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News From the Library
April 25, 2024
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NEW! Find Your Mix!
Do you like books that are action-packed and fast-paced? Amusing and engaging? No matter your mix, our newest service, NoveList Plus, gets to the root of what you love about a book — and delivers great recommendations. Browse pre-made appeal combinations on the NoveList Plus homepage under “I’m in the mood for books that are...”. Or create your own special mix using the appeal mixer located beneath the suggested combinations. Plug in your preferences and get instant reading recommendations. It’s actually a lot of fun to use! You can also get recommendations for children using Novelist K-8 Plus.
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That's No Moon.....
...it's our Star Wars book list! May the fourth be with you! Since 1978 novels have held an important role in the Star Wars universe, introducing characters and storylines that have become beloved and accepted parts of the story whole. Add in all the works of criticism, philosophy, crafts and even cookery and there's a galaxy of choices to take home today!
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with delicious Mexican recipes from this collection of cookbooks, or enjoy these works of fiction by Mexican and Mexican-American authors
See below for Cinco de Mayo musical celebrations at NRPL on Tuesday, April 30 and Sunday, May 5
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Financial Literacy Month: Stock Market Alternatives
We continue our recognition of Financial Literacy month with more books about investing. If the stock market is too nerve wracking for you, you might want to consider the bond market, mutual funds, ETFs or real estate. Bill has curated a list of books to help you become more savvy about ways to invest beyond the stock market.
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Manga May NRPL Reading Challenge
For our May reading challenge, read a standalone manga or the first volume of a manga series. (Here are some suggestions.) Fill out this form to submit your May book
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Brown Bag Book Club: The Heiress
Join us on Tuesday, June 11, 12:00 pm for a librarian-led book discussion about The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins. Bring a lite lunch. Newcomers welcome. A supply of the book to be discussed is available to borrow from the first floor hold shelf. Drop in. All welcome.
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Computer Classes
Coming Up: eBay Basics and Intro to Social Media
Join us on Saturday, April 27, 10:00 - 11:30 pm for eBay Basics, register here, and on Saturday, May 4, 10:00 - 11:30 am for Intro to Social Media, register here. (Please note, Classes begin promptly. If you arrive more than 15 minutes after the start of class, you will not be admitted and your spot may be given to someone on the waiting list.)
Introduction to Microsoft Word and Google Docs
On Monday, April 29, 5:00 - 6:30 pm, learn how to create a simple document, edit and format text, correct spelling, adjust margins, save, print open files in Microsoft Word and Google Docs. Registration required.
Click here to see all upcoming computer classes. Register in advance to secure a spot. (Note: If class is full, you may still come to the library to see if any spots are open the day of the program due to last minute cancellations. )
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High School Equivalency Orientation
Drop in on Saturday, April 27, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm to find out about the pathways and resources you can use to get your high school equivalency diploma, including in-person and online study programs. Information on the GED exam (formerly TASC), National External Diploma Program (NEDP), the Regents Pathway and 24 College Credit Programs.
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Puebla: The Story of Cinco de Mayo
Calpulli Mexican Dance Company will present excerpts from Puebla: The Story of Cinco de Mayo on Tuesday, April 30, 6:30 pm, featuring songs, dances and stories. The Calpulli Dancers will explain imagery, culture and rhythms throughout the program as well as the history of Cinco de Mayo. Registration requested.
The presentation of Calpulli Mexican Dance Company's Puelba: The Story of Cinco de Mayo was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts' National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Foundation and the Mellon Foundation.
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Protecting New Rochelle's Extraordinary Past: A Primer & Guided Tour for Historic Preservation Month (Virtual)
New Rochelle has an unprecedented number of historically significant properties. Over 1,000 are eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places! It is no surprise - our community's long and diverse history resounds in its amazing array of architecture, vibrant cultural fabric, and abundance of prominent individuals who made their homes here.
In this 75-minute virtual slideshow on Wednesday, May 1, 6:00 pm, Barbara Davis, New Rochelle's City Historian and Co-Director of the Westchester County Historical Society, will provide a fascinating overview of New Rochelle's historically significant properties and reveal how they are, or are not, protected. Registration required.
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NEW! Well Minded Movement
Join us for the next session of our newest wellness offering, Well Minded Movement, on Thursday, May 2, 10:00 - 11:00 am. In this gentle movement class, you will experience a unique way of movement that is accessible for everyone. Classes continue through the end of May.
Using slow, small and gentle movements, you'll explore natural movement patterns of the body in sitting, standing and/or walking. These lessons are based on The Feldenkrais Method®. Instructor: Patricia Wahl, Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner.
Drop in. Space is limited. First come, first served.
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Alternative Rock Concert
Join us for a live concert with The Kenn Morr Band, an original alternative folk rock group, on Friday, May 3, 7:00 pm. Drawing inspiration from melody-driven icons like Gordon Lightfoot, Simon and Garfunkel, Graham Nash, and Jackson Browne, this dynamic group captivates audiences with their soulful music. So, kick back, relax, and let their music gently wind you down. Registration requested.
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Fiesta Musical for Cinco de Mayo
Join us on Sunday, May 5, 3:00 pm, in a celebration for Cinco de Mayo featuring the Copland House Ensemble. This hour-long program for families brings together dazzling music by U.S. and Mexican composers -- including Aaron Copland, Leonard Bernstein, Arturo Marquez, Juan Pablo Contreras, Carlos Chavez, and more. Registration requested.
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Learn English as a Second Language
Register for summer ESL classes. In-person beginner classes begin May 10. The online placement test is Monday, May 6, 9:00 am. Online classes for low intermediate and high beginner begin July 12. Learn more and register.
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What Kind of Job Are You Looking For?
Our new Jump Start Your Job Search Workshop Series kicks off on Monday, May 6, 6:30 - 7:30 pm with "What Kind of Job Are You Looking For?" In this session, Job Search Coach Rebecca Mazin will guide recent grads, career changers and anyone looking to start a search, through resources for career direction, what industries are currently hiring, should you get more training or go back to school, the value of volunteering and Civil Service jobs. Registration required.
Click here to see the full list of upcoming workshops, which will take place the first Monday of each month.
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Heal the Body with Qi Gong
Friday, April 26, 10:00 -11:00 am
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Chair Yoga
Monday, April 29, 12:30 -1:30 pm and
Wednesday, May 1, 1:00 - 2:00 pm
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Gentle Yoga
Monday, April 29, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
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NRPL Knitting Club
Friday, May 3, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Job Search Coach
Tuesdays, 5:00 - 7:30 pm
NOTE: Beginning in May, Job Search Coach will move to Mondays, 5:00 - 7:30 pm. In addition, on the first Monday of each month, our Job Search Coach will lead a workshop on a specific job search- related topic. Learn more about and register for workshops here.
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Poetry Books for Children of All Ages
April is National Poetry Month. Celebrate by reading a poem every day and get to know poets and their poems! Here are some poetry books to get you started!
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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
Explore these books that spotlight and celebrate a range of experiences within Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
Discover more award-winning children's books about the Asian/Pacific American experience HERE.
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Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month
Join us for an Egyptian Celebration in honor of Arab-American Heritage Month on Saturday, April 27, 2:00 pm. Celebrate with some of the colorful and festive traditions of Egypt. Families will see and experience the whirling dervish, the saidi stick dance and even a horse puppet will join in on the fun! Registration requested.
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Special Storytime
Join us on Wednesday, May 1, 4:30 - 5:15 pm for a special story time and craft with volunteers from Iona University. Children will learn about refugees and their journeys through reading! A rock coloring activity will follow the story. !
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Jedi Star Force Academy
May the Fourth Be With You! Children ages 4 - 11 years (and their grown up(s) are invited to join us on Saturday, May 4, 2:00 - 3:00 pm to learn the ways of the far-flung warrior Rebels with Pannikin Moonjumper, a true Master of Intergalactic fun and adventure. During this engaging program, your little Space Warriors, Princesses and Vaders will feel empowered to discover the great Force within their hearts. Family audiences will be wowed by comic antics, exciting physical challenges, magical mayhem, lightsaber lessons and a visit from our space hero’s furry alien sidekick
Kids and their caregivers are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite Star Wars character!
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What's Happening at Huguenot Children's Library?
The Children's Library Art Program run by the NRHS Art Honor Society concludes on Monday, April 29, 3:30 pm with a Rainbows craft.
Drop in for LEGO Engineers, Saturday, May 4, 11:00 am. Have fun building with LEGOS and DUPLOS.
Favorite performer, Armelle Gloaguen returns to HCL on Saturday, May 4, 2:30 - 3:00 pm, for a multicultural music concert. Get ready to rock!
Note: These programs take place at Huguenot Children's Library
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Tween Tuesday
Come hang out with old friends and new to play board games, color, or experiment with STEM projects at our next Tween Tuesdays, April 30 and May 7, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
The next Tween Book club will take place on Tuesday, May 14, 4:30 pm when we will be discussing Front Desk by Kelly Yang. Learn more here.
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NEW! Create in May
Children ages 4-11 can express their emotions through art in this new program presented in partnership with Family Services of Westchester. Expressive Arts for Kids will take place on Thursdays, May 2, 16 and 30, 4:30 - 5:30 pm. And on Thursdays, May 9 and 23, 4:30 - 5:30 pm kids can get creative in our very popular Let's Go Legos program. Learn more here.
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Children's Book Week Celebration
We’re having a party on Saturday, May 11, 2:00 pm in honor of Children’s Book Week. We have a slew of special guests and treats that’s sure to inspire a love of literacy and libraries.
The afternoon includes award-winning author & illustrator James Yang, creator of such celebrated picture books as A Boy Named Isamu & Stop! Bot!, a meet & greet with Mo Willems’ superstar Pigeon, and cookie decorating! Yum! Ages 3-8
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Make It. Take It.
Stop by the Teen Room on Monday, April 29, 4:00 - 8:00 pm to use our 3D printer and pens to make a cat, and again on Monday, May 6 to make a Star Wars bookmark. Make one for yourself or give it to a friend! On Wednesday, May 1, stop by between 3:00 and 6:00 pm to make a Star Wars Droid, and again on May 8 to make flower origami.
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Life Skills: CPR and Babysitting Skills
Secure you seat in our two upcoming Life Skills classes for Teens. On Saturday, May 4, 10:00 - 11:00 am, join our Teen CPR Class for Teens, and on Saturday, May 18, join our Intro to Babysitting for Tweens and Teens. Registration required. Click on the title of each class to register
We are also having the next meeting of our Teen Advisory Board on Saturday, May 4, 11:00 am. We are looking for dedicated teens to help create programs and services that will appeal to fellow teens in grades 6-12. Let us know you will join us here.
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Paws to Relax
With exam time around the corner, you're going to need to relax! We've scheduled visits from our furry friends the week of Monday, May 13 - Friday, May 17, 4:00 - 5:00 pm. Each day teens can drop in to take a moment to pause and relax with certified therapy dogs. Free snacks and drinks too!
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Check out our Teen calendar for a full listing of all Teen events that take place daily in the Teen Room. | |
The Archive of the New Rochelle Public Library is a unique resource of documents relating to the history of New Rochelle. Our Archive is a repository of historical resources such as institutional and civic records, personal papers, and audiovisual materials. In 2023, the entire Photography Collection of the Archive was properly organized and described by our staff Archivist. This collection of over 15,000 photographic images portrays the city in penetrating detail from early public photography of the 1860s to modern digital photos. The “Archive Corner” will be a monthly feature to showcase our Photography Collection to provide a rare glimpse into the past. | |
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Kaufman Building
The Kaufman Building (aka the K Building) was the first skyscraper in Westchester County. In this view of the K Building we also see the New Rochelle train station (left), WCTU Building (foreground, center), and a trolley making a turn (right).
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Our Children Our Artists
The New Rochelle Public Library is excited to once again host the City School District of New Rochelle's "Our Children, Our Artists" exhibit. The exhibit, which showcases the artwork of students from the NR Public Elementary Schools (from May 3 - May 10), and the NR Secondary Schools (from May 17 - May 31) will be on display in the Lumen Winter Gallery during library hours.
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Learn a New Language: Free and at Your Own Pace.
Have a child in school that needs extra practice in a foreign language? Traveling abroad for work or vacation? Transparent Language Online is available to all NRPL cardholders. With over 110 languages to choose from, you can learn at home, in the library, or on the go. Reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities will help you learn the words and phrases needed to communicate effectively in a foreign language. Check it out here.
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Public Hearing on Proposed Budget and Board of Trustees Meeting
A public hearing on the New Rochelle Public Library’s proposed 2024-2025 Budget will take place on Thursday, May 2 at 7:00 pm in the library’s Ossie Davis Theater, before the May meeting of the library’s Board of Trustees, which will begin at 7:30 pm.
Recordings of Library Board of Trustee Meetings can be accessed on the NRPL website. They may also be viewed on Fios Cable channel 30 and Optimum Cable channel 77. The April 2024 meeting is currently airing daily at 12:00 , 3:00, and 6:00 pm.
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NRPL Foundation Guardian Gala
We are just a few weeks away from the The New Rochelle Public Library Foundation celebratory gala (cocktails, dinner, music and auction) on Thursday, May 9, 6:00 pm The gala raises vital funding that will augment the New Rochelle Public Library's ability to serve our diverse community.
This year we have several accomplished and deserving honorees who value diverse viewpoints and access to information:
THE GUARDIAN AWARD will be presented to three champions in the fight against Book Banning.
Nancy Paulsen, President and Publisher of Nancy Paulsen Books, Penguin Inc.; Jacqueline Woodson, Writer of books for children and young adults;
Emma Straub, novelist and bookseller, owner of Books Are Magic in Brooklyn, NY
COMMUNITY HERO AWARD
Chris Selin, President of the New Rochelle Public Library Foundation for the past 9 years, Former member of City Council and active volunteer for many community organizations.
Tom Geoffino, Director of the New Rochelle Public Library for the past 18 years who retired this month. Tom has made a dramatic difference to the scope of library services and physical appearance of NRPL.
BUSINESS HONOREES
Donna and Bob Young, The Young Companies and the JRY Foundation
Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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May Closings
The main branch of the Library will be closed on Sunday, May 12 in honor of Mother's Day. It will also be closed on Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27, 2024 for Memorial Day observances. The Huguenot Children’s Library is normally closed on Sundays and will also be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 for Memorial Day.
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The Friends Bookstore
The Friends Bookstore is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Stop by and see what bargains you can find among their extensive collection of best sellers, children's books, gift-quality books, cookbooks and more. Learn more about the Friends here.
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Denim Drive
New Rochelle Public Library is collecting denim donations in honor of Earth Day and Denim Day through April 30. Give your jeans a new life and support sustainability! Drop off your denim in the collection box in the main lobby (near security desk.)
Sponsored by Westchester Library System and The Sharing Shelf. The Sharing Shelf addresses clothing insecurity and meets the basic material needs of low-income children and teens in Westchester County
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Help Clean Up Our Parks
New Rochelle Parks Clean-up Weekend, Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28, is an annual day of service that brings together neighbors, businesses, and community leaders in a united effort to beautify New Rochelle’s parks and foster civic pride. Learn more and sign up.
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Scholarship Opportunity
The New Rochelle Council of Community Services (NRCCS) is pleased to announce the continuation of its annual scholarship, designed to assist a New Rochelle High School/Huguenot Academy Junior with limited resources to further his or her education, through either college, technical school, or vocational training.
Scholarship funds can be utilized for applications, books, registration fees, or any acceptable educational expense. Application deadline is May 3. Learn more. Apply
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Neurodivergent in College Webinar Series
Register for a 4-part interactive webinar series, "Neurodivergent in College: Navigating the Transition from High School" which will run Tuesdays, May 7, 21, June 4 and 18, 7:00 - 8:00 pm. The series is geared for Neurodivergent high schoolers, high schoolers with disabilities, and their families/supporters. Free. Learn more and register.
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NRPL Calendar
For a full listing of all NRPL events, visit our online calendar.
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Let's Get Social
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The next issue of News from the Library will publish on May 9, 2024 | | |
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