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April is National Poetry Month

The Library will be celebrating National Poetry Month with a few programs that are educational and fun for the whole family. Events: Magnetic Poetry Daily during library hours in April The Trove All Ages One of the ways the Library will engage children with poetry is to give them the opportunity to write their own poetry with poetry magnets throughout the entire month in the Trove. There will be a magnet board on display so that children will be able to play and arrange words to make a magnetic poem. Poetry Month Grab & Go Kits Available beginning April 3
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March 30, 2023 10:00 am | by Caroline, Children's Librarian | No Comments

Categories: Authors & Books, Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: creative writing, events for children, events for children in westchester, events for children in white plains, national poetry month, Observances and Celebrations, poetry, The Trove, and writing.

New Monthly Rock Your World Concert

We’ve got a new regular performer coming to the Library starting in March, Armelle Gloaguen! Join Miss Armelle at her Rock Your World Concert for an educational multicultural music show with instruments you get to play! The program celebrates parents, grand-parents and caregivers, happiness, nature and human connections! Miss Armelle brings instruments for all to join in this performance of global tunes which include traditional favorites and new songs. Rock Your World Concert Up to age 8, Families Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. – March 22, March 29 Galaxy Hall Armelle Gloaguen’s Rock Your World Concert will be joining the Library’s slate
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March 22, 2023 8:00 am | by Joshua, Manager of Youth Services | No Comments

Categories: Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: Activities for children in Westchester, activities for children in White Plains, children's events, events for children, events for children in westchester, events for children in white plains, events for kids, events for kids in westchester, events for kids in White Plains, kids, live music, music, performances, programs, storytime, The Trove, and trove events.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day can be a wonderful opportunity to teach kids about interpersonal relationships. Whether it is their relationship with their siblings & parents, classmates & teachers, or the children's librarian at your local public library! This can be a great learning experience for kids to understand and appreciate these different relationships. Please check out the books and videos listed below for suggestions. Valentine’s Day Grab & Go Kit Available in the Library Lobby starting Monday, February 6th at 10:00 a.m. while supplies last. Valentine’s Day-themed Grab & Go kits for children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Valentine’s Day Stories &
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January 26, 2023 10:00 am | by dgehlmann | No Comments

Categories: Authors & Books, Events, Featured, Homepage Kids, Kids, and Library News.
Tags: events for children, Observances and Celebrations, and Valentine's Day.

Jump Into Halloween! with Jumpin’ Jamie

Saturday, 10/29: 2:00 p.m. Children, Families. Library Auditorium. Kindie rock musician Jumpin' Jamie returns with his puppet friends to celebrate “Spooky Season” with a high-energy show filled with music and magic including the hit song “Ghost In My House” which has been ranked by Yahoo, Time Out NY, and Good Housekeeping as a “Top Halloween Song”. Jumpin' Jamie has performed thousands of shows for audiences as varied as birthday parties for 12 people to stadiums for 12,000. Jumpin' Jamie's debut album “Kookie” was released in 2018 and features appearances from members of They Might Be Giants, the late Peter Tork,
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October 1, 2022 8:30 am | by Joshua, Manager of Youth Services | No Comments