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Westchester Music Guild's Young Artists Concert At New Rochelle Public Library

New Rochelle Public Library — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 02:24:39 +0000

NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- The public is invited to hear some of Westchester’s most accomplished rising musicians, as they compete in the 51st Annual Westchester Musicians Guild’s “Young Artists Concert” on Sunday, December 7, 2013, at 2:00 pm, in the Ossie Davis Theater of the New Rochelle Public Library. Top student musicians in grades 7 – 12, selected through a competitive audition process, will present a variety of riveting works. The concert is free; donations gratefully accepted.

The Westchester Musicians Guild (WMG) was founded in 1938 for the purpose of encouraging and upholding the highest standards of music teaching and performance. The WMG promotes goodwill and fellowship among professional musicians and music devotees in our community by sponsoring a variety of formal and informal events, including professional chamber music concerts, informal Play-Ins, and a Winter Concert and Party. The WMG supports the advancement of young musicians through student recitals, the WMG Young Artists Concert, and scholarship awards.

New Rochelle “Make A Gift Fair” For Bid Family Saturday

New Rochelle Public Library — Sat, 06 Dec 2014 02:14:03 +0000

NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- Children ages 5 and up are invited to create presents for holiday giving at the BID Family Day “Make a Gift to Give” Workshop on Saturday, December 6th, from 2:00 – 2:30 pm, at the New Rochelle Public Library. The BID Family Saturdays’ staff from New Rochelle schools, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Library, along with teen assistants, will help children ages 5 and older use their creativity to make three lovely presents to give to family and friends this holiday season. Participants may paint a wooden picture frame, make a soup-mix-in-a-jar, create a beaded necklace, or select from numerous other projects to complete and bring home. A “Wrap it Up!” station will provide gift wrapping and tags for each of the creations. The program is free and participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.

“BID Family Days” is a partnership of the New Rochelle Downtown BID (Business Improvement District) with the New Rochelle Public Library, the City School District, and the Department of Parks & Recreation. For more information, call the library’s Community Relations office, (914) 632-8254.

December Holiday Book Sale At New Rochelle Public Library

New Rochelle Public Library — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 21:08:33 +0000

NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- The public is invited to finish-up holiday shopping at the Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library’s Big Holiday Book Sale, on Friday December 5th and December 6th, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, in the library’s lobby. A variety of gift-quality books popular novels and mysteries in hardcover and paperback, non-fiction in hard-cover and paperback, to children’s books, brand new jigsaw puzzles, CDS, and classic literature in attractive editions will be available for purchase, at exceptionally low prices. The sale will also include gift wrap, holiday cooking and craft books, sets of books, and other bargain items for affordable gift-giving.

The Friends of the Library organization continues its Mini Book Sales every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm., in the library lobby.

New Rochelle Art Association Exhibit And Jurying-In Of New Members

New Rochelle Public Library — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 21:07:04 +0000

NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- The annual Adolph Grant Award Show sponsored by the New Rochelle Art Association will be featured in the Lumen Winter Gallery of the New Rochelle Public Library from Sunday, December 7, 2014 – Saturday, January 3, 2015. The exhibit is open free of charge during regular library hours.

All exhibiting members of the Association may participate in this exhibit, which offers a cash prize for a New Rochelle resident working in oils, watercolors, acrylics or pastels. This award was established by the New Rochelle Art Association in 1924, in memory of noted member Adolph Grant, and has been awarded annually to an outstanding New Rochelle painter ever since. Another cash award will be given for Best in Show, as well as ribbons for second, third and honorable mention for outstanding entries in all media and categories, regardless of the artist’s residence.

Artists who would like to become members of the New Rochelle Art Association are invited to submit three pieces of recent work (not older than two years) for consideration for membership at the Jurying-In of New Members on Saturday, December 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 pm in the library’s Meeting Room. All types of work will be considered – paintings, graphics, sculpture or crafts – as long as it is an original and not a copy. Photography and computer graphics will also be considered. Artists selected by the jury will become Exhibiting Members of the New Rochelle Art Association.
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Gospel Concert For Thanksgiving At Library

New Rochelle Public Library — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 00:17:52 +0000

NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- The award-winning, Mount Vernon Interfaith Community Choir will perform a joyous, moving concert of Gospel music, “Giving Thanks,” on Sunday, November 23, from 3:00 – 4:00 pm in the Ossie Davis Theater of the New Rochelle Public Library. The program will provide opportunities for reflection and rejoicing, setting the tone for the upcoming holiday season.

Comprised of magnificent singers representing various local houses of worship and many socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds, the choir has been enthralling, inspiring, and uniting audiences since it was formed for the Mount Vernon Arts on Third Festival in 2000. Directed by founder Maureen Wilson, the choir has appeared on national television and in prominent programs from Westchester, New York to Miami, Florida.

The program is made possible by the Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library. A donation of $2.00 for audience members 13 years and older is suggested at the door. Seating is on first-come, first-served basis to the capacity of the 138-seat theater.

Library To Commemorate World War I With Exhibit And Programs

New Rochelle Public Library — Sat, 08 Nov 2014 23:43:22 +0000

NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- “Over There, Over Here: World War I Posters and New Rochelle’s Part in the Great War,” is the title of the exhibit the New Rochelle Public Library (NRPL) is displaying November 10th – December 3rd, in the library’s Lumen Winter Gallery during regular library hours. Marking the 100th anniversary of World War I, the “Great War” that involved all the world’s major economic powers and claimed over 10 million lives, NRPL will display an exhibit of twenty World War I posters loaned by a private collector, and archival photographs and items from the library’s local history collection. The War was waged not just by soldiers on the battlefield, but by artists of the Golden Age of Illustration who created works to stir patriotism, and residents who did their part on the home front, as portrayed in the exhibit and the following related programs.

A narrated concert, “To End All Wars: Music of World War One,” will be presented on Sunday, November 16, 3:00 – 4:00 pm, in the Ossie Davis Theater. Rick Spencer, who is known internationally for his work as a historian, researcher, singer, songwriter and performer of music in the American folk tradition, will perform both well-known and obscure songs of the period along with a discussion of the issues, events, and personalities of the First World War. The program is made possible by the Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library. A donation of $2.00 is suggested at the door.

“The Golden Age of Illustration and the Great War,” a free digital slide program exploring the significant period known as the Golden Age of Illustration and its impact on the WWI efforts, will be presented by Professor George Fernandez on Thursday, November 20, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. In 1914, posters were already a powerful advertising tool. Four-color printing capabilities allowed them to be printed quickly and inexpensively—an ideal vehicle for spreading wartime propaganda. When America entered the War in April 1917, the country lost no time in producing more of these posters than any other single nation. A number were created by New Rochelle artists–such as Howard Christy Chandler, Coles Phillips, and Joseph Leyendecker. The graphic works now provide a striking visual history of the sentiments of our country. This program is presented in partnership with the New Rochelle Art Association and is made possible by the Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library.

Another free digital slide program, “New Rochelle’s Part in the Great War,” will be presented by city historian Barbara Davis at the League of Women Voters Coffee and Conversation on Friday, November 21, from 9:30 am – 11:00 am. Eight months after America entered into World War I, a drama of national proportion arrived at New Rochelle's doorstep. When the December 1917 crisis began to subside, the city had achieved country-wide fame and praise. Ironically, the rave reviews came on the heels of the community’s highly-publicized fall from grace. Complimentary coffee and light refreshments will be served at the program, which is held in the Meeting Room.

New Rochelle Public Library Veterans Day Closing And Board Of Trustees Meeting

New Rochelle Public Library — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 00:17:52 +0000

NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- The New Rochelle Public Library will be closed for regular operations on Tuesday, November 11th for Veteran’s Day. The library lobby will be open from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, immediately following the Veteran’s Days services on Memorial Plaza, so that residents may view the exhibit, “Over There, Over Here: World War I Posters and New Rochelle’s Part in the Great War.” The exhibit marks the 100th anniversary of World War I, the “Great War” that involved all the world’s major economic powers and claimed over 10 million lives. The exhibit includes twenty-two World War I posters loaned by private collectors and archival photographs and items from the library’s local history collection.

The library will also open its doors on the evening of November 11th for the monthly meeting of the New Rochelle Public Library’s Board of Trustees, at 7:30 pm. The meeting was originally scheduled for November 13th. The Library Board of Trustees generally meets in the library’s Ossie Davis Theater on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm, with a public-to-be-heard session at 8:15 pm.

Library To Host Slide Presentation: “The Golden Age Of Illustration And The Great War”

New Rochelle Public Library — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 00:17:52 +0000

NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- Exploring America’s Golden Age of Illustration and its impact on the WWI efforts, Professor George Fernandez will present a free digital slide program in the Ossie Davis Theater of the New Rochelle Public Library on Thursday, November 19, at 7:00 pm.

When the war broke in 1914, posters were already a powerful advertising tool. Four-color printing capabilities allowed them to be printed quickly and inexpensively—an ideal vehicle for spreading wartime propaganda. When the United States entered the war in April 1917, the country lost no time in producing more of these posters than any other single nation. The graphic works now provide a striking visual history of the time and sentiments of our country. A number of these posters were created by New Rochelle artists who were members of the New Rochelle Art Association, such as Howard Christy Chandler, Coles Phillips, and Joseph Leyendecker.

Professor Fernandez teaches at Farmingdale State College and is a member of the Society of Illustrators and the Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators Permanent Collection Committee.

Before the presentation, participants will have the opportunity to view the library’s exhibit, “Over There, Over Here: World War I Posters and New Rochelle’s Part in the Great War.” The exhibit includes twenty-two World War I posters loaned by private collectors, and archival photographs and items from the library’s local history collection, and is on view from November 10th – December 3rd, in the library’s Lumen Winter Gallery during regular library hours.

This program is presented in partnership with the New Rochelle Art Association and is made possible by the Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library.

Holiday Book Sale At Library

New Rochelle Public Library — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 00:10:58 +0000

NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- A Holiday Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library will be held on Friday, November 7th, and Saturday, November 8th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Library’s lobby. The sale includes a variety of gently used gift-quality books from popular novels and mysteries in hardcover and paperback, non-fiction in hard-cover and paperback, to children’s books, brand new jigsaw puzzles, music cassettes, videos, and classic literature in attractive editions.

The sale will also include a “Give a Gift of Local History” table, with recent books about New Rochelle and archival postcards, pamphlets, and books available for purchase. Gift wrap, holiday cooking and craft books, sets of books, and other bargain items for affordable gift-giving will also be on sale.

The Friends of the Library continue their Mini Book Sales every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm., in the library lobby.

Free “Lunchtime Express” Yoga At Library

New Rochelle Public Library — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 00:06:55 +0000

NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- The fall sessions of Lunchtime Yoga will continue to be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays at the New Rochelle Public Library, through December 17th. Monday sessions are held for 30 minutes, from 12:15 - 12:45 pm, and Wednesday sessions are 45 minutes in length, from 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm. Sessions do not take place on holidays when the library is closed and there will be no session on November 26th.

Yoga instructor Nora LeMorin leads the gentle yet invigorating sessions, helping participants return to work with renewed energy and focus. Traditional and adapted poses will be practiced either standing or seated in chairs to balance, stretch and strengthen the body while calming the mind. Participants do not need to change out of work clothes, and mats will not be needed for these sessions of breathing and meditation techniques as well as the guided relaxation. The drop-in sessions do not require advanced registration.
This program is made possible by the Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library. Donations are gratefully accepted.

“Day of the Dead” Traditions To Be Showcased At New Rochelle Public Library

New Rochelle Public Library — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 15:25:20 +0000

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NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- “Day of the Dead” (El Día de los Muertos,) a festive observance from Mexico that commemorates the return to earth of deceased family and friends each year, will again be celebrated at the New Rochelle Public Library with an elaborate exhibit and free event. Beginning October 30, the library’s lobby will again be transformed as Calaveras y Diablitos, a group of local artists, create their seventh annual exhibit in the library’s lobby. The exhibit will feature an ofrenda (altar) decorated with sugar skulls, paper cut-outs and marigolds, as well as photographs and possessions of loved ones who have died, and large papier mache figures enjoying a feast. The exhibit continues until November 5th during regular library hours.

“Day of the Dead” Crafts and Live Performance will take place on Saturday, November 2nd, from 2:30 – 6:30 pm. All ages are invited to create an array of traditional symbols and crafts in the library’s meeting room, beginning at 2:30 pm. A performance by the extraordinary group of Aztec dancers, Atl-Tlachinolli, will wrap-up the annual festivities, from 5:30 – 6:15 pm. The free program is made possible by the New Rochelle Business Improvement District (BID), in partnership with the Library, City School District, and Department of Parks & Recreation. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis, to the capacity of the Ossie Davis Theater.

Two Inducted to New Rochelle Public Library Board of Trustees

New Rochelle Public Library — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 13:25:20 +0000

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NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- The New Rochelle Public Library Board of Trustees inducted two new members at their October 2nd meeting. Charles F. Burke, Jr. and Damon R. Maher were appointed to the board to fill two vacancies resulting from resignations of two elected board members. Following the resignation of former board members Bernardo Nunez, who moved out of state, and Bo Kemp, whose work now requires extensive travel, the library’s Board of Trustees instituted the process for the appointment of temporary replacements. Mr. Burke and Mr. Maher, both New Rochelle residents, submitted the requested applications for the positions. Mr. Burke, an Executive Director of Morgan Stanley, and Mr. Maher, a partner in the law firm of Levy and Maher, will each bring to the Board of Trustees valuable expertise and a commitment to strengthening the library.

The annual Library election in May, 2015, will now include elections for three library trustee positions: one for the regularly-scheduled election of a trustee for a 5-year term, one to complete Mr. Kemp’s term, which will end in 2018, and one to complete the remainder of Mr. Nunez’s term, which will end in 2017.

The Library Board of Trustees meets in the library’s Ossie Davis Theater on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm, with a public-to-be-heard session at 8:15 pm.

New Rochelle Public Library Book Sales This Friday and Saturday

New Rochelle Public Library — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:49:12 +0000

Date: 2/13-14/2009
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 2:30 PM
Description: Take home great bargains - books, CDs, DVDs, calendars and more!
Location: Lobby

New Rochelle Public Library Brown Bag Book Discussion Today; "Loving" Frank by Nancy Horan

New Rochelle Public Library — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:45:49 +0000

Date: 2/18/2009
Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Time: 1:30 PM
Description: All are welcome to read Loving Frank by Nancy Horan, and discuss it over lunch. Copies of the books are available at the first floor Registration Desk.

Location: Meeting Room 2nd Floor

New Rochelle Public LIbrary Art Class Tonight; Family Trees - Visual Memoirs

New Rochelle Public Library — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:45:26 +0000

Date: 2/10/2009
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Meeting Room 1st Floor

Description: Here's a wonderful opportunity to capture family memories in an expressive and enjoyable art project led by artist-instructor Alice Megaro! A fifteen-session class will help budding and veteran artists collect information about their families and organize it using genealogical charts; create a tree on paper or fabric, with decorative leaves and fruits representing family members; and illuminate and illustrate their unique family trees.

Open to New Rochelle residents 60 years and older. Free.

Library: NEW ROCHELLE PUBLIC LIBRARY - ADULT CALENDAR

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SCORE Free Business Counseling at New Rochelle Public Library Tonight

New Rochelle Public Library — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:45:01 +0000

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Date: 2/9/2009
Start Time: 6:00 PM
End Time: 8:00 PM

Description: SCORE WESTCHESTER volunteers provide free advice to those interested in starting their own small business or already running a business but in need of help or fresh ideas - every Monday except legal and religious holidays,from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, in the Second Floor Conference Room.

September Book Sale At Library

New Rochelle Public Library — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:55:53 +0000

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The Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library resume their monthly Used Book Sales on Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13, from 9:00 am. to 3:00 pm in the west end of the Library's lobby.

The Friends of the Library bookstore is open every Tuesday from 1 pm to 2:30 pm, and on Saturdays from 10 am to 2:30 pm.

Bookmobile To Visit New Rochelle in September

New Rochelle Public Library — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:52:15 +0000

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Can't get to the library? The New Rochelle Public Library may be coming to you. A book mobile, supported by an $85,000 grant from the Westchester County Board of Legislators, took its inaugural runs this summer, and will now be coming to New Rochelle two times a month.

On Thursday, September 4 and Thursday,September 23, the book mobile will be stopping at the Bracey Apartments (Harrison Street near Main Street) from 12:30 - 1:45 pm; and the MacLeay Apartments (parking lot off Fifth Avenue) from 2:00 - 3:00 pm.

On September 4, the Bookmobile will be stopping at the Hartley Apartments (Horton Avenue and Brook Street) from 9:45 am - 11:15 am; and on September 23 at Christ United Methodist Church, (parking lot of 1200 North Avenue), from 9:45 am - 11:15 am.

On this library-on-wheels, librarians and clerks from the New Rochelle Public Library will be on hand to help visitors browse through a select collection of books and other materials, borrow items (which can be returned to the book mobile or any of the county's libraries), sign up for library cards, gather pamphlets on county and area services, and search WLS cyber
databases and resources.

New Rochelle Public Library Offers Free Career Counseling Course

New Rochelle Public Library — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:50:43 +0000

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WEBS Career and Educational Counseling Service will be offering a free eight-week career counseling program at the New Rochelle Public Library this fall. WEBS is sponsored by the Westchester Library System.

Managing Your Career in Changing Times will help adults assess themselves, obtain career and educational information, learn to use online career resources, explore new career options, and market themselves effectively. The program is geared to those who are unemployed, changing careers, reentering the workforce or returning to school. The seminar will be offered on eight Tuesday evenings starting in October.

Individuals can find out about exact dates and times and register for a seminar by calling WEBS at
674-3612 on or after August 11, 2008.

Space is limited, so early registration is recommended.