Events

The Library is here to help you learn and connect with your community through our wide array of free events, programs, classes, book clubs, and more. Please check listings to confirm if a program is in-person, online, or outdoors.

If you have any questions about the events listed below, please contact the branch for more information. See here for service updates at the Library.

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11 events found.

Date/TimeTitle/DescriptionLocationAudience
Fri, March 29
@ 3:30 PM
Author Talks
Register Here Through Zoom! Join Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library in a discussion with award-winning and bestselling YA author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, as they talk about her latest YA thriller, Where Sleeping Girls Lie. Description: It’s like I keep stumbling into a dark room, searching for the switch to make things bright again... Sade Hussein is starting her third year of high school, this time at the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy boarding school, after being home-schooled all h…
Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library
Online via Zoom
Book Lovers,

Teachers,

K-12 Educators,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, April 10
@ 4 PM
Author Talks
This event will take place over Zoom. Spring is in full bloom and there is no better place to celebrate the end of the winter thaw with romance and books! In collaboration with the New York Public Library, join international author Kalie Holford as she discusses her lyrical heartrending THE LAST LOVE SONG, with New York Times bestselling author Rachel Lippincott. Advanced registration is required. The link to the virtual event will be sent one day in advance. Attendees must have a valid emai…
Online via ZoomAdults,

Book Lovers,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, April 16
@ 2 PM
Author Talks
Join us for an author talk with bestselling author C.J. Tudor! This is an online event. C. J. Tudor is the author of The Drift, The Burning Girls, The Other People, The Hiding Place, and The Chalk Man, which won the International Thriller Writers Award for Best First Novel, the Barry Award, and the Strand Critics Award for Best Debut Novel. Over the years she has worked as a copywriter, television presenter, voice-over artist, and dog walker. She is now thrilled to be able to write full-time, a…
Epiphany Library
Online via Google Meet
Adults
Tue, April 16
@ 4 PM
Author Talks
This event will take place over Google Meet. Join Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Librarian in a discussion with artist and comic book writer, Declan Shalvey,as they talk about his writing and career and also his latest graphic novel, Old Dog ! Author Bios Declan Shalvey is an award-winning artist/writer from Ireland. Over his career, Shalvey has illustrated hit titles such as Batman, Deadpool, Punisher, Moon Knight as well as the acclaimed graphic novel series INJECTION with writer Warren El…
Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library
Online via Google Meet
Adults,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Fri, April 19
@ 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…
Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library
Online via Google Meet
Adults,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Wed, April 24
@ 4 PM
Author Talks
This event will take place in person and over Google Meet. 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 Chris Condon is the writer of the ongoing Image Comics serie…
Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library
Online via Google Meet
Adults,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Fri, May 10
@ 3:30 PM
Author Talks
Join Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Librarian in a discussion with comic book writer and illustrator, Mac Smith, as they talk about his debut graphic novel, Scurry! While it is not required if you are attending the program, you can get a copy of Scurry here with your library card! Author Bios Mac Smith is a self-taught comic artist living with his extremely furry dog. He also creates concept art for studios such as Blizzard, Warner Bros., Games Workshop, and Bethesda. SCURRY is his debut…
Online via Google MeetChildren,

School Age (5-12 years)
Wed, May 15
@ 3:30 PM
Author Talks
This event will take place in person at Pelham Parkway-Van Nest. Join Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Librarian in a discussion with children's Bronx writer Janelle Harper, as they talk about her latest picture book, My Block Looks Like! While it is not required, you can get a copy of My Block Looks Like by using your library card! For children and their families Author Bio Janelle Harper is a Bronx native who proudly carries her New York accent anywhere she goes. She finds inspiration in…
Online via Google MeetChildren,

Toddlers (18-36 months),

Pre-schoolers (3-5 years),

School Age (5-12 years),

Families,

Teachers
Wed, May 22
@ 4 PM
Author Talks
This event will take place over Google Meet. Join Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Librarian in a discussion with comic book writer, Wyatt Kennedy, as they talk about his writing, career and also his latest upcoming graphic novel, Nights! Author Bios Wyatt Kennedy is a west coast-based author with an obsessive passion for music, comics, and films. He can be found at most local coffee shops talking about Damon Albarn, Donald Glover, Spider-Man 2, and the work of Shane Black. He made his Image…
Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library
Online via Google Meet
Adults,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Tue, May 28
@ 3:30 PM
Author Talks
This event will take place over Google Meet. Join Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Librarian in a discussion with comic book writer, Rob Williams, and comic book illustrator, Pye Parr, as they talk about their latest upcoming graphic novel, Petrol Head! Author Bios Rob Williams’ comics works include Suicide Squad, Trinity, Martian Manhunter and Action Comics for DC Comics, Amazing Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, Punisher Max and Daken for Marvel, Kingsman: The Red Diamond for Millarworld, Judge Dredd…
Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library
Online via Google Meet
Adults,

Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years),

Young Adults/Pre GED (16-24 years)
Thu, May 30
@ 3 PM
Author Talks
This event will take place over Google Meet. Join Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library in a discussion with author Natalie Jenner, bestselling author of The Jane Austen Society" and Bloomsbury Girls, as she talks about her latest book, Every Time We Say Goodbye! Book Description: In 1955, Vivien Lowry is facing the greatest challenge of her life. Her latest play, the only female-authored play on the London stage that season, has opened in the West End to rapturous applause from the audience. T…
Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Library
Online via Google Meet
Adults,

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Book Lovers