This month we have everything under the sun from an eclipse to a new recycling program. Children can learn strategies for babysitting, building videogames and enjoy activities at the Westchester Land Trust Pollinator Pop-Up tent. For all this and more, please see below or check our calendar. 

Programs with a 💻 icon will be on Zoom and programs with a 🏛 icon will be held at the Library.

Recycle at the Library

In celebration of Earth Day the Town of Pelham Public Library is pleased to announce an ongoing recycling program. Please bring you single-use batteries and/or gently-used eyeglasses (both prescription and reading) to the Library for donation. A staff member at the circulation or reference desks will be happy to assist you.

Poem in Your Pocket

Stop by the Library during the month of April to celebrate National Poetry Month. Pick up a pocket sized poem to keep with you and even get a pin to match.

Monday, April 1 to Tuesday, April 30

Breaking the Rules in Modern Art: 1900 to the 1960s

How and why did rules of painting and sculpture change radically throughout the 20th century? Take a deep dive as we explore how artists departed from traditional materials and subject matter while grappling with the modern world. Join us for this presentation from the National Gallery of Art. This program takes place on Zoom and registration is required. Click here to register.

Monday, April 8, 11 am-12 pm 💻

Eclipse Viewing Party and NASA Live Stream

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will travel through the contiguous United States. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun.

Weather permitting, we’ll be able to view at least a partial solar eclipse from the Library’s very own front yard! This phenomenon won’t be viewable again until summer of 2044.

Not the outdoorsy type? Watch NASA’s live stream in our program room (starting early at 1pm) and learn more about the eclipse.

Plus, join us for eclipse crafts: draw your own eclipse, color in animals wearing eclipse glasses, and use an Oreo to make your own edible eclipse. This program is for all ages and no registration is necessary.

Eclipse Glasses will be available for Pelham cardholders at the Library starting on Monday, April 1st while supplies last. Limit of 2 per household please.

Monday, April 8, 3-4 pm 🏛

English as a Second/Foreign Language (ESL) for Intermediate Students

Join us for a series of ESL classes 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, April 1, 8, 15, 22,and 29, 6-6:45 pm 🏛

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, April 23, 7-8 pm 💻

Lotus Flower Lantern Workshop

Join us to get ready for Yeondeunghoe, or the Korean Lotus Lantern Festival! Learn more about Korean culture, and make your very own Lotus Flower Lantern. This program is for adults and children ages 10 and up. This program will take place in-person, and registration is required. To register, email Tasha at ngross@pelhamlibrary.org. Register soon, as space and supplies are limited!

Thursday, April 25, 6:30-7:45 pm 🏛

Crafty Adults: Abstract Wreaths

Join our resident artist/instructor Sara Mallach as we turn simple twigs into beautiful shabby chic hanging decorations with twine, ribbons, and flowers.



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, April 15, 7:15-8:15 pm 🏛

Tuesdays are Digitizing Days

Introducing Time-Warp Tuesdays, our new program for digitizing photos. 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.

Earth Day Book List

We have gathered a list of some of our favorite books about the natural world just in time for spring. Titles with an asterisk (*) were graciously donated by the Meehan family and were added to the collection in 2023. We thank them for their support. Please click here to see the list. We hope you enjoy our updated collection!

Mural Made by Siwanoy Second Graders

In Social Studies, Siwanoy's second graders studied communities. As a culmination activity for this unit, students worked with artist, Kim McCormack, to design and construct a three-dimensional community mural made completely from recycled material. This amazing project is on display at the Library by the Carol Place entrance. It is even better in person. The mural will be viewable during Library hours.

Community Craft Table: Paper Cherry Blossoms

Help us get ready for spring! Come to the community craft table to decorate a paper cherry blossom for our indoor "tree."

Monday, April 1 through Tuesday, April 30 🏛

Intro to Babysitting

Learn interviewing tips, communication skills, ages and stages of young babies and toddlers, safety and basic first aid tips, and how to feed and care for children. A simple test will be administered at the completion of the course and certificates will be distributed. Please bring a pencil or pen, a notebook and a snack. This program is for ages 11 and up.



This event takes place in-person at the Library and registration is required. Please register early, as this class fills quickly. To register email Kathy at kpalovick@pelhamlibrary.org.

Saturday, April 6, 11 am-2 pm 🏛

Tissue Paper Flowers

Come make big tissue paper blossoms to match the ones popping up outside! This program is for children ages six and up accompanied by an adult. No registration needed.

Wednesday, April 10, 3-4 pm 🏛

Pelham for Pollinators

Have you heard about the Westchester Land Trust Pollinator Pop-Up? Well, come to the Library to see what all the buzz is about! Enjoy fun hands-on activities for all ages under the bright yellow tent, and learn more about the tiny workers that pollinate nearly one-third of the food we eat and the plants we enjoy. And don't forget to visit the Leave & Take Table to share and swap native seeds, plants and clippings.

This event will be held indoors at the Library in case of rain.

This program is presented in collaboration with EcoPel.

Saturday, April 13, 12-3 pm 🏛

Build Your Own Video Game: Space Invaders

Learn how to program with Python by building your own version of Space Invaders! This class will pick up where we left off with Part III, but newcomers are welcome. The instructor will help you catch up at the beginning of class. Attendees must bring their own fully charged laptop. This program is for children ages seven to 13 and takes place in-person at the Library. Registration is required.

To register, please email Tasha at ngross@pelhamlibrary.org with your name, your child's name, your child's age, and a phone number where you can be reached.

Saturday, April 20, 1:30-3 pm 🏛

The Library would like to thank the Friends of the Town of Pelham Public Library for program support.

Current Library Hours are as follows:

• Monday: 1 pm-8 pm
• Tuesday: 10 am-5 pm
• Wednesday: 10 am-5 pm

• Thursday:10 am-8 pm
• Friday: 10 am-5 pm
• Saturday: 10 am-4 pm

• The Library building is open to patrons for browsing and checking out materials. Computers, printer, and study areas are also available to patrons. Social distancing and wearing masks is greatly appreciated.
• We also continue to offer contactless, curbside pickup (you can place holds using the Westchester Library System app or through our online catalog.)
• You can visit our digital library and select ebooks, audiobooks through Overdrive (including the Libby App) and Hoopla or stream movies through Kanopy.
• Our librarians are always available to answer reference questions, give book recommendations, and provide technology help. Notary services are generally available during Library open hours. Please call in advance to confirm.
• Please call the library at 914-738-1234 or email library@pelhamlibrary.org with any questions.