Monthly Archives August 2016

A Virtual Groundbreaking for The Hub

A Virtual Groundbreaking for The Hub

Please Join Us!    What: A Virtual Groundbreaking for The Hub, our new adult area on the first floor  When: Wednesday, September 7th from 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.  Where: the first floor of the Library, just outside The Edge Like The Trove is for children, and The Edge is for teens, The Hub will provide a new environment to meet the needs of adult patrons, from 20-somethings to seniors…plus a café! The Hub is a public/private partnership of The City of White Plains, the State of New York, and the White Plains Library Foundation (including a gift of $1 million from
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August 31, 2016 3:50 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Library News, Technology, and Uncategorized.
Tags: adults, Foundation, and The Hub.

Lunchtime Meditation @ the Library

Lunchtime Meditation @ the Library

Wednesdays 12:15-1:00 p.m. Put down your digital devices, sit, and breathe… Science backs it up: meditation and mindfulness reduce stress, boost the immune system, improve attention, and promote well-being. Brief beginning instruction will be followed by silent meditation. An experienced guest teacher will attend the first Wednesday of each month. No registration or equipment necessary. Lunchtime Meditation: Printable Flyer
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August 26, 2016 12:58 pm | by | 1 Comment
Categories: Classes, Featured, and Homepage.
Tags: Meditation, relax, and stress.

Poetry Slam @ Grace Church on 9/7

Poetry Slam @ Grace Church on 9/7

While the Library undergoes renovations, our 1st Wednesday Poetry Slam and Open Mic is moving to Grace Church for September, October, and November! Just like our slams at the Library, please register between 6:30 and 7:00 PM for the Open Mic or the Slam. Slam poets should bring one original poem of up to 3 minutes. Registration closes promptly at 7, and the program starts shortly thereafter. September's guest poet is Kearah-Armonie (Kearmonie). Kearmonie is a Brooklyn based poet, spoken word artist, MC, Filmmaker, Blogger, and Writer. She recently completed her B.A. in Documentary Film Production at Brooklyn College, where
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August 26, 2016 9:11 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events.
Tags: events, grace church, kearmonie, open mic, poetry slam, and Zork.

Battle of the Books in the Edge

Battle of the Books in the Edge

All tweens and teens entering grades 6-10 in September 2016 are invited to join The Edge team for the Battle of the Books competition! Teams from libraries throughout Westchester will compete by answering trivia questions based on five different books. Participants will read the pre-selected books over the summer, attend team meetings in the fall, and compete (as a team) in the Westchester Library System Battle of the Books tournament. The tournament takes place on Saturday, October 15, at Ossining High School. Team practice will be held on Wednesday afternoons at 4:30 p.m. in the Edge Media Lab, beginning on August
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August 22, 2016 5:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Events, and Teens.
Tags: battle of the books, books, reading, teens, and The Edge.

Chocolate Tournament in The Trove

Chocolate Tournament in The Trove

  The Trove's 2016 Chocolate Tournament kicks off Monday, August 22nd and runs through Friday, August 26th. It is a week-long series of events combining children's literature with games, relays, crafts and fun all about chocolate. It's a great way to celebrate the final days of summer vacation! Check out the schedule for all the exciting events. Monday, August 22 11:00 a.m. – Candy Science Lab (Gr. 1-6) 4:00 p.m. – “Play for the Win and Chocolate” Concentration Game (Gr. 1-6) 7:00 p.m. – Trove @ the Movies: Hotel Transylvania 2 (Rated PG, 90 min., Children and Families) Tuesday, August 23
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August 19, 2016 9:28 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Kids, and Uncategorized.
Tags: children and The Trove.

People & Stories Oral History Project: Jazz Fest 2016 Pt. 2

People & Stories Oral History Project: Jazz Fest 2016 Pt. 2

We are thrilled to continue our partnership with ArtsWestchester, The City of White Plains and the White Plains Business Improvement District on White Plains Jazz Fest 2016! Below is a second set of clips from the People & Stories Oral History Project. Each of the clips below includes stories and music from musicians who live locally, but have performed all over the world. Tom Van Buren, of ArtsWestchester, co-produced the interviews. Check out the Jazz Fest 2016 webpage for tickets and more information about all the great music happening September 20-25, 2016 in White Plains. Here's a link to our
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August 12, 2016 11:51 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Local History and Oral History.
Tags: ArtsWestchester, jazz, Jazz Fest, local history, music, oral history, People & Stories, and white plains history.

People & Stories Oral History Project: Jazz Fest 2016 Pt. 1

People & Stories Oral History Project: Jazz Fest 2016 Pt. 1

We are thrilled to continue our partnership with ArtsWestchester, The City of White Plains and the White Plains Business Improvement District on White Plains Jazz Fest 2016! Below is a special set of clips from the People & Stories Oral History Project. Each of the clips below includes stories and music from musicians who live locally, but have performed all over the world. Tom Van Buren, of ArtsWestchester, co-produced the interviews. Check out the Jazz Fest 2016 webpage for tickets and more information about all the great music happening September 20-25, 2016 in White Plains. Bob Baldwin (keyboardist, composer, producer,
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August 4, 2016 4:24 pm | by | 2 Comments
Categories: Local History and Oral History.
Tags: ArtsWestchester, Jazz Fest, local history, music, oral history, People & Stories, white plains history, and WPBID.