Monthly Archives October 2024

November Kid Librarian of the Month

November Kid Librarian of the Month

Each month a kid is chosen to curate a display in The Trove with some of their favorite books. Are you interested in being next month’s kid librarian? Fill out a submission form available at The Trove Desk! Name: Layla Age: 10 Favorite type of books: Fantasy Novels Why do you like to read? You can escape from the real world, and each book is a portal; from whodunits, to good witches, to documentaries about gorillas. Check out Layla’s recommended reads! The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate All Available Formats Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls
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October 30, 2024 12:35 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: children's literature, Kid Librarian of the Month, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

Celebrating Day of the Dead in the Trove

Celebrating Day of the Dead in the Trove

Celebrate Day of the Dead! ¡Celebra el Día de los Muertos! Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos is joyfully celebrated on November 1st and 2nd of each year. The holiday has Aztec roots, and its traditions for honoring the dead include visiting loved ones' graves and decorating altars (ofrendas). Day of the Dead is an ancestral tradition which celebrates the life of people and/or pets dear to us who have already departed. By celebrating their lives, we remember them fondly and open a path for them to visit us. At the Library’s workshop series which occurred on October 10th,
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October 29, 2024 1:58 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: children's programs, Day of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos, Observances and Celebrations, and The Trove.

YA Graphic Novel Picks of the Month: November 2024

YA Graphic Novel Picks of the Month: November 2024

Fall into some new comics or continue with the latest volume of your favorite series. The Apothecary Diaries by Natsu Hyuuga, Nekokurage, Itsuki Nanao Library Catalog “After breaking a ‘curse' on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster…and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated period mystery series! Maomao, a young woman trained in the art of herbal medicine, is forced to work as a lowly servant in the inner palace. Though she yearns for life outside its perfumed halls, she isn't long for
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October 29, 2024 11:30 am | by | 2 Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Teens, Library News, and Teens.
Tags: graphic novels, manga, staff picks, staff recommendations, YA Graphic Novel Pick of the Month, and YA Graphic Novels.

Dinosaur Reads

Dinosaur Reads

Celebrate DiNovember with some great programs and some great books! For Wee Ones Night Night Dinosaur art by Hannah Abbo Library Catalog Baby Triceratops by Julie Abery Library Catalog Dinosaur’s Binkit by Sandra Boynton Library Catalog Fingertrail Dinosaur Mazes by Elisa Ferro Library Catalog You make My Heart Saur by Maggie Fischer Library Catalog Ten Little Dinosaurs by Amanda Sobotka Library Catalog Little Dinosaurs by Rebecca Weerasekera Library Catalog Picture Books  There’s a Dinosaur on the 13th Floor by Wade Bradford Library Catalog Brontorina by James Howe, art by Randy Cecil Library Catalog Dinosaur Rescue by Penny Dale Library Catalog
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October 28, 2024 10:21 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: children's books, children's literature, DiNovember, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

Calendar of Events for Children and Teens

Calendar of Events for Children and Teens

Below please find our monthly Youth Services calendars of events – one for Up to Grade 6 and one for Grades 7-12.  There is also a PDF version to print, as well.  Of course, be sure to check our online calendar for the most up-to-date information on programs, including any changes or cancellations.  
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October 28, 2024 10:11 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Homepage Teens, Kids, Library News, and Teens.
Tags: children's events in White Plains, events, and Teen events in White Plains.

November Is…

November Is…

Each month a variety of observances and celebrations take place, from well-known holidays to much lesser known fun (and downright funny or strange!) observances.  Here are some great younger reads to go with some of them. International Drum Month Drum Roll, Please by Lisa Jenn Bigelow All Available Formats Melly only joined the school band because her best friend, Olivia, begged her to. But to her surprise, quiet Melly loves playing the drums. It's the only time she doesn't feel like a mouse. Now she and Olivia are about to spend the next two weeks at Camp Rockaway, jamming under
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October 28, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: books for children, books for kids, children's books, November 2024, November festivities, and Observances and Celebrations.

DiNovember

DiNovember

Get ready to ROAR! and celebrate DiNovember!  We have lots of dino-tastic programs happening all month long.  Be sure to check out some great dinosaur books, as well. LEGO Club – Dinosaur Edition Monday, October 28, 3:30pm Grades 1-6 Come build habitats for our LEGO dinosaur display in the Trove! Dinosaur Guessing Game November 1-30, in the Trove Grades K-6 How many dinosaurs are in the container?  Make a guess and enter to win a cool dinosaur fossil prize. Make Your Own Fossils! Wednesday, November 6, 3:30-5:00pm Grades 1-6 Drop in anytime between 3:30-5:00pm to make your own fossils from
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October 25, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: DiNovember, November 2024, programs for children, and Programs for families.

Voting Information for Westchester County

Voting Information for Westchester County

There are lots of names on a ballot, but how do you decide which box to check? If you’re a teen or adult who might be voting for the very first time, or know someone who’s voting for the first time, or just want a refresher themselves – this is the presentation for you! Here you can find information about how to register to vote, reminders about the registration deadline on October 26th, some places to get more information about candidates, and perhaps most importantly: there will be a proposal to vote on, it will be on the back of
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October 23, 2024 6:05 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Teens.
Tags: election day, information about voting, and voting.

What’s Next in the Edge: November 2024

What’s Next in the Edge: November 2024

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
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October 23, 2024 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, November 2024, The Edge, and what's new in the Edge.

New Books in the Trove: October 2024

New Books in the Trove: October 2024

We have new books coming in all the time with them on display right as you enter the Trove.  Here’s some of our recent favorite new titles! For Wee Ones Is That the Bus? by Libby Koponen & Katie Mazeika (Birth to 3 Years-Old) Library Catalog “In this vehicle-heavy board book, a young boy waits for his big sister. He plays throughout the day but continually looks out the window at each new noise. ‘Is that the bus? WAAA! WOOOOO! But it's not the bus. WAAAA! WOOOOO! The fire truck wails away.’ A variety of vehicles, including a garbage truck,
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October 22, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: children's books, new books, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

November K-6 Programs

November K-6 Programs

For our elementary schoolers, please join us for our programs at The Trove! We have an array of activities for different age groups throughout the month.  Magical Mondays Grades 3-6 Galaxy Hall November 4th 4:30PM November 18th 4:30PM For grades 3-6. Each session will have a sign-up sheet with 6 slots for our 6 player limit – anyone who already has a character they’ve created can come at 5, but anyone who hasn’t created a character yet should come at 4:30 so we can make that happen before the game starts! Make Your Own Fossils! Grades 1-6 The Castle November
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October 22, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.

New Books in the Edge: October 2024

New Books in the Edge: October 2024

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. Possible Happiness by David Ebenbach Grades 9 and up Library Catalog “Sixteen-year-old Jacob was discovered to exist when he was in eleventh grade. Before that, he led a kind of background, two-dimensional life, up until the day he told a joke in history class and
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October 22, 2024 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, YA Fiction, and YA literature.

Featured Resource: The Shelf

Featured Resource: The Shelf

What video streaming platform do library patrons in Latin America use? They use The Shelf. And with your library card, you can too! Providing a plethora of Spanish language entertainment – from action-adventure movies to TV series (including telenovelas!) to recorded live performances to children’s cartoons, and more – The Shelf offers something for everyone and every viewing occasion. Use the “Advanced Search” to find content by country and subtitles, if desired. (The collection includes some content with English and/or Spanish subtitles.) Rely on The Shelf’s expertly curated collection for premium entertainment. Grab your library card and click here to
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October 16, 2024 5:10 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Homepage.

Board Meeting Documents for November 13, 2024

Board Meeting Documents for November 13, 2024

Combined Agenda – 11-13-24 11-13-24 Library Board Agenda Agenda Item #1 – 10-09-24 Regular Library Board Minutes DRAFT Agenda Item #2 – Budget Report – October 2024 Agenda Item #3 – Claim List 3 Agenda Item #4 – Adult Services Report – October 2024 Agenda Item #4 – Assistant Directors Report – October 2024 Agenda Item #4 – Collection Management Report – October 2024 Agenda Item #4 – Community Outreach Report – October 2024 Agenda Item #4 – Digital Media Specialist Report – October 2024 Agenda Item #4 – Director's Report – October-November 2024 Agenda Item #4 – Library Systems
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October 16, 2024 12:53 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Trustee Documents.

Kids in the Kitchen 2

Kids in the Kitchen 2

Welcome to Kids in the Kitchen.  This blog series will feature a variety of great cookbooks for kids.  This edition features cookbooks filled with spooky treats perfect for Halloween! Ghoulish Goodies:  Creature Feature Cupcakes, Monster Eyeballs, Bat Wings, Funny Bones, Witches’ Knuckles, and Much More! by Sharon Bowers Library Catalog “Perfect for Halloween and beyond, this conveniently organized, well-illustrated cookbook is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Following a somewhat lengthy introduction explaining Halloween fun from the author's perspective and ‘pointers for success' in using the book, Bowers dives in to the heart of the matter. Arrangement is by types of
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October 14, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: books for kids, cookbooks, Kids in the Kitchen, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

October Middle Grade Pick of the Month

October 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! Beetle and the Hollowbones by Aliza Layne All available formats here Beetle’s trying to learn sorcery, but her grandmother won’t stop pushing her towards goblin magic. So instead Beetle prefers hanging out in the mall with her best friend Blob Ghost. But when her former best friend comes back into town with news of the mall being torn down, will Beetle be able to balance both her
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October 14, 2024 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.

Animal Vignettes: A Tribute to Whimsical Wildlife

Animal Vignettes: A Tribute to Whimsical Wildlife

Experience the joyful charm of Erwin Ong's “Animal Vignettes: A Tribute to Whimsical Wildlife,” a collection that stretches beyond his renowned underwater themes to celebrate animals of land and air. In this exhibition, Erwin brings to life a variety of creatures—especially his beloved giraffes, with their unique silhouette and beautiful spots—through his signature line art style and bold color palette.  This show features a menagerie of marker drawings, mixed media sculptures, and digital prints, including larger pieces filling the beautiful gallery with bright colors, humorous scenes, and playful compositions that will leave audiences feeling happy and cheerful. Inspired by the
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October 13, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Gallery, Library News, and Uncategorized.
Tags: art exhibit and art exhibit in white plains.

Good Trouble: Little Activists

Good Trouble: Little Activists

This installment of Good Trouble features books (many of which are board books!) for our youngest activists because it is never too early to start learning about making the world a better place. A is for Activist by Innosanto Nagara Library Catalog Ally Baby Can series by Nyasha Williams, art by Jade Orlando Library Catalog Antiracist Baby by Ibram X. Kendi, art by Ashley Lukashevsky Library Catalog Change Starts With Us by Sophie Beer Library Catalog Citizen Baby: My Vote by Megan E. Bryant and Daniel Prosterman, art by Micah Player Library Catalog Counting on Community by Innosanto Nagara Library
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October 10, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: activism, Good Trouble, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

Short Story Book/Film Discussion – Fall/Winter 2024-25

Short Story Book/Film Discussion – Fall/Winter 2024-25

Join White Plains Librarian and Fulbright Scholar Barbara Wenglin for our Zoom Story and Film Series using the rich anthology, Stories of Books and Libraries (ed. Jane Holloway, Everyman's Pocket Classics, 2023). Copies of the anthology are available to reserve through the Catalog with one held at the Reference Desk for reading in the Library. These vibrant and varied selections by diverse authors pay tribute to the written word in works published throughout history, to their readers, and to the intriguing places that house them. Click on these remaining dates for story and film selections:  12/5, 12/19, 1/2/25, 1/23/25 (final film
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October 9, 2024 7:57 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Book Discussion and Homepage.