Asian Movie Series: The Farewell

Saturday, February 24th at 2:00 pm



Billi's family returns to China under the guise of a fake wedding to stealthily say goodbye to their beloved matriarch -- the only person that doesn't know she only has a few weeks to live. This is the first program in our new monthly series of Asian films. 100 minutes, Rated PG. 

Thomas Paine's American Revolution

Sunday, February 25th at 2:00 pm

Join us for this in-person local history program presented by Michael Crowder, Ph.D., Public Historian at the Institute for Thomas Paine Studies at Iona University. Registration is requested but not required.

EPL Cookbook Book Club

Monday, February 26th at 7:00 pm

We will discuss Tembi Locke's From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home. This poignant love story, set against the lush backdrop of the Sicilian countryside, relates one woman's journey to discover the healing powers of food and family in her darkest hour. In honor of Valentine's Day, bring a sweet treat you love to make and eat!  Don't forget to bring a copy of your recipe to the meeting. Register here.

Friday Film: Wonka

Friday, March 1st at 10:30 am and 1:30pm

With dreams of opening a shop in a city renowned for its chocolate, a young and poor Willy Wonka discovers that the industry is run by a cartel of greedy chocolatiers. Rated PG. 1 hour 56 minutes. This film will be shown at 10:30 am (no captions) and 1:30 pm (with captions). 

Children's Programs

Middle Grade Book Club

Thursday, February 29th at 4:00 pm

This month we will read The Labors of Hercules Beal by Gary D. Schmidt, by Gary D. Schmidt. Read the book and compete against other readers for who has the best memory! Copies of each month's book will be available at the library three weeks before the program date or you can place a hold on the book here. Please try to finish the book before the meet-up. For grades 3-6. Registration required.

Ongoing Programs

Adult and Teen Yoga with Damien

Monday, February 26th at 7:30 pm. Register here.

Chair Yoga with Arta

Tuesday, February 27th at 11:00 am. Register here.

Knit Wit

Wednesday, February 28th at 4:00 pm. Register here.

Open Game Day

Thursday, February 29th from 12:00 pm t0 3:00 pm.

Click here for a list of all February programs!

For ongoing Zoom classes, you now only need to register once to receive the Zoom links before all programs in the series.

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Community Events

Estate Planning, Healthcare Overview

and Elder Care Mediation

Tuesday, February 27th at 7:00 pm

Learn more about important estate planning, medical care options and mediation as an alternative to litigation in conflicts over elder care. This presentation is geared towards family members and caretakers. This program will take place at Eastchester Community Center at Lake Isle. RSVP for this free event at sveltidi@eastchester.org.

Library Hours

Monday 9:00 am - 8:30 pm

Tuesday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wednesday 9:00 am - 8:30 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



Friends' Book Sale Hours

The book sale is open on Tuesdays, Fridays and the first and second Saturdays of each month from 12:00 - 3:00 pm. The Friends are not able to take book donations at this time.

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