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A great source for peer-reviewed, full-text journals and reference sources.
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May 23rd / 24th / 25th
Library Closed on May 23rd, 24th and 25th for Memorial Day Weekend
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hoopla
Movies, Music, eBooks and Audiobooks.
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Tumblebooks
Digital books and games to read and hear for children.
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eBooks
Download eBooks and Audiobooks.
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tutor.com
Online help for homework.
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Jan. 18th
Library Closed January 18th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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School Art Show Comes to the Library!
The White Plains City Schools will hold their annual art show in the Library, May 29 through June 4. Every school will be represented by artists in Kindergarten through High School. More than 300 works will be on display and will include paintings, drawings, and sculptures. An opening reception will be Thursday, May 29 from 5-7pm in the Museum Gallery. This show is scheduled to coincide with the 52nd annual White Plains Outside Arts Festival taking place Saturday and Sunday, May 31 and June 1, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.at Tibbits Park, 1 North Broadway, in White Plains. The
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Smart Money for Teens
Do you find that you never have enough money for the clothes and video games you want? Does it seem like once you have some money it just disappears? The Smart Money for Teens workshop will give teens some basic tips on how to spend their money wisely and the importance of savings through a series of fun activities. This workshop is part of the Allstate Readiness series.
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Travesías : Mexican Art Exhibit
Travesías: an art exhibit by artists of the state of Puebla, Mexico. This exhibit is available to the public from April 30th to May 16th, 2014.
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UNSEEN ROLLING STONES, LED ZEPPELIN, CLAPTON AND OTHER PHOTOGRAPHS 1967-76
On view March 10 – April 27, 2014 in the White Plains Library Gallery, this exhibit celebrates the golden age of rock and roll in photographs, some never before exhibited, taken by Tapani Talo, a White Plains resident, architect, photographer and, during the time the photographs were taken, a sound engineer for some of the most iconic bands of the era. Mr. Talo's love of music is evident in the very deep facial expressions and seriousness that comes through. Besides photos from the Rolling Stones 1970 show in Helsinki, other highlights of the exhibit include rare performance images of Led
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Gallery and Library News.
Ready for the SAT?
Need help with your SAT's? We can help! Join us every Monday starting February 24 – April 28 from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. SAT Math and Vocabulary Test prep open to high school seniors and juniors who are first in their family to go to college. Space is limited and there is a $20 Material's fee payable at registration. To register call 914 422-1480 or 917 543-7333. Hope to see you there!! Sponsored by Latino U College Access.
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Conoce a Sigal Ratner-Arias
Disfruta la oportunidad de ver a Sigal Ranter-Arias en persona y comprar un libro autografiado y personalizado para tus seres queridos. el domingo 19 de enero a las 2:00 p.m. Sigal es una respetada periodista y la editora de cultura y espectáculos de servicio en español de la Associated Press. La muerte de su padre , su abuela y su tia a los 64 años la inspiró a escribir 64, una hisoria neoyorquina de amores y desarmores. Folleto
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Ebru-Water Marbling Demonstration
The White Plains Public Library with the collaboration of the Turkish Cultural Center of Westchester present the elegantly beautiful ancient art form of Ebru – Water Marbling to the community. Artists Yurdagul and Yasemin Ozsavasci will create elegant works of art by dripping special paints over a water table, which disperse into free flowing designs of floral arrangements. Come and join us for a wonderful experience. December 21st, Saturday at 2pm Admission Free Museum Gallery-Second Floor These works will be on display until February 25, 2014.
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Ebru-Water Marbling
The ancient and beautiful Turkish art of paper marbling known as Ebru is on display now at the White Plains Public Library Museum Gallery. You can enjoy the work of artist Yasemin Ozsavasci until February 25, 2014. Presented in collaboration with the Turkish Cultural Center of Westchester.
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Gallery, Homepage, and Library News.
The Edge Grand Opening Event
The grand opening of the Edge teen area at the White Plains Public Library is still scheduled for today Saturday 12/14. Please check back here for possible changes due to increasing bad weather.
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Events and Library News.
Hacker Academy
The White Plains Public Library is proud to announce the first in what is expected to be a series of exciting new technology programs geared specifically for teens: Hacker Academy: How to create and program your own computer. In this course, consisting of four one and a half hour sessions from July 11 through August 1, teens will be introduced to the world of small board computers as well how to hack them to boot and use Linux. Provided for each of the 10 participants in the course is an Android-based computer, specifically the APC 8750 from VIA Technologies, Inc.
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Classes, Library News, and Technology.
Library to Expand Hours July 1st
White Plains Public Library is pleased to announce expanded hours starting July 1. The new hours represent a 20% increase over the Library’s current open hours. “We’re grateful to the Mayor and members of the Common Council for their continued support of the Library,” said Library Director Brian Kenney. “Despite only a modest change in our fiscal year 2012-2013 budget we have made it our priority to increase the time the Library is open to the public. Via efficiencies gained through our partnership with Westchester Library System, and through the utilization of new technology, as well as an internal reorganization,
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