April 22 2020

We Miss You

This week is National Library Week and while we cant quite celebrate in the usualfashion this year we still wanted to do a little something to celebrate

So in that spirit our staff wanted to take this time to let you know that we miss youYou can see their messages here Now maybe you can let us know what you missmost about visiting the Library Leave us a comment on our gallery of staff imagessend your messages and photos to kthorntonwhiteplainslibraryorg or let us knowon social media

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Though the building may be closed were still offering reference assistance virtualprograms and new content on our website every day Monday-Friday Were here toprovide you your family and the community with reliable information qualityentertainment and enriching programming

Brian KenneyLibrary Directorbkenneywhiteplainslibraryorg

Celebrate Earth Day

Happy Earth Day 2020 To celebrate its 50thanniversary the Youth Services Department haveshared a variety of activities and eBooks thatthe whole family can enjoy

Staff Hoopla Picks RampB

Possibly our most dynamic digital resourceHoopla includes a variety of different formatsfrom books to movies and music In order tohighlight some of these weve gathered staffrecommendations of just a few formats you canstream and download with your library card Hereon our website are some music recommendationsfrom Adult Services Librarian Mariel Perez

Relax with Virtual Reiki

Wednesday April 29700 ndash 800 pmJoin Andrea Deierlein for a conversation about Reiki anatural healing practice from Japan that brings balanceto body mind and spirit Andrea a graduate teacher ofthe International House of Reiki practices and teachesthroughout Westchester County For more informationsee httpswwwthrivereikicom Attend the program byaccessing Zoom with this link on 429

Tech Tips for ParentsOffline Technology Ideas

Tuesday April 28430 ndash 515 pm ldquoTech Tips for Parentsrdquo is a weekly digitally-streamed series where Digital Media SpecialistAustin Olney will give relevant tips and knowledgefor incorporating technology at home This weeka variety of ldquoofflinerdquo activities will be discussedthat do not require digital technology butnonetheless teach core concepts within therelated field A QampA will follow

Register in advance here

Life Skills for Teens

Wednesday April 29400-500 pm Learn important Life Skills with Annett Barrett She will cover a range of topicslike setting a dinner table saving money and more Register through Zoom here

Around the Web

Facts on Coronavirus

The White Plains BID put together this list ofrestaurants (and other businesses) that are still openfor takeoutdelivery

Here is a (growing) list of resources for gig workersaffected by the coronavirus pandemic

Booklist cooking from pantry staples

For Earth Day join a reading and discussion with US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo

Photo of The Week

Left Earlier this month the Library donated material and lent sewing machines to theHastings-on-Hudson Mask Project These are the end product that will be sent toJacobi Hospital in the Bronx Photo by Laura C-S

We want your work from home photos In each issue of This Week on Martine wefeature one patron submitted photo that was taken in White Plains To submit yourphotography for a chance to be featured visit our submission page upload a photoand fill out our form with a short description of the photo and your name

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