Westchester Children’s Museum
 The White Plains Public Library is pleased to announce the addition of the Westchester Children’s Museum to the Museum Pass Program. The Library pass provides free admission for four people (at least one adult).
The Museum is a vibrant, playful learning hub with opportunities for kids and their grown-ups to create, build, discover and explore.
It is open every day from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and located in the historic Bathhouse on the famed Playland boardwalk in Rye, N.Y.
To reserve a Museum Pass, visit our website and under Info & Help click on Museum Passes or call us at 914-422-1480.
Note: The Museum Pass Program is for White Plains Public Library cardholders only – and the Library will be closed on Monday, October 14, for Columbus Day.
Tim Baird
Manager of Adult Services
tbaird@whiteplainslibrary.org
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The Library is committed to ensuring accessibility for
persons with disabilities.
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We appreciate support from the White Plains Library Foundation for many of our programs. Events funded by the Foundation are noted with an  . |
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New addition to our
Museum Pass Program:
9/11 Memorial and Museum
The Library pass provides free, expedited admission to the Museum for 2 adults and 2 children (17 and under), complimentary audio guides, and 20% discount in the Museum Store. Click here for more information. |
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Greater Mental Health
of New York – Community Conversation
TONIGHT: Wednesday, October 9
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Auditorium
Panel discussion with a keynote address focused on Transitional Aged Youth and First Episode Psychosis. Supporting Adolescents and Young Adults With Unexpected Changes in Thinking and Perception – Early Identification and Support Matters! Hosted by Greater Mental Health of NY, WJCS, DCMH, and On-Track NY. |
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SUNY WCC Admissions
Thursday, October 10
& Wednesday, October 16
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Lobby
Admissions counselor Amina Alam will provide information for potential students. Click here for more information. |
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Lunchtime Meditation
Wednesday, October 16
12:00-12:45 p.m.
Zoom
Brief beginning instruction from Andrea Deierlein. No experience needed. Click here for the Zoom link. |
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Short-Story Book/Film Discussion Series
Thursday, October 10
2:00-4:00 p.m.
Zoom
Join White Plains Librarian Barbara Wenglin for our Fall Zoom Story Series using the rich anthology, Stories of Books and Libraries (ed. Jane Holloway, Everyman’s Pocket Classics, 2023).For this session, please read “A General in the Library” by Italo Calvino (p.77) and “The Library” by Ray Bradbury (p.483), offering two visions of book banning and book burning with a surprise twist.
Copies of the series anthology are available to reserve through the catalog with one held at the Reference Desk for reading in the Library. Register for the full zoom series and attend when you can. The program is supported by The Friends of the White Plains Library. All are welcome, including newcomers! Additional dates: 10/31/24, 11/14/24, 12/5/23, 12/19/24, 1/2/25 and 1/23/25. |
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BOCES
ESL/Citizenship Classes
Monday-Thursday
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Classroom 2
Friday
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Rotary Room
In this preparation class, students will learn about the history of the United States. The class will practice the last version of the citizenship exam and the 100 citizenship questions. Please call 914-937-3839 or 914-637-1936 to register. |
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Starting WEDNESDAYS
Spanish Conversation
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Classroom 2
Do you want to say more than Hello? Come and practice your Spanish through some of the best stories and poems by Borges, Cortazar, García Márquez, Vargas Llosa and Bolaño. We will read some excerpts from his works and then we will be able to discuss them and thus expand your Spanish vocabulary and learn about our culture. |
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Chair Yoga
Wednesdays until November 13
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Museum Gallery
*Registration required*
There is joy in movement and chair yoga is one of the ways to support your health and joy.
A chair yoga practice is open to everyone – those who have an established practice or anyone seeking to initiate one. If you don’t have a yoga practice, you can begin one with this class. You’ll move and also learn about the key points of yoga. Click here to register. |
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Modern Animal Vignettes: A Tribute to Whimsical Wildlife
On display
October 13 – November 17
Museum Gallery
Experience the joyful charm of Erwin Ong’s “Animal Vignettes: A Tribute to Whimsical Wildlife,” a collection that stretches beyond his renowned underwater themes to celebrate animals of land and air. In this exhibition, Erwin brings to life a variety of creatures—especially his beloved giraffes, with their unique silhouette and beautiful spots—through his signature line art style and bold color palette. |
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Revolutionary Westchester
Tuesday, October 15
12:00-12:45 p.m.
The Igloo –
Optimum Technology RoomThe story of one of the most notorious acts of treason in American history, when Benedict Arnold conspired with British Major John André during the Revolutionary War.
This presentation delves into the story of Benedict Arnold, often deemed the biggest traitor in American history, during the Revolutionary War. It will cover British Major John André’s covert negotiations with Arnold, his eventual capture by American militiamen, and ultimately, his tragic end. The production uses AI-generated imagery and 360-degree content in the Library’s new panoramic Igloo content room (near Trove entrance on 2nd floor), funded by the Library Foundation and Optimum. Presented by Digital Media Specialist Austin Olney. Click here to register. |
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Changing the World With Your One Vote
Wednesday, October 16
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Auditorium
There are lots of names on a ballot, but how do you decide which box to check? Come learn about how to register, and how to select your candidates, before the registration deadline on October 26th!This event is based on the Michigan State University Extension 4-H Adulting 101 webinar of the same name, and the description was based off of the description they used on their website, which can be found here. |
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English Conversation Group
Thursdays & Saturdays
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Community Room
White Plains Public Library offers adults who speak English as a second language the chance to converse with each other in a fun, supportive environment! Beginning and intermediate ESL students are welcome. Registration through our events calendar is encouraged but not required. |
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Did you know that you can get free, full-access to the NY Times with your White Plains Library card? Find out how to get access here. Community Events
Wednesday, October 9 & Tuesday, October 22, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., at the Dobbs Ferry Public Library (via Zoom). WRITERS CIRCLE SESSIONS: If you would like to write in a supportive community and get feedback on your writing, register for the Zoom link here.
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