Events Happening at the Pelham Public Library
Community Canned Food Drive
Through February 22
The Pelham Library is partnering with United Way for a canned food drive benefitting Westchester and Putnam Food Pantries. A box is located at the Library by the Carol Place entrance where you can leave your donations. Thank you for your help! Learn more about requested donations by visiting https://www.pelhamlibrary.org/community-canned-food-drive/
Winter Safety with the NYC Poison Control Center
Monday, February 10, 6:30-7:30 pm
Presented by the NYC Poison Control Center, this virtual program provides basic information about winter products (anti-freeze, snow melt, Holly, carbon monoxide from cars), medicine safety, plants, pets, and carbon monoxide poisoning prevention during the winter months; valuable information and safety measures that may save a life. To register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cqB-i7lzTFq2-hW9qtq5tQ#/registration.
Virtual Ranger Talk: Frederick
Douglass National Historic Site
Thursday, February 20, 7-8 pm
On February 20, 1895, Frederick Douglass passed away at his home in Washington, DC. Join us to observe the 130th anniversary of his passing, and to celebrate the incredible life he led with this special Ranger Talk from Frederick Douglass National Historic Site. This program takes place on Zoom and registration is required. Visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlce6orD4uE9bLpUzPd3oghzq0opsbNvkJ#/registration.
Pre SAT, ACT and College Essay
Strategies for 9th-11th Graders
Thursday, February 27, 6-7 pm
Curious about how to set yourself up for success on the SAT and ACT in the years leading up to test prep? Overwhelmed by the idea of writing college essays and the timeline on how to prepare? Join educator and counselor Emily Tuckman Bell for a power hour on the basics for 9th, 10th, and 11th graders to allay anxiety with manageable strategies to ease into preparing for college admissions tests and writing admissions essays. This program is for teens in 9th-11th grade but parents are welcome. Registration is suggested, but walk-ins are welcome. Visit https://calendly.com/pelhamlibrary/pre-sat-act-college-essay-strategies/2025-02-27T18:00:00-05:00?month=2025-02&date=2025-02-27.
Cards for Cancer Patients
Monday, February 10, 3:30-4:30 pm
In celebration of Valentine’s Day or simply as an act of kindness, we invite you to join Pelham Memorial High School students in making cards for cancer patients. The Cancer Support Team, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for patients and families affected by cancer in southern Westchester, will distribute these cards. All supplies will be provided. This program is open to adults, teens, and children ages five and up.
Ranger Talk: Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
Thursday, February 27, 7-8 pm
We are celebrating Black History all month! But what do you know about the “father of Black History?” 99 years ago, in February 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson launched the celebration of “Negro History Week,” the precursor of Black History Month. Join us for this special Ranger Talk from the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site in Washington, DC, to learn more about Dr. Woodson and the contributions he made to the study and celebration of Black history. This program takes place on Zoom and registration is required. Visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItce-rrD8sGNRdWQpZ8obiWMouM8Ettw4L#/registration.
Crafty Adults: Felt Flowers
Monday, February 24, 7:15-8:15 pm
Join our resident artist/instructor Sara Mallach this month as we brighten up the winter blahs with beautiful and colorful Ranunculus flowers made from felt. Attach a pin backing and you’ll have a lovely accessory for your winter hat or coat. This event will take place in-person at the Library and separate registration is required for each attendee. Visit https://calendly.com/pelhamlibrary/crafty-adults-february-2025/2025-02-24T19:15:00-05:00?month=2025-02&date=2025-02-24 to register. Sign up early, as space and supplies are limited. Please arrive on time as late arrivals disrupt the class.
Adult Hybrid Book Clubs
The After-Dark Book Club will meet on Thursday, February 6 at 7:30 pm to discuss Crook Manifesto by Colson Whitehead and on Thursday, March 6 at 7:30 to discuss Code Girls by Liza Mundy.
The 2nd-Friday Book Club will meet on Friday, February 14 at 10:30 am to discuss Bagdad Without a Map by Tony Horwitz and on Friday, March 14 at 10:30 am to discuss The Love of a Good Woman by Alice Munro.
To join, email library@pelhamlibrary.org. For more information about the 2nd-Friday Book Club click here and for the After-Dark Book Club click here.
Visit pelhamlibrary.org for more events in February.