Monthly Archives March 2025

White Plains After Hours for Grades 9-12

White Plains After Hours for Grades 9-12

Friday, June 2, 2023 marked the launch of a new citywide initiative aimed at offering dedicated spaces and events in the evening for White Plains residents in grades 9-12. The Library came together with various City departments and White Plains based organizations after local teens expressed an urgent need for a place to hangout in the evening. White Plains Teen After Hours is a collaboration between ArtsWestchester, the City of White Plains, El Centro Hispano, White Plains Recreation & Parks, the White Plains Youth Bureau, and the White Plains Public Library. City agencies and other organizations are invited to submit their
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March 31, 2025 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Homepage Teens, Library News, and Teens.
Tags: After Hours, events for teens in White Plains, White Plains After Hours, and White Plains teen after hours.

Board Meeting Documents for April 9, 2025

Board Meeting Documents for April 9, 2025

NOTE: The April 9th meeting has been canceled due to the lack of a quorum. All action items and documents, new and pending, will be presented at the next Board of Trustees meeting. Combined Agenda – 04-09-2025 04 09 25 Library Board Agenda Agenda Item #1 – March 12 2025 Regular Library Board Minutes – DRAFT Agenda Item #2 – Budget Report – March 2025 Agenda Item #3 – Claim List 8 Agenda Item #4 – Adult Services Report – March 2025 Agenda Item #4 – Assistant Directors Report – March 2025 Agenda Item #4 – Collection Management Report –
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March 26, 2025 4:43 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Trustee Documents.

Join Us for a Live Klezmer Music Concert

Join Us for a Live Klezmer Music Concert

Get ready for an afternoon of vibrant and traditional Klezmer music on Friday, April 4th at 2 p.m. at the White Plains Public Library Auditorium! Featuring talented performers Susan Gordan and Jordan Shapiro, this program promises to be an unforgettable cultural experience. Whether you're a fan of lively, toe-tapping music or looking to discover something new, this Klezmer performance will transport you with its rich history and spirited rhythms. Bring your friends, family, or anyone who enjoys great music and a fun atmosphere. Registration is encouraged, click here for more information!
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March 26, 2025 3:36 pm | by | 2 Comments
Categories: Events.
Tags: klezmer, klezmer music, and live music.

April 2025 K-6 Programs

April 2025 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. Trove Trivia Book Club; Grades 3-6 Galaxy Hall Tuesday April 1, 4:30pm-5:30pm Do you love reading, trivia, and a bit of competition? Join Trove Trivia Book Club. This month’s book is The Last Mapmaker by Christina Soontornvat. Find all available formats here. Register at The Trove Desk, space is limited! Writing Wednesday; Grades 3-12 The Igloo Wednesday April 2, 4:00pm-6:00pm Wednesday April 9, 4:00pm-6:00pm Wednesday April 23, 4:00pm-6:00pm Wednesday April 30, 4:00pm-6:00pm For grades
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March 24, 2025 4:05 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Uncategorized.
Tags: children, children's events, The Trove, and trove events.

New Books in the Trove: March 2025

New Books in the Trove: March 2025

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 Finn’s Fun Trucks: Firefighters by Finn Coyle & Srimalie Bassani Birth to 3 Years-Old Library Catalog So I’m not always on board with the ‘Finn’s Fun Trucks’ series, but once in a while I really like what it puts together. Case in point, this lovely addition to every firefighter loving kid’s bookshelf. If you are a parent who finds themselves with a kid who can’t get enough of firefighting (and
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March 24, 2025 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Homepage Kids, and Kids.
Tags: books, books for kids, children's literature, graphic novels, library staff picks, and staff recommendations.

March Nonfiction Pick of the Month

March Nonfiction Pick of the Month

Nonfiction books are written to present the facts on a wide range of topics, for a wide range of ages. In this column, Erica will recommend new and/or notable nonfiction from the Trove collection! Queens of the Jungle by Dr. Carly Anne York and Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong All available formats here York and Clinthorne-Wong have collaborated on a wonderful volume packed full of information and beautiful illustrations, with so much to enjoy both visually and educationally – certainly I learned a number of things! Enjoy learning about the matriarchs of the animal queendom in this amazing book written for ages 8-12
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March 24, 2025 9:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, and Kids.
Tags: juvenile nonfiction, nonfiction, Nonfiction Pick of the Month, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

April Events for Adults

April Events for Adults

April showers, bulb plants emerging through soil, Earth Day celebrations…April is also the home of National Library Week, and we've been busy planning a plethora of enjoyable activities for you. From literary occasions to lunchtime meditations to book discussions to informal crafting circles, you'll find plenty of ways to love life with your library this April.   FEATURED EVENT: An Afternoon with Author Esmeralda Santiago Sunday, April 6, 2pm Auditorium Join us at the White Plains Public Library for a special afternoon with award-winning author Esmeralda Santiago! Known for her powerful memoirs, including When I Was Puerto Rican and Almost
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March 21, 2025 5:25 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Featured, and Homepage.
Tags: 3d printing, adult events, author events, knitting, poetry slam, and short story discussion.

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.   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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March 21, 2025 9:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Homepage Kids, Homepage Teens, Kids, Library News, and Teens.
Tags: children's events in White Plains, events, events for families, events for kids, events for teens, programs for children, Programs for families, programs for teens, and Teen events in White Plains.

Happy Irish-American Heritage Month!

Happy Irish-American Heritage Month!

Readers seeking shamrock green reading material this Irish-American Heritage Month will find riches to explore. The Emerald Isle boasts an expansive and varied literary tradition. Writers who hailed from Ireland include the mystical poet W.B Yeats, stream-of consciousness novelist James Joyce, absurdist playwright Samuel Beckett, and satirists Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw. The widely popular fantastical classics Dracula and The Chronicles of Narnia series were penned by Irish authors Bram Stoker and C.S. Lewis, respectively. More recent authors include Edna O'Brien, whose novels stirred controversy in their depiction of women's experience; Maeve Binchy, whose novels and short stories often
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March 17, 2025 5:52 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books.
Tags: books for adults, irish authors, Irish heritage, irish-american, recommended reads, and St. Patrick's Day.

Notable New Picture Book Biographies to Celebrate Women’s History Month!

Notable New Picture Book Biographies to Celebrate Women’s History Month!

To celebrate Women’s History Month, I have gathered together notable new 2024 picture book biographies that are great for preschoolers to 3rd graders – check these out & enjoy! – Raquel Calvacanti, Librarian Yasmeen Lari, Green Architect: The True Story of Pakistan’s First Woman Architect by Marzieh Abbas & Hoda Hadadi Library Catalog “In this eco-aware, place-oriented picture book, Abbas and Hadadi energetically capture the pioneering career of Yasmeen Lari (b. 1941), Pakistan's first female architect. The narrative moves quickly from early childhood, which encompassed Partition, to adulthood, as Lari ‘soared to ‘starchitect' status’ with concrete and glass constructions. Travel-driven
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March 17, 2025 11:06 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Homepage Kids, and Kids.
Tags: book recommendations, books, books for children, celebrate women's history month, children, children's books, Observances and Celebrations, staff recommendations, and The Trove.

Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility Book Discussion!

Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility Book Discussion!

Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff Monday, March 31st,  2025; 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM   Grades 3-6  Location: Galaxy Hall Registration Required/Register Here   To celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility, join us to discuss Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff! We will be playing Book BINGO and enjoying snacks also! The first 6 students to register will receive a free copy of the book. Upon registration, please come to the Trove reference desk to pick up your free copy of the book. For best discussion results, please make sure to read the book before coming to the
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March 17, 2025 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Book Discussion, Events, and Kids.
Tags: book discussion, book recommendations, books for children, children's books, children's events, children's literature, kids, Observances and Celebrations, The Trove, and trove events.

FamilySearch

FamilySearch

We are a FamilySearch affiliate Library giving you access to FamilySearch’s digital genealogical collections that are otherwise accessible only through a FamilySearch center. Search billions of ancestor profiles, photographs, and historical documents at once.
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March 13, 2025 6:34 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Genealogy and Resources.
Tags: family history, FamilySearch, genealogical research, genealogy, Genealogy Tips, Historical Records, and Online Family Tree.

Irish Heritage Month

Irish Heritage Month

Ireland is an island nation on the westernmost edge of Europe, known for its wide expanses of lush, green fields. In fact, its nickname is the Emerald Isle. But there are also large areas of rugged, rocky landscape. Ireland is a nation of storytellers. The tradition dates back to Celtic bards, who would record and recite the country's history. Many famed writers come from Ireland, including several winners of the Nobel Prize for literature. St. Patrick’s Day—observed internationally every March 17—is packed with parades, good luck charms, and all things green. The event started as a religious holiday, but over
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March 12, 2025 11:55 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: Irish folklore, Irish heritage, Observances and Celebrations, St. Patrick's Day, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

March’s Kid Librarian of the Month

March’s 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: Matteo Age: 9 Favorite types of books: Mystery and action fiction Why do you like to read? Because it takes you places you might never go. Check out Matteo’s recommended reads! The Wild Robot Series by Peter Brown All available formats Roz the robot discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island with no memory of where she is
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March 7, 2025 9:06 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Homepage Kids, Kids, Library News, and Uncategorized.
Tags: book recommendations, children's books, children's literature, kid librarian, Kid Librarian of the Month, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

An Afternoon with Bestselling Author Esmeralda Santiago

An Afternoon with Bestselling Author Esmeralda Santiago

Join us at the White Plains Public Library for a special afternoon with award-winning author Esmeralda Santiago! Known for her powerful memoirs, including When I Was Puerto Rican and Almost a Woman and most recently Las Madres, Santiago has captivated readers with her vivid storytelling and rich cultural narratives. Don't miss this chance to meet one of the most influential voices in contemporary literature! This program is sponsored by the White Plains Library Foundation. Event Details: The author talk will begin Sunday, April 6 at 2pm with a Q&A and book signing to follow. Library Auditorium Registration is encouraged, sign
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March 6, 2025 2:59 pm | by | 2 Comments
Categories: Authors & Books.
Tags: author talk, books for adults, esmeralda santiago, peurto rican author, and una discusión de libro.

Teen Volunteer Opportunities – Spring 2025

Teen Volunteer Opportunities – Spring 2025

We know teens need community service hours, and we can provide a few different options. Below you’ll find a list of all the current ways to contribute to the library community and earn volunteer credit through the White Plains Public Library. If you have an idea for a library program you'd like to plan as a community service project, or if you have any questions, please contact YA librarian Kathlyn Carroll at kcarroll@whiteplainslibrary.org. Opportunities: Do Gooders Teens in grades 7-12 can earn community service hours by attending Do Gooders meetings. We'll work on projects to benefit local organizations and plan
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March 6, 2025 8:55 am | by | 8 Comments
Categories: Events, Homepage Teens, Library News, and Teens.
Tags: teen volunteers, teens, The Edge, and volunteer opportunities.

Librarian Faves: Adult LGBTQIA+ Books

Librarian Faves: Adult LGBTQIA+ Books

These are the LGBTQIA+ books that White Plains librarians enjoyed the most this year, collected for our upcoming PrideWorks tabling; covering a wide range of genres and identities, there’s something for everyone! Don’t Want You Like a Best Friend by Emma R. Alban A swoon-worthy debut queer Victorian romance in which two debutantes distract themselves from having to seek husbands by setting up their widowed parents, and instead find their perfect match in each other–the lesbian Bridgerton/Parent Trap you never knew you needed! Sequel: You’re the Problem It’s You Two Rogues Make a Right by Cat Sebastian Intent on nursing
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March 6, 2025 3:30 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: LGBTQ+ Pride, LGBTQIA+, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

Paws to Read

Paws to Read

Paws to Read is our popular “read to a dog” program during which children in grades K-6 can read with therapy dog Rufus. Paws for Reading takes place on Fridays – March 14 & 28 and April 11 & 25 – from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Spots are very limited.  Sign up at the Compass Desk in the Trove starting 30 minutes prior.  Reading with a therapy dog has numerous benefits for children. Reading to a dog is therapeutic, calming and very rewarding. According to American Libraries Magazines.org, “…children read aloud to animals–usually dogs–instead of their peers, and the fear of making
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March 4, 2025 12:29 pm | by | 3 Comments
Categories: Events, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: early literacy, Paws for Reading, Paws to Read, therapy dog, and therapy reading dog.