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May 2025 K-6 Programs

May 2025 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. Celebrating Salvador Dali!; Grades K-8 & Families The Castle Friday May 1 4:00pm-5:30pm We will read a book and learn about this famous artist then create our own dream inspired surrealist masterpieces! Please wear clothes you don't mind getting a little messy just in case! Magical Mondays; Grades 3-6 The Igloo Monday May 5 4:30pm-6:30pm Join us in creating magical Little Wizards characters through words or pictures (or both!) and playing those characters in
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April 25, 2025 9:00 am | by | Comments Off on May 2025 K-6 Programs
Categories: Events, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Uncategorized.
Tags: children, children's events, programs, The Trove, and trove events.

Battle of the Books 2025

Battle of the Books 2025

We're thrilled to announce that we'll have two teams competing in the Westchester Battle of the Books tournament this year! Read on to find out more about the tournament, our plans for the team, and most importantly, the books!
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April 24, 2025 4:06 pm | by | Comments Off on Battle of the Books 2025
Categories: Authors & Books, Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Homepage Teens, Kids, and Teens.
Tags: battle of the books, children, children's events, programs, teens, The Edge, The Trove, and trove events.

Calendar of Events for Children and Teens

Calendar of Events for Children and Teens

Below please find our monthly Youth Services calendars of events – one for Up to Grade 6 and one for Grades 7-12.   Of course, be sure to check our online calendar for the most up-to-date information on programs, including any changes or cancellations.  
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Categories: Events, Homepage Kids, Homepage Teens, Kids, Library News, and Teens.
Tags: children, events, families, kids, teens, and white plains.

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Enjoy these noteworthy newly published 2024-2025 titles perfect for 4th through 6th-graders that are gathered here together to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month!
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April 23, 2025 9:00 am | by | Comments Off on Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
Categories: Authors & Books and Kids.

April Nonfiction Pick of the Month

April 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! Hair Like Obama’s, Hands Like Lebron’s by Carole Boston Weatherford All available formats here The beautiful verse is well-matched to the gorgeous illustrations of inspiring Black figures in history and the young fans following in their footsteps. Written for ages 3-6, anyone can enjoy this book – whether for the fantastic illustrations or for the informative biographies in the back. Check out the book Kirkus Reviews
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April 18, 2025 9:00 am | by | Comments Off on April Nonfiction Pick of the Month
Categories: Authors & Books, Homepage Kids, and Kids.
Tags: juvenile nonfiction, nonfiction, Nonfiction Pick of the Month, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

Paws to Read

Paws to Read

Paws to Read is our popular “read to a dog” program during which children in grades K-6 can read with therapy dog Rufus. Paws for Reading takes place on Fridays – May 16 & 30 – from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Spots are very limited.  Sign up at the Compass Desk in the Trove starting 30 minutes prior.  Reading with a therapy dog has numerous benefits for children. Reading to a dog is therapeutic, calming and very rewarding. According to American Libraries Magazines.org, “…children read aloud to animals–usually dogs–instead of their peers, and the fear of making a mistake will subside, allowing
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April 15, 2025 12:29 pm | by | Comments Off on Paws to Read
Categories: Events, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: early literacy, Paws for Reading, Paws to Read, therapy dog, and therapy reading dog.

Kids in the Kitchen 7

Kids in the Kitchen 7

Welcome to Kids in the Kitchen. This blog series highlights great cookbooks for kids. This month, we are inspired by famous chefs/ recipes that are featured on television! David Atherton's Baking Book for Kids: Delicious Recipes for Budding Bakers (Bake, Make and Learn to Cook) by David Atherton, art by Harry Woodgate Library Catalog This third serving from Great British Baking Show winner David Atherton guides readers through a veritable feast of sweet and savory baked treats. From snacky samosas to hot cross hedgehogs, from loaves baked in flowerpots to an ombre cake (your friends will think it came from
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April 11, 2025 9:00 am | by | Comments Off on Kids in the Kitchen 7
Categories: Authors & Books, Homepage Kids, and Kids.
Tags: books for kids, cookbooks, kids books, Kids in the Kitchen, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month in April!

Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month in April!

To celebrate Autism Acceptance Month, here are new noteworthy 2024-25 titles – enjoy! Bat and the Business of Ferrets by Elana K. Arnold (For Grades 3-6) Library Catalog “On his first day of school as a fourth-grader, autistic Bat goes directly to his third-grade classroom to visit his wonderful former teacher and the class pet, a rabbit whose snuggling had often comforted Bat when he was out of sorts. Redirected to his new classroom, Bat learns that his new teacher, Mr. Peña, doesn’t want a class pet. Determined to change his mind, Bat and his best friend circulate a petition
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April 9, 2025 4:28 pm | by | Comments Off on Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month in April!
Categories: Authors & Books, Homepage Kids, and Kids.
Tags: autism awareness, children's literature, and neurodiverse stories.

Passover Picture Books

Passover Picture Books

The Trove is excited for our Passover event centering local author K. Marcus' book Frankenstein’s Matzah: A Passover Parody! Event details: Thursday, April 10th 4:30pm – 5:30pm Galaxy Hall Ticket Required. Click here for more information. Want to read more picture books about Passover? Here are some of the newest additions to our collection: Afikotective by Amanda Hoffman A family of bears is getting ready for the Passover seder, preparing all the items for the seder plate. When the time comes in the seder for hiding the afikomen, Grandma breaks the middle matzah into two pieces. She hides the bigger piece,
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April 5, 2025 10:00 am | by | Comments Off on Passover Picture Books
Categories: Authors & Books, Events, and Kids.
Tags: children's books, children's events, Observances and Celebrations, Passover, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

Celebrate National Library Week!

Celebrate National Library Week!

National Library week is celebrated from April 6-12. To celebrate, our Librarians have compiled a grand list of books from the Trove! Enjoy. Board Books Enzo Es Un Bibliotecario/Enzo Is A Librarian by Jessica Spanyol What will Enzo be today? Follow Enzo and his friends as they explore the many things a librarian does in a day. Role-play is crucial to a child's positive development, boosting language and social skills, and building self-confidence. This humorous and caring interaction of an inclusive group of playmates will inspire young readers to create their own diverse roles, free of gender stereotypes. ¿Qué será
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April 4, 2025 4:44 pm | by | Comments Off on Celebrate National Library Week!
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, and Kids.
Tags: children's books, Observances and Celebrations, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

April 2025’s Kid Librarian of the Month

April 2025’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: Violet Age: 9 Favorite types of books: Fiction, Fantasy, Graphic Novels, and Mythology Why do you like to read? Reading is fun and I sometimes learn new words Check out Violet’s recommended reads! Simon and Chester by Cale Atkinson All available formats Welcome to the world of Simon and Chester, ghost and boy duo extraordinaire. Chester lives with his Grandma, his
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April 4, 2025 10:00 am | by | Comments Off on April 2025’s Kid Librarian of the Month
Categories: Homepage Kids, Kids, and Uncategorized.
Tags: book recommendations, books, books for children, children, children's books, staff picks, staff recommendations, and The Trove.

Bach to BlackNotes: Classical Music Is For Everybody!

Bach to BlackNotes: Classical Music Is For Everybody!

Thursday, April 17, 2:00pm Library Auditorium All are invited to explore the music of Bach and discover music written by a diverse cast of classical composers that have been overlooked for far too long. Emily Kalish, violinist, and Kyle Walker, pianist, share a deep love of classical music, and especially the music of Bach, but when they were kids, they both wondered if there were any classical composers who looked like them. Join them in exploring the music of Bach and discovering music written by a diverse cast of classical composers that have been overlooked for far too long. This program
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April 1, 2025 1:05 pm | by | Comments Off on Bach to BlackNotes: Classical Music Is For Everybody!
Categories: Events and Kids.
Tags: classical music, events, events for adults, events for families, events for kids, music, music events, music for kids, programs for adults, Programs for families, programs for kids, and programs for teens.

Magic Beyond Imagination!

Magic Beyond Imagination!

Magic Beyond Imagination! with “Magic Bob” McEntee is a wonderful children and family show. It combines amazing magic, lots of audience participation, fun comedy, and storytelling! Don't miss out! Event Details: Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 2:00pm Library Auditorium All are welcome, no registration required.  
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Tags: events for families, events for kids, magic, magic show, programs for children, Programs for families, and trove events.

April 2025 K-6 Programs

April 2025 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. Trove Trivia Book Club; Grades 3-6 Galaxy Hall Tuesday April 1, 4:30pm-5:30pm Do you love reading, trivia, and a bit of competition? Join Trove Trivia Book Club. This month’s book is The Last Mapmaker by Christina Soontornvat. Find all available formats here. Register at The Trove Desk, space is limited! Writing Wednesday; Grades 3-12 The Igloo Wednesday April 2, 4:00pm-6:00pm Wednesday April 9, 4:00pm-6:00pm Wednesday April 23, 4:00pm-6:00pm Wednesday April 30, 4:00pm-6:00pm For grades
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March 24, 2025 4:05 pm | by | Comments Off on April 2025 K-6 Programs
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Tags: children, children's events, The Trove, and trove events.

New Books in the Trove: March 2025

New Books in the Trove: March 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 Finn’s Fun Trucks: Firefighters by Finn Coyle & Srimalie Bassani Birth to 3 Years-Old Library Catalog So I’m not always on board with the ‘Finn’s Fun Trucks’ series, but once in a while I really like what it puts together. Case in point, this lovely addition to every firefighter loving kid’s bookshelf. If you are a parent who finds themselves with a kid who can’t get enough of firefighting (and
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March 24, 2025 10:00 am | by | Comments Off on New Books in the Trove: March 2025
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Tags: books, books for kids, children's literature, graphic novels, library staff picks, and staff recommendations.

March Nonfiction Pick of the Month

March 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! Queens of the Jungle by Dr. Carly Anne York and Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong All available formats here York and Clinthorne-Wong have collaborated on a wonderful volume packed full of information and beautiful illustrations, with so much to enjoy both visually and educationally – certainly I learned a number of things! Enjoy learning about the matriarchs of the animal queendom in this amazing book written for ages 8-12
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March 24, 2025 9:00 am | by | Comments Off on March Nonfiction Pick of the Month
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Tags: juvenile nonfiction, nonfiction, Nonfiction Pick of the Month, staff picks, and staff recommendations.

Notable New Picture Book Biographies to Celebrate Women’s History Month!

Notable New Picture Book Biographies to Celebrate Women’s History Month!

To celebrate Women’s History Month, I have gathered together notable new 2024 picture book biographies that are great for preschoolers to 3rd graders – check these out & enjoy! – Raquel Calvacanti, Librarian Yasmeen Lari, Green Architect: The True Story of Pakistan’s First Woman Architect by Marzieh Abbas & Hoda Hadadi Library Catalog “In this eco-aware, place-oriented picture book, Abbas and Hadadi energetically capture the pioneering career of Yasmeen Lari (b. 1941), Pakistan's first female architect. The narrative moves quickly from early childhood, which encompassed Partition, to adulthood, as Lari ‘soared to ‘starchitect' status’ with concrete and glass constructions. Travel-driven
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March 17, 2025 11:06 am | by | Comments Off on Notable New Picture Book Biographies to Celebrate Women’s History Month!
Categories: Authors & Books, Homepage Kids, and Kids.
Tags: book recommendations, books, books for children, celebrate women's history month, children, children's books, Observances and Celebrations, staff recommendations, and The Trove.

Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility Book Discussion!

Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility Book Discussion!

Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff Monday, March 31st,  2025; 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM   Grades 3-6  Location: Galaxy Hall Registration Required/Register Here   To celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility, join us to discuss Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukoff! We will be playing Book BINGO and enjoying snacks also! The first 6 students to register will receive a free copy of the book. Upon registration, please come to the Trove reference desk to pick up your free copy of the book. For best discussion results, please make sure to read the book before coming to the
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March 17, 2025 10:00 am | by | Comments Off on Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility Book Discussion!
Categories: Authors & Books, Book Discussion, Events, and Kids.
Tags: book discussion, book recommendations, books for children, children's books, children's events, children's literature, kids, Observances and Celebrations, The Trove, and trove events.

Irish Heritage Month

Irish Heritage Month

Ireland is an island nation on the westernmost edge of Europe, known for its wide expanses of lush, green fields. In fact, its nickname is the Emerald Isle. But there are also large areas of rugged, rocky landscape. Ireland is a nation of storytellers. The tradition dates back to Celtic bards, who would record and recite the country's history. Many famed writers come from Ireland, including several winners of the Nobel Prize for literature. St. Patrick’s Day—observed internationally every March 17—is packed with parades, good luck charms, and all things green. The event started as a religious holiday, but over
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March 12, 2025 11:55 am | by | Comments Off on Irish Heritage Month
Categories: Authors & Books, Featured, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: Irish folklore, Irish heritage, Observances and Celebrations, St. Patrick's Day, staff picks, and staff recommendations.