Posts by Mariel, Adult Librarian

Local Food Pantries

Local Food Pantries

Below is a list of active local food pantries. Schedules vary. Alcance Latino 346 S. Lexington Ave, White Plains, NY 10606 (914) 458-5088   El Centro Hispano 295 Central Ave, White Plains, NY 10606 First and Third of the month 3:00 p.m. (914) 289-0500   Grace Episcopal Church 33 Church St, White Plains, NY 10601 (914) 949-2874   Ridgeway Alliance 465 Ridgeway, White Plains, NY 10605 (914) 949-3714 Make the Road New York 46 Waller Ave, White Plains, NY 10601 (914) 948-8466 Salvation Army 16 Sterling Ave White Plains, NY 914.949.2908   Ecumenical Food Pantry Thomas H. Slater Center 2
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November 27, 2024 2:33 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: COVID-19, Featured, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: food bank, food pantries, and food pantry.

Peruvian Consulate on Wheels

Peruvian Consulate on Wheels

Saturday, June 10th 9:00–2:00 p.m. Auditorium Peruvian Consulate on Wheels We provide the following consular services, only by appointment. DNI and PASSPORTS: Appointments can be booked on our online appointment system at: www.conperuny.com. Please review the requirements before choosing your appointment time. You will receive an automatic confirmation email. PUBLIC DEEDS: (powers by public deed) you must request your appointment and coordinate the corresponding attention to the email: legal@conperny.org NOTARY PROCEDURES: (powers off registration, legalizations, survival certificates): you must request your appointment by e-mail: notariales@conperny.org PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Only the holders of the consular procedure will be allowed to
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June 5, 2023 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Library News.
Tags: Consulado Itinerante, Peruvian consulate, and Peruvian Consulate on Wheels.

Spanish for Beginners, Level 2

Spanish for Beginners, Level 2

Participants will be introduced to simple everyday usage of vocabulary, grammar and conversation. Online classes meet every Tuesday, February 7th until Tuesday, May 2nd from 6:00-7:30 pm. Click here to register. REGISTRATION IS FULL Naicy Pretrill, is a native of Peru and currently teaches Spanish at Westchester Community College. She holds a New York State teaching certificate in Spanish. There is no waiting list. This is a Zoom event.
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January 11, 2023 11:23 am | by | 14 Comments
Categories: Uncategorized.
Tags: free spanish classes, spanish classes, spanish classes in westchester, spanish classes in white plains, and Spanish for Beginners.

Clases virtuales gratis de ciudadanía

Clases virtuales gratis de ciudadanía

New-York Historical Society ofrece clases virtuales gratis de ciudadanía a personas con residencia permanente (Green Card), que se estén preparando para su entrevista de naturalización. Este curso los prepara para el examen de educación cívica que es parte de la entrevista de naturalización realizada por USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services). El curso interactivo de ciudadanía se ofrece virtualmente y cubre las 100 preguntas del examen de educación cívica de USCIS. Los participantes aprenden acerca de la historia de los Estados Unidos y del gobierno mediante objetos, pinturas y documentos de la colección del New-York Historical Society a través
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October 20, 2022 11:05 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Español.
Tags: ciudadanía, Clases de ciudadanía, and Clases virtuales gratis de ciudadanía.

Free Citizenship Classes

Free Citizenship Classes

The New-York Historical Society offers free online citizenship classes for green card holders preparing for the naturalization interview. The online citizenship course prepares permanent residents for the civics test portion of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) naturalization interview. The interactive online naturalization preparation course covers all 100 questions from the USCIS Civics Test. Participants learn about American history and government using objects, paintings, and documents from the New-York Historical collections through videoconferencing. Online citizenship classes are taught in English and are accessible to English Language Learners. They also offer an online Spanish citizenship class for people who
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October 20, 2022 11:01 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Featured, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: citizenship, Citizenship classes, and U.S. citizenship.

Dementia Info Session

Dementia Info Session

Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior Wednesday, November 2nd 7:00-8:00 p.m. During the middle stage of dementia, the person with the disease often starts to exhibit new behaviors that can be confusing for a caregiver. These behaviors are a form of communication, and are essential to understanding the needs of the person with dementia. This program will help attendees identify common triggers for behaviors associated with dementia and learn strategies for addressing common dementia-related behavior. Please register with Jessica Flores at jmflores@alz.org or 845-610-6916 to register for this event.
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October 19, 2022 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Library News.
Tags: dementia, events for seniors, Health events, healthcare events, programs for seniors, and seniors.

Dementia Conversation

Dementia Conversation

Wednesday October 5th 7:00–8:00 p.m. Zoom Please Email jmflores@alz.org or call (845) 610-6916 to register for this virtual program. This program offers helpful tips to assist families with difficult conversations related to dementia, including going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans. This program is primarily for those with a family member or close friend starting to experience Alzheimer's or another dementia.
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September 29, 2022 9:45 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Library News.
Tags: alzheimers, dementia, programs for seniors, and seniors.

COVID-19 Testing Sites

COVID-19 Testing Sites

What's the most popular reference question lately? It's where to go for COVID-19 testing. Here's our list of local testing sites. Please note that schedules and availability of testing varies across these locations and are subject to change. Make sure to check a location's website or call before visiting. You can also call the White Plains Coronavirus Hotline with related questions at (914) 681-2900. Do you know of another White Plains testing site not listed here? Or a change with any of the listed sites? Leave us a comment below or email tbaird@whiteplainslibrary.org so we can verify and update our
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July 27, 2022 10:00 am | by | 5 Comments
Categories: COVID-19, eNewsletter, Featured, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: covid testing, covid-19, covid-19 testing, COVID19, and covid19 testing.

Upwardly Global Job Coaching

Upwardly Global Job Coaching

Thursday, May 19th, at 7:00 p.m. Click here for the Zoom link. Please join us to learn about Upwardly Global's Free Job Coaching Program, which provides tools for finding professional-level jobs in the US! For the last 20 years, Upwardly Global has worked with newcomers to the U.S. who have college degrees or professional training and are looking to get back into their professional career fields. Upwardly Global offers a unique blend of online job search training, one-on-one job coaching with industry focused advisors, skill building opportunities, and professional networking. We help jobseekers find positions in their professional fields such
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May 18, 2022 9:18 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Library News.
Tags: job coaching, job help, job services, and Upwardly.

Peruvian Consulate on Wheels

Peruvian Consulate on Wheels

Saturday, April 23rd, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. We provide the following consular services, only by appointment: DNI and PASSPORTS: Appointments can be booked on our online appointment system at: www.conperuny.com. Please review the requirements before choosing your appointment time. You will receive an automatic confirmation email. PUBLIC DEEDS: (powers by public deed) you must request your appointment and coordinate the corresponding attention to the email: legal@conperny.org NOTARY PROCEDURES: (powers off registration, legalizations, survival certificates): you must request your appointment by e-mail: notariales@conperny.org CIVIL RECORDS: (births, marriages and deaths): you must request your appointment by email: registrosciviles@conperny.org Sending the passport to your
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April 19, 2022 10:51 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Library News.
Tags: consulate on wheels and Peruvian consulate.

Understanding U.S. Citizenship Process

Understanding U.S. Citizenship Process

Monday, November 8th 6:00–7:00 p.m. Click here for the Zoom link. Community Relations Officer Shyconia Burden will be discussing the naturalization application process. You will learn what the eligibility requirements are before applying and how to qualify for any exceptions and accommodations. Officer Burden will answer any questions about the citizenship and the naturalization process.
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October 31, 2021 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Library News.
Tags: help with the citizenship application, naturalization, and U.S. Citizenship application.

Books to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Books to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Check out these staff selected titles to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this year: Children: Sonia Sotomayor: a judge grows in the Bronx = la juez que creció en el Bronx By Winter Jonah Library Collection OverDrive & Libby Before Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor took her seat in our nation's highest court, she was just a little girl in the South Bronx. Justice Sotomayor didn't have a lot growing up, but she had what she needed — her mother's love, a will to learn, and her own determination. With bravery she became the person she wanted to be. With hard
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October 4, 2021 2:45 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, and Library News.
Tags: hispanic authors, Hispanic Heritage Month, latino authors, Observances and Celebrations, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

Grow with Google / Aprenda con Google

Grow with Google / Aprenda con Google

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, Grow with Google will offer the following online workshops in Spanish: Digital skills for everyday tasks Wednesday, September 29th 6:30-7:30 p.m. Use YouTube to grow your Business Wednesday, October 6th 6:30-7:30 p.m. Make Your Website Useful Wednesday, October 13th 6:30-7:30 p.m. Register here for the series. Habilidades digitales para tareas cotidianas 29 de septiembre 6:30-7:30 p.m. Aprenda a administrar las tareas del trabajo y de la vida de manera más eficaz con las herramientas de Google. Use YouTube Para Hacer Crecer Su Negocio 6 de octubre 6:30-7:30 p.m. Obtenga las mejores prácticas para crear
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September 22, 2021 2:13 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Library News.
Tags: business events, Grow with google, spanish language events, and WEDC.

An Afternoon with Wilfredo Ortiz

An Afternoon with Wilfredo Ortiz

We invite you to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the music of Wilfredo Ortiz on Sunday, September 19th at 2:00 p.m. on the Library Plaza. Enjoy the music of Wilfredo Ortiz, a musician and composer from the Dominican Republic. Don’t miss it! Rain Date: September 26th
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September 18, 2021 12:05 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Library News.
Tags: celebrate hispanic heritage month, concert, concerts in White Plains, Hispanic Heritage Month, and wilfredo ortiz.

Taller de Escritura en Español

Taller de Escritura en Español

Comparta sus historias e ideas en este taller de escritura creativa, que se enfoca en descubrir la belleza de cada historia mientras discute los temas y la cultura. Cada sesión está diseñada para brindarles a los participantes la oportunidad de probar varios géneros mientras aprenden habilidades clave y técnicas de escritura. Los participantes aprenderán sobre la formación de personajes, el diálogo, las descripciones vívidas, la voz, el tiempo y más en poesía, prosa y escritura de no ficción. Duración: 6 semanas Fecha: martes 13 de abril hasta el martes 25 de mayo del 2021 (Todos los martes) Hora: 7:00 pm.
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May 10, 2021 11:19 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Library News.
Tags: creative writing and Spanish.

U.S. Citizenship Application Process

U.S. Citizenship Application Process

Understanding the Process of Becoming a U.S. Citizen This program has been rescheduled to Tuesday, May 04th at 2:00 p.m. Registration is required; click here to register. Officer Shyconia Burden will be discussing the naturalization application process. What the eligibility requirements are before you apply and how you may qualify for any exceptions and accommodations. She will answer any questions about citizenship and the naturalization process.
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March 25, 2021 11:54 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Library News.
Tags: adult events, citizenship, events, naturalization, U.S. citizenship, and workshops.

TOEFL Preparation Course

TOEFL Preparation Course

Registration for this class is now full. Prepare for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), a standardized test to measure the English language ability of non-native speakers wishing to enroll in English-speaking universities. In this 13 week class you will learn the information you'll need to know for the exam. You will need the following book for this class: Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL iBT Test with Answer Key 3rd Edition by Deborah Phillips (Author). It is available in our catalog. Instructor Eric Arbogast has been involved with the TOEFL exam for 35 years, both preparing
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March 5, 2021 3:30 pm | by | 4 Comments
Categories: Library News.
Tags: courses, English, TOEFL, and Westchester Community College.

Virtual Spanish for Beginners

Virtual Spanish for Beginners

Participants will be introduced to simple everyday usage of vocabulary, grammar and conversation. Classes meet every Monday from October 5th until January 11th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Registration is now open. Click here to register. Instructor, Naicy Petrill, is a native of Peru and currently teaches Spanish at Westchester Community College. She holds a New York State teaching certificate in Spanish.
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September 15, 2020 6:06 pm | by | 12 Comments
Categories: eNewsletter and Library News.
Tags: learn Spanish, Spanish, Spanish class, and Spanish for Beginners.

Hoopla Staff Picks: R&B

Hoopla Staff Picks: R&B

Possibly our most dynamic digital resource, Hoopla includes a variety of different formats from books to movies and music. In order to highlight some of these, we've gathered staff recommendations of just a few formats you can stream and download with your library card. Below are some music recommendations from Adult Services Librarian Mariel Perez. Summer: The Original Hits (2018) Donna Summer Another oldie, but goodie! Perfect party or driving music or in my case, cleaning music. A great pick me up for those who love to dance, exercise, or just want to feel happy. All good memories for me.
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April 22, 2020 11:22 am | by | 2 Comments
Categories: eNewsletter, Featured, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: hoopla, music, staff picks, and staff recommendations.