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Book Discussion

Enjoy short stories, crime fiction, or stories about women's lives? The Library hosts several book discussion groups, with new ones regularly starting up.

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October Tweens Talk Banned Books

October Tweens Talk Banned Books

Celebrating Banned Books Week – October 1st-7th, 2023! Tweens Talk Banned Books American Born Chinese & Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy Grades 4-6 Thursday, October 5th at 4:30-5:30 pm Location: Galaxy Hall Registration required. Register here Join us in the Trove for a special-edition, double-title book club designed for tweens in grades 4-6 – Tweens Talk Banned Books – to celebrate Banned Books Week 2023 and discuss challenged books!  Our book discussion will seek to engage in open and honest conversations about diverse books and sometimes difficult material as an alternative to book ...

September 10, 2023 | by Raquel Cavalcanti, Children's Librarian | No Comments

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Future is Female Book Discussion

Future is Female Book Discussion

Be a part of the Future is Female book group led by Ellen O’Connell, White Plains resident and retired teacher. We will continue to meet on Zoom on Monday afternoons from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Check our online calendar for the Zoom link. September 11 A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende All available formats October 2 Stars in an Italian Sky by Jill Santopolo All available formats November 6 Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer All available formats December 4 Wintering by Katherine May All available formats January 8 Fresh Water for Flowers by Valerie Perrin All available formats Febru ...

September 4, 2023 | by Sharon, Adult Librarian | No Comments

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Book ‘Em 2023-2024

Book ‘Em 2023-2024

Join us for the return of Book ‘Em, our popular crime fiction book group. We will continue to meet on Zoom; check our online calendar for the link. Book ‘Em meets from 2:30-3:30 p.m. To request or check out a title, click on your preferred format. We hope to have more copies and formats available in the future. Some titles have yet to be published so we will add catalog links as they become available. Click here for a printable PDF of dates & titles. Book ‘Em 2023/2024 Schedule September 20, 2023 Rebecca Makkai: I Have Some Questions for You Available Formats Did Omar Evans, a twenty-fiv ...

August 22, 2023 | by Brian Kenney, Library Director | 3 Comments

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Forever Young Adult Book Club

Forever Young Adult Book Club

Forever Young Adult is a group for YA fans who are a little less “Y”(oung) and a bit more “A”(dult). Whether you're a regular YA reader or you need a break from your usual “To Read” list, all are welcome! Thursday, September 28th, at 7:00 p.m. The Red Palace by June Hurs (All available formats) Click here for the Zoom link. Joseon (Korea), 1758. There are few options available to illegitimate daughters in the capital city, but through hard work and study, eighteen-year-old Hyeon has earned a position as a palace nurse. All she wants is to keep her head down, ...

August 20, 2023 | by Tim, Manager of Adult Services | 2 Comments

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September Graphic Novel Book Club

September Graphic Novel Book Club

Monday, September 18th at 5:00 p.m. Click here to register. Click here to reserve the book through the Library Catalog. Join Caroline and Kat for a book discussion and trivia game for 4th through 8th graders! We will be reading Middle School Misadventures by Jason Platt. Newell signs up for the Middle School talent show but isn’t sure what type of show he can provide for his school. Newell thinks of numerous possibilities, such as singing, juggling, and magic; however he doesn’t have the talent for any of these activities and Newell also doesn’t want to be in the spotlight. If you enjoy graphi ...

August 19, 2023 | by Caroline, Children's Librarian | No Comments

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Book ‘Em 2022-2023

Book ‘Em 2022-2023

Join us for the return of Book ‘Em, our popular crime fiction book group. This season we'll be reading the best in crime fiction from 2022 and early 2023, ranging from traditional mysteries to thrillers to suspense. We will continue to meet on Zoom; check our online calendar for the link. Book ‘Em meets from 2:30-3:30 p.m. To request or check out a title, click on your preferred format. We hope to have more copies and formats available in the future. Some titles have yet to be published so we will add catalog links as they become available. Click here for a printable PDF of dates & title ...

May 1, 2023 | by Brian Kenney, Library Director | No Comments

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    Adult Programs

    • Impressions Installation

      When: Thursday, September 21, 2023 - All […]

    • Beginners ESL presented by Westchester Community...

      When: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 5:45 PM - […]

    • Beginners ESL presented by Westchester Community...

      When: Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 5:45 PM - […]

    • Beginners ESL presented by Westchester Community...

      When: Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 5:45 PM - […]

    • English Conversation Group

      When: Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 2:00 PM - […]

    • Beginners ESL presented by Westchester Community...

      When: Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 10:15 AM - […]

    • Beginners ESL presented by Westchester Community...

      When: Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 10:15 AM - […]

    • Boces ESL/ Citizenship classes

      When: Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 10:00 AM - […]

    • Como usar Inteligencia Artificial para tu...

      When: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 6:00 PM - […]

    • Beginners ESL presented by Westchester Community...

      When: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 5:45 PM - […]

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    Teen Programs

    • Book Bunch

      When: Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 4:30 PM - […]

    • WP Teens After Hours in the Edge (Grades 9-12)

      When: Friday, October 06, 2023 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 […]

    • Book Bunch

      When: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 4:30 PM - […]

    • WP Teens After Hours in the Edge (Grades 9-12)

      When: Friday, November 03, 2023 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 […]

    • Igloo Virtual Tour: Visit A College

      When: Monday, November 13, 2023 - 4:00 PM - 4:30 […]

    • Book Bunch-Beyond the Bright Sea

      When: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 4:30 PM - […]

    • WP Teens After Hours in the Edge (Grades 9-12)

      When: Friday, December 01, 2023 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 […]

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    Kids’ Programs

    • Storytime! (Ages 2-6 - ticket required) Story...

      When: Thursday, September 21, 2023 - 11:00 AM - […]

    • Tiny Tots! (0-24 months - ticket reqd) Galaxy Hall

      When: Friday, October 13, 2023 - 11:00 AM - 11:45 […]

    • Tiny Tots! (0-24 months - ticket reqd) Galaxy Hall

      When: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 11:00 AM - […]

    • Tech Tuesday for Youth

      When: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 4:00 PM - 4:45 […]

    • Day of the Dead Workshop

      When: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 4:30 PM - 5:30 […]

    • Storybook Dancing with Steffi Nossen (Ages 1-5,...

      When: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 11:00 AM - […]

    • Family Storytime: A Story from Mexico

      When: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 - 7:00 PM - […]

    • Mindfulness & Yoga Storytime (Ages 2-6 - ticket...

      When: Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 11:00 AM - […]

    • Toy Time in the Story Trove

      When: Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 11:45 AM - […]

    • K-2 Under the Trees: A VR Storytime Experience...

      When: Thursday, October 12, 2023 - 4:30 PM - 5:15 […]

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    Technology Classes

    • STEM Buddies Training Session

      When: Thursday, September 21, 2023 - 4:00 PM - […]

    • Battle of White Plains VR in the Igloo

      When: Wednesday, November 01, 2023 - 5:15 PM - […]

    • K-2 Under the Trees: A VR Storytime Experience...

      When: Thursday, December 14, 2023 - 4:30 PM - […]

    • Tech Tuesday for Youth

      When: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 - 4:00 PM - 4:45 […]

    • Tech Tuesday for Youth

      When: Tuesday, December 05, 2023 - 4:00 PM - 4:45 […]

    • The Metaverse Explained in the Igloo

      When: Thursday, November 30, 2023 - 5:15 PM - […]

    • Igloo Minecraft VR for Teens

      When: Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - 3:00 PM - 3:30 […]

    • Tech Tuesday for Youth

      When: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 4:00 PM - 4:45 […]

    • K-2 Under the Sea: A VR Storytime Experience...

      When: Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 4:30 PM - […]

    • Tech Tuesday for Youth

      When: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - 4:00 PM - 4:45 […]

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