White Plains Public Library

Go to Article

Who is Amanda Gorman?

Who is Amanda Gorman?

Perhaps, like me, you were awestruck during the inauguration on January 20. Not just by the glass-ceiling shattering of Kamala Harris, the transfer of...
Go to Article

Inauguration Day

Inauguration Day

Today, January 20, 2021, Joe Biden becomes the 46th President of the United States of America. President-Elect Biden arrives at the Capitol at 11:0...
Go to Article

Winter/Spring Short-Story Discussion Series

Winter/Spring Short-Story Discussion Series

Join White Plains Librarian Barbara Wenglin via Zoom to explore compelling stories from the exciting, rich and bold anthology used last fall: 100 Y...
Go to Article

De-cluttering Event with Jamie Novak

De-cluttering Event with Jamie Novak

Sorting Through Sentimental Stuff & What To Never Toss When De-Cluttering Friday, February 26th, at 6:00 p.m. If you have trouble letting go of ...
Go to Article

Top Ten Checkouts

Top Ten Checkouts

Below is a list of the 2020 top 10 most popular fiction, nonfiction, CD audiobooks, films, and TV shows based on the number of times they've been chec...
Go to Article

Browsing Suspended, Grab & Go Continues

Browsing Suspended, Grab & Go Continues

In response to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Westchester County, the Library is suspending browsing in the building. This means there will be...
Go to Article

January Adult Technology Events

January Adult Technology Events

This January we have a wide variety of technology sessions for adults, read on to find out more and to register. If you're looking for a one-on-one tr...
Go to Article

Slow Reading: Winter/Spring 2021

Slow Reading: Winter/Spring 2021

The Slow Reading book group, led by Ellen Lambert, fosters close, attentive reading and discussion of great works of literature--both short stories an...
Go to Article

COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

COVID-19 Vaccine Scams

The following information is taken from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Reports on the release of COVID-19 vaccines by the end of the year are ...
Go to Article

2020 Best Book Lists

2020 Best Book Lists

In case you're as curious as we are about what different publications deem the "Best Books of 2020," we've compiled a list below. What were your favor...
Go to Article

She Writes: Short Stories

She Writes: Short Stories

This month's collection of titles for our "She Writes" series focuses on short story collections. Too distracted by current events to focus on long re...
Go to Article

2020 Staff Favorites

2020 Staff Favorites

The White Plains Library Staff have assembled their picks for the year, featuring cookbooks, DVDs, music, audiobooks, and plenty of plain old books. I...
Go to Article

December Coding Programs

December Coding Programs

The Library will be celebrating The Hour of Code (December 7-13) by offering a variety of coding programs and resources for parents, caregivers, and c...
Go to Article

December Daily Poetry

December Daily Poetry

Every 1st Wednesday for 16 years we Slam at the Library with an Open Mic, Open Slam, and World Famous Slam Poet Feature. We started this all on Januar...
Go to Article

COVID-19 Testing Sites

COVID-19 Testing Sites

What has been our most popular reference question this year? It's where to go for COVID-19 testing. Here's our list of local testing sites and the ...
Go to Article

Local Food Pantries

Local Food Pantries

Below is a list of active local food pantries. Schedules vary and some may close temporarily due to COVID-19, so be sure to call and confirm before vi...

Go to Article

Who is Amanda Gorman?

Who is Amanda Gorman?

Perhaps, like me, you were awestruck during the inauguration on January 20. Not just by the glass-ceiling shattering of Kamala Harris, the transfer of...
Go to Article

Upcoming Kids & Tweens Book Discussions

Upcoming Kids & Tweens Book Discussions

We’re excited to announce a few upcoming book discussions we’re hosting for kids and tweens! We’ll be having another virtual Project LIT Kids Book ...
Go to Article

Inauguration Day

Inauguration Day

Today, January 20, 2021, Joe Biden becomes the 46th President of the United States of America. President-Elect Biden arrives at the Capitol at 11:0...
Go to Article

Reads Revisited: Charmed Life

Reads Revisited: Charmed Life

Reads Revisited is a blog series where Trove and Edge Librarians revisit some of their favorite childhood stories. In today's column, Edge Librarian E...
Go to Article

College Workshops

College Workshops

The Library will be hosting two college admissions workshops on Zoom this January. The third and final workshop with College Wise will be on Wednesday...
Go to Article

Grab & Go Grades 7-12 Kit: Paper Chain Wall Hanging

Grab & Go Grades 7-12 Kit: Paper Chain Wall Hanging

Which Craft? Wednesday has been phased into Grab ‘n Go Craft Kits! Instead of finding materials around the house, teens in grades 7-12 can pick suppli...
Go to Article

February Project LIT Book Club for Teens

February Project LIT Book Club for Teens

Calling all middle and high school students for a monthly virtual book club for teens. Each month, join librarians Kat and Lauren to discuss a Project...
Go to Article

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

This year, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be celebrated on Monday, January 18th, 2021. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15th, 1929 ...
Go to Article

Peculiar Picks

Peculiar Picks

Peculiar Picks are a selection of odd, funny, interesting, curious, moving, irreverent, and otherwise wonderfully awesome, but perhaps not well known,...
Go to Article

Sit Down and Write

Sit Down and Write

In November, librarians Caroline and Kat hosted a series of creative writing sessions for kids and teens. We enjoyed talking about National Novel Writ...
Go to Article

Grab & Go Kit Gr. 4-8: Paper Rollercoaster

Grab & Go Kit Gr. 4-8: Paper Rollercoaster

The next Grab & Go STEAM kit for Middle Graders will teach some paper engineering techniques. Kids and Tweens will assemble a rollercoaster using ...
Go to Article

Grab & Go Grades 7-12 Kit: Popsicle Stick Grabber

Grab & Go Grades 7-12 Kit: Popsicle Stick Grabber

January’s Grab & Go STEAM kit for Teens is a Grabber Arm using popsicle sticks. You can pick up the kits at the Library, there are a limited numbe...
Go to Article

Peculiar Picks

Peculiar Picks

Peculiar Picks are a selection of odd, funny, interesting, curious, moving, irreverent, and otherwise wonderfully awesome, but perhaps not well known,...
Go to Article

Browsing Suspended, Grab & Go Continues

Browsing Suspended, Grab & Go Continues

In response to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Westchester County, the Library is suspending browsing in the building. This means there will be...
Go to Article

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

The Library is excited to join the free nationwide program, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. This program is designed to help caregivers connect and p...
Go to Article

January Events for Younger Kids

January Events for Younger Kids

Some great regular events for younger children take place all month long. See below for times and access. Note: All youth-focused virtual programs req...

Mon - Thu	10 am - 7 pm
Fri - Sat	10 am - 5 pm

My Account

Books and More

Classes and Events

Research

Quick Links

Services

About Us

Kids

Teens

More

Today's Events

Contact Us

Board Meetings

News

Youth News

Ebooks, E-audio books and Magazines

Entertainment

Research and Learning

Family Fun and Learning

Adult Programs

Teen Programs

Kids’ Programs

Technology Classes