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Wild and Crazy Facts About 

Wild Mushrooms

Saturday, April 4, 11 am-12 pm

Explore the diverse and captivating world of wild mushrooms! This all-ages presentation, led by experienced mycophile Lisa Solomon, will delve into the surprising variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and even smells found in fungi, challenging common myths along the way. Participants will learn to identify major mushroom types and their defining characteristics, discover essential gear for forest foraging, and review safety rules for collecting and cooking edible varieties. The session will also cover emerging frontiers in mycology: how fungi can help save the world, and will provide connections to local amateur clubs, field guides, mobile apps, and online identification communities. This program is open to adults and families. Registration is suggested. Click here to register.


The Battle of Pelham with Town 

Historian Arthur Scinta

Monday, April 13, 7-8 pm

Join us for a lecture by Pelham Town Historian Art Scinta and view our new exhibit: “The Pells in the Revolution: A Family Divided.” The lecture will be held on April 13 at 7 pm You may stop by anytime after April 13 to view the exhibit, which includes a cannonball fired during the Battle of Pelham! 


Crafty Adults: Embossed Foil Bookmarks

Monday, April 20, 7-8 pm

Join our resident artist/instructor Sara Mallach this month as we make stunning embossed foil bookmarks. Using simple techniques that date back to ancient civilizations across the continents, we’ll create pieces that are practical and beautiful. A perfect reminder of our shared history and cultural connections over the ages.

This event will take place in-person at the Library and separate registration is required for each attendee. Click here to register. Sign up early, as space and supplies are limited. Please note the time change. Class now begins at 7 pm. Please arrive on time as late arrivals disrupt the class.


Lotus Flower Lantern Workshop

Monday, April 27, 6:30-8 pm

Join us to get ready for Yeondeunghoe, or the Korean Lotus Lantern Festival! Learn more about Korean culture, and make your very own Lotus Flower Lantern during this extremely popular program.

This program is for adults and teens ages 10 and up. It will take place in-person, and registration is required. To register, email Tash at ngross@pelhamlibrary.org. Register soon, as space and supplies are limited!



Musical Adventures at the Library with Concordia Conservatory

Join storytellers and musicians from Concordia Conservatory for this special Thursday Morning Story Time for children ages three and up. This event is made possible by the sponsorship of the Conservatory Music Outreach Fund. Registration is not required, but this is a popular program and spaces fill up quickly.


Lego Club!

Wednesdays in April, 3:30-4:30 pm

Join us for an hour of open Lego play at the Library! This program is for children ages six and up, and will take place in-person at the Library. Registration is not required but an adult must accompany the child.


Canine Story Time

Thursdays in April, 3:30-4:30 pm 

Join Lisa and her furry friend Freckle from The Good Dog Foundation for a special kind of Story Time. This time, it won’t be adults reading to kids: it will be kids reading to dogs! Young readers ages six and up can sign up for 10-minute sessions, during which they will be able to read to Freckle, Lisa’s adorable canine companion. This will give kids a safe space to become comfortable reading out loud. To reserve a spot, join us at the Library on the day of the program, and see the librarian at the reference desk to sign up for your 10-minute session. We will start accepting reservations at 3 pm (not earlier!). First come, first served. 


STEM Story Time by Pelham High School Student

Saturday, April 18, 11 am-12 pm

Join us for a special STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Story Time and craft with Pelham High School senior Aanika Roy. This program is for children ages five and up. Registration is not required, but please arrive on time: first come, first served.


Fiber Fridays, and Stitching Saturdays

Every Friday, 1-3:30 pm and Saturday, April 4, 2-3:30 pm

Love to knit or crochet? We have something for everyone. Join us every Friday afternoon for an informal needlework group for adults and teens. Knitters, crocheters, and needle point enthusiasts of all abilities are welcome, but please bring your own materials and note that no instructors will be present. We also meet the first Saturday of the month for Stitching Saturdays where we work on our crochet community banner celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the Battle of Pell. If you are new to crocheting and would like to learn, please email Tash (ngross@pelhamlibrary.org) to make sure he is available to get you started with a mini-lesson. 


Adult Hybrid Book Clubs

The After-Dark Book Club will meet on Thursday, April 9 at 7:30 pm to discuss Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Raid That Sparked the Civil War by Tony Horwitz and on Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 pm to discuss Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng. The 2nd-Friday Book Club will meet on Friday, April 10 at 10:30 am to discus The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and on Friday, May 8 at 10:30 am to discuss Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks. To join, email library@pelhamlibrary.org.