Read on to find out about the activities we've planned for grades 7-12 this fall. As usual, we have a lot going on. Stop by anytime during Edge hours to say hello and find out more about the Edge.
Edge Hours
Monday – Thursday: 3:00-8:00 p.m.
Friday: 3:00-6:00 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.
Video Game Time
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during Edge hours.
Tech Tuesday
Youth in grades 4-12 will learn about new technology topics on select Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m.
Thoughtful Thursday
Take time for a meditative art project on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.
September 5: Buttonmaking
September 12: Sculpey
September 19: Instant Cameras
September 26: Slime
Sunday Teen Movies
Join us for a weekend movie.
Programs
After Hours
Friday September 6 at 6:00 p.m.
Teens
The Library offers a fun, unprogrammed time ONLY for White Plains teens in grades 9-12. Games, crafts, coloring, food, hanging out, video games, karaoke, virtual experiences, dancing, are all just some of the things that could be going on! Teens must be in grades 9-12 and able to show White Plains residence.
Edge Advisory Board
Saturday September 7 at 4:00 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.
Poetry Slam
Wednesday September 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Virtual
Teens, Adults
Join Zork for our monthly virtual Poetry Slam!
Beginner Stitching
Thursday September 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Museum Gallery
Teens, Adults
Learn the basics of knitting and crochet with Kat and Cecelia! We will teach beginner stitches and provide yarn and the needles/hook needed to make a practice square. Experienced crafters are welcome to attend any session; registration is required for beginners. Space for learners is limited in order to provide a good experience for everyone. Email Kat at kcarroll@whiteplainslibrary.org to register or ask questions.
Wanderhome
Fridays September 13 and 27 at 4:30 p.m.
Edge Media Lab
Grades 7 – 12
Wanderhome is a relaxed journey through the peaceful land of the same name, a land where characters build their journey location by location and grow together as they travel. No previous RPG experience needed, as Wanderhome is rules-light! We'll continue the game begun in January. **Potential new members please email Erica at eroberts@whiteplainslibrary.org before coming**
Learn a New Language with the Mango Languages Library
Monday September 16 at 4:00 p.m.
Edge Media Lab
Teens
Join us to study your choice of over 70 available languages using the Mango languages Library free through White Plains Public Library. Learn vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and culture of the language of your choice using fun and interactive learning tools.
Igloo Virtual Tour: Visit a College
Monday September 23 at 4:00 p.m.
The Igloo
Teens
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.; Location is in the Optimum Technology Room, formerly Room A (near the entrance of the Trove on the 2nd floor). Seating can be provided if requested, but attendees are encouraged to stand (or sit on the carpeted floor) during the presentation.
Successfully Navigating College Admissions
Wednesday September 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Virtual / Edge Media Lab
Teens, Parents
Stand Out For College will discuss current college admissions trends, admissions strategies, the changing test-optional environment, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit for your child, a timeline and other action steps that can be taken to make this fall productive and help reduce the stress around the college admissions process. This program is recommended for parents and their high school teens and is a detailed and strategic overview of what students should focus on for a successful college admissions process. The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC. (www.standoutforcollege.com)
The program will be held via Zoom and at the live stream can be viewed in the Edge Media Lab.
Revolutionary Westchester: The Story of Benedict Arnold, André, and the Three Honest Militia Men
Thursday, September 26 at 5:00 p.m.
The Igloo
Teens, Adults
The story of one of the most notorious acts of treason in American history, when Benedict Arnold conspired with British Major John André during the Revolutionary war. This presentation delves into the story of Benedict Arnold, often deemed the biggest traitor in American history, during the Revolutionary War. It will cover British Major John André’s covert negotiations with Arnold, his eventual capture by American militiamen, and ultimately, his tragic end. The production uses AI-generated imagery and 360-degree content in the Library’s new panoramic “Igloo” video room, funded by the Library Foundation and Optimum.
STEAM Saturday
Saturday September 28 at 2:00 p.m.
Galaxy Hall
Grades 4-8
Students will learn the science behind why things are as they are while also unlocking the creative side of their brains through a hands-on experience with STEM experiments. Topics will include biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, and computer science. Tickets will be given out starting 30 minutes prior to the program at the Compass Desk in the Trove.
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