Monthly Archives March 2023

Board Meeting Documents for April 12, 2023

Board Meeting Documents for April 12, 2023

Approved Library Board Meeting Minutes – 04-12-23 Combined-Agenda-04-12-23 04 12 23 Library Board Agenda DRAFT – Agenda Item #1 – 03 08 23 Regular Library Board Minutes Agenda Item #2 – Budget Report – March 2023 Agenda Item #3 – Claim List 8 Agenda Item #4 – Assistant Directors Report – March 2023 Agenda Item #4 – Adult Services Report – March 2023 Agenda Item #4 – Youth Services Report – March 2023 Agenda Item #4 – Collection Management Report – March 2023 Agenda Item #4 – Community Outreach Report – March 2023 Agenda Item #4 – Media Report –
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March 31, 2023 4:54 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Trustee Documents.

2023 Foundation Gala Photos

2023 Foundation Gala Photos

The White Plains Library Foundation hosted its first gala in several years, attracting a strong showing of Library supporters. Held on Saturday, March 25th, the Gala, entitled Celebrating the Freedom to Read, addressed censorship and book banning. After dinner on the Library's first floor, attendees headed to the auditorium to honor White Plains resident Oren J. Teicher, former CEO of the American Booksellers Association, Board member of National Coalition Against Censorship, and 2019 recipient of the National Book Foundation’s Literarian Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community. In keeping with the theme, the Foundation also welcomed special guest
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March 29, 2023 10:32 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events and Library News.
Tags: 2023 Foundation Gala, 2023 Library Gala, 2023 White Plains Library Gala, Foundation Gala, white plains, White Plains Library Foundation, and White Plains Public Library Gala.

Author Visits in April

Author Visits in April

We have three author visits scheduled this April. Join us to hear these authors read their stories, and discuss with the authors in person! Dental Health Storytime and Author Visit Thursday April 6 at 11:00 a.m. Galaxy Hall Ages 2-6 Meet Joanne Roos, RDH from Main Street Pediatric Dentistry and author of Who Visits Me from A to Z. She will do a short reading of her book, a short demonstration on dental health, and a movie. All participants will receive a goody bag with a toothbrush, toothpaste and an activity sheet. Author Visit Storytime: My Dad and the Dragon
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March 28, 2023 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: author visits, storytime, storytime for children, storytime for kids, and The Trove.

“The Gratitude Project” Exhibit

“The Gratitude Project” Exhibit

Artist: Hilda Green Demsky “The Gratitude Project” Painting and Poetry Exhibit Interpretive oil paintings inspired by responses of 36 United States Poets Laureate to The New York Times inquiry “What people in their State would be thankful for” during the Covid pandemic. Demsky's exhibit will be on display in the Library's Gallery from April 3rd through May 25th, with an opening reception on Saturday, April 15th, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. Demsky will also give an Artist's Talk on Sunday, April 23rd at 3:00 p.m. This exhibit is part of the Library's celebration of National Poetry month. When thirty-six United States poets
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March 27, 2023 1:00 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Gallery and Library News.
Tags: art exhibit, art exhibit in white plains, art gallery, covid-19, Hilda Green Demsky, national poetry month, Observances and Celebrations, and poet laureates.

Igloo VR Programs (April-May)

Igloo VR Programs (April-May)

Attention all patrons! Get ready for a journey like no other as the Library invites you to explore new and exciting virtual experiences with our newly installed panoramic video room, the “Optimum Technology Room,” which uses technology installed by Igloo Vision. Thanks to the support of Optimum and the White Plains Library Foundation, we are now able to bring you 360 virtual reality content without the need for a headset. You'll be able to experience 360 videos, interactive immersive apps, 360 slideshows and more, all projected onto three walls in the room. Igloo Virtual Tour – Venice: Thursday, April 6,
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March 27, 2023 12:58 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Library News.
Tags: adults, all ages, children's events, events, Igloo, Igloo Room, STEAM, STEAM activities, STEAM learning, technology, teens, The Edge, The Trove, trove events, and virtual reality.

April Programs for Younger Kids

April Programs for Younger Kids

Great programs for younger children take place all month long, every month, at the Library. See our online calendar or stop in the Trove for location information. Storytime! Ages 2-6, Families Saturday, 2:00 p.m. – April 1 Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. – April 11, 25 Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – April 20 Stories, songs and fun with a Trove Librarian. Following Storytime on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the children and caregivers are invited to Toy Time in the Story Trove – a time to play and socialize! FIESTA! Concert with Flor Bromley Children, Families Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. – April 4 FIESTA! is a
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March 27, 2023 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: Activities for children in Westchester, activities for children in White Plains, April 2023, children's events, dance, kids, live music, music, performances, programs, storytime, The Trove, trove, and trove events.

April Book Bunch

April Book Bunch

Thursday, April 20th at 4:30 p.m. Click here to register for our Book Bunch Join Caroline and Donna for a book discussion and trivia game for 4th through 8th graders! We will be reading They Call me Guero by David Bowles. This is a perfect book to read to celebrate National Poetry Month. Guero is a bilingual boy who also identifies as a border kid. He receives the nickname “Guero” because of his freckles and distinct red hair. However, Guero is a Mexican boy who loves music, video games, and reading. Guero also runs around with a group of misfit
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March 25, 2023 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books and Library News.
Tags: book bunch, book discussion, Book discussion for kids, book discussion for middle grade students, and The Trove.

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.

New Books in the Edge: March

New Books in the Edge: March

One of the best parts of my job is ordering new books for the Edge–reading the reviews, seeing what popular authors come up with next, or finding out about an upcoming sequel to an old favorite. Read on to find out about some of the new YA fiction titles coming to our shelves this month. Stateless by Elizabeth Wein Grades 6 and up Library Catalog / Libby “Intrigue and danger in the air and on the ground make for an exciting read that is steeped in interwar history. In late August 1937, Stella North, 17, is representing Britain by flying
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March 21, 2023 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Teens, Library News, and Teens.
Tags: new books, new in the Edge, staff picks, staff recommendations, The Edge, and YA Fiction.

This Month in the Edge: April

This Month in the Edge: April

This month, we have several activities going on in the Edge. Drop-in activities have more open availability during the month. Scheduled programs take place at specific times, linked below. Please join us for one or all! Drop-in Activities: Nintendo Switch We'll have our Switch available to play during Edge hours on Tuesdays and Fridays in April. Do Gooders Need to earn some community service credit? Drop in and make some cards for Meals on Wheels. Every Saturday in April. Scheduled Programs: Edge Advisory Board Saturday April 1 at 11:00 a.m. Edge Media Lab Grades 7-12 Help shape the future of
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March 21, 2023 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Featured, Homepage Teens, Library News, and Teens.
Tags: events for teens in Westchester, events for teens in White Plains, teen programs, and The Edge.

April Graphic Novel Book Club

April Graphic Novel Book Club

Monday, April 3, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Castle (in the Trove). Grades 3-6 The second book for the GNBC has been chosen: InvestiGATORS by John Patrick Green Library Catalog, ebook Registration required. Register here. Copies of the book are on hold at the Compass desk (the Trove) to check out. With their very exciting spy technology and their tried-and-true, toilet-based travel techniques, the InvestiGators are undercover and on the case! And on their first mission together, they have not one but two mysteries to solve! Can Mango and Brash uncover the clues, crack their cases, and corral the
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March 20, 2023 9:23 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books and Library News.
Tags: book clubs for kids, Graphic Novel Book Club, graphic novels, and The Trove.

March Middle Grade Pick of the Month

March Middle Grade Pick of the Month

Middle grade is a term that refers to books written for readers between the ages of eight and twelve. In this column, Erica will recommend great books for children in this age group! The Civil War of Amos Abernathy by Michael Leali Library Catalog: Print Libby: eBook Amos Abernathy is a gay middle schooler who’s been volunteering as a historical reenactor for most of his life – his mom runs the entire park. When Amos learns about the LGBTQ+ history in his backyard, he wants to share it with audiences through the park – but he gets passed over to
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March 15, 2023 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: middle grade, middle grade fiction, Middle Grade Pick of the Month, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

Teen Job Search Workshops

Teen Job Search Workshops

This month, we have two opportunities for teens to learn skills and strategies for job searching. Read on to find out more! Teen Job Search Workshop: Tips, Applications, Resumes and More Thursday, March 16 at 7:00 p.m. Virtual Register here A free virtual workshop for teens, conducted by a professional Career Coach. Learn skills and strategies that will help you land a part-time or summer job. Presented by Phyllis Blake, from the Westchester Library System's (WLS) Career Coaching services. Topics covered include: What type of jobs are available for teens Where to look for jobs How to answer questions on
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March 13, 2023 10:05 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Library News.
Tags: careers, events for teens, events for teens in Westchester, events for teens in White Plains, and jobs.

Celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility

Celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility

International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event that occurs on March 31st. The day is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of transgender and gender nonconforming people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people in the United States and worldwide. Attacks on the rights of transgender individuals have risen alarmingly in 2023. According to Tim Walker in his article, “Bill aims to establish Minnesota as a ‘Trans Refuge’ state” for the Minnesota Legislature, “Nearly 250 bills in 32 states are under consideration that would single out trans people for discriminatory treatment of their privacy, their
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March 13, 2023 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: books for kids, children's books, International Transgender Day of Visibility, Observances and Celebrations, staff picks, staff recommendations, Transgender Day of Visibility, and transgender rights.

March Programs for Younger Kids

March Programs for Younger Kids

Great programs for younger children take place all month long, every month, at the Library. See our online calendar or stop in the Trove for location information. Author Visit Storytime: Purim Goodies Ages 2-6, Families Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – March 2 Award-winning local author and illustrator Amalia Hoffman performs her delicious tale, seasoned with funny Yiddish words. Make music with an egg beater and pots and dance to Klezmer tunes and sing-along. A unique and fun-filled event for children and families that will whet your appetite!  Toy Time in the Story Trove – a time to play and socialize –
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March 12, 2023 11:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: Activities for children in Westchester, activities for children in White Plains, children's events, dance, kids, live music, March 2023, music, performances, programs, storytime, The Trove, trove, and trove events.

Sit Down & Write

Sit Down & Write

Sit Down & Write Grades 4-8 April 3-6, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Edge Media Lab Librarians Kat, Caroline, Donna, and Erica will be hosting a series of creative writing sessions for kids and teens during the first week of April! Monday the 3rd is Characters with Kat and Erica Tuesday the 4th is Blackout Poetry with Donna and Caroline Wednesday the 5th is Fairy Tales, Classics, and the Public Domain with Erica and Kat Thursday the 6th is Voice with Caroline and Donna Each day, there will be a discussion on the topic, quiet time to write or create, and time to
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March 12, 2023 10:06 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Library News.
Tags: events for kids, events for teens, Sit Down and Write, writing, writing workshop, youth writing workshop, and youth writing workshop in Westchester.

This Month in the Edge: March 2023

This Month in the Edge: March 2023

This month, we have several activities going on in the Edge. Drop-in activities have more open availability during the month. Scheduled programs take place at specific times, linked below. Please join us for one or all! Drop-in Activities: Nintendo Switch We'll have our Switch available to play during Edge hours on Tuesdays and Fridays in March. Scheduled Programs: Poetry Slam and Open Mic Wednesday March 1 at 7:00 p.m. Virtual Teens, Adults Join Zork and Kristen for our monthly Poetry Slam! If you plan to perform and are performing for the first time, please email Kristen with a short bio
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March 12, 2023 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Featured, Homepage Teens, Library News, and Teens.
Tags: events for teens in Westchester, events for teens in White Plains, teen programs, and The Edge.

Rainforest Butterflies

Rainforest Butterflies

Rainforest Butterflies All ages Thursday, 2:00 p.m. – April 6 Galaxy Hall Children, teens, families, and adults are invited to a presentation on the butterflies of the world’s rainforests. View spectacular butterfly and moth displays from the world’s tropical rainforests: Central America, Amazon, Africa, Southeast Asia and New Guinea, many collected by the presenter. Learn about and discuss science concepts including camouflage, mimicry, insect anatomy, metamorphosis, tropical climate, and more.  Presenter Steve Fratello has explored the world’s tropical rainforests for approximately 1,000 days and led a half dozen major scientific expeditions for the Smithsonian and Field Museums.
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March 12, 2023 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Library News.
Tags: butterflies, rainforest butterflies, science, STEAM, and The Trove.

Nature Heroes Show with Jumpin’ Jamie

Nature Heroes Show with Jumpin’ Jamie

Nature Heroes Show with Jumpin’ Jamie Children, Families Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. – April 4th Auditorium “Kindie rock” musician Jumpin' Jamie returns with his friends Mo The Manatee, Simon The Sloth, and Tim the Toucan as they learn about the dangers our planet is facing and how we can be like superheroes to help save it. A fun, musical, interactive and rockin' performance with positive environmental lessons for Earth Day (April 20)!
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March 12, 2023 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: Earth Day, events for kids in White Plains, Jumpin' Jamie, music, puppets, and white plains.

Beautiful Bilingual Books, Part 7

Beautiful Bilingual Books, Part 7

BEAUTIFUL BILINGUAL BOOKS, Part 7 LINDOS LIBROS BILINGÜES, Parte 7 The Library has a lovely collection of bilingual Spanish/English books. To celebrate reading in two languages, we will be featuring our beautiful new books in a blog – so enjoy practicing your Spanish and English skills with these books. La Biblioteca tiene una colección hermosa de libros bilingües en inglés/español. Para celebrar leyendo en dos idiomas, le estaremos presentando nuestros lindos libros aquí. Así puede disfrutar practicando sus destrezas en ambos idiomas con estos libros. Viento, Vientito/Wind, Little Wind by Jorge Tetl Argueta & Felipe Ugalde Alcántara Library Catalog Describes–in
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March 9, 2023 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Español, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: Bilingual, Bilingual books, books for children, picture books, spanish books, staff picks, and staff recommendations.