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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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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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Interview with Emily X.R. Pan

Interview with Emily X.R. Pan

Emily X.R. Pan, the author of The Astonishing Color of After, sat down with our Forever Young Adult Book Club last month to answer questions and chat with patrons. Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming Forever Young Adult meetings, special guests, and crafts! We'll be discussing Miss Meteor on December 16th and The Bear and the Nightingale on January 27th, both at 7:00 p.m. The Astonishing Color of After, a New York Times bestseller, follows the story of Leigh Chen Sanders. Leigh, who is half Asian and half white, loses her mother to suicide. Leigh begins seeing a magnificent, fantastical bird wh ...

December 14, 2021 | by Kristy, Adult Librarian | No Comments

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Book ‘Em 2021–2022

Book ‘Em 2021–2022

Join us as we discuss a wide range of crime fiction. Did the critics get it right? Book ‘Em meets from 2:30-3:30 p.m. over Zoom. To request or check out a title, click on your preferred format. We hope to have more copies and formats available in the future. To request or check out a title, click on your preferred format. Click here for a printable PDF of dates & titles. September 22 Nine Elms (Kate Marshall #1) by Robert Bryndza Library Collection: Print “A compelling read with an intricate plot, a strong setting, and characters so real they are almost live human beings.”—New York Journal of ...

August 18, 2021 | by Brian Kenney, Library Director | No Comments

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Announcing Project LIT Community Chapter

Announcing Project LIT Community Chapter

Great news! The Library has become a chapter in the Project LIT Community and is in the process of organizing both teen and middle grade Project LIT Book Clubs, contacting community organizations, schools, and authors, and connecting to students in White Plains. Our Project LIT goal will be to “read, discuss and celebrate books that affirm and value all students.” What is Project LIT Community? It is a national grassroots literacy movement that is dedicated to increasing access to culturally sustaining books and promoting a love of reading. Dr. Jarred Amato and his Maplewood High School (Nashv ...

August 27, 2020 | by Raquel Cavalcanti, Children's Librarian | No Comments

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    Adult Programs

    • Impressions Installation

      When: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - All […]

    • Financial Literacy for You and Your Dream

      When: Monday, November 20, 2023 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 […]

    • Beginners ESL presented by Westchester Community...

      When: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 5:45 PM - 8:45 […]

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      When: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 10:15 AM - […]

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      When: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 10:15 AM - […]

    • Boces ESL/ Citizenship classes

      When: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 10:00 AM - […]

    • Herramientas para manejar el estrés diario (...

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      When: Monday, November 20, 2023 - 5:45 PM - 8:45 […]

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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 […]

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      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

    • Rock Your World Kids! Concert (Ages 2-8,...

      When: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 11:00 AM - […]

    • KidLit Local Author Book Fair

      When: Sunday, October 22, 2023 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 […]

    • Pokemon Club (Grades 1-6, Galaxy Hall)

      When: Monday, October 16, 2023 - 5:00 PM - 6:45 […]

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

      When: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 11:00 AM - […]

    • Tech Tuesday for Youth

      When: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 4:00 PM - 4:45 […]

    • Day of the Dead Workshop

      When: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 4:30 PM - 5:30 […]

    • Reading Buddies

      When: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 4:30 PM - 6:00 […]

    • Family Storytime: A Story from Italy

      When: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - 7:00 PM - […]

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

      When: Thursday, October 19, 2023 - 11:00 AM - […]

    • Toy Time in the Story Trove

      When: Thursday, October 19, 2023 - 11:45 AM - […]

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    Technology Classes

    • Igloo Virtual Destinations Tour

      When: Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 12:15 PM - […]

    • STEM Buddies

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

    • Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Igloo

      When: Thursday, November 09, 2023 - 5:15 PM - […]

    • Igloo Virtual Tour: Visit A College

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

    • Tech Tuesday for Youth

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

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

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

    • STEM Buddies

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

    • Tech Tuesday for Youth

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

    • Igloo Minecraft VR for Teens

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

    • The Metaverse Explained in the Igloo

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

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