Grab & Go Apple Craft
Sign Up by Friday, September 10th
Pick-Up September 13th – September 24th
Children will be given all the pieces needed to make an apple craft.
To sign up, call (914)939-6710 ext.108 or email pcrbchildrens@wlsmail.org
Grab & Go Halloween Craft
Sign Up by Friday, October 15th
Pick-Up October 18th – October 30th
Children will be given all the pieces needed to make a Halloween craft.
To sign up, call (914)939-6710 ext.108 or email pcrbchildrens@wlsmail.org
Virtual Fall Storytimes with Ms. Tee
Tuesdays:
September 28th
October 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th
November 2nd
Join Ms. Tee as she shares some of her favorite stories with you on Tuesdays this fall.
Live Zoom You Picasso Art Program
Discovering People: Learning How To Draw People
Mondays
October 4th, 18th, & 25th
November 1st, 8th, & 15th
3:30pm-4:30pm
To sign up, call (914)939-6710 ext.108 or email pcrbchildrens@wlsmail.org
Virtual Singalongs with Chloe
Wednesdays:
October 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
Babies, toddlers and preschoolers will sing and dance along with Chloe on Wednesdays this fall.
Fall StoryWalk
Friday, October 1st - Monday, November 1st
Parents, children and caregivers are welcome to take a StoryWalk around the outside of the library and enjoy reading The Ghosts Went Floating by Kim Norman. If you have any questions, please call (914)939-6710 and press 3 or email PCRBCHILDRENS@WLSMAIL.ORG
Fall Book Bundles
No time to find books to read? No problem! We've created bundles of books on different themes so you can take a bunch together!
Ages 3-6
Ages 7 & Up
Local Author Elise Lemire
with the Sustainable Port Chester Alliance
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
7:00pm-8:00pm
Register at bit.ly/eliselemire
On International Peace Day, Sustainable Port Chester Alliance hosts Port Chester author Elise Lemire for a talk on her new book. Battle Green Vietnam: The 1971 March on Concord, Lexington, and Boston recounts the heroic efforts of the organization Vietnam Veterans Against the War.
Copies of the book are available at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, though advance reading is not required.
Meet Local Author Alexa Recio de Fitch!
Tuesday, September 28th at 7:30pm via Zoom
Westchester County crime fiction author Alexa Recio de Fitch will discuss her debut novel Triggers. Best-selling crime author Philip Weatherly has a secret—he’s a killer with a sealed juvenile record. Striking similarities between a homicide and his novel get him arrested. Is Weatherly the murderer?
To register for this event and receive the Zoom link, please email PCRBREF@WLSMAIL.ORG
English Classes
Learn English Virtually with your local library and Westchester Community College
See the Fall 2021 schedule here!
The PCRB Film Club
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021
7:00pm-8:30pm
Tortilla Soup (2001)
A comedy to arouse your appettite.
Please watch the film on your own before the session. A limited number of copies will be available at the library starting September 6th.
If you are interested in participating, please watch the film on your own before the session. Copies can be ordered from the library catalog. The film is also available for streaming on Kanopy.
Email PCRBREF@WLSMAIL.ORG for the discussion link.
Virtual Local Author Showcase
Lou Del Bianco, author of Out of Rushmore's Shadow HERE
Nathan Eckel, author of The Rose of Antahs HERE
Leslie Kimmelman, author of Eight Knights of Hanukkah HERE
A. Longus, author of The Adventures of Silvana and the Magic Unicorn HERE
Joel Salomon, author of The 9 Money Rules Millionaires Use HERE
Sarah Bracey White, author of Primary Lessons HERE
The Sirens of Suspense Present: Mystery Novel Readings HERE
If you are a local author and would like to be included, please send a video running from 5 minutes to 1 hour to pcrbpl@wlsmail.org.
Teen Hobby and Talent Videos
The library wants to share family-friendly videos by local teens displaying a talent, hobby or skill. Some examples of content options are singing, playing an instrument, reading children’s books, performing science experiments, discussing a historical figure, teaching knitting, demonstrating video game tips, grooming a dog, and changing a tire.
Please submit all videos via email to PCRBPL@WLSMAIL.ORG for review and approval. Please include your name, grade, and high school so credit can be given. All approved videos will be shared on the library YouTube channel: Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library.
YouTube video requirements can be found HERE
The first video in this collection can be found HERE
Back to School!
Enjoying these books about returning to class!
View and place holds on these items HERE
Tutor.com
Free Online Tutoring Service
Mondays-Fridays: 9:00am-10:00pm
Saturdays-Sundays: 3:00pm-10:00pm
Free, live online chat and email support for learners of all ages is available. Check your homework, have an essay reviewed, prepare for a test or have a résumé or cover letter checked.
Visit Tutor.com HERE.
Launchpad Lending
Borrow a Kid-Friendly Tablet
You can borrow these kid-friendly tablets that include storybooks, videos and games that help children learn to read.
For more information, call 914-939-6710 and press 3 or email PCRBCHILDRENS@WLSMAIL.ORG
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SPRYE Presents:
Gentle Chair Yoga
Joan Gibbons' popular chair yoga class has been filmed and viewers can participate in the exercises at their convenience.
View HERE.
Book Club
September 27th, 2021 at 7:00pm
We will discuss The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth.
Electronic items: OverDrive eBook OverDrive Audio Hoopla Audio
Physical items will be at the library in late August. Call 914-939-6710 and press 5 to ask for a copy. Please specify regular, large print or CD audio.
At the time of the meeting, please join us HERE.
Books on Diversity for Children, Teens and Adults
Enjoy these books for all age groups celebrating diversity.
You can place holds on the adult books here: FICTION NONFICTION
Libros para Niños
Nuestro Departamento de Niños tiene títulos para compartir con usted.
Haga reservas para estos artículos AQUÍ.
