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News From the Library
May 1, 2025
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Library Budget Vote
The New Rochelle Public Library board election and budget vote is Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Polls are open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm. Please note, the Library is NOT a polling site. If you are unsure of your polling place, you may use this online tool, or contact the Clerk and Secretary to the Board of Education at 914-576-4219. Absentee, Early Mail, and Military ballot information may be found here - click and scroll to bottom.
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2025-2026 Libary Budget Newsletter
A digital version of the New Rochelle Public Library’s 2025–2026 Budget Newsletter is now available. Inside, you will find an overview of the proposed library budget, along with highlights of select programs and services that reflect NRPL’s commitment to lifelong learning, community engagement, and cultural enrichment. The newsletter also features a message from Library Director Eugenia Schatoff and a “Library at a Glance” section—offering an eye-opening snapshot of the dynamic impact NRPL has on our community throughout the year.
A Budget Informational Meeting will take place on Monday, May 5, 6:30 pm. Attend in person or virtually. Details in "Coming Up" section below
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Meet Pete!
That's Pete the Cat and he will be at our Musical May Children's Book Week Party on Saturday, May 3, 2:00 pm, along with award-winning picture book author Jyoti Rajan Gopal. See the Kids Corner below for details about all the fun in store
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NEW! Mr. Lunetta Explorer Bags
Our brand-new Mr. Lunetta Explorer Bags, now available at the Main Branch of the New Rochelle Public Library, are your passport to outdoor discovery. Courtesy of Saw Mill River Audubon, each bag is packed with binoculars, bird and tree identification cards, magnifying glasses and activity guides. Borrow a bag for one week and turn any park, backyard, or nature walk into an unforgettable learning expedition.
NRPL is proud to support the City of New Rochelle's Community Forest and Management Plan, encouraging residents to explore, appreciate, and protect our urban forest.
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New Rochelle Plays Hollywood: The Men
Join us on Sunday, May 4, 2:00 pm for a screening of The Men. Marlon Brando’s screen debut delivers a powerful performance as a wounded veteran adjusting to life after war. A gripping drama directed by Fred Zinnemann, this early Brando film offers a rare look at his more vulnerable side.
Starring Marlon Brando, Teresa Wright, Jack Webb. Directed by Fred Zinnemann. (87 minutes)
New Rochelle Plays Hollywood is a film series presented by the New Rochelle Public Library. Prior to the screening, film aficionado Les Srager will introduce the history of the film and its creative personnel with a discussion period following the screening. Our Spring 2025 series is “Film Career Beginnings” featuring now-iconic actors in their very first roles. See the early performances that launched legendary careers!
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Jump Start Your Job Search Workshop: Where and How to Search for Jobs on the Internet
Join us on Monday, May 5, 6:30 pm to learn how to reduce the hours you spend in front of a screen and focus your energy by:
- Identifying targeted job sites
- Being up to date on Indeed
- Concentrating on 3 sites
- Targeting Companies
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Library Budget Informational Meeting
As we approach the upcoming library budget vote, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, we invite New Rochelle residents to join us on Monday, May 5, 6:30 pm for an informative session with the Library Director and a member(s) of the Library Board of Trustees. This program will focus on the proposed budget for the coming year, how it will affect library services, and what it means for our community.
If you are unable to attend the meeting in person, you may view it virtually. Register for the May 5 VIRTUAL meeting here.
If you can attend in person, NO REGISTRATION is required.
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Mah Jongg Open Play: Two Options
Let's build a community of Mah Jongg players!
Our next Tuesday evening open play session is on Tuesday, May 6, 5:45 - 7:45 pm.
Additional Tuesday evening sessions will take place on May 6, 20, 27, June 3, 10 and 17
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You may also join us on Thursday afternoons, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, in the Ossie Davis Theater, for 'Open Play Mah Jongg' Our next session is May 8. Join for any or all sessions.
Our hope is to provide a space where players can join together for a weekly game. This program is for experienced players of all levels.
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ESL Placement Test
The online placement test for the next session of in-person, beginner ESL classes is Thursday, May 8, 9:00 am. Classes begin Thursday, May 15.
To enroll, call 914-606-5656
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Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with a Klezmer Concert by Elijah and the Not-for-Prophets
Join us on Thursday, May 8, 7:00 pm for an evening of live klezmer music - the exuberant, joyful and deeply soulful music traditions of the Jewish diaspora. Hear the infectious melodies and ecstatic rhythms of Ukrainian, Romanian, Middle Eastern, Yiddish and other Eastern European cultures as you are transported across centuries and continents in a single evening.
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Well Minded Movement: Better Balance and Walking
Want to improve your balance and walking abilities? Join us on Friday, May 9, 12:30 - 1:30 pm to learn to move from your core with safe, slow, relaxing movement, no stretching required! This class is for all abilities.
Instructor Patricia Wahl uses a unique body-brain type exercise (based on The Feldenkrais Method) for learning intelligent movement.
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Friday Night Concert Series: Michael Powers' Blues Heritage Band
Get ready for a powerhouse night of blues on Friday, May 9, 7:00 pm! NY Hall of Famer, Grammy nominee, and five-time BMA honoree Michael “MURCH” Powers leads his Blues Heritage Band in a soulful journey through his original music and a special tribute to legends Jimmy Reed, Muddy Waters, and Jimi Hendrix. With the electrifying talents of "Speedo Harmonica Jones", Jeff Young, Jerome Morris, and Billy Cristiani, this is a must-see for blues fans!
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NRPL "VROOM" FILM SERIES: "FORD V. FERRARI" (2019)
Join us for our next film in the VROOM film series on Saturday, May 10, 1:30 pm. The remarkable true story of the visionary American car designer Carroll Shelby and the fearless British-born driver Ken Miles, who together battled corporate interference, the laws of physics, and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford Motor Company and take on the dominating race cars of Enzo Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 1966.
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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Smartphone Photography Secrets
These days, your phone is a camera that’s always with you. In this hands-on workshop on Monday, May 12, 6:00 - 7:45 pm, professional photographer Scott Dengrove will teach tips, tricks and techniques designed to take your smartphone photography to the next level. Participants will learn how to make images stand out through improving composition, tweaking exposure, the basics of good photography, and photography tricks only a smartphone could pull off.
Bring your smartphone. Phones WILL NOT be provided.
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Help Save a Life: Donate Blood
Prospective donors are currently being sought by the American Red Cross for the upcoming blood drive at NRPL on Tuesday, May 13, 1:00 - 6:00 pm
Please sign up for an appointment by clicking below. Refreshments are provided!
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Women and Money Roundtable: Making Sense of Today's Financial Markets (Virtual)
Join us on Wednesday, May 14, 1:00 pm for the next Women and Money Virtual Roundtable. This monthly discussion group, started in 2016, provides information, resources, learning activities and moderators to educate and create a safe and welcoming place for women* to learn, share their experiences, and ask questions.
*All gender identities welcome
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Children's Book Week Party
Get into the groove & join us for a music-themed celebration on Saturday, May 3, 2:00 pm in honor of Children’s Book Week with special guests & activities that are sure to inspire a love of literacy and libraries. The afternoon includes:
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Award-winning picture book author Jyoti Rajan Gopal sharing her book One Sweet Song, an ode to the power of music and community, Meet & Greet with Pete the Cat!, and Make & Shake Tambourines!
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
Explore books that spotlight and celebrate a range of experiences within Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
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Magical Houses at Huguenot Children's Library
Spring is here and magic is in the air! Join us on Saturday, May 10, 10:30 am at Huguenot Children's Library to decorate a magical house and garden with acorn people and their special friends.
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Build! Make! Create!
Join us on Tuesday, May 6, 11:00 am with your little ones (ages 2-5) for fun with art and construction projects!
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Tween Book Club: Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson
Join us on Tuesday, May 13, 4:30 pm for snacks, trivia, and to chat about this month’s book club pick, Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson.
The first 10 registrants will be given a free copy of the book! Register by calling 914-813-3716 or visiting the Desk in the Children’s Room.
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Save the Date! Traditions of Chinese Acrobats
Join us on Saturday, May 17, 2:00 pm as we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander month with a performance filled with balancing, plate spinning, ribbon dancing, diabolos, foot juggling & more! Li Liu performs all these amazing acrobatic feats while incorporating Chinese culture & language into her performance! Select volunteers will get to join her on stage too!
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Learn what's coming up in the Children's Room and at Huguenot Children's Library. We have lots of great programs planned to educate and engage children of all ages.
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Intro to Excel
Join us on Saturday, May 3, 10:00 am to learn how to work with numbers and data by creating spreadsheets.
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Introduction to Microsoft Word & Google Docs
Join us on Monday, May 5, 5:00 pm to learn how to create a simple document, edit and format text, correct spelling, adjust margins, save, print open files in Microsoft & Google Docs.
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File Management
Join us on Saturday, May 10, 10:00 am to learn how to organize and manage your information by creating files and folders.
| | 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. ) | | |
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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Jewish American Heritage Month
Jewish American Heritage Month is celebrated every May to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to American culture and history. The month is a time for Americans of all backgrounds to learn about and celebrate the rich and diverse history of Jewish Americans. Check out these (and many other titles!) celebrating Jewish Americans!
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Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month
In honor of AAPI month, Beth has curated this list of fiction centered on Asian Americans, native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.
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Cooking Inspiration for Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, meaning "Fifth of May" in Spanish, is a holiday that celebrates the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Celebrate the holiday by trying your hand at cooking a Mexican meal. Look to these cookbooks for inspiration.
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Brown Bag Book Club: The Real Americans
Join us on Tuesday, May 13, 12:00 pm for a librarian-led discussion about The Real Americans by Rachel Khong. A supply of the book will be 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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Chair Yoga
Monday, May 5, 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Wednesday, May 7, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Job Search Coach
Monday, May 5, 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, April 7. Learn more about and register for workshops here.
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Qi Gong
Tuesday, May 6, 10:00 am (Please note new day)
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Mah Jongg Open Play
Tuesday, May 6, 5:45- 7:45 pm
Thursday, May 8, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Open Sewing for Experienced Sewists
Wednesday, May 7, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Our NRPL sewists are working on a group quilt to donate to a local organization that serves families in need. Come join in this community effort.
| | Saturday Gentle Yoga returns on Saturday, May 24 | | What's Happening in the Teen Room? | | |
Join us on Wednesday, May 6, 3:00 pm to make a your own Minecraft Sticker Picture!
Unwind from your devices in the Teen Room! On Tuesdays, 4:00 - 8:00 pm it's Jigsaw Puzzle Night. Help assemble a large puzzle with others, or make your own puzzle face. On Thursdays, 4:00 - 8:00 pm, join us for LEGO building night! We have great sets to keep it challenging.
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Intro to Babysitting Class
Register now for our Intro to Babysitting Class on Saturday, May 3, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Participants will learn important skills for communicating with parents, working with babies and toddlers, and safety/first aid tips from a licensed educator.
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We Can Help Make Sure Things Add Up for You!
Drop by and receive one-on-one assistance from a fellow teen on math. Available on a first come, first served basis. No registration required; just drop in! Click below for dates and times.
| | Check out our Teen calendar for a full listing of all Teen events that take place daily in the Teen Room. | | |
"Our Children, Our Artists" Exhibit Now Open
Come to the Library to view the amazing artworks created by New Rochelle public school children. the City School District of New Rochelle's "Our Children, Our Artists" exhibit is now on view in the Lumen Winter Gallery.
The exhibit showcases the artwork of students from the New Rochelle Public Elementary Schools (May 1 -10), and the New Rochelle Secondary Schools (May 15 - 24.)
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May Closings and Delayed Opening
The main branch of the New Rochelle Public Library and the Huguenot Children’s Library will open at 12:00 pm on Friday, May 9 to accommodate staff training.
The main branch of the New Rochelle Public Library will be closed on Sunday, May 11, 2025 for Mother’s Day. It will also be closed on Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26, 2025 for Memorial Day observances. The Huguenot Children’s Library is normally closed on Sundays and will also be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025 for Memorial Day.
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An Aerial View of Davids Island and Fort Slocum With Morning Sunlight Casting Long Shadows, c. 1930s
The Archive of the New Rochelle Public Library is a unique resource of documents relating to the history of New Rochelle. Our Archive is a repository of historical resources such as institutional and civic records, personal papers, and audiovisual materials. In 2023, the entire Photography Collection of the Archive was properly organized and described by our staff Archivist. This collection of over 15,000 photographic images portrays the city in penetrating detail from early public photography of the 1860s to modern digital photos.
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Who Dunnit??
May is Mystery Month, and Kanopy is your destination for thrilling films that will keep you guessing until the very end. Whether you’re a fan of detective stories or psychological thrillers, there’s something for everyone. Watch for free and immerse yourself in a world of mystery:
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City Council Community Meetings
The City is hosting a series of informational evenings that will bring the City's elected officials and departments out to your neighborhood. The schedule is as follows:
Districts 1 & 2
Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 pm
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Scholarship Opportunity
The New Rochelle Council of Community Services is pleased to announce the continuation of its annual scholarship, designed to assist a New Rochelle High School/Huguenot Academy student with limited resources to further his or her education, through either college, technical school, or vocational training. Scholarship funds can be utilized for applications, books, registration fees, or any acceptable educational expense.
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NRPL Calendar
For a full listing of all NRPL events, visit our online calendar.
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