Library News: Week of January 23rd |
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AARP Free Tax Help
Volunteers will be at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9 am and 1 pm from February 1st thru April 14th. This year, tax returns will be done at the library and in most cases, completed the same day.
Registration opens on Monday, January 24th at 9:00 am. To register you must call the library at 914-793-5055 to make an appointment. Please have more than one time slot that works for you. We will do our best to accommodate your preferences.
You must have an appointment in order to see a tax preparer. Covid protocol will be observed. A mask must be worn at all times while in the library building.
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An Afternoon
with Nehemiah Persoff
Eastchester Public Library is thrilled to present "An Afternoon with Nehemiah Persoff" on Sunday, January 23rd at 3:00 pm EST via Zoom. For your consideration, we have compiled a list of some suggested viewings of several of Mr. Persoff's performances.
Mr. Persoff, now 102 years old, has appeared in more than 4o films and over 300 television episodes during his long, illustrious career. An inaugural member of The Actor's Studio, he has shared the screen with a who's who of American screen legends including James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, John Wayne, Barbra Streisand and countless others. His credits include the role of Little Napoleon in Some Like it Hot, Reb Mendel in Yentl, and the voice of Papa Mousekewitz in An American Tail. Mr. Persoff's memoir, The Many Faces of Nehemiah was published in 2021. Mr. Persoff will be interviewed by actor, director and playwright Mark F. Jenkins.
Join us for this Zoom visit, in which Mr. Persoff will answer your questions about his long life and more than half-century career! Registration required to receive Zoom information. Registration for this program will close on Saturday, January 22nd at 8 p.m. EST.
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Chat and Color Book Club via Zoom
Monday, January 24th at 7:00 pm
Join us on Zoom to discuss The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nancy Jooyoun Kim. This book is available on Hoopla as an E-book and an E-audiobook. If you would like a physical copy of this book, please contact Amelia. Online registration required to receive Zoom ID & password!
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Yoga Class via Zoom
Monday, January 24th at 7:30 pm
Join us for our half hour Teen and Adult Yoga Class. Registration required to receive Zoom information
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Limber Up Chair Yoga
Tuesday, January 25th at 11:15 am
This 30 minute class includes seated and standing exercises with the support of a chair. Registration required for each class to receive ZOOM information.
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Pre-School Storytime via Zoom
Wednesday, January 26th at 2:00 pm
Join us this winter for a fun and engaging Zoom preschool storytime featuring beloved picture books from our eBook collection! Seasonal crafts will be included monthly. This program is for ages 3-5. Registration is required via email to tchang@wlsmail.org. Please include your child's name and age in the message. Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link.
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How to Successfully Navigate
the College Admissions Process 2022
Wednesday, January 26 at 7:00 pm
We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families understand how COVID has changed the college admissions landscape and how it affects students.
We will discuss the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit for your child, a timeline and other actions steps that can be taken to make this spring productive regarding the college admissions process.
We’ll examine the holistic admissions review process, what admissions officers consider important when they review applicants, and how students can position themselves to develop a compelling narrative to increase their chances for admission.
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Matthew DeMarco
Memorial History Bee
Thursday, January 27th at 3:30 pm
Grades 3rd-5th
Friday, January 28th at 3:30 pm
Grades 6th-8th
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The History Bee is an exciting competition where you can display your knowledge of U.S., European and world history in a multi-round competition! Click here for more information or to register.
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Friday Film Series:
Cry Macho
Friday, January 28th
10:30 am & 1:30 pm
A onetime rodeo star and takes a job from an ex-boss to bring the man's young son home and away from his alcoholic mum. Crossing rural Mexico on their way back to Texas, the unlikely pair faces an unexpectedly challenging journey, during which the world-weary horseman may find his own sense of redemption. Starring Clint Eastwood. Rated PG-13. Seating is limited due to COVID restrictions, please arrive early to guarantee your seat! Mask must be worn at all times while in the library building.
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Sunday movie: Dear Evan Hansen
Sunday, January 30th at 2:00 pm
Evan Hansen is an isolated high-school student who's aching for belonging amid the cruelty of the social media age. He embarks on a journey of self-discovery when a letter he wrote falls into the hands of a grieving couple whose son took his own life. Seating is limited due to COVID restrictions, please arrive early to guarantee your seat! Mask must be worn at all times while in the library building.
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Library Hours
Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Eastchester Public Library
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