Fall at the Museums: Five Suggestions
From Netherlandish masterpieces from the Middle Ages to a forgotten woman artist, from one of the first nuclear-missile submarines to a history of magic, there are exhibits and activities to appeal to everyone. Borrow one of our many museum passes—available only to White Plains cardholders—and start exploring! More information here.
Brian Kenney
Library Director
bkenney@whiteplainslibrary.org
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This Week in White Plains
 The City of White Plains, in partnership with White Plains Hospital, Bensidoun USA, and NY Hospitality Group, will present a Nutrition Workshop at the Wednesday Farmers' Market held on Court Street in downtown White Plains. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, November 14 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. and is open to all. The farmers' market itself is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every Wednesday through Thanksgiving. To find out more, visit the City's website.
Photo by Kevin Doherty
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Visit our website to read about the top ten books published this month that librarians across the country love.
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Common Ground: Transgender Rights
 Interested in sharing your thoughts about some of the toughest issues facing our country—as well as listening to the opinions of your neighbors and friends? Then join us for Common Ground, a series of community conversations hosted by the Library and the League of Women Voters of White Plains. The next conversation is November 15 and focuses on Transgender Rights. Find the full schedule here.
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Career Panel with Senator Mayer & County Executive George Latimer
The Edge will hold their second Government & Politics career panel for teens on Wednesday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. New York State Senator Shelley Mayer and Westchester County Executive George Latimer will be the guest panelists. Find out more.
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Volunteer Orientation
 Are you interested in volunteering with us? We have a variety of options ranging from helping in our Friends' new bookstore, to leading a session of our English Conversation Group, or digitizing local newspapers in our Local History room. If you want to apply and learn about all of this and more, attend our Volunteer Orientation next Thursday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. Find out more about volunteering and about the orientation on our website.
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STEM Buddies
Every other Thursday, children in grades 1-4 can signup at the Compass Desk in the Trove to work on STEM activities in small groups for 30 minutes with teen volunteers or college students. Visit our website to find out signup hours and more about STEM.
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Photo of The Week
 Above: Families and staff at Day of Wellness 2018 in Tibbits Park. Photo by Staff.
We want your photos! In each issue of This Week on Martine we will feature one patron submitted photo that was taken in White Plains. To submit your photography for a chance to be featured, visit our photo submission page, upload one of your photos and fill out our form with a short description of the photo and your name.
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