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Chess with White Plains Chess Master Joshua Colas

Chess with White Plains Chess Master Joshua Colas

Test your chess skills against a Master, on Saturday, April 27, 2-4 p.m., for students in grades 3-8. White Plains High School freshman Joshua Colas is the youngest African-American chess master in history. He will talk about how he got started playing chess and about his experiences in international competitions. Then he'll play simultaneous games against up to 15 opponents! Everyone is welcome to listen to Joshua and watch the matches. Registration is only for those who want to play chess (grades 3-8). Registration opens April 15, please call The Trove at 422-1476. Sponsored by the White Plains Library Foundation.
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April 19, 2013 7:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Featured, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: all ages, children, Foundation, and The Trove.

Head Start Art Fair in The Trove — A Community Celebration

Head Start Art Fair in The Trove — A Community Celebration

Come to the Head Start Art Fair, a wonderful exhibit in The Trove! Over the next four weeks, art created by children and parents who participate in the White Plains Early Childhood Programs of Family Services of Westchester will be on display along The Trove's Tree Trail. There will be new art each week. Begun in 2006 at the Slater Center by Head Start teacher Pat Foendoe, (“Miss Pat,”)  the Fair has grown to include artwork from the other centers in White Plains – Bethel, Eastview, North Street, Rochambeau in addition to Slater. This year, 2013, is the first time
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April 15, 2013 7:00 am | by | 1 Comment
Categories: Featured, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: all ages, art, children, and The Trove.

Kids Get to "Act It Out" in The Trove

Kids Get to "Act It Out" in The Trove

Hi, Kids! Do you see yourself on the big stage – or the big screen – someday?  Get started here in The Trove in our “Act It Out” program.  This 3-session drama workshop for third through sixth graders will include improvisation, theater games, and script reading.  We'll perform a short reader's theater selection for family and friends at the end of our last session. We'll meet from 4:30pm to 5:30pm on Tuesdays, April 2nd, 9th and 16th. Registration is required.  Sign-up sheets will be at The Trove's Compass desk beginning Tuesday, March 26th.  You may sign up in person or
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March 25, 2013 7:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Classes, Featured, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: children, classes, The Trove, and workshops.

Fairy Houses – an Exhibit and a Play Workshop

Fairy Houses – an Exhibit and a Play Workshop

An exhibit showcasing the lovely fairy houses and fairy realia of Joan Monk and Bev McAllister from the Westchester Children’s Museum: Museum Without Walls can be currently seen at the Library’s second-floor lobby and in the Trove. The display promotes the upcoming crafts program, Fairy Houses – a Play Workshop, that will be presented at the Library by staff from the Westchester Children’s Museum on Sunday, March 24th at 2 pm. Children in grades 1-6 will be creating fairy houses which will then be arranged into a village for parents and younger siblings to view at 3:30 pm. To make
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March 22, 2013 7:00 am | by | No Comments
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Tags: art, children, families, The Trove, and workshops.

Historic Firefighting Equipment on Display in The Trove

Historic Firefighting Equipment on Display in The Trove

You don’t want to miss the collection of historic firefighting equipment on display in The Trove this month. Several items, on loan from the City of White Plains Local History Collection, have been incorporated into The Trove’s Black History StoryWalk®. Among the old firefighting hats on display is one worn by past White Plains Fire Chief Griffen. There’s also a wooden debris shovel which was used by Chief Griffen to clean up and scoop out after fires. If you look at the back of the shovel, you can even see the chief’s initials, H. A. G., carved into it. Be
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March 7, 2013 7:00 am | by | No Comments
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Tags: children and The Trove.

Black History StoryWalk® Opens Sunday, February 17

Black History StoryWalk® Opens Sunday, February 17

This month, we remember important people in Black History. Some are widely known while others are less known. However, the accomplishments by these people as a whole are significant and worthy of being shared. Join us in The Trove as we celebrate Black History. The Black History StoryWalk® will open in The Trove on Sunday, February 17 at 1:00 p.m. and run through Sunday, March 17 at 5:00 p.m. Along this Walk, children in grades 1 – 6 will learn about Molly Williams, a slave and cook for NYC’s Fire Company 11 in 1818. She is thought to be America’s
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February 18, 2013 7:00 am | by | No Comments
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Tags: children and The Trove.

Celebrate Chinese New Year! Wednesday, February 13 at 4:30 pm

Celebrate Chinese New Year! Wednesday, February 13 at 4:30 pm

Celebrate the year of the snake with Chinese Language Development Center teachers. Hear stories, learn some calligraphy and Chinese paper cutting. This after school program is for children Kindergarten through 4th grade. Limited space – tickets distributed a half hour before program, so please arrive early.
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February 12, 2013 12:00 pm | by | No Comments
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Tags: children, storytime, The Trove, and workshops.

Act It Out! – Drama Workshop for Kids

Act It Out! – Drama Workshop for Kids

Act It Out! starts Tuesday, January 15 at 4:30 p.m. There is still time to register! This three-session drama workshop includes theater games and script reading for children in grades 3-6. A group performance will be held at the end of the last session on January 29th at 5 p.m. Children get to practice their reading aloud during this reader's theater activity. Contact The Trove at 422-1476 or use our online calendar to register your child.
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January 16, 2013 7:00 am | by | No Comments
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Tags: children, The Trove, and workshops.

Celebrate "My Brother Martin" in The Trove on Monday, January 14

Celebrate "My Brother Martin" in The Trove on Monday, January 14

Children in grades K through 6 are invited to come to The Trove on Monday, January 14 at 4:30 p.m. to remember the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a program of activities designed to celebrate his life. This program will feature a reading of the children’s biography, My Brother Martin: A Sister Remembers Growing Up With The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. written by Dr. King’s sister, Christine King Farris and illustrated by Chris Soentpiet. Interactive activities and a craft will demonstrate the idea of equality and justice for all. What better way for our youth
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January 8, 2013 7:00 am | by | No Comments
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Tags: books, children, families, storytime, and The Trove.

Keep the Kids Busy at The Trove

Keep the Kids Busy at The Trove

A week off from school! What to do with this gift of time? Come to The Trove. Today, Wednesday, December 26, Stories & Stuff for children age 4 & 5 will be at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., and the family program Pajamarama is at 7 p. m. Tomorrow, Thursday, December 27 at 4 p.m., there will be a special holiday Jeopardy game for children seven years and older. On Friday, December 28 we will show The Pirates! at 3 p.m., and there will be a demonstration of Tux Paints, a new computer program, in the CyberPool at 11 a.m.
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December 26, 2012 7:00 am | by | 2 Comments
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Tags: children, families, and The Trove.

Holiday and Vacation Programs in The Trove

Holiday and Vacation Programs in The Trove

A week off from school! What to do with this gift of time? Come to The Trove. On Sunday, December 23, we will have ¡Feliz Navidad!, a family storytime in Spanish. The following Sunday, we will have Lionheart Puppets perform The Reluctant Dragon. Both programs are at 2 p.m. On Wednesday, December 26, Stories & Stuff for children age 4 & 5 will be at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., and the family program Pajamarama is at 7 p.m. On Thursday, December 27 at 4 p.m., there will be a special holiday Jeopardy game for children seven years and older.
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December 18, 2012 7:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Classes, Events, Featured, Homepage, and Library News.
Tags: Bilingual, children, computers, español, families, parents, storytime, and The Trove.

Upcoming Math Programs for Kids and Parents

Upcoming Math Programs for Kids and Parents

The White Plains Public Library is pleased to present two math programs next week. For Kids: Mixing in Math for Grades 3 – 6, December 4, 4:30 p.m. Math is all around us! Join us for math games in The Trove. Play, have fun, and keep your math skills sharp. For Parents: The New Math Curriculum, December 3, 7:00 p.m. Lisa Weber, K – 12 Mathematics Coordinator for the White Plains Public Schools, will provide an overview of the new elementary school math curriculum including demonstrations and hands-on activities. Join us for these educational and informative sessions.
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November 27, 2012 7:00 am | by | No Comments
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Tags: adults, children, and The Trove.

Book Bunch – Book Discussion and Pizza for Kids

Book Bunch – Book Discussion and Pizza for Kids

Did you know that The Trove has a book discussion group for third through sixth graders? We read great books and talk about them over pizza at Uno Chicago Grill! Join us for our December Book Bunch. Third and fourth graders will be reading Chocolate Fever, by Robert Kimmel Smith and we will meet on Thursday, December 27th from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Henry LOVES chocolate – he eats so much chocolate that he comes down with chocolate fever! He doesn't want to deal with doctors and hospitals, so he runs away and many adventures follow. Fifth and sixth
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November 26, 2012 7:00 am | by | No Comments
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Tags: books, children, and The Trove.

Sleepover in The Trove

Sleepover in The Trove

Did anyone ever wonder what goes on in the library after the doors close at night? Well, we offer the chance for your child’s stuffed animal to sleep over and find out. Coming up in November, children ages 4 to 8 years may participate in the two-part Stuffed Animal Sleepover program in the Trove. On Friday, November 16, 2012 children can bring their stuffed animals friends to the library to listen to stories, make a craft, and tuck the animal friends in. On the following day, Saturday, November 17, 2012, children will return to pick up their animals, participate in
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November 1, 2012 7:00 am | by | No Comments
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Tags: author event, children, storytime, and The Trove.

Halloween Stories – Intergenerational Halloween Storytelling

Halloween Stories – Intergenerational Halloween Storytelling

This Saturday, October 27 at 3:30 p.m., renowned storyteller Carol Birch will present an intergenerational Halloween storytelling performance for children in second grade and up, and adults. No younger siblings, please – it will be too scary. To make sure everyone is safe and comfortable, tickets will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis 30 minutes before the start of the program. Please arrive early, and be prepared to be frightened!
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October 25, 2012 7:00 am | by | No Comments
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Tags: adults, all ages, parents, storytime, and The Trove.

Lego Donation Day – Saturday, December 8, 2012

Lego Donation Day – Saturday, December 8, 2012

Wanted!! Your used Legos! Are they gathering dust, no longer being played with? Why not donate them to The Trove’s Lego Club? We are especially in need of Lego mini-figures. Please bring them to The Trove on Saturday, December 8, anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The Trove’s Lego Club began in January of this year and since then there have been 184 attendees at monthly sessions. Each time the club meets, the idea is to build on a particular theme. The most recent theme was “amusement parks.” Each child builds at least one sculpture for display in the
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October 18, 2012 7:00 am | by | No Comments
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Tags: Lego and The Trove.

Sleepover in The Trove

Sleepover in The Trove

Did anyone ever wonder what goes on in the library after the doors close at night? Well, we offer the chance for your child’s stuffed animal to sleep over and find out. Coming up in October and again in November, children ages 4 to 8 years may participate in the two-part Stuffed Animal Sleepover program in the Trove. On Friday, October 19, 2012 children can bring their stuffed animals friends to the library to listen to stories, make a craft, and tuck the animal friends in. On the following day, Saturday, October 20, 2012, children will return to pick up
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October 16, 2012 7:00 am | by | No Comments
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Tags: storytime and The Trove.

Day of the Dead Craft Series: Make Your Own Altar

Day of the Dead Craft Series: Make Your Own Altar

Day of the Dead or Día de los Muertos is a holiday based on Ancient Aztec, Mayan and Catholic traditions, and is primarily celebrated in Mexico and Central America on the 1st and 2nd of November. Families gather together to celebrate and honor family members and friends who have died. Some of the holiday’s traditions include creating altars honoring the deceased and visiting the graves of loved ones. If you and your child (grades 2-6) would like to create an altar celebrating a beloved family member or friend, join us for our 3-session craft series which will be taking place
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October 1, 2012 7:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Events, Featured, Homepage, Library News, and Uncategorized.
Tags: families, parents, The Trove, and workshops.

Do you have a baby?

Do you have a baby?

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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September 19, 2012 7:00 am | by | No Comments
Categories: Featured, Homepage, Library News, and Uncategorized.
Tags: parents, The Trove, and toddlers.