This fall we've planned a bunch of different fun things for grades 7-12. From our College and Career Club to the monthly After Hours for grades 9-12, we have a range of options available. Stop by anytime during Edge hours to say hello and find out more about the Edge.

Edge Fall Hours:

Monday – Thursday: 3:00-8:00 p.m.
Friday: 3:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Drop-in Activities:

No registration is required for these ongoing programs for grades 7-12.

Movie Monday
Join us for a movie on Monday at 4:00 pm.
November 6, 13, and 20

Winning Wednesday
Play some board games with friends from 5:30-8:00 p.m. On Wednesday 11/22, the Library closes at 6:00 p.m.; Winning Wednesday will begin at 4:00 p.m. that day.

Thoughtful Thursday
Take time for a meditative art project, selected Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.
November 2, 9, and 16

Fun Friday
Join us for a fun afternoon activity at 4:00 p.m.: video games, board games, crochet, and creative writing are some of the possibilities. (Please note the Library will be closed on Friday, November 10.)

Do Gooders
Need to earn some community service credit? Drop in and make some cards for Meals on Wheels. Every Saturday from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Evening Programs:

We're expanding our evening options this fall.

Winning Wednesday
Play some board games and enjoy snacks with friends, every Wednesday (except 11/22) from 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Edge Advisory Board
Thursdays November 2 and 30 at 6:00 p.m.
Edge Media Lab
Teens
Teens in grades 7 – 12 are invited to join an advisory board to help shape the future of the Edge. The board will help plan and organize Edge programming, among other initiatives. Teens may earn community service for meaningful participation.

White Plains Teens After Hours
Friday November 3 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
The Edge
Grades 9-12
We're keeping the library open late ONLY for White Plains teens in grades 9-12. This month's event features an open mic with the WPHS Songwriters' Club, PS5 and Nintendo Switch gaming, arts and crafts, board games, and more.

Craft Night for Teens
Thursday November 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Edge Media Lab
Grades 7-12
Join us for snacks and an art project. This month we'll be making holiday cards, and we'll have gift wrap available for teens to wrap their holiday presents.

Afternoon Programs:

Teen Resume Workshop
Wednesday November 1 at 5:00 p.m.
Virtual
Grades 7 – 12
A free workshop for teens. Are you a TEEN looking for your first job? Or looking for new employment opportunities? Join us to receive tips on how to create a new resume or spruce up your outdated one. Also, learn skills and strategies that will help you land a part-time or summer job. Program will be hosted in collaboration with the WLS Career Coaching Services.

Poetry Slam and Open Mic
Wednesday November 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 at kthornton@whiteplainslibrary.org.

Seeing and Thinking Through Poetry
Saturday November 4 at 2:00 p.m.
Auditorium
Teens, Adults
Harriet Shenkman, Poet-in-Residence of the JCC of Mid-Westchester, with Jennifer Franklin and Suzanne Cleary, two other accomplished poets will read their work and answer questions about the creative process and how they became poets.

Wanderhome Session 11
Wednesday November 8 at 4:30 p.m.
Edge Media Lab
Grades 7 – 12
Join us for a game of Wanderhome, a storytelling Role Player Game. If you have never attended a session before, please email Erica at eroberts@whiteplainslibrary.org before attending.

Igloo VR Fun for Kids
Wednesday November 8 at 4:30 p.m.
The Igloo
Children, Teens, Adults
Experience Virtual Reality (VR) without a headset in the library's newly installed panoramic content room. Views from 360° content and more will be provided in this fun series of programs. Each session will feature unique content. Technology installed by Igloo Vision and funded by the Library Foundation/Optimum.

Career Talk: Careers that Help People
Thursday November 9 at 3:30 p.m.
Edge Media Lab
Grades 7 – 12
Are you a student exploring options for future jobs, careers, and life after high school? Join us for this series as we chat with professionals from different fields about the path that brought them to their work.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Igloo
Thursday November 9 at 5:15 p.m.
The Igloo
Teens, Adults
Learn about the current state of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and some of the exciting possibilities.

Igloo Virtual Tour: Visit a College
Monday November 13 at 4:00 p.m.
Virtual
Grades 7 – 12
This session will a tour of the University or college campus of your choice. Experience Virtual Reality (VR) without a headset in the library's newly installed panoramic content room. Views from 360° content and more will be provided in this fun series of programs. Technology installed by Igloo Vision and funded by the Library Foundation/Optimum.

The Edge Book Club
Monday November 13 at 4:00 p.m.
Edge Media Lab
Grades 7-12
A book discussion group for teens in grades 7-12. This month, we're reading The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. No registration required.

Tech Tuesday for Youth
Tuesdays November 14 and 21 at 4:00 p.m.
Edge Media Lab
Grades 4 – 12
Learn about a new technology topic each session.

College and Career Club
Wednesday November 15 at 4:00 p.m.
Edge Media Lab
Grades 7 – 12
Do you want to go to college? Or a trade? Are you having a hard time figuring out where to start preparing to apply? The Edge College & Career Club can help you figure it out! We'll help you look for college programs, financial aid, scholarships, student employment, vocational programs, and much more. Whether you’re in middle or high school, we’ve got steps that you can take to start preparing for the future. If you’ve got questions, we’ll get you the answers!

Book Bunch
Wednesday November 15 at 4:30 p.m.
Edge Media Lab
Grades 7-12
Join Caroline and Erica for a fun hour of Book Bunch. We will be discussing Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk.

Seriously Talking About Food
Saturday November 19 at 1:30 p.m.
Community Room
Teens, Adults
Students are invited to a four session book group to read and discuss issues about sustainable food systems, impact of climate changes on farming, health and food production. The book selection for this program is Food Politics by Marion Nestle.

Financial Literacy for You and Your Dream
Monday November 20 at 4:00 p.m.
Virtual
Grades 7 – 12
During the Financial Literacy for Teens workshop students will learn how to make wise financial decisions to promote financial well-being over their lifetime.

Manga/Anime Club
Monday November 27 at 4:00 p.m.
Edge Media Lab
Grades 7-12
Are you a fan of anime? Come join the Edge Manga/Anime Club, where we will discuss manga and watch anime you recommend.

Igloo Minecraft VR for Teens
Tuesday November 28 at 3:00 p.m.
The Igloo
Teens, Adults
Join our Minecraft server with friends in the library's panoramic video room. Technology installed by Igloo Vision and funded by the Library Foundation/Optimum.

The Metaverse Explained in the Igloo
Thursday November 30 at 5:15 p.m.
The Igloo
Teens, Adults
Learn about the current state of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and some of the exciting possibilities.