Thu, April 18 @ 11 AM | Thursday is Story Day at PPVN! Gather round the Early Literacy Area for a hand picked story
or two or three from our staff! This story time is intended for toddlers. | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Thu, April 18 @ 11 AM | This event will take place in person at Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction. Patrons can schedule individual time with library staff for help with any tasks that need to be completed via the computer and or personal phone. Time slots can vary from increments of 15 minutes to 1 hour.
Please register in advanc… Phone or in-person | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Adults |
Thu, April 18 @ 2 PM | Interactive, hands-on workshop in which participants will either begin a novel or
refine a work in progress. We will discuss the basic elements of crime fiction:
character, setting, plot, tone, voice, and structure. Hosted by Lori Robbins and Cathi Stoler of the NY Sisters in Crime.
This is an online event. Registration required: Online | Online via Googlemeet | Adults |
Thu, April 18 @ 3 PM | This event will take place in person at Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction. Patrons can schedule individual time with library staff for help with any tasks that need to be completed via the computer and or personal phone. Time slots can vary from increments of 15 minutes to 1 hour.
Please register in advanc… Phone or in-person | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Adults |
Thu, April 18 @ 3 PM | | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Thu, April 18 @ 4 PM | Arab American Heritage Month This event is online only. Join us as three librarians talk about comics for Arab American Heritage Month, Muslim comics and humorous comics . Teens who attend and visit any of the three libraries afterwards can get a free comic book to keep.
Advanced registration required. The link to the virtual event will be sent one day in advance. Attendees must have a valid email address and a device with an Internet connection and audio and/or video capabilities. Public participation in the talk is optio… Registration required: Online | Riverside Library Online | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Fri, April 19 @ 11 AM | NYPL en Español Este programa será en persona.
La Biblioteca Pelham Parkway-Van Nest les invita a una conversación en español sobre el libro Diez Mujeres de Marcela Serrano.
Obtenga los libros en formato impreso o virtual en su libreria NYPL más cercana.
¡No necesita inscribirse! | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Adults |
Fri, April 19 @ 3 PM | Immigration Information Session
Learn About
How to attain your citizenship
Resources and information available for patrons
Resources available at the New Americans Corners
ActionNYC in Libraries program
Citizenship test study groups
Please note that this is not a legal service, it is just a general information session. | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Adults |
Fri, April 19 @ 3 PM | Join the Pelham Parkway-Van Nest library for an hour of constructing bigger and better buildings, massive and messy monsters, handsome and handy heroes, and so much more! The only limit is your imagination! We even have DUPLOs for those that are mini-figured sized as well! | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years),
Families |
Sat, April 20 @ 11 AM | This event will take place in-person at the Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library.
Relive your childhood with cartoons from our library collection! Come to the library for a relaxing time watching classic cartoons. We’ll watch animated movies or TV shows and enjoy a quiet Saturday morning. And we will also be providing readlikes from our collection. We hope to see you there!
For Children, Teens and Adults | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Adults,
Children,
School Age (5-12 years),
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Sat, April 20 @ 2 PM | Join Pelham Parkway-Van Nest as we go on perilous quests, unearth treasure hoards, solve cryptic puzzles, and fend off more goblins than you can shake a greataxe at! We will be running the game with the latest rule set of Dungeons and Dragons. We will make sure that all players will get a chance to understand the game before we start playing. Character sheets and pencils will be provided, but take advice from a seasoned adventurer: extra paper, pencils, pens, and erasers will come in handy.… | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years),
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years) |
Mon, April 22 @ 3 PM | This event is online and in-person.
Join us every Monday for intriguing and compelling real life stories!
Join the Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library for a free screening of "Delikado".
Program Description
Palawan is a tropical island paradise and one of Asia's tourist hotspots. But for a tiny network of environmental crusaders struggling to protect its spectacular forests and seas, it is a battlefield. Delikado follows three land defenders as they brave violence, death threats and murder whil… Registration required: Online | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library Online and Livestream | Adults,
50+,
College & Graduate Students,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Mon, April 22 @ 3 PM | STEAM Power to the players! Get into the game with PPVN and learn to the use the Make Code Arcade to build your next level! After a brief tutorial, you'll be able to press start and craft your very own stage! If you need help or stuck in mud on what type of game to create, the Make Code Arcade has guides to make games of all kinds! Rated C for Computer Knowledge Required, intended for kids 7 and up. | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Tue, April 23 @ 11 AM | This event will take place in person at Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction. Patrons can schedule individual time with library staff for help with any tasks that need to be completed via the computer and or personal phone. Time slots can vary from increments of 15 minutes to 1 hour.
Please register in advanc… Phone or in-person | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Adults |
Tue, April 23 @ 3 PM | Join us for a battle of journalist detectives! This event will take place virtually.
We will be discussing some of our favorite literary reporters and journalists turned detectives.
Registration will open on March 19th. Registration required: Online | Epiphany Library Online via Zoom | Adults,
50+,
Book Lovers |
Tue, April 23 @ 3 PM | This event will take place in person at Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction. Patrons can schedule individual time with library staff for help with any tasks that need to be completed via the computer and or personal phone. Time slots can vary from increments of 15 minutes to 1 hour.
Please register in advanc… Phone or in-person | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Adults |
Tue, April 23 @ 3:30 PM | Canceled
R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping to improve children’s literacy and social skills through the assistance of trained, registered and insured therapy dog teams as literacy mentors. R.E.A.D. is a program of Intermountain Therapy Animals of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Reading to a therapy dog is fun!
Children can sign up to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D.
sessio… Phone or in-person | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Wed, April 24 @ 11 AM | Gather round, fëmijët! Ms. Gigi has a story to tell you on July 26th at 11:30AM. Come for NYPL's only Albanian/English story time! | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
Families,
Parents/Caregivers |
Wed, April 24 @ 2 PM | Comics & Superheroes Come celebrate Comic Con at the Library! WIN awesome prizes learn about the latest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television and so much more!
Program Itinerary:
Comic Book Crafts (Button Making, Bookmarks and Backpacks)
Comic Book Trivia
Author Talk with Chris Condon | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Adults,
Book Lovers,
Children,
College & Graduate Students,
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Teachers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Wed, April 24 @ 4 PM | Author at the Library This event will take place in person and over Google Meet.
To see this event over Google Meet, register at this link.
Join Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Librarian in a discussion with comic book writer, Chris Condon, author of the popular series, That Texas Blood, as they talk about his writing and career and also his latest graphic novel,The Enfield Gang Massacre!
Although not required to attend the program, feel free to place That Texas Blood on hold with your library card!
Author Bios… Registration required: Online | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library Online via Google Meet | Adults,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Thu, April 25 @ 11 AM | Thursday is Story Day at PPVN! Gather round the Early Literacy Area for a hand picked story
or two or three from our staff! This story time is intended for toddlers. | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Thu, April 25 @ 11 AM | This event will take place in person at Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction. Patrons can schedule individual time with library staff for help with any tasks that need to be completed via the computer and or personal phone. Time slots can vary from increments of 15 minutes to 1 hour.
Please register in advanc… Phone or in-person | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Adults |
Thu, April 25 @ 3 PM | Join us for an hour of relaxation during our
De-Stress Coloring Club program!
Come relax and channel your inner artist on paper.
We will play relaxing music lightly in the background while we unwind coloring.
No Registration Required
All Ages. Kids under the age of 7 should be accompanied by a parent/gaurdian. | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Adults |
Thu, April 25 @ 3 PM | | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Thu, April 25 @ 3:30 PM | Author Talks This event will take place over Google Meet. Join Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Librarian in a discussion with video game creator and writer, Cliff Bleszinski, as they talk about his writing and career and also his comic book debut, Scrapper!
Author Bios
Cliff Bleszinski made videogames for 25 years, games such as the Jazz Jackrabbit series, the Unreal series, Gears of War, and Fortnite. He had his own studio, Boss Key, that existed for 3.5 years making the titles LawBreakers and Radical Hei… Registration required: Online | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library Online via Google Meet | Adults,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Thu, April 25 @ 4 PM | This event takes place in person. Every month we will watch a movie that is based on a form of literature. We will discuss comparisons between the film and its literary counterpart and enjoy the movie with free snacks. Bring your classmates and friends.
Vote for the movie that will be played using the QR or by filling out this form.
Patrons must be 13-18 years old to attend this screening. | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Fri, April 26 @ 3 PM | Online This event is online only. Need a new book for the month? Then come to our Virtual Book Tasting! Get a "taste" of a variety of new and popular books. Come and hear about the great books from our librarians that are in our collection!
This event will take place over Google Meet. Registration required: Online | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library Online | Adults,
Book Lovers,
Children,
Families,
Teachers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Fri, April 26 @ 3 PM | Join us at the Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library for a relaxing and enjoyable crafting period in the Children's area of the library. No registration needed, however supplies are limited. | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years),
Families,
Parents/Caregivers |
Sat, April 27 @ 3 PM | This event takes place in person.
Every month we will watch a movie in our community room. Enjoy the movie with free snacks and refreshments. Bring your family and friends. Don't forget to vote so you have a say!
Vote for the movie we play by filling out this form.
For families and children of all ages. | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Adults,
Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years),
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Tue, April 30 @ 11 AM | This event will take place in person at Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction. Patrons can schedule individual time with library staff for help with any tasks that need to be completed via the computer and or personal phone. Time slots can vary from increments of 15 minutes to 1 hour.
Please register in advanc… Phone or in-person | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Adults |
Tue, April 30 @ 3 PM | This event will take place in person at Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction. Patrons can schedule individual time with library staff for help with any tasks that need to be completed via the computer and or personal phone. Time slots can vary from increments of 15 minutes to 1 hour.
Please register in advanc… Phone or in-person | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Adults |
Tue, April 30 @ 3:30 PM | Canceled
R.E.A.D. ® is the 1st and foremost comprehensive reading to therapy dogs support program helping to improve children’s literacy and social skills through the assistance of trained, registered and insured therapy dog teams as literacy mentors. R.E.A.D. is a program of Intermountain Therapy Animals of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Dogs can’t read but they can be great listeners! Reading to a therapy dog is fun!
Children can sign up to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each during the R.E.A.D.
sessio… Phone or in-person | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years) |
Thu, May 2 @ 11 AM | This event will take place in person at Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction. Patrons can schedule individual time with library staff for help with any tasks that need to be completed via the computer and or personal phone. Time slots can vary from increments of 15 minutes to 1 hour.
Please register in advanc… Phone or in-person | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Adults |
Thu, May 2 @ 11 AM | This event will take place in person at Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction. Patrons can schedule individual time with library staff for help with any tasks that need to be completed via the computer and or personal phone. Time slots can vary from increments of 15 minutes to 1 hour.
Please register in advanc… Phone or in-person | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Adults |
Thu, May 2 @ 11 AM | Thursday is Story Day at PPVN! Gather round the Early Literacy Area for a hand picked story
or two or three from our staff! This story time is intended for toddlers. | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Children,
Toddlers (18-36 months),
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) |
Thu, May 2 @ 3 PM | This event will take place in person at Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library. If you have a tech problem, question, or would just like some individualized tech tutorials, this is your time to work with a librarian and receive their personal attention and instruction. Patrons can schedule individual time with library staff for help with any tasks that need to be completed via the computer and or personal phone. Time slots can vary from increments of 15 minutes to 1 hour.
Please register in advanc… Phone or in-person | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Adults |
Thu, May 2 @ 4 PM | Comics & Superheroes This event will take place in person.
Join the Children and YA staff at our Anime Club! We will watch new anime and highlight the manga connected with the show. But also talk about upcoming manga series we hope you will enjoy! Limited volumes of the manga copies will be put aside for checkout leading up to the meeting date.
For ages 10-17 | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Children,
School Age (5-12 years),
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Fri, May 3 @ 3 PM | Join the Pelham Parkway-Van Nest library for an hour of constructing bigger and better buildings, massive and messy monsters, handsome and handy heroes, and so much more! The only limit is your imagination! We even have DUPLOs for those that are mini-figured sized as well! | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Children,
Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),
School Age (5-12 years),
Families |
Fri, May 3 @ 4 PM | This event will take place in person at the Pelham Parkway-Van Nest branch.
Come visit the Van Nest Library and receive a free book...to keep!. Kids and Teens will have a chance to browse from an assortment of special books and give them a new home. Take some time to sit and talk with friends or read a book of your choice. When you pick your book, leave a review and return in back to recive another book!
**First come first served while supplies last** First come, first served | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Adults,
50+,
Book Lovers,
Children,
School Age (5-12 years),
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Teachers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |
Sat, May 4 @ 11 AM | This event will take place in-person at the Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library.
Relive your childhood with cartoons from our library collection! Come to the library for a relaxing time watching classic cartoons. We’ll watch animated movies or TV shows and enjoy a quiet Saturday morning. And we will also be providing readlikes from our collection. We hope to see you there!
For Children, Teens and Adults | Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library | Adults,
Children,
School Age (5-12 years),
Families,
Parents/Caregivers,
Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),
Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years) |