Posts by Tim, Manager of Adult Services

Greenburgh Nature Center Pass Now Available

Greenburgh Nature Center Pass Now Available

The White Plains Public Library is pleased to announce the addition of Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale, NY to the Museum Pass Program. The Library pass provides free admission for two adults of the same household and all children under 18 to the Manor House, which is home to the Live Animal Museum, and its grounds. The Manor House is open Tuesday-Sunday, from 10am-4pm. There is a lot to see and discover within the walls of the historic Manor House. The first floor features animals and a greenhouse. Upstairs, visitors can come up close and hands-on with live animals from
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October 2, 2023 3:35 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Featured, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: Greenburgh Nature Center, museum pass, and museum passes.

Forever Young Adult Book Club

Forever Young Adult Book Club

Forever Young Adult is a group for YA fans who are a little less “Y”(oung) and a bit more “A”(dult). Whether you're a regular YA reader or you need a break from your usual “To Read” list, all are welcome! Thursday, October 26th, at 7:00 p.m. A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik (All available formats) Click here for the Zoom link. Enter a school of magic unlike any you have ever encountered: There are no teachers, no holidays, and no friendships save strategic ones. Survival is more important than any letter grade, for the school won't allow its students to
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September 20, 2023 11:00 am | by | 6 Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Book Discussion, and Library News.
Tags: author event, book club, book discussion, book group in westchester, book group in white plains, book groups, and Forever Young Adult Book Club.

National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day

National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day

On March 29th, please visit your local Mom and Pop Shops and give them your continued support. At the library, we are proud to support our local business community. One way we do that is by subscribing to Reference Solutions, the premier source of information for reference and research. If you are looking for sales leads, sizing up your competition, or looking at historical data for your industry, Reference Solutions can do that and much more! Access with your library card and sign on today through our library website!
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March 24, 2023 12:54 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Library News.
Tags: Observances and Celebrations, Reference, and Reference Solutions.

FDR Library & Museum Passes Now Available

FDR Library & Museum Passes Now Available

We are pleased to announce that the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum is up and running under routine procedures once again! The Public Library Complimentary Guest Pass Program has been reactivated. All you need to do to participate in this program is have a valid White Plains Library card and be 18+ years old. Come to the Library and go to the Hub Desk to request your complimentary pass. Staff will give you the pass that you must complete before visiting the Museum. All they require is that you: a) provide a name b) indicate the number of
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June 16, 2022 2:40 pm | by | 1 Comment
Categories: Featured, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: FDR Library, FDR Presidential Library and Museum, Hyde Park, museum pass, and museum passes.

New Movies Streaming in May

New Movies Streaming in May

Maybe you're already familiar with our streaming services Hoopla and Kanopy, but did you know that they add new content each month? Find a list below of some exciting new titles available on each platform this month. Hoopla Another Round (2020 Danish drama/comedy) Directed by Thomas Vinterberg. Starring Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Magnus Milland. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. Four friends, all teachers at various stages of middle age, are stuck in a rut. Unable to share their passions either at school or at home, they embark on an audacious experiment from an obscure
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May 12, 2021 10:14 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Featured and Library News.
Tags: film recommendations, films, hoopla, Kanopy, movies, staff picks, staff recommendations, and streaming.

Resources for Seniors

Resources for Seniors

Supermarket Special Hours/Lanes Whole Foods—Customers over 60 can shop one hour early, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. each day. Stop and Shop (both on Westchester Avenue and on North Broadway)—Customers over 60 as well as customers with compromised immune systems can shop from 6:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. each day. ShopRite in City Center—Customers over 60 can shop from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. each day. Trader Joe’s in Hartsdale—Seniors have a special shopping line from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. each day. Store is closed April 20th for a deep clean but will reopen on April 21st. Check this
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April 14, 2020 3:01 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: eNewsletter, Featured, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: coronavirus, covid-19, and seniors.

Coronavirus [COVID-19] Facts

Coronavirus [COVID-19] Facts

The Library has gathered a list of trusted sources to provide factual information on the virus and steps to protect yourself. Bookmark these sites and return to them regularly for information you can trust: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] will provide updated information as it becomes available, in addition to updated guidance. Local information from the Weschester County Department of Health. Information from the New York State Department of Heath. World Health Organization‘s continuous updates with helpful information for individuals and the workplace. Information from the National Library of Medicine. Go to “Statistics and Research” for numbers
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March 5, 2020 2:18 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Director's Corner, eNewsletter, Evergreen, Featured, Homepage, Homepage Kids, Homepage Teens, and Library News.

Stone Barns Center Now Included in our Museum Pass Program

Stone Barns Center Now Included in our Museum Pass Program

The Library is excited to announce the Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture is now available as part of our Museum Pass Program. We have 2 passes to the Center: one is specifically for Saturday visits and one is specifically for Sunday visits. The passes allow entry for up to 2 adults and 4 youth OR 1 vehicle.  You should reserve the pass for the specific day you want to visit. Note: The Center is also open Wednesday through Friday and admission is free so there is no need for a pass. The Center is located at 630 Bedford Road, Pocantico
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May 26, 2015 6:00 am | by | 2 Comments
Categories: Featured, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: all ages, families, Foundation, and museum pass.

Cooper Hewitt Passes Now Available to Borrow

Cooper Hewitt Passes Now Available to Borrow

The Library is excited to announce the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum is now available as part of our Museum Pass Program.  We have two passes to the Museum and each pass admits two adults and any children under 18. The Museum is located at 2 East 91st Street, New York, New York. Their hours are Sunday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. The Cooper Hewitt closed its doors in 2011 and underwent a major renovation and name change. They reopened in December 2014 with the goal of offering a new visitor experience: Cooper Hewitt’s renovation provides the opportunity
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March 4, 2015 6:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Homepage.
Tags: adults, all ages, children, families, museum passes, and services.

Borrow Museum Passes for Free

Borrow Museum Passes for Free

Did you know that the Library offers free Museum Passes to the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Bruce Museum, Children’s Museum of Manhattan, The Frick Collection, Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum, Katonah Museum of Art, and Stepping Stones Museum For Children?  These passes are available to all White Plains Library cardholders over the age of 18 who are in good standing.  One pass may be borrowed at a time per family.  You get the pass for three days and 2 nights and passes cannot be renewed. You may sign up for a pass up to 30 days in advance either
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August 29, 2012 7:00 am | by | 6 Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: all ages, Foundation, and services.

Tappan Zee Bridge Impact Study

Tappan Zee Bridge Impact Study

The Library recently received a copy of the Tappan Zee Hudson River Crossing Project Final Environmental Impact Statement and Section 4(f) Evaluation. These four massive binders examine the potential environmental effects of proposed alternatives for the Crossing Project, and where adverse impacts are identified, it discusses measures to reduce them. This report supports the Replacement Bridge Alternative as the preferred alternative. These documents are available for public review until September 4, 2012, after which time a Record of Decision will be issued.  Questions or comments should be emailed to Michael Anderson, NY State Dept of Transportation. To view these documents, simply
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August 20, 2012 7:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Homepage and Library News.
Tags: adults and hot local documents.

What is Freading?

What is Freading?

Hint: it means eBooks from the Library without the wait! Freading is a new online service that allows White Plains Library cardholders to download eBooks to their favorite devices. (Except for the older Kindles. It does work with the Kindle Fire.) Freading offers over 11,000 titles in all genres and is particularly strong in Mystery, Romance, and Self-Help. You will find many Children’s titles there too. Freading does not have books from any of the “big six” publishers but does have a wide array of titles from some of the smaller presses like Algonquin, Kensington, and Poison Pen. Freading uses a
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August 3, 2012 7:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Library News, and Uncategorized.
Tags: eBooks and Freading.