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Jazz Jam and Hip Hop Workshop!This Wednesday, April 25, at 6:00 p.m., Art Bennett and Lord Judah will be live in the Artists’ Loft! The best way to learn what the Artists’ Loft will be about is to come and participate. Bring an instrument (guitar, horn, drum, percussion, anything!) or your lyrics! We will be learning and p... -
Mexican Consulate on WheelsThe Consulate General of Mexico will be processing passports, consular IDs and birth certificates from Tuesday, May 8 to Saturday, May 12 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. each day. Please make your free appointment using MEXITEL: Telephone: 1-877-639-4835 Internet: https://mexitel.sre.gob.mx/citas.webportal/ A...
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ESL Low Intermediate ClassesEnglish as a Second Language courses for Low Intermediate (levels 3-4) will begin May 7 and run through August 6. Westchester Community College English Language Institute offers these courses here at the Library with two levels. Learn and actively practice vocabulary, grammar, speaking and listening...
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Teen Volunteer OpportunitiesIt’s almost time to make plans for this summer. When it comes to volunteering at the library, we’re offering three different volunteer opportunities for White Plains teens. Reading Buddies In a favorite volunteer activity from years past, teen volunteers are paired with children who are learning to ...
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Stamford Museum & Nature Center Pass Now AvailableWe’re pleased to announce the addition of Stamford Museum & Nature Center in Stamford, CT to our Museum Pass Program. The Library pass provides free admission for two adults of the same household and all children under 18 to the Museum and its grounds. The pass also covers free parking a...
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Rescheduled: The Deedle Deedle Dees PerformThis event have been canceled for 3/21 due to weather and will be rescheduled. Please check back later for updates. On Wednesday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m., Lloyd H. Miller will bring the Deedle Deedle Dees with their mix of interactive music and activities for children to our second-floor auditorium. M...
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Spanish Literacy ClassesLos miércoles a las 6:00 p.m. La Biblioteca Pública de White Plains abre sus puertas a un programa en español para adultos. Si desea terminar su educación primaria o secundaria, o si desea aprender a leer y escribir, venga y le ayudaremos. We are currently offering an adult basic education program t...
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Citizenship Interview PreparationSaturday, March 24 at 1:00 p.m. This is a bilingual program presented in Spanish and English. Immigration officer Shyconia Burden-Noten of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services will demonstrate a US citizenship mock interview to help citizenship applicants prepare for their own interview. All ...
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Orin Grossman Presents “Musical Masterpieces”Professor Orin Grossman will bring his dynamic “Musical Masterpieces” lecture and performance to our second-floor auditorium on Wednesday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. following his lecture at Symphony Space in Manhattan. Grossman currently teaches at Fairfield University and has served as the University’s...
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Celebrate Pi Day on March 14Come celebrate the beautiful mathematical constant that is Pi on Pi Day next Wednesday, March 14! The fun begins at 7:00 p.m. in Galaxy Hall. We’ll have a concentration game with numbers, shapes, and math symbols as well as a story, riddles and jokes. After that, just the usual cookie snack. C...
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'Shaken and Stirred' Discussion Series ResumesWhite Plains librarian Barbara Wenglin’s short-story discussion series has been a popular fixture for years, as the selections and their interpretations have produced a riveting give-and-take among the attendees. After a winter break, selections from editor Diana Secker Tesdell’s 2016 anthology Sha...
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Black History Matters RoundtableJoin us Wednesday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m. for a panel discussion about significant black leaders and stories from Westchester’s past. We will hear from contemporary leaders and members of families with multi-generational roots in White Plains. Items from the White Plains Collection, includin...
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Story Theater with Jonathan Kruk“I grew up on tall tales and day dreams,” says Jonathan Kruk, who went from “regaling his rambunctious brothers with bedtime tales” to becoming a master storyteller who has entertained elementary-school-aged children throughout North America for nearly three decades. He has become a Halloween ...
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DACA Renewal ClinicThanks to a recent federal decision, the Department of Homeland Security is accepting DACA renewal applications. Call 914.422.4056 to schedule your appointment for Tuesday, February 7. Neighbors Link will be here providing assistance from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Gracias a una decisión federal reciente, el De...
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Writing Workshop for Families of VeteransThe adjustment for American veterans returning from war (depicted brilliantly by The Best Years of Our Lives after World War II and Coming Home and Born on the Fourth of July after the Vietnam War) extends to their families. “My late father, David Rust, was a member of the ‘Flying Tigers’ that flew ...
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"When a Man Loves a Woman" Comes to the LibraryOn Thursday, January 18, from 2-4:30 p.m., the White Plains Public Library will present a free screening of the 1994 film When a Man Loves a Woman in the second-floor auditorium. The movie, which chronicles a wife’s alcoholism and rehabilitation and her husband’s inner conflicts, complements the Lib...
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'Mixed Media' Art ExhibitRick Rogers is a self-taught artist who “grew up visiting galleries and museums and soaking in the riches of the masters.” His path was unusual as a park ranger for 10 years on the 4,300-acre Ward Pound Ridge Reservation (where he and his family lived for 34 years), but that would evolve into his co...
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George Latimer Public ForumsMembers of George Latimer’s transition team will hold a series of open public forums in the Library Auditorium this week. Share your views on a wide range of topics at the following events: Wednesday, December 13, 6pm. Topic: Criminal Justice Thursday, December 14, 6pm. Topic: Social Service...
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English as a Second Language Returns in the SpringWe’re pleased to announce that Westchester Community College’s English as a Second language classes will return this spring. Begin the process of learning and actively practicing basic vocabulary, grammar, speaking and listening skills necessary for daily living, employment and post-seco...
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Introducing the New Local History Room!The White Plains Public Library has a Local History Room again! We now have a dedicated space for people interested in local history and genealogy to explore the White Plains Collection. We are having an opening event on Thursday, December 7th, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. We will open up the new space ...
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Family Films Showing December 2017 in the TroveSunday Cinema continues at the Trove this month with a great selection of new and classic family films. Here’s a quick look at some of the titles we’ll be showing at 2:00 p.m. in Galaxy Hall throughout the month of December. Note: we have one extra weeknight film on Wednesday, December 20. Descendan...
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Boscobel House and Gardens Pass Now AvailableThe White Plains Public Library is pleased to announce the addition of Boscobel House and Gardens in Garrison NY to the Museum Pass Program. The Library pass provides free admission for one adult and three guests of any age, plus a 10% discount in Boscobel’s gift shop. Boscobel House and Gardens is ...
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Library Volunteer Orientation on November 28Want to lend a helping hand to a very bustling White Plains Public Library? Come to the volunteer orientation on Tuesday, November 28 at 7 p.m. in Room A on the second floor. Library Assistant Director Kathy Degyansky will give an overview of the programs, and the attendees will list their skills, ...
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Local History: Addicts & Addiction Pt. 3As earlier blog posts showed, public discourse about drugs and addiction changed from focusing on morality and personal responsibility during the 19th century to a focus on culture and racial identity during the early 20th century. When drugs and addiction are discussed today, we often hear that cr...
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'Social Media 101' Will Help Bridge the Digital DivideSocial Media–Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Twitter, etc.–is as revolutionary to communications in the 21st century as the telegraph, telephone, radio, television and, yes, the computer were to the 19th and 20th. But innovation comes with the challenge of acclimation, and to me...
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Local History: Addicts & Addiction Pt. 2Most people are by now familiar with the “Reefer Madness” era of drug policy in the United States. Exemplified by the 1936 propaganda film of the same name and personified by Henry J. Anslinger (who set the tone for most domestic drug policy during his 32 years as head of the Federal Bur...
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Library Receives Grant to Develop Youth Coding ProgramsWhite Plains, New York – October 31, 2017: White Plains Public Library announced today that they have received a $25,000 grant from the American Library Association (ALA) to design and implement coding programs for young people. White Plains Public Library is one of 28 libraries around the country t...
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Local History: Addicts & Addiction Pt. 1The past few years, drugs and addiction have been in the headlines. Stories about opiates, the legalization of marijuana, and criminal justice reform have all made drug use and addiction the subject of a national conversation. Just as the civil rights and women’s rights movements had historica...
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A Lively Evening at the LibraryTo celebrate the re-opening of the first floor, the Foundation held its annual fall Gala in the Hub on the evening of October 21st. Nearly 200 people attended the event, which marked the Foundation’s 22nd anniversary. A highlight of the program was hearing from author Sloane Crosley who spoke ...
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Spy Books Old and NewLooking for a good spy novel or nonfiction read? Look no further than the curated list below. Just click the title to put a copy on hold. The Billion Dollar Spy: A True Story of Cold War Espionage and Betrayal by David E. Hoffman (2015) Dead drops. Secret meetings. Suicide pens. Fact that reads as t...
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Art in the Castle Returns This WeekArt in the Castle is rolling out its second season with the help of Lily Fearon, a talented Bachelor of Fine Arts candidate at Purchase College. The monthly art classes offer 3rd-5th grade White Plains residents the opportunity to try their hand at a variety of artists’ media including pencil,...
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Storm King Art Center Passes Now AvailableThe White Plains Public Library is pleased to announce the addition of Storm King Art Center at 1 Museum Road, New Windsor NY to the Museum Pass Program. The Library pass provides free admission for two adults and all children under 18 living in the same household. Widely celebrated as one of the wo...
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Local History: Rosa KittrellOctober 10 has been designated World Mental Health Day by the World Health Organization. In honor of it, here is a story about a White Plains resident whose activism on behalf of people with mental illness had a national impact. Rosa Kittrell worked hard to redefine the way we view and treat the mos...
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Short Story Discussion Series Resumes with 'Shaken and Stirred' (and a Movie)White Plains librarian Barbara Wenglin’s short story discussion series has been a popular fixture for years, as the selections and their interpretations have produced a riveting give-and-take among the attendees. There was plenty in 2016-2017 with Love Stories, represented by such noted authors as ...
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What's Battle of the Books?The Trove and the Edge are busy preparing for an epic battle taking place this fall…the Battle of the Books! Teams of children and teens at libraries all over Westchester are busy reading the same sets of books and practicing trivia questions. They’ll come together in October for a reading-based tri...
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Leer, Escribir, Aprender (Reading, Writing, Learning) ReturnsNuestra clase de educación para adultos en español regresará el miércoles, 18 de octubre. Esta clase enseñará lectura, escritura y matemática para hablantes nativos de español. Las clases se llevarán a cabo los miércoles de 10:15 a.m. a 1:00 p.m., del 18 de octubre al 15 de noviembre. Para más infor...
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Chess Club Comes to the TroveChess teaches us to think, visualize, problem solve, strategize and take risks. Play the game that spans cultures and generations. By learning chess, one of the oldest and most fascinating of games, you can make a friend and learn a little sportsmanship. The Chess Club meets Monday nights at 6:30 p....
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College Readiness Workshop Series Begins Sept. 27Next week marks the start of the Edge’s College Readiness Workshop Series, run in partnership with The City of White Plains, Westchester Library System, Tomorrow’s Genius, and the New York State Department of Financial Services. The series will cover five key topics for students and their fami...
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The Edge Launches New Community Service Group for TeensOn Monday, September 18, the Edge, the White Plains Public Library’s teen library, will hold its first Volunteer Interest Meeting for the “Do Gooders,” a new community service group for teens. “Do Gooders” follows the announcement that The Allstate Foundation awarded the White Plains Public Library ...
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People & Stories Oral History Project: Jazz Fest 2017 Pt. 5We are thrilled to continue our partnership with ArtsWestchester, The City of White Plains, and the White Plains Business Improvement District on White Plains Jazz Fest 2017! Below is a clip from the People & Stories Oral History Project, Jazz Fest edition. Each of the clips we post between now ...
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Resources to Help You Understand Health and Safety Risks Associated with the Use of VRUnfortunately, there are risks associated with the use of VR (Virtual Reality) and AR (Augmented Reality) headsets. Some of the risks are fairly obvious: bumping into objects, tripping over wires, etc. Other risks are not so obvious and may either be latent in their effects (for example, vision im... -
People & Stories Oral History Project: Jazz Fest 2017 Pt. 4We are thrilled to continue our partnership with ArtsWestchester, The City of White Plains, and the White Plains Business Improvement District on White Plains Jazz Fest 2017! Below is a clip from the People & Stories Oral History Project, Jazz Fest edition. Each of the clips we post between now ...
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Meet Bobby CaleroWe are excited to welcome librarian Bobby Calero as the newest addition to the Trove. Bobby comes here from the Children’s Library Discovery Center of the Queens Library in Jamaica, Queens. Despite the fact that he’s only five feet and six inches—and weighs about a 140 pounds—he was once the b...
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People & Stories Oral History Project: Jazz Fest 2017 Pt. 3We are thrilled to continue our partnership with ArtsWestchester, The City of White Plains, and the White Plains Business Improvement District on White Plains Jazz Fest 2017! Below is a clip from the People & Stories Oral History Project, Jazz Fest edition. Each of the clips we post between now ...
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An International Film Festival 'Bonus' on Aug. 29Cliffhangers were the rage during the 1980s (remember Dallas‘ hugh ratings from “Who Shot J.R.?”), and the French got their taste in 1986 with the hit movie Jean de Florette. It ended with the namesake killed in a dynamite explosion over a water dispute, and his widow and young dau...
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People & Stories Oral History Project: Jazz Fest 2017 Pt. 2We are thrilled to continue our partnership with ArtsWestchester, The City of White Plains, and the White Plains Business Improvement District on White Plains Jazz Fest 2017! Below is a clip from the People & Stories Oral History Project, Jazz Fest edition. Each of the clips we post between now ...
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People & Stories Oral History Project: Jazz Fest 2017 Pt. 1We are thrilled to continue our partnership with ArtsWestchester, The City of White Plains, and the White Plains Business Improvement District on White Plains Jazz Fest 2017! Below is a clip from the People & Stories Oral History Project, Jazz Fest edition. Each of the clips we post between now ...
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Come See The Mermaid, Chinese Blockbuster Aug. 15What Gone with the Wind, Star Wars and Titanic are to the U.S., The Mermaid is to China. The Stephen Chow-directed fantasy on a mermaid entangled in greed, love and revenge has grossed $553.8 million since its February 2016 release. That set a box-office record in China, which makes it all the more ...
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Local History: School's Out, Pt. 2The late 1960s was a time of increasing consciousness about racial issues in the United States. The mainstream civil rights movement won victories in 1964 and 1965 with large pieces of Federal legislation like the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act. By 1968, however, because of issues like V...
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Local History: School's Out, Pt. 1The late 1960s was a time of increasing consciousness about racial issues in the United States. The mainstream civil rights movement won victories in 1964 and 1965 with large pieces of Federal legislation like the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act. By 1968, however, because of issues like V...
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Local History: Bakers & BarbersTwo significant strikes affected daily life in White Plains during the 1950s. In July 1951, “a possible but not acute shortage of bread supplies” was predicted by the Reporter DIspatch due to the strike of thousands of AFL International Brotherhood of Teamsters truck drivers against 16 l...
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Meet LibbyIf you’re just starting out with library ebooks or audiobooks (and for the rest of this post, “books” will mean both), you may have planned to download OverDrive onto your tablet or smartphone. Well, don’t. Use the new Libby app instead. Libby is actually created by OverDrive (the company) as well, ...
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Fall Gala – October 21The annual fall Gala is Saturday, October 21, 2017, from 7-10 pm. We’ll be celebrating in the Hub, our newly renovated first floor! This year, we’re excited to welcome gala honoree & keynote speaker Sloane Crosley, celebrated author and graduate of White Plains High School. Sloane’s...
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Local History: The Hudson RiverThe Hudson River shapes nearly every area of our lives in some way: from topography, patterns of human settlement, and military decisions to energy production, human health, commerce, and culture. This summer, impress your fellow travelers with some knowledge about the Hudson Valley and the Hudson R...
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Local History: MuralsAs the renovations continue and you rediscover the main floor of our library, we hope you look up–you’ll see three unique murals. Hung high over the east wing (sit back in one of our new lounge chairs!) are murals by two artists who called White Plains home: Edmund F. Ward and Stanley P....
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New York Historical Society Museum Passes Now AvailableAt New-York Historical Society’s entrance on 77th Street, a bronze statue of Frederick Douglass welcomes visitors.Photo credit: New-York Historical Society The White Plains Public Library is pleased to announce the addition of the New-York Historical Society Museum at 170 Central Park West to the Mu...
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Local History: WWII & the OPAOn April 11, 1941, FDR signed an executive order creating the Office of Price Administration.The Reporter Dispatch wrote that the purpose of the OPA was the “protection of the consumer” and to make supplies available to the public “after military needs are met.” Many goods we...
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Local History: Remembering Jack HarringtonLocal history legend Jack Harrington passed away on Sunday, May 14, at age 97. As a tireless advocate of preservation and conservation (historical and environmental), Harrington knew more about White Plains than just about anybody. To learn more about his life and legacy, check out his oral historie...
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Local History: WPA in White PlainsOn April 8, 1935, President Roosevelt signed a law creating the Works Progress Administration, or WPA. The WPA was created to create employment opportunities for millions of unemployed Americans and material benefit to communities throughout the country. White Plains and Westchester were no exceptio...
Update: Library closing today at 4pm due to snow. All events canceled.
Library Closed on May 26th, 27th, and 28th for Memorial Day Weekend...