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February Nonfiction Pick of the Month

February Nonfiction Pick of the Month

Nonfiction books are written to present the facts on a wide range of topics, for a wide range of ages. In this column, Erica will recommend new and/or notable nonfiction from the Trove collection! The Mona Lisa Vanishes by Nicholas Day All available formats here You probably know that the Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings of all time, but do you know the story behind why? Day has done extensive research and written a fascinating dual narrative of the Mona Lisa being painted and what happened both during and after its infamous theft. Fans of true
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February 12, 2025 4:09 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: juvenile nonfiction, nonfiction, Nonfiction Pick of the Month, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

February’s Kid Librarian of the Month 

February’s Kid Librarian of the Month 

Each month a kid is chosen to curate a display in The Trove with some of their favorite books. Are you interested in being next month’s kid librarian? Fill out a submission form available at The Trove Desk!  Name: Evie Age: 7 Favorite types of books: Magic, adventure, & scary Why do you like to read? Because I like stories Check out Evie’s recommended reads! Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie All available formats One starry night, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell lead the three Darling children over the rooftops of London and away to Neverland – the island where lost
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February 7, 2025 4:01 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: book recommendations, children's literature, kid books, kid librarian, Kid Librarian of the Month, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

Celebrate Black History Month with Books!

Celebrate Black History Month with Books!

To celebrate Black History Month, we have gathered together a list of noteworthy new 2024-25 titles (from birth to adult!) in the Library – enjoy! For Wee Ones We Are Black History by Tequitia Andrews (Birth to 3 Years-Old) Library Catalog The We Are Black History board book from Mudpuppy is a wonderful introduction to the black leaders and trailblazers who have shaped our world! From the inspiring words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to the incredible calculations of Katherine Johnson, celebrate the achievements of Black pioneers featuring colorful and vibrant illustrations by Tequitia Andrews. Black History: Little Legends
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February 1, 2025 8:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Evergreen, Featured, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: Black Authors, black history month, books for adults, books for kids, books for teens, celebrate black history month, and reading.

New Books in the Edge: January 2025

New Books in the Edge: January 2025

One of the best parts of my job is ordering new books for the Edge–reading the reviews, seeing what popular authors come up with next, or finding out about an upcoming sequel to an old favorite. Read on to find out about some of the new YA fiction titles coming to our shelves this month. -Kat, Teen Librarian A Language of Dragons by S.F. Williamson Grades 8 and up Library Catalog “As war looms between dragons and humans in an alternate 1923, one girl is forced to work as a codebreaker to save her family. Vivien Featherswallow loves languages: She’s
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January 29, 2025 10:49 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Homepage Teens, Library News, and Teens.
Tags: new books, new in the Edge, staff picks, staff recommendations, YA Fiction, and YA literature.

New Books in the Trove: February 2025

New Books in the Trove: February 2025

We have new books coming in all the time with them on display right as you enter the Trove.  Here’s some of our recent favorite new titles! For Wee Ones Trains by Johnny Dyrander (Birth to 3 Years-Old) Library Catalog “Okay, I’m getting nitpicky now. Why include this year’s “Make Tracks” title by Johnny Dyrander Trains and not Trucks? I can’t believe I have to say this out loud since it’s so obvious, but come on people! The choo choo sound! Look, I know the truck makes a very nice “Rrrr Rrrr” sound, and I don’t want to disparage that.
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January 28, 2025 4:36 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books and Homepage Kids.
Tags: books, books for kids, children's literature, and graphic novels.

February is…

February is…

February is…Fabulous February! Each month a variety of observances and celebrations take place, from well-known holidays to much lesser known fun (and downright funny or strange!) observances. Celebrated in February ____ is… February 3: Elmo’s Birthday! My Fuzzy Valentine by Naomi Kleinberg All available formats Elmo wants to know which of his Sesame Street friends sent him a beautiful Valentine's Day card. Children ages 1 to 4 will love touching the fuzzy valentine on every spread! The sturdy board pages will hold up to hours of play as little ones leaf through them, visiting with Elmo, Grover, Cookie Monster, Baby
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January 28, 2025 3:53 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books.
Tags: and Library News. Tags: books for children, and Observances and Celebrations, Authors & Books, books for kids, children's books, events, Featured, February 2025, February Festivities, Homepage Kids, and kids.

Ready for Onyx Storm?

Ready for Onyx Storm?

Ready for Onyx Storm? Onyx Storm is book three of The Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros and comes out January 21, 2025! Catch up on the series:  “After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there's no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it's impossible to know who to trust. Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit
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January 21, 2025 5:19 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books and Library News.
Tags: BookTok, new adult literature, new books, and romantasy.

January Nonfiction Pick of the Month

January Nonfiction Pick of the Month

Nonfiction books are written to present the facts on a wide range of topics, for a wide range of ages. In this column, Erica will recommend new and/or notable nonfiction from the Trove collection! All About U.S.: A Look at the Lives of 50 Real Kids from Across the United States by Matt Lamothe with Jenny Volvovski All available formats here Lamothe and Volvovski have put together a stunning and compelling snapshot of daily life in each U.S. state through this beautiful book. The short biography of each child is full of personality, as are the gorgeous illustrations that accompany
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January 15, 2025 11:50 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books and Homepage Kids.
Tags: and Library News. Tags: nonfiction, and staff recommendations., Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, juvenile nonfiction, kids, Nonfiction Pick of the Month, and staff picks.

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friends of the Library Book Sale

The Friends of the Library are hosting a special book sale on Saturday, February 8th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Along with the already extensive selection that is always available in the Bookstore, the Friends will be featuring our wonderful collection of cookbooks and children's books. The sale will take place in the Friends Bookstore located in the Cafe on the first floor. Books will be priced at $1.00 for hardcovers and $.50 for paperbacks. Cash only, please.  Proceeds from the Friends Bookstore go directly to supporting the Library. The Friends’ core mission is funding programs for children and
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January 14, 2025 1:00 pm | by | 2 Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Events, Kids, and Teens.
Tags: book sale, children's books, cookbooks, Friends, and Friends of the Library.

Kids in the Kitchen 5

Kids in the Kitchen 5

Welcome to Kids in the Kitchen.  This blog series highlights great cookbooks for kids.  This entry showcases some titles in the excellent “Young Chefs” series by America’s Test Kitchen. The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs: 100+ Sweet and Savory Recipes That You'll Love to Bake, Share and Eat! by America’s Test Kitchen Library Catalog “These 100-plus kid-tested recipes feature baking standards, like corn muffins and peanut butter cookies, as well as trendier fare, such as za'atar bread, buffalo chicken lavash flatbread, and Tahini-banana snack cake. Short testimonials from some of the more than 4,000 kids who were part of
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January 10, 2025 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: books for kids, cookbooks, Kids in the Kitchen, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

January is…

January is…

Each month a variety of observances and celebrations take place, from well-known holidays to much lesser known fun (and downright funny or strange!) observances. January 16th: Appreciate a Dragon Day! The Dragon Ark by Curatoria Draconis All available formats Join the Dragon Protector on her quest to find the rarest dragon in the world in The Dragon Ark–featuring illustrations by Tomislav Tomic. With dragon numbers in rapid decline, time is running out to ensure the survival of the species. Curatoria Draconis, also known as the Dragon Protector, is on a mission to find the rarest dragon on Earth: the Chinese
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December 24, 2024 10:10 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Book Discussion, and Homepage Kids.
Tags: and Library News. Tags: books for children, and Observances and Celebrations, Authors & Books, books for kids, children's books, children's literature, events, Featured, Homepage Kids, January 2025, January Festivities, kids, Observances and Celebrations, and staff picks.

New Books in the Edge: December 2024

New Books in the Edge: December 2024

One of the best parts of my job is ordering new books for the Edge–reading the reviews, seeing what popular authors come up with next, or finding out about an upcoming sequel to an old favorite. Read on to find out about some of the new YA fiction titles coming to our shelves this month. -Kat Carroll, Teen Services Librarian When the Mapou Sings by Nadine Pinede Grades 8 and up Library Catalog “Sixteen-year-old Lucille comes of age in 1930s Haiti. Following the death of her mother during childbirth, Lucille has been cared for by her woodworker father and maternal
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December 20, 2024 1:16 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Homepage Teens, Library News, and Teens.
Tags: new books, new in the Edge, staff picks, staff recommendations, YA Fiction, and YA literature.

New Books in the Trove: January 2025

New Books in the Trove: January 2025

We have new books coming in all the time with them on display right as you enter the Trove.  Here’s some of our recent favorite new titles! For Wee Ones Well Done, Mommy Penguin by Chris Haughton (Birth to 3 Years-Old) Library Catalog “Where is Mommy Penguin off to? ‘I think she’s going to get dinner,’ Daddy Penguin explains to his wide-eyed, curious chick. They both stand atop an icy peak to watch Mommy—along with a group of other penguins—as she hunts. First she must swim quickly to catch the darting fish (‘swoosh / swish / swoosh’). Then she leaps
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December 17, 2024 10:10 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books.
Tags: children's book, children's literature, new books, and staff picks.

Kids in the Kitchen 4

Kids in the Kitchen 4

Welcome to Kids in the Kitchen.  This blog series highlights great cookbooks for kids. In this entry, the spotlight is on some fun pop culture inspired cookbooks. Barbie Cooks! a Healthy Cookbook Library Catalog “In this colorful cookbook of over 50 recipes, Barbie encourages kids to make healthy choices by developing their culinary skills and kitchen creativity. Breakfast bites like Loaded Avocado Toast and Mini Frittatas; filling lunch and dinner fare such as Summery Minestrone, Rainbow Carrot Ribbon Salad, and Spaghetti Squash Pizza bowls; and sweet and savory shareables like Sweet Potato Oven Fries and No-Bake Cheesecake Jars, provide kids
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December 13, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: books for kids, cookbooks, Kids in the Kitchen, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

The Library’s TTRPG Collection – NOW HOLDABLE

The Library’s TTRPG Collection – NOW HOLDABLE

Did you know the Library has a collection of tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) books you can borrow?  They are located just outside the Edge, our teen library (though anyone can check them out!). NEW!  Holds can now be placed on TTRPG titles so you can have them delivered direct to your local library! Titles in the growing collection include (by game system – Will be updated as new titles are added. Links for unlinked items will be added as they become available.) What’s a TTRPG? A tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) is a system of rules so that a group of
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December 11, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Homepage Teens, Library News, and Teens.
Tags: Dungeons & Dragons, Dungeons and Dragons, games, gaming, library collections, Roleplaying game, roleplaying games, RPGs, staff picks, staff recommendations, table top games, tabletop games, tabletop gaming, tabletop roleplaying games, and TTRPGS.

2024 Staff Favorites: Music and Movies

2024 Staff Favorites: Music and Movies

The White Plains Library Staff have assembled their favorite movies, music and television. It's a wonderfully wide-ranging list and should help with your holiday shopping or just some entertainment for yourself. Enjoy! Below you'll find a list with links to the catalog or resource where they're available as well as a blurb on why staff enjoyed it. On the Screen: The Booksellers  This documentary presents a lively view of New York’s antiquarian, rare-book scene and the fascinating, passionate collectors and dealers who inhabit it. The film is directed by D.W. Young and narrated by actress Parker Posey, with insightful comments
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December 10, 2024 3:08 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: 2024 staff picks, movies, music, and staff favorites.

2024 Staff Favorites for Adults

2024 Staff Favorites for Adults

The White Plains Library Staff have assembled their picks for the year, featuring literary fiction, audiobooks, fantasy, music, and more. It's a wonderfully wide-ranging list, full of lots of surprises, and should help with your holiday shopping or just some entertainment for yourself. Enjoy! Below you'll find a list with links to the catalog as well as a blurb on why staff enjoyed it. Adults AI Prompt Writing by Emma Grimberg Whether you’re creating stories, art, or music, this guide shows you how to harness the power of AI prompts to bring your ideas to life in a whole new
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December 10, 2024 3:07 pm | by | 2 Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: book recommendations, books for adults, staff favorites, and staff picks.

2024 Staff Favorites for Kids and Teens

2024 Staff Favorites for Kids and Teens

The White Plains Library Staff have assembled their picks for the year for kids and teens! It's a wonderfully wide-ranging list and should help with your holiday shopping or just some entertainment for yourself. Enjoy! Below you'll find a list with links to the catalog or resource where they're available as well as a blurb on why staff enjoyed it. Kids: Elephant and Piggie Series and more by Mo Willems My first-grade son, who recently switched from a frustrated reader to an excited reader, devours Mo Willems' books – especially the Elephant and Piggie Series. He insists nightly that he reads one Elephant and
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December 10, 2024 3:07 pm | by | 1 Comment
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage, and Homepage Kids.

New Books in the Trove: December 2024

New Books in the Trove: December 2024

We have new books coming in all the time with them on display right as you enter the Trove.  Here’s some of our recent favorite new titles! For Wee Ones Play Games With Me by Kat Chen and Lorraine Nam (Birth to 3 Years-Old) Library Catalog “Let's play! This lively board book follows Alex, a small Black child, who engages readers by asking questions like, ‘What's your name? What a great name! Would you like to play some games with us?’ This title can help children who are anxious in social situations, allowing them to practice responding to questions alongside
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December 10, 2024 9:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Homepage Kids, and Kids.

December Kid Librarian of the Month

December Kid Librarian of the Month

Each month a kid is chosen to curate a display in The Trove with some of their favorite books. Are you interested in being next month’s kid librarian? Fill out a submission form available at The Trove Desk!  Name: Josie Age: 11 Favorite type of books: Dystopian, Realistic Fiction, & Mysteries Why do you like to read? Because books are really fun! Check out Josie’s recommended reads! To Stay Alive by Skila Brown All Available Formats The journey west by wagon train promises to be long and arduous for nineteen-year-old Mary Ann Graves and her parents and eight siblings. Yet
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December 2, 2024 2:07 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Homepage Kids, and Kids.
Tags: children's literature, Kid Librarian of the Month, staff picks, and staff recommendations.