CALENDAR OF EVENTS -- February 2013
FOR ADULTS
Saturday / 2, 9, 16, 23/ 10:00 AM
Saturday GED Class / Get ready to take the GED test in this drop in class for adults, ages 16 and up. Space is limited. First come, first served.
Monday / 4, 11, 18, 25/ 6:00 PM
Monday GED Class / Get ready to take the GED test in this drop in class for adults, ages 16 and up. Space is limited. First come, first served.
Wednesday / 6/ 6:30 PM
Poetry Slam and Open Mic / Our exciting "1st Wednesday" series continues with open mic, SLAM competition, and guest poet Joanna Hoffman. A Brooklyn resident, Hoffman has been on five National Poetry Slam teams, placed fourth overall at the Women of the World Poetry Slam in 2012, and is the Grand Slam Champion for the 2012 Urbana team. To take part in the open mic or slam, please register at 6:30 p.m. and bring two original poems of up to three minutes each. Registration closes promptly at 7 p.m., and
the program starts shortly thereafter. Co-hosted by local poet and slammaster Eric ZORK Alan. Refreshments are served and all are welcome! Questions? Contact program librarian Miriam Varian by phone (422-6980) or
e-mail (mvarian@whiteplainslibrary.org). Poetry Slam is a project of the White Plains Library Foundation.
Friday / 8/ 10:15 AM
Google More / Are you familiar with Google’s search engine but want to learn about some of the special features in the More menu? This class will introduce you to features such as Translate, Books, Reader, and Finance. Registration required, space is limited. Register on our website.
Saturday / 9/ 2:00 PM
Desarrollo Cognitivo de los Infantes: A Child Care Council Workshop / Desarrollo cognitivo de los infantes y párvulos: Miremos como podríamos ayudar a que el niño(a) se desarrollo a su potencial y como el ambiente y algunas actividades nos podrían ayudara proporcionar un ambiente de aprendizaje.
Saturday / 16/ 1:00 PM
Preparing to Take the United States Citizenship Test / This workshop will present an overview of the structure and content of the U.S. Citizenship exam. It will also include an overview of the free test preparation materials available to the public. Participants will become familiar with the civics and English portions of the exam and will do some practice for both sections. This workshop is designed both for those who have already applied for U.S. citizenship and for those who are planning to do so in the future. The workshop will be given by Eileen McKee, Welcome Center Director and Citizenship Exam Preparation Instructor at Westchester Community College.
Saturday / 23/ 2:00 PM
Síndrome de la Muerte de Cuna y Síndrome del Nino(a) Sacudido: A Child Care Council Workshop / No se sabe con certeza que produce la muerte de cuna, sin embargo existen ciertas recomendaciones que necesitamos seguir. Todos los niños(as) lloran, que podríamos hacer para evitar que el llanto del niño(a) nos exaspere?
Sunday / 24/ 2:00 PM
Brian Carter Quartet / New Rochelle native Brian Carter brings his renowned jazz quartet to White Plains Library. The quartet will play traditional and fusion jazz. You may have seen them previously at the White Plains International Food & Jazz Festival (September 2012) or White Plains summer lunch hour concert series (August 2012) - come enjoy their music again.
FOR TEENS
Saturday / 2, 9, 16, 23/ 2:30 PM
Music Remix / This teen program teaches hip hop history, rap and production, entrepreneurship, and performance confidence. Participants will demonstrate what they learned in a final presentation of their works. Registration is required. Refreshments will be served. Workshops take place on 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23.
Wednesday / 6, 13, 20, 27/ 6:00 PM
Claymation for African-American History Month / In honor of Black History Month the White Plains Library will host a four-part claymation workshop in which the participants will tell the life story of three famous African Americans. Westchester artist Susan Ordahl will discuss the general principals of animation, guide participants through the process of building characters made out of clay, and help participants develop effective story ideas. The finished claymation video will be posted on YouTube. 20 participants max. Registration is not required but greatly appreciated. For teens - high school. Snacks will be served.
FOR CHILDREN
Sunday / 3/ 2:00 PM
Music Conservatory of Westchester Children's Concert / Meet the Instruments - Brass, Strings and Woodwinds by students and faculty at the Music Conservatory of Westchester. Ages 5+.
Thursday / 7/ 4:30 PM
Lego Club / Join the Lego building fun! Children in grades 1 through 6 are invited to design and build their own structures using The Trove's Lego set.
Sunday / 10/ 2:00 PM
Green Golly Presents: Last Night I Dreamt I Ate a Giant Marshmallow / This zany and interactive musical delight combines stories about kid-life, songs about kid-experience, dreams about kid-stuff and jokes - silly and dumb but always funny! Good dreams, bad dreams, day dreams and big dreams make this Giant Marshmallow of a comedy not only fun but inspiring. Kids participate by telling their favorite jokes, sharing their biggest dreams and discovering what it takes to make those dreams come true! 'Marshmallow' is a wonderfully entertaining method of inspiring children to face and overcome challenges -- both the inner and outer ones! This “edutainment” goes beyond teaching self-esteem or character education -- it endeavors to give children tools that will enable them to begin to achieve their goals. Ages 5-12
Tuesday / 12/ 4:30 PM
Mardi Gras Mask Making / Celebrate "Carnival" and make fun & festive masks to wear. Mardi Gras (also known as Shrove Tuesday) marks the final day to party & eat sweets before the season of Lent. Music & refreshments will set the mood. For grades 3 - 6.
Thursday / 14/ 4:30 PM
Puppets Read Jokes / Make a puppet! Then learn how to use the puppet and practice reading jokes.
Sunday / 17/ 1:00 PM
Black History StoryWalk Opening: "Molly, By Golly! The Legend of Molly Williams” / Along this StoryWalk®, you will learn about Molly Williams, an African American cook for NYC's Fire Company 11 in 1818. She is thought to be America's first female firefighter. The StoryWalk® is based on the book entitled, “Molly, by Golly! The Legend of Molly Williams, America's First Female Firefighter" written by Dianne Ochiltree and illustrated by Kathleen Kemly. The StoryWalk® is open to families with children in grades 1 - 6 beginning Sunday, February 17 and continuing through Sunday, March 17, 2013.
Sunday / 17/ 2:00 PM
Black History Interactive Read Aloud: "These Hands" / Celebrate Black History Month by joining us for an interactive reading of the book, "These Hands" written by Margaret H. Mason and illustrated by Floyd Cooper. Everyone will participate as we are inspired by the story of overcoming racial discrimination at American bakery factories during the 1950s and early 1960s! Refreshments to follow. For children in grades 1 - 6 with families.
Tuesday / 19/ 11:00 AM
Trove @ The Movies: "Madagascar 3" / Trove @ the Movies presents "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted". Our animal friends are still fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple, but first they must find the penguins!! Their journey takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover – a traveling circus. Rated PG, 1hr. 40 mins.
Tuesday / 19/ 2:00 PM
Will Shaw - Juggling & Comedy / Will Shaw creates a wonderfully direct audience rapport with his juggling, unicycling, balance tricks, boomerangs, cowboy rope tricks, music, fire tricks, sight gags, clowning, audience participation, and a distinctly offbeat but sophisticated sense of humor steeped in the traditions of the great comedians from the silent film era to the present. For families with children in grades K-6.
Thursday / 21/ 4:30 PM
Wii Fun For Kids / Join in the Wii Fun games for kids! The competition takes place on the big screen in The Trove's Galaxy Hall. For boys and girls in grades 1 to 5.
Sunday / 24/ 2:00 PM
Cuentos / Storytime in Spanish for the entire family.
Tuesday / 26/ 4:30 PM
Mixing in Math: Gingerbread Man Math / Decorate a paper gingerbread man buddy and play some challenging math games together.
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