Zoom with the Friends: TRANS 101

Sunday, February 21

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Sunday, February 21st at 4:00 pm. Please join us for a frank, wide-ranging, and timely conversation with virtual events organizer and actor Lex Ryan (pronouns: they/them) and Melanie S. (pronouns: she/her), the mother of a young trans child. We will talk about growing up trans, parenting a trans child, the difference between gender identity and sexual orientation, the history and grammatical challenges of the pronouns they/them, and anything else inquiring minds want to know. Bring your questions and your insights!

Sponsored by The Friends of The Larchmont Library

To join this live event on Zoom, request an invite by clicking HERE

NY Project Hope: Coping with Covid

Monday, May 17

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Monday’s May 17th, May 24th, June 7th and June 14th at 2:30 pm in the Michael P. Coords Activity Room. **Please note that this program is in person, NOT on Zoom** If you need support coping with the challenges and emotions of COVID-19, we can help. Larchmont Public Library, through the Westchester Library System, is now a provider of NY Project Hope, New York State’s COVID-19 crisis counseling program. Receive free emotional support to help you through this difficult time.

Sign up required. You can attend as many of these free meetings as you want.

May 17th, May 24th, June 7th, June 14th

QiGong with Steve Goldstein live on Zoom

Tuesday, May 18

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Tuesday and Saturday’s at 10:00 am. No registration required. Join certified QiGong teacher Steve Goldstein and learn about the ancient Chinese form of gentle exercise composed of movements that are repeated a number of times and can be performed by just about anyone. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing. Steve has trained with some of the leading experts in the fields of Energy Medicine, Reiki, Shamanism, Qigong, and Acupressure.

To join Steve Goldstein for this live event through Zoom, request an invite by clicking HERE.

Leaps of Time and Place with Ileen Gottesfeld on Zoom

Wednesday, May 19

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Wednesday’s at 10:00 am. March 24th, April 21st, & May 19th. “Let no one say the past is dead. The past is all about us and within.” -Oodgervo Noonuccal, Aboriginal poet. Quoted in The Exiles

These gripping stories take us through “leaps of time and place”. Join Ileen Gottesfeld as she guides us in a discussion of these three novels.

March 24th: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell- Set in 16th century England during the Black Plague, Farrell cleverly imagines Shakespeare’s homelife: the marriage to an unusual woman eight years his senior and the unexpected death of his young son and it’s ramifications. (Put it on hold/download it on Overdrive)

April 21st: The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline- A shocking historical novel in 19th century Australia that explores the lives of three women: two unfortunate convicts sent there on a prison transport and an orphaned Aboriginal girl also a victim of the British colonization era. (Put it on hold/download it on Overdrive)

May 19th: All the Rivers by Dorit Rabinyan- In modern NYC a romance ensues between an Israeli student from Tel Aviv and a Palestinian artist from Ramallah. Can love conquer the conflict that exists between their two historically different worlds? (Put it on hold/download it on Overdrive)

*You are registering for all dates, but we understand if you can’t make all three*

To join this live discussion on Zoom, request an invite by clicking HERE

Larchmont-Mamaroneck Healthy Yards Project: Public Health and Pesticides

Wednesday, May 19

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesday, May 19th at 7:00 pm. Enjoying beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces contributes to quality of life. However, some yard care practices, such as applications of pesticides, have been shown to impact human health, especially for children and pregnant women.

Dr. Sarah Evans, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Medicine at Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, is a trusted authority on the health effects of environmental exposures and child behavior. She will share a current perspective on:

• Scientific evidence about the impact of common pesticides on people
• Insights about pesticide regulations
• Simple steps you can take to reduce your exposure

This event is brought to you by The Larchmont-Mamaroneck Healthy Yards Project, dedicated to helping residents maintain safe, appealing, and sustainable lawns and gardens.

Sarah F. Evans, PhD, MPH obtained her doctorate in neuroscience from Weill Cornell Medical College and her Master’s in Public Health from Mt Sinai, where she also completed a three-year fellowship in environmental pediatrics.

To join this live event on Zoom, request an invite by clicking HERE

Book Matchmaker

Saturday, May 1 - May 31

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

All ages. There’s nothing like a librarian to be a book matchmaker! Fill out our form about what you or your child likes and dislikes and our children’s librarians will find some books that are just right. We will email you when they are ready and you can pick them up during browsing hours, Mondays-Saturdays 9:00am-5:00pm.

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Take-Home Craft of the Week- Paper Plate Wind Twirlers

Monday, May 17 - May 21

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Ages 3 & Up. From Monday May 17 until we run out. Hang it up and watch it swirl! Materials needed at home: crayons or markers

Take home craft kits will be available for pick-up inside the Children’s room entrance on a first come, first serve basis from 10am-4pm Monday-Friday or until we run out.

Garden Storytime in Constitution Park

Monday, May 17

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Ages 3-5. Monday, May 17th at 3:45 pm (Weather Permitting). Join children’s librarian Rebecca for some fun stories and planting fun.

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Science Lab on Zoom – EVENT FULL

Monday, May 17

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm

Ages 6-10. Monday, May 17th at 3:45 pm. Event is full. Please email larchmontkids@gmail.com to be put on a waiting list. Children’s Librarian Erin will guide participants through three real-time science projects: Balancing robots, pom pom poppers, & catapults! Materials needed: 2 pennies, duct tape, scotch tape, scissors, ruler, markers, bottle cap, glue stick, several rubber bands

Bullet Journaling

Sunday, May 16

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sunday, May 16 from 2 – 4pm. A bullet journal is a planner and diary all in one. It’s great way to track day-to-day experiences as well as future plans. It’s fun too, especially if you like nice papers and colorful pens. Join us for this intro. Materials provided.

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Gaming Outdoors

Wednesday, May 19

2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Wednesday, May 19 at 2:30-4pm. We’ll congregate six feet apart to play Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo Switch. Numbers will be limited and social distancing will be enforced. Given that the program is weather-dependent, we will confirm with you a day in advance.

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Conquering the College Essay with Alan Gelb

Tuesday, May 25

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Learn to craft the all-important Common App personal statement with author Alan Gelb. This one-hour presentation will cover the objectives of the assignment, how to develop a workable topic, and how to edit yourself. Put the book on hold here

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Teen Trivia Night

Friday, June 4

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Friday, June 4 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Grades 6 and up. What fun facts do you know? Logos? Song lyrics? Maybe some geography? Join us for Teen Trivia Night. Questions will be geared to ages 11 – 19. Play alone or with up to 2 other players.

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