Monthly Archives February 2024

February Programs for Younger Kids

February 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. Some programs require advance registration, while others may require a ticket. If registration is required, details will be provided for how to register on our online calendar. If a program requires a ticket, tickets will be handed out on a first come, first served basis starting 30 minutes before the program. Storytime! Ages 2-6, Families Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. – February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. – February 6 Storytime! will
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February 7, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: Activities for children in Westchester, activities for children in White Plains, children's events, dance, February 2024, kids, live music, music, performances, programs, storytime, The Trove, trove, and trove events.

Desata Tu Potencia:Taller para Mujeres sobre Propósito

Desata Tu Potencia:Taller para Mujeres sobre Propósito

EL LUNES4 DE MARZO A LAS 7 P.M. En celebración del Mes de la Mujer, Iris Cohello, Coach y fundadora deEmpoderadas en Accion LLC, tiene el placer de liderar un taller transformador,”Desata Tu Potencial”. Únete a nosotros en este viaje de empoderamientomientras exploramos la esencia del empoderamiento, enfocándonos en abrazartu verdadero yo y tomar las riendas de tu propia narrativa. En celebración del Mes de la Mujer, Iris Cohello, Coach y fundadora deEmpoderadas en Accion LLC, tiene el placer de liderar un taller transformador,”Desata Tu Potencial”. Únete a nosotros en este viaje de empoderamientomientras exploramos la esencia del empoderamiento, enfocándonos
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February 6, 2024 4:50 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Español and Featured.

Good Trouble: Music and Protest

Good Trouble: Music and Protest

This installment of Good Trouble features a few books about the strong connections between music and activism, as well as individual artists who have made an impact. Nina: A Story of Nina Simone by Traci N. Todd, art by Christian Robinson Library Catalog Discover some of Nina Simone’s music  Born Eunice Kathlyn Wayman, the artist who would become known as Nina Simone was a musical prodigy whose dreams were smashed against the walls of racism and prejudice. As her career finally began to flourish, not in the music halls where her classical piano training would have taken her otherwise, but
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February 5, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: activism, Good Trouble, John Lewis, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

Fun, Food, and Football

Fun, Food, and Football

Thanks to our community partner, Wolf & Warrior Brewing Company and special guest, WNBC Sports Anchor Bruce Beck, a good time was had by all at the Foundation’s Tailgate Fundraiser on February 4th. In conversation with Board member Jessica Rao Lonski, Bruce Beck spoke with us about trends in sports journalism, Taylor Swift and the Super Bowl, how he prepares for a show, and his commitment to mentoring young people through his Camp. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets!
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February 2, 2024 4:24 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Featured and Library News.
Tags: Bruce Beck, football, superbowl, white plains, White Plains Library Foundation, and Wolf and Warrior Brewing Company.

NAACP Image Award Nominees

NAACP Image Award Nominees

The 55th Annual NAACP Image Award Nominees were recently announced. The winners will be awarded on Saturday, March 16th. Below are a list of nominees that we have available in our collection. Click here for our Libby curated list. Literature Love and Justice by Maya Moore Irons and Jonathan Irons All available formats Lucky Me by Rich Paul and Jesse Washington All available formats Nothing is Missing by Nicole Walters All available formats Our Secret Society by Tanisha Ford All available formats Straight Shooter by Stephen A. Smith All available formats And Then He Sang a Lullaby by Ani Kayode
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February 2, 2024 3:34 pm | by | 2 Comments
Categories: Authors & Books and Library News.
Tags: NAACP Image Awards, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

February 7th: Sustainable Westchester

February 7th: Sustainable Westchester

Sustainable Westchester will be tabling in the Library's Lobby from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7th. Sustainable Westchester is a nonprofit organization offering ways for renters and owners to save money on their energy bills, prioritizing low and moderate-income households. Right now, they are looking for Con Edison customers to sign up for their Community Solar opportunity to save up to 20% on their monthly electricity bills. Subscribers do not install solar panels on their homes. They will be subscribed to a Community Solar project that will provide guaranteed savings on their Con Edison bills. To subscribe,
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February 2, 2024 10:04 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Library News.
Tags: community organizations, community services, and Sustainable Westchester.

Celebrate Lunar New Year

Celebrate Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year – also known as Chinese New Year – is held in late winter or early spring, based on the lunar calendar. This year it falls on February 10th, and this year will be the Year of the Dragon! Grab & Go: Lunar New Year Starting at 10am on Friday February 2nd, there will be Grab & Go kits available for kids ages 2-6 and in grades 1-2 to pick up and take home. Since 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, the kit will be dragon-themed – don’t miss out! Family Storytime: Lunar New Year At 11am
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February 1, 2024 1:00 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Library News.
Tags: Chinese Acrobatics, Chinese New Year, events for kids, lunar new year, Observances and Celebrations, and Programs for families.