Editor’s note: This announcement was provided by the Town of Pelham Public Library. The Pelham Examiner publishes announcements in the form received as a service to the community.
This month we have programs to help you care for everything from the environment to your personal health. For kids we have special story times with Freckles the dog, the Pelham Larks, and Santa!
For all this and more, please see below or check our calendar.
Adult Programs and News
Trustee News
The Town of Pelham Library Board of Trustees is happy to welcome Andrew Pierpont to the Board.
Andrew grew up in Pelham and returned in August 2023 with his wife, Kristina, and their three children: Colt, Charlotte, and Wilder. Having been a frequent patron of the Pelham Public Library both as a high school student and now as a parent of young children who love reading, Andrew is excited to serve on the library’s board of trustees. Andrew said he is looking forward to giving back to the community and supporting the library’s mission to provide engaging resources and services for all residents. For more information about Andrew click here.
Adult Summer Reading Bingo Winner is Carl Regelmann
And we have a BINGO! Carl is the proud owner of a new Kindle courtesy of the Library. Carl has been a Pelham resident for over a decade and says the Library’s adult BINGO game is a great reason to read over the summer. His favorite reading place is on the beach overlooking a lake in upstate New York. His family knows he can’t be interrupted once he breaks out his book. He plans to use his new Kindle to start a digital reading habit. In the past, it took planning to make sure he had enough reading material, but with the Libby library app and his Kindle, he can have a new book at his fingertips within seconds. Carl’s favorite book this summer was Persepolis. “I can’t believe I waited so long to read it. It is powerful and beautiful. I highly recommend it for teens and adults.”
Pelham Vine Squad Kick Off Training
Worried about invasive plants? Concerned about our ecosystem? Join the Environmental Coalition of the Pelhams to learn about invasive species and community ecosystem restoration efforts from a co-founder of the Hastings Vine Squad. Identify our most common invasives, understand how they spread, and discover control methods for your property or as a volunteer in public spaces.
- Indoor Information Session: 10:15 – 11:00 am
- Outdoor Hands-On Workshop: 11:00 – 11:45 am (dress for the weather)
Registration is suggested but not required. Click here to register.
Funding for this initiative is provided by a community grant from the Junior League of Pelham.
Saturday, November 2, 10:15-11:45 am
Demystifying Medicare
This informative in-person event is designed to help those not yet enrolled in Medicare understand the complicated system. This is open to those interested in applying or helping others apply. Registration is required and can be done in person or over the phone. This program is subject to change or cancellation, so please be sure to register ahead of time. For those who do not wish to attend an in-person event, please visit the WLS website anytime for comprehensive audio presentations of the program.
Monday, November 4, 5:30-8:45 pm
Virtual Ranger Talk: Walking the Anza Trail
June 27, 1776 was a big day for the future United States: in Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson’s draft of the Declaration of Independence was being given its final review before being read in Congress. Meanwhile, on the other side of the continent, another group of people were ending a 1200-mile journey from Sonora, Mexico, to a sandy bay on the Northern California coast. This group, including Native American guides, Spanish soldiers, pregnant women, and more than 100 children, established the town which would one day become San Francisco. Today, the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail covers over 1200 miles, following the 1775-76 Spanish expedition from Sonora to San Francisco. Join us to learn more about the Anza expedition, and how it shaped the United States today. This program takes place on Zoom and registration is required. Click here to register.
Thursday, November 14, 7-8 pm
English as a Second/Foreign Language (ESL) for Intermediate Students
Join us for a series of ESL classes for adults with Pelham resident, EJ Sepp!
This class is intended for low-intermediate to advanced students who are learning English as a second or foreign language. (No beginners please!)
EJ Sepp has taught ESL for 20 years and is the co-author of English Express New York: A Cultural Reading & Writing Text for English Language Learners.
These classes are walk-ins that do not require preregistration or attending all sessions.
Mondays, November 11, 18, and 25, 6-6:45pm
Food as Medicine with Dr. Kaushik
This series from Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik discusses the effect of food on the body and its healing abilities. With over 35 years experience as an Ayurvedic physician, Dr. Kaushik is one of the most experienced Ayurvedic physicians in North America. Dr. Kaushik recently founded the Institute for the Advancement of Ayurvedic Sciences, a research and teaching institution. This program will take place on Zoom, and registration is required. Click here to register. The Zoom link will be emailed to you before the presentation.
Tuesday, November 12, 7-8 pm
Crafty Adults: Flower Frogs
Crafty Adults is six! Join our resident artist/instructor Sara Mallach this month as we celebrate our sixth anniversary and make simple flower frogs out of polymer clay. We’ll bake the clay holders then use them to arrange lovely little floral bouquets as anniversary gifts to ourselves in honor of six wonderfully creative and crafty years together.
This event will take place in-person at the Library and separate registration is required for each attendee. Click here to register. Sign up early, as space and supplies are limited.
Please note: Time change to 7:15 pm for Crafty Adults classes. Please arrive on time as late arrivals disrupt the class.
Monday, November 25, 7:15-8:15 pm
Adult Hybrid Book Clubs
The After-Dark Book Club will meet on Thursday, November 7 at 7:30 pm to discuss Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley and on Thursday, December 5 at 7:30 pm to discuss Help Wanted by Adelle Waldman.
The 2nd-Friday Book Club will meet on Friday, November 8 at 10:30 am to discuss Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams. The 2nd-Friday Book Club will be taking a break in December but will resume on Friday, January 10 when we will discuss The Gathering by Anne Enright.
To join, email [email protected]. For more information about the 2nd-Friday Book Club click here and for the After-Dark Book Club click here.
Adults Who Color: New Date and Time!
We’re bringing back adult coloring! Join us at the Library on Tuesday afternoons to relax and unwind in our drop-in coloring sessions for grown-ups. The Library will supply coloring pages, colored pencils, and markers.
Tuesdays in November, anytime between 1-3 pm
Fiber Fridays
Love to knit or crochet? Gather your needles, hooks, and yarn, and join us every Friday afternoon for an informal adult needlework group. Knitters, crocheters, and needle point enthusiasts of all abilities are welcome, but please note that no instructors will be present.
Please note that Fiber Fridays will not meet on Friday, November 29.
Every Friday, 1-3:30 pm
Tuesdays are Digitizing Day
Our Time-Warp Tuesdays continue. This program for digitizing photos has been a great success. Bring in your family photos and our librarians will assist you with scanning them to a USB drive using our new high-speed scanner. Appointments are required for a 45-minute session. To learn all of the details and to register, please click here.
The Library Will Be Closed Thursday and Friday in Observance of Thanksgiving
The Library will be closed on November 28 and 29. We will reopen on Saturday, November 30 at 10 am.
Celebrate the season by coming into the Library to vote on your favorite pie. Pie votes will be gathered between November 14 and November 30. May the best pie win!
Closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29
Friends of the Town of Pelham Public Library is Looking for New Friends
Love our Library? Want to help make it even better? Consider joining the Friends of the Pelham Public Library board! The Friends of the Town of Pelham Public Library is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization of 21 Pelham residents who volunteer their time to run special events and raise money to help our Library remain a vibrant community resource. The Friends’ major fundraiser is Novel Night. The Friends also sponsor community-wide celebrations such as Booktemberfest and the annual Kindergarten Day at the Library. For more information about the Friends please click here. Email [email protected] to receive a link to their application.
Children’s News and Events
Chess for Beginners
Want to learn how to play chess? Join local student Ari Drucker for semi-private lessons here at the Library. Registration is mandatory for this program, and space is limited to two students per session. To register, please email Tasha at [email protected] with your child’s name and age. A waitlist will be kept. This program is for children ages five to eight.
Wednesday November 6, 13, and 20, 3:30-4:30 pm
Chess for Tweens with John Gallagher
Interested in learning how to play chess, or taking your game to the next level? Join John Gallagher for a chess class just for children ages eight to 12! This program for tweens ages eight and up will take place in-person at the Library over the course of three sessions. You will be expected to attend all three sessions. Registration is required, and space is limited. To register, please email Tasha at [email protected] with your child’s name and age. A waitlist will be kept.
Thursdays, November 7, 14 and 21, 5:30-6:30 pm
Express Yourself! Music and Crafts for Neurodiverse Kids
Music and art aren’t just fun: they can help kids to develop speech and language skills, reduce stress, and cope with all sorts of daily challenges. Join Concordia Conservatory student Shay Armand for expressive drawing, finger painting, sing-alongs, and more fun activities to promote learning and relaxation for kids ages 5 and up!
This program is open to all kids ages five and up, but we would like to extend a special invitation to neurodiverse and intellectually disabled kids.
Saturdays, November 9 and 23, 11 am-12 pm
Canine Story Time
Join Lisa and her furry friend Freckles from The Good Dog Foundation for a special kind of Story Time. This time, it won’t be adults reading to kids: it will be kids reading to dogs! Young readers ages six and up will be able to sign up for 10-minute sessions, during which they will be able to read to Freckles, Lisa’s adorable canine companion. This will give kids a safe space to get comfortable reading out-loud.
To reserve a spot, join us at the Library on November 7 or 21, and see the reference desk to sign up for your 10-minute session. We will start accepting reservations at 3 pm, and no earlier. First come, first served.
Thursdays, November 7 and 13, 3:30-4:30 pm
Special Musical Story Time with the Pelham Larks
You are in for a treat. Pelham’s beloved musical group, The Pelham Larks, will be at the Library on Tuesday, November 12, for our regular Story Time. Enjoy their lovely voices as they sing to children a Capella
Tuesday, November 12, 10:30-11 am
STEM Story Time by Pelham High School Student
Join us for a special STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Story Time and craft!
This program is for children ages five and up. Registration is not required, but please arrive on time: first come, first served.
Saturdays, November 2, 16, and 30, 11-11:30 am
Story Time with Santa!
Santa is coming to the Library early this year! Join us for a special story time with jolly Saint Nick featuring songs and stories and maybe even a special treat. No registration is required.
Saturday November 30, 1:30 am-2:15 pm
Outdoor Story Time
Join us for our popular Story Time for infants and toddlers outside on our front lawn. Story Time is designed to enhance early literacy skills and features diverse children’s books in which all children can see themselves represented… plus we have a lot of fun! Please bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. Story Time will be held outdoors throughout the year, but will be canceled on days when the temperature is above 90° or below 40°, or if it is raining. You may call the Library when we open at 10 am to inquire.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:30-11 am
