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Hoopla: Streaming Movies and Music Now Available

Hoopla: Streaming Movies and Music Now Available

We are excited to announce the public availability of thousands of movies, television shows, music albums and audiobooks, all available for mobile and online access through a new partnership with hoopla digital. White Plains Library card holders can download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their Android or iOS device or visit hoopladigital.com to begin enjoying thousands of titles – from major Hollywood studios, record companies and publishers – available to borrow for instant streaming or temporary downloading to their smartphones, tablets and computers. hoopla digital has a simple sign-up and attractive, easy-to-use interface, so it’s easy to get to your listening and viewing experience.
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December 15, 2014 6:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Authors & Books, Events, Featured, Homepage, Library News, and Technology.
Tags: all ages, audiobooks, books, collection, computers, eBooks, movies, music, services, and technology.

New Westchester Symphony performs Seasonal Favorites Sunday, Dec. 14, 3 p.m.

New Westchester Symphony performs Seasonal Favorites Sunday, Dec. 14, 3 p.m.

Join New Westchester Symphony Orchestra in a free concert of seasonal favorites including Anderson's “Sleigh Ride,” Tchaikovsky's “Waltz of the Flowers,” Williams' “Greensleeves,” a Hanukkah sing-along and Handel's Hallelujah chorus.  White Plains resident Raphael Forte, tenor, and conductor Benjamin Niemczyk, baritone, will perform Bizet's opera duet “Au Fond du Temple Saint.” More information at www.newsymphony.org. Refreshments following the concert. This program is free but seating is limited. To ensure the comfort and safety of patrons, tickets will be given out 30 minutes before the program starts. Sponsored by the White Plains Library Foundation, 914-422-1495. The New Westchester Symphony Orchestra (NewWSO) offers amateur
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December 11, 2014 6:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events and Homepage.
Tags: adults, all ages, children, concert, families, and Foundation.

Be Prepared — Workshops at the Library

Be Prepared — Workshops at the Library

The Library is hosting two workshops in December to help citizens prepare for the unexpected. On December 4 at 7:00 p.m., the American Red Cross will offer “Prepare, Respond and Recover: What to do When a Disaster Strikes.” On December 6 from 2:00-4:00 p.m., the Child Care Council of Westchester will present “What do do in an Emergency” in Spanish. Governor Cuomo initiated the Red Cross training so that New York citizens are prepared for natural and man made disasters. The Child Care Council of Westchester's session will help Spanish-speaking parents know what to do when a child becomes ill
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December 1, 2014 6:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: adults, español, parents, and workshops.

Parent/Child Connection

Parent/Child Connection

The Parent/Child Connection is a 3-part program designed for children from 13 months to 36 months old, with a parent or caregiver. It offers you an opportunity to meet other parents and play with your child in a warm and informal setting. At each session, there will be an expert on hand to answer your questions about your child’s development – speech and language, nutrition, developmental milestones, and more. Age appropriate toys, a craft, songs, and stories all add up to a fun and positive experience for you and your child. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required, and attendance
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November 24, 2014 2:52 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: children, parents, storytime, and The Trove.

On the Homefront with Veteran's Writing Project

On the Homefront with Veteran's Writing Project

Veterans' family members will read selections from stories collected in a new work, On the Homefront. Come on Saturday, November 22 at 2:00 p.m. to be inspired by their stories and learn how you can get involved in telling your own. The Veteran's Writing Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Washington, DC, founded by veterans and family members which provides no-cost writing seminars and workshops for veterans, service members, and their adult family members, building an archive of writing by members of the military community. For more information about the Veteran's Writing Project visit their website at www.veteranswritingworkshop.org or
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November 20, 2014 6:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: adults, books, and reading.

Battle of White Plains Commemorations Have Their Own History and Purpose

Battle of White Plains Commemorations Have Their Own History and Purpose

On Sunday, October 26, I attended the White Plains Historical Society's 238th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of White Plains at the Jacob Purdy House. Drawn by the promise of reenactors, mulled cider, and the chance to meet some White Plains citizens who are fascinated by history, I arrived before the ceremonies. This gave me the chance to walk around in the Purdy House (whose ceilings are higher than I expected) and talk with soldiers who had set up camp on the property. Present were members of the 6th Connecticut Regiment, who refer to themselves as a Living History Organization;
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November 17, 2014 3:36 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Homepage and Library News.
Tags: collection, local history, and white plains.

Library Foundation Fall Gala November 8 Honors Three for their Inspiring Service

Library Foundation Fall Gala November 8 Honors Three for their Inspiring Service

Please join us for the Foundation's Ninth Annual Fall Gala, “Stories to Inspire Us,” on Saturday, November 8, 7:00-10:00 p.m., as we honor Philip I. Kent, White Plains native, outstanding media executive, and generous Library supporter; the Friends of the WPPL, the all-volunteer group that has served the Library for 67 years; and Latino U College Access, a non-profit organization that provides college readiness services to first-generation high school students in Westchester. At the Gala, we will also kick off a year-long 10th Birthday celebration of The Trove, our amazing children's library. Tickets to this fundraising event are $125, and
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October 29, 2014 6:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Featured, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: Foundation, fundraising, and gala.

The New NY Bridge & I Lift NY Super Crane: All In K’NEX!

The New NY Bridge & I Lift NY Super Crane: All In K’NEX!

Out over the Hudson River, the New NY Bridge (that will replace the Tappan Zee Bridge) is under construction and due to be completed in 2018. In excited anticipation, children in The Trove have built a giant model of the new bridge – all in K’NEX! But, that’s not all. They have gone on to build a K’NEX model of the I Lift NY Super Crane, the giant floating crane that is being used to help build the new bridge. Both are currently on display in The Trove. Be sure to stop by to get a glimpse of these amazing
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October 20, 2014 9:30 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Featured, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: children, k'nex, The Trove, and workshops.

Heart Gallery Showcase

Heart Gallery Showcase

The Westchester County Department of Social Services is sponsoring an exhibit of photos of children needing loving adoptive homes in their annual Heart Gallery Showcase. The exhibit will be on view through October 10 but the need for homes continues year round. An opening reception will be held in the Library Auditorium on Wednesday, October 9 at 2:00 p.m. Keynote speaker for the event is Darryl McDaniel, a pioneer of hip hop culture and one of the founding members of the hip hop group Run–D.M.C. For more information, contact Paul Tavolacci at 914-995-5303. The reception and exhibit are free and
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October 8, 2014 12:00 pm | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Featured, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: adults, all ages, and exhibit.

Build a High-Powered PC

Build a High-Powered PC

Building a computer from parts is much cheaper than buying one readily assembled. At the “Build a High-Powered PC” series of courses, every Tuesday in October at 4:00 p.m. in The Edge, teens will be able to assist in the building of a modern gaming rig. Instruction about microprocessors, RAM, motherboards, power supplies, hard drives, and graphics cards will be taught throughout. If teens wish to build a computer on their own, methods of selecting and purchasing compatible computer parts online will be shown as well. Registration is not required and all equipment is provided.
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October 8, 2014 9:09 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Classes, Events, Featured, Homepage, Library News, and Technology.
Tags: computer, frugal, hardware, motherboard, pc, ram, software, and technology.

Peter Wood: A retrospective

Peter Wood: A retrospective

On view in the Library Museum Gallery from September 28, 2014 through November 28, 2014, this exhibit features the work of Peter Wood, an English teacher at White Plains High School. His art has been shown in Manhattan, Easthampton, NY and the mid-west. One of his paintings was featured in an exhibit at the Katonah Museum of Art. All of the books used in his work were re-purposed from discarded items from libraries, schools or private collections. They were reclaimed from garbage and remainder bins and the artist “attempted to breathe new life into them. Essentially, these books have been
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October 1, 2014 6:03 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Featured, Gallery, Homepage, and Library News.

Free Career and Educational Counseling at the Library

Free Career and Educational Counseling at the Library

WEBS Career and Educational Counseling Service is once again offering a free eight-week career counseling seminar for adults this fall called “Managing Your Career in Changing Times”. Call 914-674-3612 for program dates and to register. Places will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. WEBS helps participants assess themselves, explore career options, obtain career and educational information, find out about the latest trends in resumes and job search, and develop a career plan. The program is geared to those who are unemployed, changing careers, reentering the workforce or returning to school. The nineteen-hour workshop consists of an orientation session, eight
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September 15, 2014 6:00 am | by | 2 Comments
Categories: Classes, Featured, Homepage, and Library News.

Intro to 3D Printing and Design

Intro to 3D Printing and Design

Come and learn about 3D printing and Computer-aided design (CAD) with SketchUp, a free computer application. Participants will have the chance to design an original object and bring it home in physical form via the library’s MakerBot Replicator 2 (3D Printer). This program will begin at 10:15am on Thursday September 11th in the Edge Media Lab. There is a limit of 10 participants & registration is required.
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September 8, 2014 10:19 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Classes, Featured, Homepage, and Technology.
Tags: 3d printing.

Job Search Success Strategies for Today's Workplace

Job Search Success Strategies for Today's Workplace

Wednesday, September 10 at 7 PM The world of work has dramatically changed and the approach to managing careers needs to change as well. Do you know some of the most important success strategies needed to help you run a strong job search campaign? Are you aware of what you should be doing (and not doing) to help you enhance your job search results? Join us and gain answers and insights at this workshop.   Presented by Laura Powers, President of Powers Career Coaching, LLC.
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September 4, 2014 6:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Featured and Homepage.
Tags: careers and jobs.

Bone By Bone — Learn About Human Skeletons

Bone By Bone — Learn About Human Skeletons

How are human skeletons like and unlike those of other animals? During the next few weeks, children in grades 1 through 6 and their families are invited to take a walk along the Trove’s 2014 Summer StoryWalk® and find out! The book being featured is: Bone by Bone: Comparing Animal Skeletons written by Sara Levine and illustrated by T.S Spookytooth. The walk will keep you guessing with questions like what would you have if your vertebrae did not stop at your rear end and what kind of an animal would you be if you had just a skull, vertebrae, and
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August 19, 2014 6:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Homepage, and Library News.

Fixing Credit Scores and Effective Home Financing

Fixing Credit Scores and Effective Home Financing

Want to repair your credit score? Need to know more about home financing? Looking to earn extra income? Learn little known strategies for repairing credit scores and effective home buying and financing. Brett Copeland will demonstrate effective ways to help you make one of the biggest financial decisions. He will also show how to earn sales income in the mortgage industry without a license.    
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July 28, 2014 11:12 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Homepage.
Tags: job information and Small business.

International Film Festival Returns!

International Film Festival Returns!

Please join us for our annual, summertime International Film Festival. On Thursdays in July and August (starting July 10) we will show films from a variety of countries. Each film will be shown at 2 p.m. and repeated at 7 p.m. Our festival has been running since 1987—27 years!— with only two summers when it went on hiatus. We hope you'll come see as many films as your schedule allows. After the festival, the films will be put in our DVD collection and you can borrow any you missed. All films will be shown with subtitles. Here's a list of
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July 14, 2014 9:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Homepage, and Library News.

Free Citizenship Classes

Free Citizenship Classes

The Library is hosting free citizenship classes this summer. Classes will cover information needed to pass the test, basic test-taking skills and preparation for the English language section of the test. The class is free but space is limited and registration is required. Register on Tuesday, July 1, 10am – 1pm, 6pm – 9pm or on Thursday, July 3 from 10am – 1pm. Students must be at least 18 years old. Classes meet on: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Tuesday, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. OR Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. This class is offered in partnership with
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June 30, 2014 7:00 am | by | 5 Comments
Categories: Classes, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: adults, citizenship, and classes.

Business Plan Writing

Business Plan Writing

Need to learn how to write a business plan for your small business? This workshop on Tuesday June 17th  at 1:30 is presented by the Small Business Association together with the Women's Enterprise Development Center,  Inc.  Listen to Holly Perlowitz, CPA, Business Development Manager at Community Capital New York discuss the components of a well-written plan.
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June 17, 2014 7:40 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Homepage.
Tags: Small business.