What’s Happening at the Pelham Public Library

Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow with the New-York Historical Society

Thursday, February 23, 7-8 pm  

Black Americans have long fought for full membership in the American community. Freedom, citizenship, and the right to vote were all extended to African Americans after the Civil War. But by the early 1900s, a repressive racial system known as “Jim Crow” had sabotaged these liberties. This presentation from the New-York Historical Society explores this half-century of stunning advances and reversals. It takes place on Zoom and registration is required. To register visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IDCzdsPhRTOlSFpyiHwrFg?_x_zm_rtaid=AlyI64xiSBOkItceyk7K0g.1675875726490.fa36c6b607e206ce88467e8f360ae200&_x_zm_rhtaid=823

STOP THE BLEED®

Monday, February 27, 6:30-8 pm   

Peter Seifert, a Specialist with the NY Guard will be teaching the American College of Surgeons’ STOP THE BLEED® program here at the Library. In this class, you will learn three quick techniques to help save a life before someone bleeds out:

1. How to use your hands to apply pressure to a wound

2. How to pack a wound to control bleeding

3. How to correctly apply a tourniquet.

This event will take place in-person at the Library, and registration is required. Sign up early, as space and supplies are limited. Register at https://calendly.com/pelhamlibrary/stop-the-bleed-1/2023-02-27T18:30:00-05:00?month=2023-02&date=2023-02-27.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover Story Time

Tuesday, February 21, 3:30-4:30 pm   

Bring your favorite stuffed animal for a fun craft and bedtime story. Then leave them for an overnight sleepover. When you pick them up on Thursday, we will provide you with a link to see a brief video of what the animals were up to at the Library! This program is for children ages four and up. Registration is required. To register email our librarian Kathy at kpalovick@wlsmail.org.

Kids Crafts: Snow Globe Aquariums

Tuesday, February 21, 1-2 pm   

Bring the ocean home with you. Make an aquarium out of a glass jar that we provide. No cleaning or feeding the fish required. Registration is not required; first come, first served. This program is geared towards children and teens ages four and up.