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National Road Trip Day

National Road Trip Day

As spring and summer approach, it is becoming harder to stay at home. Even though the world is slowly opening up, a lot of zoos, museums, and national...
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Coming Soon: Curbside Pickup

Coming Soon: Curbside Pickup

We are working at getting the Library in order— reconfiguring our work spaces to create a better experience for staff—but we are excited that we have ...
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Pandemic Paraphernalia Photos

Pandemic Paraphernalia Photos

Calling all photographers — professional and amateur — of all ages: to celebrate National Photography Day on June 15th, we’re asking for your submissi...
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Documenting COVID-19: Corona Crisis Franken-Poem

Documenting COVID-19: Corona Crisis Franken-Poem

Below is a "Dr. Covid Franken-poem" assembled by White Plains Library's Poetry Slammaster Eric "Zork" Alan. Assembled from pieces of far more fantasti...
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Documenting COVID-19: "The Dirty Glove"

Documenting COVID-19: "The Dirty Glove"

"The Dirty Glove" is a poem submitted by Nicholas Kalaj, age 28. The Dirty Glove I do my job to keep these hand clean, I protect these hand...
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Documenting COVID-19: A Bicycle on the Move

Documenting COVID-19: A Bicycle on the Move

A poem, "a bicycle on the move," submitted by Romina, age 46. A bicycle on the move A bicycle on the move Maintenance, did you say? Tires are ...
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Documenting COVID-19: "A Pen" Poem

Documenting COVID-19: "A Pen" Poem

Poem submitted by Nava D. Pollak, age 11. A pen That never stops using words A unique fountain pen Who’s nib points flat down, Yet up ...
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Documenting COVID-19: Garbage Truck Story

Documenting COVID-19: Garbage Truck Story

Story and photo submitted by Robin Cohen. During the 2020 pandemic my daughter, her husband, and two young sons moved out of the city to live with ...
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Documenting COVID-19: White Plains Experiences

Documenting COVID-19: White Plains Experiences

We're living in unprecedented times. Many of us are working from home and adapting to shared living spaces, childcare demands, social isolation. Other...

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National Road Trip Day

National Road Trip Day

As spring and summer approach, it is becoming harder to stay at home. Even though the world is slowly opening up, a lot of zoos, museums, and national...
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Edge Read Aloud

Edge Read Aloud

La Belle Sauvage: The Book of Dust Volume One, by Philip Pullman Young Adult Librarian will be reading short sections from La Belle Sauvage startin...
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Author Visit: Erika Liodice

Author Visit: Erika Liodice

On Wednesday, June 10th at 4:00 p.m., author Erika Liodice will join us for an author visit to read her book Rookie of the Year, part of the High Flye...
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Virtual Tabletop Games

Virtual Tabletop Games

Do you miss playing board games and card games with your friends at the Library? Join Librarians Ashley and Erik on Monday, June 1 & June 15 from ...
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Pride Month: Chapter Books

Pride Month: Chapter Books

White Plains is a wonderfully diverse community! Parents, children and teens have expressed an interest in titles that reflect the diversity in the co...
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Coming Soon: Curbside Pickup

Coming Soon: Curbside Pickup

We are working at getting the Library in order— reconfiguring our work spaces to create a better experience for staff—but we are excited that we have ...
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Virtual Book Display: Celebrate Pride Month!

Virtual Book Display: Celebrate Pride Month!

LGBTQ+ Pride Month was established in the month of June to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which occurred at the end of June 1969, and are credited a...
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Daddy-Daughter Storytime

Daddy-Daughter Storytime

You’ll frequently read about my daughter in my blog posts and newsletter, so in the spirit of #WFH, I decided to start making videos with her. Through...
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Pride Month: YA

Pride Month: YA

The last couple years have seen an avalanche of excellent YA fiction featuring a broad range of LGBTQIA+ characters. This made it difficult to pick on...
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Pandemic Paraphernalia Photos

Pandemic Paraphernalia Photos

Calling all photographers — professional and amateur — of all ages: to celebrate National Photography Day on June 15th, we’re asking for your submissi...
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Documenting COVID-19: "A Pen" Poem

Documenting COVID-19: "A Pen" Poem

Poem submitted by Nava D. Pollak, age 11. A pen That never stops using words A unique fountain pen Who’s nib points flat down, Yet up ...
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STEAM at Home: International Dinosaur Day

STEAM at Home: International Dinosaur Day

Dinosaurs roamed the earth sixty five-million years ago and children are fascinated by these ancient creatures. Whether it’s because of their size, mo...
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Bilingual Picture Books

Bilingual Picture Books

Here are some digital titles for you and your family. Whether you enjoy traditional tales or totally new stories, we trust you can find a title for ev...
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Daddy-Daughter Storytime

Daddy-Daughter Storytime

You’ll frequently read about my daughter in my blog posts and newsletter, so in the spirit of #WFH, I decided to start making videos with her. Through...
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Storybook Dance Videos from Steffi Nossen

Storybook Dance Videos from Steffi Nossen

We’re very excited to announce that Steffi Nossen School of Dance, which has been offering the wonderful Storybook Dancing programs in the Trove for q...
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STEAM at Home: Storm in a Glass

STEAM at Home: Storm in a Glass

Make a really cool looking storm in a glass, and learn a little about clouds. Materials: Tall Glass Water Shaving Cream Food Colori...
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Documenting COVID-19: Garbage Truck Story

Documenting COVID-19: Garbage Truck Story

Story and photo submitted by Robin Cohen. During the 2020 pandemic my daughter, her husband, and two young sons moved out of the city to live with ...
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Daddy-Daughter Storytime

Daddy-Daughter Storytime

You’ll frequently read about my daughter in my blog posts and newsletter, so in the spirit of #WFH, I decided to start making videos with her. Through...
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Amazing Audiobooks for Kids

Amazing Audiobooks for Kids

I love audiobooks and I enjoy having the eBook or print version of the story in front of me while listening to the audio. It just works for me! I find...
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May-June Family Wellness

May-June Family Wellness

In addition to our ongoing wellness programs for adults, the Library is happy to start offering some wellness programs for children, teens and familie...

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