The Board and staff of the New Rochelle Public Library, wish everyone a joyous Thanksgiving holiday.

In case you missed our Thanksgiving suggestions last week, click here to see our list of essays, poems, and prayers of thankfulness and gratitude, To learn more about the history, lore and celebration of Thanksgiving, check out some of these titles.

No sooner will we finish our Thanksgiving leftovers, it will be time to celebrate Hanukkah! Immerse yourself in the tales and traditions of this holiday with stories, songs, poems, crafts, good food and family.

Miss Susan shares one of her favorite books from the Super Facts for Super Kids series, Alligators and Crocodiles Can't Chew.

Join us on Thursday, December 2 anytime between 4:30 and 5:30 pm to make a special holiday craft before you head across the street to Memorial Plaza for the Annual Holiday lighting!

We have an activity that's sure to brighten your day (or night) -- a star sun catcher decoration! Whether hanging from your window or your tree or anywhere else you choose, this colorful craft will add some starlight to your home. Let us know you're coming so we can be sure to have enough supplies for everyone. Click here to register.

For ages 3 to 8. Drop-in any time between 4:30 - 5:30 to make your star. Registration requested, but not required.

Don't wait until the last minute to shop for the holidays! The Friends of NRPL will hold their next BIG HOLIDAY BOOK SALE on Friday and Saturday, December 3 and 4, 10am - 4pm. Come browse and find the perfect gift for everyone on your list!

Register for the New Rochelle Public Library Foundation's next Cocktails & Conversation Virtual event on Thursday, December 9 at 8:00 pm. Panelists will discuss how to choose the perfect book for everyone on your holiday list. And remember, the Friends Bookstore, in the lobby of the Main Branch of NRPL, is brimming with gently used titles that are sure to suit your gift-giving needs.

Need help figuring out health care coverage? Beginning next Wednesday, December 1, a Westchester County Department of Health, Health Care Navigator will be available for one-on-one, in person assistance at the Library on Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. You may also schedule a virtual or phone visit by calling 914-995-6350.

Receive help with open enrollment to purchase, change or renew coverage in a qualified health plan; enroll or renew coverage in Medicaid and Child Health plus; and enroll in the new Essential Plan for lower-income New Yorkers.

By appointment only. To schedule, please call: 914- 995-6350

Gear up for the holidays by learning how to conquer stress and fatigue in our popular Chair Yoga Class which meets Mondays, 12:30 - 1:30 pm and Wednesdays, 1:15 - 2:00 pm. This gentle yet invigorating mid-day yoga practice with Nora LeMorin will renew your energy and focus. No need to change clothing or lie on a mat. 

Made possible by the Friends of the Library and participants’ donations. 

With winter in the air, it is time once again to celebrate the season with a collection of festive films for the holidays. Enjoy classic and contemporary films that will warm your heart and soul as the holidays approach. Click here for suggestions.

The New Rochelle Art Association's Adolph Grant Award Show will be on display in the Lumen Winter Gallery Sunday, December 5, 2021 through Sunday, January 9, 2022.

Visit the NRPL calendar to learn about upcoming programs and events including children's activities, yoga, computer classes, community resource visits and more.

Coming Up.....

11/27, Civics Class

11/29, Family Art Studio

11/29, Chair Yoga

11/29, Introduction to Microsoft Word

11/29, Family Art Studio

11/30, Preschool Storytime and Craft (HCL)

11/30, Young Readers Academy

11/30, Job Search Help

12/1, Chair Yoga

12/1, Teen Art Project: Snowflakes

12/1, Find Your Way to Words (HCL)

12/2, Ebooks Made Easy

12/2, Civics Class

This is just a sample of upcoming programs. Check the NRPL calendar for the full listing of and details about of programs and events.