New Rochelle Public Library

News from the Library: Celebrating Black History Month, Free Tax Assistance, Live Jazz and more! Read now: https://conta.cc/3HCjgxm

Don't miss the screening of Scott Joplin (1977) at the Main Library tomorrow, February 5 at 1:00 pm in the Ossie Davis Theater! A discussion of the film with librarian and film historian Chris Poggiali will follow the screening. Registration requested but not required at https://bit.ly/NRPLFilmScottJoplin SCOTT JOPLIN (1977) stars Billy Dee Williams as the legendary composer and pianist who popularized the uniquely American music art form known as ragtime during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Also starring Art Carney, Margaret Avery, Clifton Davis, and musicians Eubie Blake and Taj Mahal. 96 minutes. Watch the movie trailer below!

The New Rochelle Public Library and Huguenot Children's Library will close at 12 pm, today, February 4, 2022, due to inclement weather. Even though the library is closed, you can always access our online resources. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/NRPLOnline!

Join us on Saturday, February 12, 2:00 pm when the Wayne Henderson Sextet performs in the Ossie Davis Theater! The Sextet brings together some of the tri-states' most accomplished and talented independent musicians on piano, bass and brass. The result is an exciting and entertaining mix of jazz genres including swing, straight ahead, classic ballads and big band sounds that is not to be missed! Registration requested (not required) at https://bit.ly/HendersonSextet_0222.

Managing your career, including a job search, can be stressful. Don't go it alone. Get the support you need to clarify direction, explore career alternatives, and learn about the latest job search trends. This FREE, interactive, virtual program, led by a professional career coach, connects you with others going through the same process in a supportive, small group environment. 6 weeks, 90 minutes/session. Daytime and evening groups available. Click here for details and registration: https://tinyurl.com/yckaxs2x. A program of Westchester Library System.

Family Focus: Will the Groundhog see his shadow on February 2nd? We’ve got groundhogs galore in these fun books to help us prepare for this annual event. Take a peek!

Checkout our newest Spanish language titles! Over 50 new books added to the collection. Reserve yours for curbside pickup today! Click here for full list: https://buff.ly/3iPcOay Echa un vistazo a nuestros libros en espanol mas recientes. Mas de 50 libros nuevos agregados a nuestra coleccion. Haga clic aqui para ver la lista completa: https://buff.ly/3iPcOay

Yesterday morning the American Library Association announced the 2021 winners of their Newbery, Caldecott and other Youth Media Awards! See the full list of winners and honors at ala.unikron.com. Check out the best kidlit has to offer in the NRPL catalog here: nrpl.org/children/childrens-book-lists - While you're there, explore the many other booklists our Children's Librarians have put together!

Make some mittens without knowing how to knit! This week's Pick-Me-Up craft may not keep little hands warm, but it'll keep 'em busy! There's a new, easy-to-make craft each Monday and available for the rest of the week while supplies last. Pick-Me-Up bags are limited. First come, first served. Ready for pick-up at both the Main Library and Huguenot Children's Library's curbside service. Call 914.813.3716 for more details.

In case you missed it: we've extended our hours at the Main Library and we now offer limited computer use! Check out the information below or visit our website for more details: nrpl.org

You’ll have a gourd ol’ time with this week’s Pick-Me-Up: A Jack-O-Lantern! And it’s a lot safer and cleaner than carving a real pumpkin too! There's a new, easy-to-make craft each Monday and available for the rest of the week as long as we still have them. Supplies are limited. First come, first served. Available at both the Main Children's Room and Huguenot Children's Library during browsing hours. We're happy to bring these out to you during curbside service too!

Happy Fall! Let's play make some music. :) www.chloeskids.com

News from the Library: October 23, 2020 - Check out new cookbooks for National Cookbook Month, find out Librarian Beth Mills' favorite fall books and learn more about what's going on at NRPL! #NRPL #NewRochelle #NewRo #Library #Westchester #Books

Get your scare on! Join New Rochelle Public Library Foundation for a FREE online conversation with the best selling crime author and creator of TV’s Dare Me, Megan Abbott on Thursday, October 29 at 8 pm. Registration required; register here: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx With Halloween just around the corner, the New Rochelle Public Library Foundation invites you to a hair-raising conversation with Edgar Award-winning author Megan Abbott, whose c...rime fiction includes Die a Little, Bury Me Deep, The End of Everything, Dare Me, You Will Know Me, The Fever, and Give Me Your Hand. Her forthcoming book, The Turnout, will drop in June of next year. As always, Cocktails & Conversation will feature the recipe for a signature cocktail to make (and enjoy) at home, and the moderator will be Prof. Amy Bass, Ph.D., NRPL Foundation Board Member, historian and acclaimed author (One Goal: A Coach, A Team and the Game That Brought A Divided Town Together). This time our signature cocktail will have a Halloween theme and you are welcome to come in costume! Cocktails & Conversation events are free but participants must register in advance to receive the Zoom link.

Sign up your preschooler for Yoga Tots today! Preschoolers will have fun "playing yoga" during Yoga Tots. We combine traditional yoga poses, props and engaging songs to build motor skills, confidence and relaxation skills. Taught by Certified Kids Yoga Instructors from Budding Buddhas Kids Yoga. Presented through Zoom. Email [email protected] for an invitation link!

Happening on Wednesday, October 28 at 6 pm on Zoom, a program for teens and their parents: Michael Turner, a representative from NYS Higher Education Services Corp (HESC), will give a 45 minute overview of the Excelsior Scholarship Program, a NYS tuition-free program at SUNY and CUNY school, including eligibility requirements and application process. Q&A to follow the presentation. Join the meeting via Zoom (Meeting ID: 937 8434 5509) or call 914-275-1624. No registration required, simply join the meeting.

We love our festive windows thanks to NRHS student Sofia Velez as part of New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce (with NRBID and City of New Rochelle, NY) Halloween Window Painting Day!

Family Focus: From Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, many will celebrate The Day of the Dead, or Día de Los Muertos, as it is known in Spanish, a joyous festival in Mexico and Latin American countries & communities that celebrates those loved ones who have passed. #NRPL