Virtual Stories Celebrating Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa

Read by Ms Tee

November 26, 2021 - January 2, 2022

Get into the holiday spirit with Ms Tee!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the library at (914)939-6710 and press 3, or email pcrbchildrens@wlsmail.org.

WATCH HERE

Grab & Go Holiday Crafts

Sign up now, supplies are limited!

Children will be given all the pieces needed to make 3 holiday crafts.

To sign up, call (914)939-6710 ext.108 or email pcrbchildrens@wlsmail.org.

Special bonus: Watch Mr. Daryl and Ms. Leonor make the crafts HERE.

Make a Snowflake & Write a Wish

Cut one of our snowflake designs to put on our windows, and write a wish on your snowflake, too! Ask a Children's Room staff member for help to get started.

How to Make a Gingerbread House

with Ms. Tee and Mr. Daryl

Ms. Tee and Mr. Daryl show you how to build and decorate a gingerbread house!

Watch HERE

Catch Up on Ms. Tee and Chloe!

Did you miss any Fall Storytimes with Ms. Tee or Fall Singalongs with Chloe? Did you watch them and want to see them again? Catch up on all their autumn fun!

Singalongs with Chloe is sponsored by the Klein Foundation.

WATCH MS. TEE HERE

WATCH CHLOE HERE

Friends of the Library Donations

We purchased these exciting new books thanks to a generous donation from the Friends of the Library! More information on the Friends can be found HERE.

Adoption: Everything You Need to Know

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

6:30-7:30pm

ZOOM Conference Meeting

This free event is open to anyone interested in or involved with the adoption process, including professionals, community members, expectant parents, adoptive or prospective adoptive parents, and adoptees. Come learn about the domestic adoption process and meet the staff of Forever Families Through Adoption. Please contact us for pre-registration and meeting information at adopt@foreverfamiliesthroughadoption.org or 914-939-1180.

Virtual Local Author Showcase

Lou Del Bianco, author of Out of Rushmore's Shadow HERE

Nathan Eckel, author of The Rose of Antahs HERE

Steven Fisher, author of Into Russia's Cauldron HERE

Leslie Kimmelman, author of Eight Knights of Hanukkah HERE

Elise Lemire, author of Battle Green Vietnam: The 1971 March on Concord, Lexington, and Boston 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

Holiday Books

Enjoy these holiday books for children.

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

November 29th, 2021 at 7:00pm

The Book Club meets every month except July, August and Decmeber. Each month, we read the book and discuss it at our meeting.

Our next book is Educated by Tara Westover.

Electronic items: OverDrive eBook OverDrive Audio

Physical items will be at the library in late October. 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.

For more information, email PCRBREF@WLSMAIL.ORG.