Monthly Archives May 2012

Smitten by Downton Abbey?

Smitten by Downton Abbey?

Downton Abbey has taken the U.S. by storm! Who would have thought that a period drama shown on PBS would get such word of mouth? Downton Abbey is set in a fictional English manor house just before The Great War (later known as World War I). If you liked the British drama Upstairs Downstairs then Downton Abbey is right up your alley. If the show has piqued your interest in Edwardian England, our Smitten by Britain: Reading and Viewing Around Downton Abbey book list will keep you busy. The online version links titles directly to our catalog so you can see
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May 23, 2012 4:02 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books.

Library to Expand Hours July 1st

Library to Expand Hours July 1st

White Plains Public Library is pleased to announce expanded hours starting July 1. The new hours represent a 20% increase over the Library’s current open hours. “We’re grateful to the Mayor and members of the Common Council for their continued support of the Library,” said Library Director Brian Kenney. “Despite only a modest change in our fiscal year 2012-2013 budget we have made it our priority to increase the time the Library is open to the public. Via efficiencies gained through our partnership with Westchester Library System, and through the utilization of new technology, as well as an internal reorganization,
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May 22, 2012 10:46 am | by | 3 Comments
Categories: Library News.

Go ahead, write to me!

Go ahead, write to me!

I hate to beg, but this time I have to. The Library needs your help in determining its future direction. We began working on a new strategic plan for the library back in January, conducting focus groups with adults, parents of children from pre-K through 8th grade, and teens. In all, we spoke with over 100 individuals, and learned a lot (I will share some of their suggestions later in the week). This past Friday, we brought together 50 individuals—business people, leaders of not-for-profits, educators, and library users—to discuss the most pressing issues facing the White Plains community, and how the
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May 9, 2012 4:27 pm | by | 4 Comments
Categories: Director's Corner.