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Have a Spooktacular October!

Have a Spooktacular October!

Checkout some of the great spooky events we have going on in October! Saturday Cinema Saturdays, 2:00 p.m. Library Auditorium Fun family-friendly spooky films! October 5:  The Witches (1990, PG) October 12:  Scooby-Doo (2002, PG) October 19:  No movie today October 26:  Hocus Pocus (1993, PG) Day of the Dead Workshop Series / Taller del Día de los Muertos Children in Grades 2-5 & Their Families / Para niños en grados 2-5 con sus familias Thursdays, October 10th, 17th, & 24th at 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm / los jueves 10, 17 y 24 de octubre a las 4:30 – 5:30 pm Location
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September 24, 2024 10:44 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: children's events, Day of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos, events for children in white plains, halloween, October, and Spooktober.

October Is…

October 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.  Here are some great younger reads to go with some of them. LGBT History Month The ABCs of Queer History by Dr. Seema Yasmin, art by Lucy Kirk Library Catalog A Child’s Introduction to PRIDE: The Inspirational History and Culture of the LGBTQIA+ Community by Sarah Prager, art by Cailin O’Dwyer Library Catalog Stonewall: A Building. An Uprising. A Revolution by Rob Sanders, art by Jamey Christoph Library Catalog Also check out the ”LGBTQ+ Icons” installment
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September 24, 2024 10:16 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: books for children, books for kids, children's books, Observances and Celebrations, October 2024, and October festivities.

October K-6 Programs

October K-6 Programs

For our elementary schoolers, please join us for our programs at The Trove! We have an array of activities for different age groups throughout the month.  Creative Spark – Grades 3-6 The Castle October 2, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Drop in for our Spooktober Art Prompts: You will be given a spooky prompt to use as inspiration for your artistic piece! Mad Libs @ The Library- Grades 3-6 Galaxy Hall October 3, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Come help us fill in the blanks and create a fun story together! The resulting story will be hung in the library for all to see and admire. 
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September 24, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.

Kids in the Kitchen 1

Kids in the Kitchen 1

Welcome to Kids in the Kitchen.  This blog series will feature a variety of great cookbooks for kids. The Antiracist Kitchen: 21 Stories (and Recipes) edited by Nadia L. Hohn, art by Roza Nozari Library Catalog “Discussing racism isn't a piece of cake, but this work offers key ingredients nonetheless. In her introduction, editor Hohn notes that talking about bigotry and prejudice can be difficult, even painful, but emphasizes that food gives us an opportunity to do so–after all, ‘it's a lot easier to listen and share when our taste buds are awake and our tummies are full.’ Twenty-one kid-lit
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September 24, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: books for kids, cookbooks, Kids in the Kitchen, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

New Books in the Trove: September 2024

New Books in the Trove: September 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 The Great Outdoors by Ingela P. Arrhenius (Birth to 3 Years-Old) Library Catalog “Shaped to capture various geographic features, this title will have children looking for a chance to go outside and adventure. Young hands will enjoy the variety of the shapes of the pages, from mountains to trees. VERDICT Interestingly shaped pages and engaging illustrations will delight. Recommended.” –School Library Journal Let’s Go Baby! (Birth to 3 Years-Old) Library
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September 24, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: books for children, children's book, new books, new books in the trove, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

Author Visit Storytime: Laura Bower

Author Visit Storytime: Laura Bower

Author Visit Storytime: The Imposter by Laura Bower Saturday, October 5th at 11 am For Families Location: Galaxy Hall Come enjoy a Special Author Storytime with Laura Bower who will be reading her book, The Imposter. Kids are also invited to bring their favorite stuffed friend, and make a craft! About the Book: Olive loves her Mr. Snuggles more than anything else in the world. He's cuddly. Reliable. Perfect. And unfortunately . . . lost! When Mr. Snuggles mysteriously reappears, Olive couldn't be more excited. They are back on track to being best friends forever. Except, something doesn't feel quite
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September 18, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: author storytime, author visits, children's literature, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

September Middle Grade Pick of the Month

September Middle Grade Pick of the Month

Middle grade is a term that refers to books written for readers between the ages of eight and twelve. In this column, Erica will recommend great books for children in this age group! Opinions and Opossums by Ann Braden All available formats here Going to confirmation class, Agnes has a lot of questions about what she’s learning – but they’re not questions her mother, her pastor, or one of her classmates appreciates her asking. But after a talk with her anthropologist neighbor opens her eyes, Agnes starts to think about everything differently  – and maybe her mind won’t be the
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September 14, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: middle grade, middle grade fiction, Middle Grade Pick of the Month, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

Good Trouble: Peaceful Protest

Good Trouble: Peaceful Protest

This installment of Good Trouble shares two books about peaceful protest movements and another about iconic “People of Peace.” Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights by Rob Sanders, art by Jared Andrew Schorr A picture book that demonstrates the many ways regular people can take part in peaceful protest, with a brief introduction to the concept of nonviolent protest. People Power: Peaceful Protests That Changed the World by Rebecca June,  art by Ximo Abadia Covering incidents of peaceful protests from around the world dating from 1902’s The Mud March in the UK to global protests in 2020 for Black Lives Matter,
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September 12, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: activism, Good Trouble, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

September Kid Librarian of the Month

September 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: Bhoomi Age: 11 Favorite type of books: Realistic fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, & mystery. Why do you like to read? Each book is a new experience. Check out Bhoomi’s recommended reads! The Partition Project by Saadia Faruqi All available formats In this engaging and moving middle grade novel, Saadia Faruqi writes about a contemporary Pakistani American girl whose passion for journalism
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September 4, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: children's literature, Kid Librarian of the Month, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

Beautiful Bilingual Books, Part 24

Beautiful Bilingual Books, Part 24

BEAUTIFUL BILINGUAL BOOKS, Part 24 LINDOS LIBROS BILINGÜES, Parte 24 The Library has a lovely collection of bilingual Spanish/English books. To celebrate reading in two languages, we are featuring our beautiful new books in a monthly blog – so enjoy practicing your Spanish and English skills with these picture books.  La Biblioteca tiene una colección hermosa de libros bilingües en inglés/español. Para celebrar leyendo en dos idiomas, le presentamos nuestros lindos libros aquí. Así que disfrute practicando sus destrezas en ambos idiomas con estos libros ilustrados. El cuarto turquesa / The Turquoise Room, por Monica Brown Library Catalog A bilingual
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September 1, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: Bilingual, Bilingual books, books for children, picture books, spanish books, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

September Programs for Younger Kids

September Programs for Younger Kids

Great programs for younger children take place all month long, every month, at the Library.  See our online calendar or stop in the Trove for location information. Storytimes! Ages 2-6, Families Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. – September 3, 17 Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. – September 5, 12, 19, 26 Ticket required. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis starting 30 minutes before the program. Stories, songs and fun with a Trove Librarian. Following Storytime on Tuesdays and Thursdays, the children and caregivers are invited to Toy Time in the Story Trove – a time to play and socialize! Bilingual Family Storytime
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August 27, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: 2024, Activities for children in Westchester, activities for children in White Plains, children's events, dance, kids, live music, music, performances, programs, September 2024, storytime, The Trove, trove, and trove events.

September K-6 Programs

September K-6 Programs

For our elementary schoolers, please join us for our programs at The Trove! We have an array of activities for different age groups throughout the month.  LEGO Club! Grades 1-6 Galaxy Hall September 9th @ 3:00-4:30PM September 23rd @ 3:00-4:30PM Drop in and build with the Library's LEGOs. Each session we'll provide a building theme or challenge, but also feel free to just build whatever you want! Builds will be put on display in the Trove.  Creative Spark Grades 3-6 The Castle September 4th @ 3:00-4:30PM Drop in for our art in a bag challenge- you will receive a mystery
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August 23, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: children's programs, K-2 Hour, K-6 Hour, September 2024, September programs, and storytime for grades K-2.

New Books in the Trove: August 2024

New Books in the Trove: August 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 Dinosaur’s Binkit by Sandra Boynton (Birth to 3 Years-Old) Library Catalog “Boynton's (Snoozers) signature style showcases a restless baby dinosaur who can't go to bed without his (or her) security blanket in this charming large-trim board book. Her rhyming text cajoles the little creature to settle down: ‘Dinosaur O Dinosaur,/ you fuss and fret and yawn./ It's time to brush your dino teeth/ and put your p.j.'s on.’ A silver
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August 22, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: books for children, children's book, new books, new books in the trove, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

September Is…

September 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. Library Card Sign-Up Month Book! Book! Book! by Deborah Bruss Library Catalog When the farmyard animals need a diversion, they wander into town and discover the library. None of them can make themselves understood by the librarian–until the hen enters and clucks, Book! Book! BOOK! Soft, naive watercolor paintings illustrate the satisfying story with its witty conclusion. The Library Book by Tom Chapin Library Catalog This cheerful picture book opens on a rainy Saturday morning. While
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August 15, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: and Observances and Celebrations, books for children, books for kids, children's books, September 2024, and September festivities.

August Middle Grade Pick of the Month

August Middle Grade Pick of the Month

Middle grade is a term that refers to books written for readers between the ages of eight and twelve. In this column, Erica will recommend great books for children in this age group! The Treasure of Maria Mamoun by Michelle Chalfoun All available formats here After a bullying incident gets physical, Maria’s mother finds a new job and whisks them away from the city to Martha’s Vineyard. Here, Maria begins to come out of her shell and feel safe again – only to realize that their time there has an imminent deadline. When she finds a treasure map, she thinks
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August 14, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: middle grade, middle grade fiction, Middle Grade Pick of the Month, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

August Creepy Chronicles

August Creepy Chronicles

For the kids looking for more dark and twisted tales, Erika is here to bring you a middle grade scare! Not Quite a Ghost  by Anne Ursu All available formats here A middle-grade retelling of The Yellow Wallpaper,  12-year-old Violet is struggling with all the changes in her life, from moving into a creaky old home, middle school woes, and a mysterious lingering illness. As her sickness forces her to rest in her creepy vine and flower wallpapered room, she starts to see something, or someone, taking shape. This book is everything I would have wanted to read growing up.
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August 13, 2024 10:37 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: books for kids, Creepy Chronicles, middle grade, middle grade fiction, Spooktober, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

Beautiful Bilingual Books, Part 23

Beautiful Bilingual Books, Part 23

BEAUTIFUL BILINGUAL BOOKS, Part 23 LINDOS LIBROS BILINGÜES, Parte 23 The Library has a lovely collection of bilingual Spanish/English books. To celebrate reading in two languages, we are featuring our beautiful new books in a monthly blog – so enjoy practicing your Spanish and English skills with these picture books. La Biblioteca tiene una colección hermosa de libros bilingües en inglés/español. Para celebrar leyendo en dos idiomas, le presentamos nuestros lindos libros aquí. Así que disfrute practicando sus destrezas en ambos idiomas con estos libros ilustrados. Mealtime / ¡A comer!, por Elizabeth Verdick Library Catalog Mealtime -”yummy in the tummy
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August 7, 2024 2:35 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: Bilingual, Bilingual books, books for children, picture books, spanish books, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

Good Trouble: Music – Protest and Activism, Part 3

Good Trouble: Music – Protest and Activism, Part 3

This installment of Good Trouble continues a look at the strong connections between music and activism, as well as individual artists who have made an impact.  In this post, find books related to two powerful songs:  “We Shall Overcome” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”  For earlier Good Trouble: Music – Protest and Activism posts, click here: Part 1 and Part 2. “We Shall Overcome” We Shall Overcome: the Story of a Song by Debbie Levy, art by Vanessa Brantley-Newton A bright and colorful introduction to the Civil Rights movement, the history of the song, and its place in history
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August 5, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: Good Trouble, music, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

After Hours for White Plains Teens in Grades 9-12

After Hours for White Plains Teens in Grades 9-12

As part of a citywide initiative to provide more evening activities for high schoolers, the Library is excited to offer regular evening programming for teens. Monthly, the Library will host After Hours at the Library. This is a special event, when the Library is not open to the general public, on the first Friday of the month from 6:00 – 9:00 pm for high school students who live in the city of White Plains. For the September 6 event, we'll have video games, arts and crafts, Legos, a session of Dungeons and Dragons, and more. 2024-25 Dates: September 6 October
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August 1, 2024 8:01 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Featured, Homepage Kids, Homepage Teens, and Teens.
Tags: After Hours, events for teens, events for teens in White Plains, events in White Plains, Library events for teens, Library programs for teens, programs for teens, programs for teens in White Plains, The Edge, White Plains After Hours, and White Plains teen after hours.

New Books in the Trove: July 2024

New Books in the Trove: July 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 Alphabot: Mix and Match Robot Parts From A to Z by Vicky Fang Birth to 3 years old Library Catalog “Fine. I’m a sucker for the mix and match books. So sue. This is actually a STEM board book/mix and match title, which puts it in the company of … no other books out there. So it’s definitely on the older side, but these robotic terms aren’t pushy at all.
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July 22, 2024 10:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: books for children, children's book, new books, new books in the trove, staff picks, and staff recommendations.