2021 Online Summer Reading Program
Sign-ups begin Monday, June 21st
Please return here on June 21st after 9:00 am to register for Tails & Tales & More!
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information about No Contact Pick-Up here.
Summer StoryWalk
Monday, June 26th -Thursday, September 2nd
Parents, children and caregivers are welcome to take a StoryWalk around the outside of the library and enjoy reading The Whale in My Swimming Pool by Joyce Wan. If you have any questions, please call (914)939-6710 and press 3 or email pcrbchildrens@wlsmail.org
Adopt a Stuffed Animal Reading Buddy!
Starting Monday, June 28th, while supplies last.
Children can sign up to adopt a stuffed animal reading buddy. Please note, supplies are limited. Call (914)939-6710 ext.108 or email pcrbchildrens@wlsmail.org
Grab & Go Sailboat Craft
Sign Up by Friday, July 9th; Pick-Up July 12th-July 23rd
Children will be given all the pieces needed to make a sailboat craft.
To sign up, call (914)939-6710 ext.108 or email pcrbchildrens@wlsmail.org
Grab & Go Pirate Mask Craft
Sign Up by Friday, August 6th; Pick-Up August 9th – August 20th
Children will be given all the pieces needed to make a pirate mask. Arrrr!
To sign up, call (914)939-6710 ext.108 or email pcrbchildrens@wlsmail.org
Virtual Summer Stories with Ms. Tee
Tuesdays, June 29th; July 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th; August 3rd & 10th
Join Ms. Tee as she shares stories from her favorite summer place other than the library--her pool!
Virtual Pirate School
Wednesday, June 30th
11:00am
Pirate School is a swashbuckling comedy variety show for the whole family! Arrr! Enjoy the adventure and wholesome humor, slapstick antics, cartoon-like sound effects, eye-popping puppetry, props and more!
The link to the program will be available here on the date of the event.
Summer Virtual Singalongs with Chloe
Wednesdays, July 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th
Babies, toddlers and preschoolers can sing and dance along with Chloe!
Frogs, Bugs and Animals
Wednesday, July 7th
11:00am
Meet a giant frog, fuzzy chinchilla, prickly hedgehog, lazy lizard, crunchy bugs and more!
The link to the program will be available here on the date of the event.
Virtual Turtle Dance Music
Wednesday, July 14th
11:00am
This fun program for the whole family features music, bubbles, stories, songs and more!
The link to the program will be available here on the date of the event.
The PCRB Film Club
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021
7:00pm-8:30pm
Stonewall (2015)
Passions and politics make a volatile mix in this dynamic drama that follows the groundbreaking events that led to the birth of the modern Gay Rights movement in 1969 at New York City's Stonewall Inn.
Please watch the film on your own before the session. A limited number of copies will be available at the library starting June 7th.
Email PCRBREF@WLSMAIL.ORG for the discussion link.
Watch on Kanopy
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
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
June 28th, 2021 at 7:00pm
We will discuss A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum.
Electronic items: OverDrive eBook, OverDrive Audio Hoopla eBook Hoopla Audio
Physical items are at the library. 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
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Haga reservas para estos artículos AQUÍ.
