Club will meet on Thursday, May 1 at 7:30 pm to discuss Yellowface by R.F. Kuang and on Thursday, June 5 at 7:30 pm to discuss Ship of Brides by Jojo Moyes.
The 2nd-Friday Book Club will meet on Friday, May 9 at 10:30 am to discuss North Woods by Daniel Mason and on Friday, June 13 at 10:30 am to discuss Brooklyn by Colm TΓ³ibΓn.
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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.
| | | | Love to knit or crochet? Gather your needles, hooks, and yarn, and join us every Friday afternoon for an informal adult needlework group. Knitters, crocheters, and needle point enthusiasts of all abilities are welcome, but please note that no instructors will be present. | Every Friday, 1-3:30 pm π | | | Tuesdays are Digitizing Days | Our Time-Warp Tuesdays continue. 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 new high-speed scanner. Appointments are required for a 45-minute session. To learn all of the details and to register, please click here. | |
β | Children's News and Events | | Playful Yoga for Toddlers & Babies | |
Looking for some Saturday fun? Join us for an outdoor parent-child Yoga & Play session! This activity is geared towards toddlers and babies (and their grown-ups). Older siblings are also welcome to join the fun! Led by local yoga instructor & twin-toddler mom 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.
| Saturdays, May 17 and 31, 10:30-11 am π | |
β | 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, May 3, 17 and 31, 11 am-12 pm π | | | Musical Monday Morning Story Time with Concordia Conservatory | |
Join storytellers and musicians from Concordia Conservatory for this special Monday Morning Story Time!
This event is made possible by the sponsorship of the Conservatory Music Outreach Fund.
| Monday, May 19, 10:30-11 am 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. | Tuesdays in May, 3:30-4:30 pm π | | | 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 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 May, 3:30-4:30 pm π | |
β | Would you like to learn Albanian, or brush up on language skills you already have? Are you curious about Albanian music, festivals, or history? Join Pelham High School student Selena Nezaj for this Albanian language and culture class just for children ages six to 13! | Fridays in May, 3:30-4:30 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 above 90Β° or below 40Β°, or if it is raining. You may call the Library when we open at 10 am to inquire. | Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:30-11 am π | |
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β | The Library would like to thank the Friends of the Town of Pelham Public Library for program support. | | New Library Hours starting in January 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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