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The holiday season is here! Get festive with these suggestions. Bill has curated a list of books and other resources to help you decorate your home, plan your menus, and more. Beth also put together a list of DIY holiday decor books, and holiday fiction.
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Join us for our next discussion of the season on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, 12:00 pm. to discuss Dr. Zhivago by Boris Pasternak. A supply of the book is now available to borrow from the first floor hold shelf
Drop in. Bring a light lunch. Newcomers welcome. No registration required.
| Dive Into Our Digital Collection | |
Hoopla is expanding children's BingePass content to include four new offerings: Kidz Vidz and Kids' Books in Action, Read Along 2 Learn, and The Highlights Collection. These streaming videos and downloadable ebooks help kids explore and learn.
For adults, they're adding MasterClass titles in a variety of formats including ebook, audiobook, and multi-episode video classes from cooking to business and more. Click here to get started with hoopla.
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If you've been thinking about improving your computer skills, NRPL can help. We offer small classes, led by our knowledgeable and friendly staff on a range of topics from email basics, to scanning and uploading documents, Zoom basics and more. Take a look at our November/December schedule here.
| This Saturday! NRPL Film Series: Classic Comedies | |
Join new Rochelle librarian and film historian Chris Poggiali on Saturday, November 26, 1:00 pm when he will introduce and discuss two comedies co-written and directed by Christopher Guest. Featuring ensemble casts including Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Michael McKean, Parker Posey, Jane Lynch, Jennifer Coolidge, Fred Willard, and Guest himself.
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1:00 PM - Best in Show (2000)
Pampered pooches and their obsessive, dysfunctional owners converge on Philadelphia to compete in a prestigious dog show.
2:45 PM - A Mighty Wind (2003)
Three 1960s folk singing acts reunite for a live TV concert in tribute to a legendary concert promoter who recently died.
Click here to register.
| NEW! Local History Program: “New Rochelle’s Amazing Holiday Connections" | |
This Sunday, November 27, 2022 at 3:00 pm, the New Rochelle Public Library will present “New Rochelle’s Amazing Holiday Connections", from Rockwell to Rudolph.” This virtual program will illustrate the many ties New Rochelle has to the holiday season. Click here to register.
Presented by Barbara Davis, New Rochelle City Historian and Co-Director, Westchester County Historical Society.
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Our popular knitting workshop continues Tuesday, November 29, 10:00 am. All welcome. Drop in.
| Adult Art Workshop: Holiday Pop-Up Cards | |
Looking for a creative outlet. Join us on Thursday, December 1, 10:00 - 11:15 am to learn how to make a pop-up Christmas tree, a dreidel that moves or pop-up candles for Kwanzaa and Diwali. Easy to follow instructions and materials provided.
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Our evening Yoga and Meditation Series returns next Thursday, December 1, 6:00 - 7:30 pm. Enjoy a gentle 45 minute yoga class followed by a 45 minute creative meditation. Led by Angela Taylor. Registration required here.
| Friday Night Concerts Continue with Harlem Blues and Jazz Band | |
Join us for our next concert, Friday, December 2, 7:00 pm featuring the very talented Harlem Blues and Jazz Band. The Band's founder chose the best sidemen of the 1930’s and 40’s who played with such bands as: Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Lionel Hampton, Benny Carter and others. Not to be missed. Registration requested here.
| Huddle up and read our blitz of books that's sure to score with young readers. | Grades 4-6 Club Continues | Children in grades 4-6 are invited to join for a different activity each week! Play board games, color, and participate in book discussions! Next session, Tuesay, November 29, 4:00 pm | Kids Pop-Up Card Workshop | |
On Thursday, December 1, 4:00 - 5:15 pm, Children ages 6-12 are invited to drop in at the Main Library to create a holiday pop-up card featuring a very special Red Nosed Reindeer!
Save the date! December 4, 3:00 - 5:00 pm for "Rudolph Rocs New Ro", a free and festive celebration for the whole family, in Ruby Dee Park on Library Green. More details to come!
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Join us for a special program on Wednesday, December 7, 2:00 -3:00 pm (half day of school for City School District of New Rochelle students.) No chance of being bored with board games around! Challenge friends, family and even kids you just met at classic and new board games!
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More half-day happenings! Join us on Wednesday, December 14, 2:15 pm for a magic show with Joe Fields that will delight kids of all ages! (This is a half day of school for City School District of New Rochelle students.)
| An Awesome Week Headed Your Way | |
We've planned an awesome week of fun programs! Moms, Dads, Caregivers - get out your calendars and jot these down!
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LRC Construction invites you to a career fair on Friday, December 2, 10:00 am - 2:30 pm. Learn more here.
LRC Construction lo invita a una feria de empleo el viernes 2 de diciembre de 10:00 am a 2:30 pm. Aprende más aquí.
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Get A Jump Start on Holiday Shopping | |
The Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library Big Holiday Book Sale takes place next Friday, December 2 and Saturday, December 3, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Find gifts for everyone on your list - from gently used coffee table books to current fiction and non-fiction, children's books, cookbooks and many more treasures!
| New Rochelle Public Library Foundation - Cocktails & Conversations | |
Megan Abbott fans will not want to miss this fantastic opportunity to meet Edgar Award winning author on Wednesday, November 30, 6:30 pm. Meet Megan in person and hear her talk about her latest book, The Turnout, a runaway best-seller. Learn more and register here.
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Join us for our Westchester Breathes virtual program, Fridays, 9:30 - 10:30 Next session, December 2. Drop in as often as you like. Register here.
Join us for Chair Yoga, Mondays, 12:30 - 1:30 pm and Wednesdays, 1:00 - 2:00 pm.
| English Conversation Club | |
Smiles and giggles happening in our new English Conversation Club. Join us for the next get together on Tuesday, November 29, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, to practice conversational English in a relaxed and fun environment.
For more information, call 914-813-3733 or email dlink@wlsmail.org
| The Spring 2023 class schedule is now available. Placement test for beginner class takes place on January 5 and classes begin January 19. Learn more here. | The Library is looking for a Social Media and Video Coordinator with excellent social media and graphic design skills. Applications must be submitted through Civil Service in City Hall by Monday, November 28. Learn more here. | WiFi Enabled Chrome Books and Hot Spots | New Rochelle residents with a valid NRPL library card can borrow Wi-Fi enabled Chromebooks and Wi-Fi Hotspots. Learn more here. Need help accessing digital resources? Make an appointment here with our Digital Navigator, call 914-813-3733 or email dlink@wlsmail.org. | Holiday Market Opens December 2 | Did you know you can filter our new calendar by age group and program type? On the left side of the screen, you will see filtering options. Select what you'd like, and just press apply. You can also look at events by day, week, month, or upcoming (Be sure to reset to get back to the full listing of event.) | Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay in the know about upcoming programs, events, library services and more. | |
