February Reading in the Trove
 Are you looking for some February-themed reading suggestions for you and your child? Stop by the Trove this month for our various themed shelves: Black History Month, Valentine's Day, President's Day, and Chinese/Lunar New Year. Below are just a few titles you'll find there.
Otto Runs for President by Rosemary Wells (2008)
While the popular Tiffany and athletic Charles make increasingly outrageous promises in their campaigns for President of Canine Country Day School, Otto quietly enters the race, vowing only to try to do what students really want.
A Giant Crush by Gennifer Choldenko; illus. by Melissa Sweet (2011)
"Both Choldenko’s spot-on playground dialogue and Sweet’s characteristically loose and lighthearted mixed-media artwork show an abundance of empathy (and a dash of humor) when it comes to matters of the heart." – Publishers Weekly
 Ruby's Wish by Shirin Yim Bridges; illus. by Sophie Blackall (2002)
"In her debut effort, Bridges tells the story of her grandmother’s unique place in Chinese history...Softly colored, Asian-inspired gouache illustrations accompany this tale of one little girl’s dream to become more than was traditionally possible." – Kirkus Reviews
Little Melba and Her Big Trombone by Katheryn Russell-Brown; illus. by Frank Morrison (2014)
"A musician plucked from jazz history is the subject of Russell-Brown's debut picture book. In the music-filled Kansas City of the 1920s, young Melba Doretta Liston wants to play an instrument, eventually swooning over a shiny trombone and learning to play...A final image showing long-limbed Liston in profile as she plays under the glow of stage lights is exquisite." – Publishers Weekly
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Community College—is absolutely terrific. The emphasis is on spoken Spanish and the course is designed for students with little or no knowledge of Spanish. 
Next week is the second to last session of our popular Shake It Off! Dance Class for ages 2-4 with Ramya Gunashekar Allan, the Director/Choreographer at Mayura Dance Academy. Toddlers ages 2-4 can step to the beat and learn fun & new energetic dance steps! This class will introduce students to many different dancing styles including Bollywood, Hip-Hop, Salsa and modern dance. Students will learn basic steps and choreography which will culminate in a final performance. We have two sessions this month: Tuesday, February 13 and 27 from 11-11:45 a.m. in the Trove.
Whether single or otherwise, why not celebrate Valentine's Day by attending the Inter-generational Valentine's Day Dinner Dance at the Recreation & Parks Community Center? Enjoy a fun evening of dancing and a delicious buffet dinner. The event will be held on Tuesday, February 13, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The event is free, but pre-registration is required. Call 914-422-1423 for more info and to register.
