Our program for our youngest patrons and their caregivers featuring songs, lapsit play, rhymes and more. Tickets available starting at 10:30, first-come, first-served.
Up to age 2
FREE
VR Storytime: Butt Or Face!: Ages 2+, Tickets Required
We will read Butt or Face, guessing which body part is which, and take home a booklist with further reading on animal butts! Pick up free tickets at the Trove desk starting 30 minutes beforehand.
Experience Virtual Reality (VR) without a headset in the Library's panoramic content room. Technology installed by Igloo Vision and funded by the Library Foundation/Optimum.
Ages 2+
FREE
Homework Help in the Trove: Drop-in homework help time
Drop-in homework help time in the Castle in the Trove.
Students in elementary school through high school can drop in to get help with homework from a teacher. Bring specific questions, or come work on your homework and get help as needed. From 4-7pm Monday-Thursday when school is in session. Homework Help will meet in the Castle in the Trove. Note: this is not one-on-one tutoring.
Youth participants of this program can play Minecraft together, in a safe setting. Individuals will enhance their organizational abilities and artistic expression. Parents are welcome to stay during the session. Led by Digital Media Specialist Austin Olney. For grades 4-12. Equipment and setup provided, all levels are encouraged!
Ages 9–18
Wednesday, October 14
FREE
Storybook Dancing with Steffi Nossen School of Dance: Ages 1-6
Drop-in homework help time in the Castle in the Trove.
Students in elementary school through high school can drop in to get help with homework from a teacher. Bring specific questions, or come work on your homework and get help as needed. From 4-7pm Monday-Thursday when school is in session. Homework Help will meet in the Castle in the Trove. Note: this is not one-on-one tutoring.
Ages 5–12Drop-in
FREE
Raccoon's Last Race: 3+ w/caregiver; tickets 30 minutes before program
Drop-in homework help time in the Castle in the Trove.
Students in elementary school through high school can drop in to get help with homework from a teacher. Bring specific questions, or come work on your homework and get help as needed. From 4-7pm Monday-Thursday when school is in session. Homework Help will meet in the Castle in the Trove. Note: this is not one-on-one tutoring.
Our program for our youngest patrons and their caregivers featuring songs, lapsit play, rhymes and more. Tickets available starting at 10:30, first-come, first-served.
Up to age 2
FREE
Jump into the Jurassic: VR Search and Find!: Ages 2+, Tickets Required
For children ages 2 and up. Come see how many dinosaurs you can find on the Igloo walls! Please pick up free tickets at the Trove desk starting 30 minutes before the program.
Experience Virtual Reality (VR) without a headset in the Library's panoramic content room. Technology installed by Igloo Vision and funded by the Library Foundation/Optimum.
Ages 2+
artFREE
Day of the Dead Altar-Making Workshop: Grades 2-5 with their families; Registration required
To celebrate the Day of the Dead, families will make an altar honoring a special person already departed.
Children in grades 2-5 with their families will create an altar honoring a very special person already departed. Families will sign-up for the entire series to allow time to create the altars. On the final day of the series we will have a celebration honoring the departed loved-ones, and the altars will remain on display for the month of November in the Trove. Registration begins on October 1st at the Trove info desk, the Compass.
Join the Girls Excelling In Math + Science (GEMS) Club from White Plains High School for fun science activities! Best suited for ages 5-10. No registration required.
The WPHS GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math + Science) will lead activities and crafts that guide kids in exploring complex scientific topics. Learn more about the GEMS's mission on their instagram page @wphsgems.
Join us for an afternoon of jazz featuring The Kwintet - a group of five jazz musicians who attend the Conservatory of Music at SUNY Purchase. Don't miss this special spontaneity and improvisation.
Young Musicians of Westchester, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, assists musicians embarking on professional careers with opportunities to perform for Westchester audiences in free public concerts. Students and recent alumni from great music conservatories, including Juilliard, Bard, Yale, CUNY Graduate Center, SUNY Purchase and the Aaron Copland School of Music, participate in our concerts and receive stipends for their performances. Concerts take place in New Rochelle, Scarsdale, White Plains and Yonkers, bringing live music performances to community residents who might not be able to attend and enjoy these events. Please see more about our organization at https://www.youngmusiciansofwestchester.org/
The annual White Plains Halloween Parade and Trunk or Treat is scheduled from 3:00 PM to 4:40 PM. The rain date is October 25. Contact Rec and Parks for details at 914-422-1336.
Event Details Location: Starts at the Library Plaza (100 Martine Avenue) and ends at Court Street. Schedule: Participants arrive in costume at the Library Plaza at 2:30 PM, and the parade begins marching at 3:00 PM. Activities: Children can participate in a trunk-or-treat experience at the end of the route on Court Street. Cost: This is a free community event and no registration is required. Rain Date: October 25, 2026.
For grades 3-6. Make like a spider and drop in to weave words into a poem on the Igloo screen, or come play a video game as a ghost dodging ghost hunters as it scares trick-or-treaters!
Experience Virtual Reality (VR) without a headset in the Library's panoramic content room. Technology installed by Igloo Vision and funded by the Library Foundation/Optimum.
Drop-in homework help time in the Castle in the Trove.
Students in elementary school through high school can drop in to get help with homework from a teacher. Bring specific questions, or come work on your homework and get help as needed. From 4-7pm Monday-Thursday when school is in session. Homework Help will meet in the Castle in the Trove. Note: this is not one-on-one tutoring.
Come play a one-page RPG adventure! As a bear or a cat? As a thief, a space adventurer, or a hunter of the supernatural? You decide, by majority vote! **Open table for RPG newbies and pros alike**
Our program for our youngest patrons and their caregivers featuring songs, lapsit play, rhymes and more. Tickets available starting at 10:30, first-come, first-served.
Up to age 2
FREE
Homework Help in the Trove: Drop-in homework help time
Drop-in homework help time in the Castle in the Trove.
Students in elementary school through high school can drop in to get help with homework from a teacher. Bring specific questions, or come work on your homework and get help as needed. From 4-7pm Monday-Thursday when school is in session. Homework Help will meet in the Castle in the Trove. Note: this is not one-on-one tutoring.
Youth participants of this program can play Minecraft together, in a safe setting. Individuals will enhance their organizational abilities and artistic expression. Parents are welcome to stay during the session. Led by Digital Media Specialist Austin Olney. For grades 4-12. Equipment and setup provided, all levels are encouraged!
For grades K-2. We will read a story about Halloween, then create paper haunted houses to take home! Please pick up free tickets at the Trove desk starting 30 minutes before the program.
Ages 5–8
FREE
Graphic Novel Chat & BINGO: Bigfoot Takes the Field: Grades 3-6, Story Trove, Registration Required
Join us to chat about The Cryptid Club: Bigfoot Takes the Field by Michael Brumm, and play BINGO!
Join us for some fun by talking about The Cryptid Club: Bigfoot Takes the Field by Michael Brumm! The first 4 students to register will receive a free copy of the graphic novel. Upon registration, please come to the Trove reference desk to pick up your free copy of the graphic novel. Other participants can have a copy placed on hold for them. For best discussion results, please make sure to read the graphic novel before coming to the program. We will also be playing a BINGO game based on the graphic novel and snacking on treats. About The Cryptid Club: Bigfoot Takes the Field: Lily knows better than to listen to the gossip her little brother, Henry, has heard, but when her school newspaper needs a big headline, the rumor that Bigfoot has been spotted is the best lead she's got. But when claw marks appear on the football equipment and excessive animal hair starts clogging-up the gym showers, Lily knows she can't be afraid. This is her opportunity to break the story wide-open. But can Lily, Henry, and Oliver, the neighbor-kid they're babysitting, discover what Bigfoot wants before it's too late?
Drop-in homework help time in the Castle in the Trove.
Students in elementary school through high school can drop in to get help with homework from a teacher. Bring specific questions, or come work on your homework and get help as needed. From 4-7pm Monday-Thursday when school is in session. Homework Help will meet in the Castle in the Trove. Note: this is not one-on-one tutoring.
Ages 5–12Drop-in
FREE
One Little Monster: 3+ w/caregiver; tickets 30 minutes before program
Stories, songs and a craft about monsters.
One little boy is ready to dream, But when he sees monsters, he lets out a scream! This little boy just can't get to sleep 'cause he's counting monsters and not counting sheep! Includes song, stories and craft about monsters. Includes a cookie snack.
Family
FREE
Successfully Navigating College Admissions: VIRTUAL
We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of high school students better understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate the changing landscape.
We are offering this Zoom presentation to help families of high school juniors, sophomores and freshmen better understand the college admissions process and how to successfully navigate the changing landscape. We will discuss current college admissions trends, admissions strategies, the changing test-optional environment, the importance of researching and visiting colleges to find schools that can be a good fit, a timeline and other action steps to make this fall productive and help reduce the stress around the college admissions process. We'll examine the holistic admissions review process, what admissions officers consider important when they review applicants and how students can position themselves to develop a compelling narrative to increase their chances for admission. We will also discuss the importance of community service, how it can provide an opportunity for meaningful experiences, personal growth and a way to showcase a student's character. Admissions officers place great emphasis on a student's character including how the student has given back and helped others. This program is recommended for parents and their high school teens and is a detailed and strategic overview of what students should focus on for a successful college admissions process and how to reduce the stress around it. The presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC. (www.standoutforcollege.com)
Drop-in homework help time in the Castle in the Trove.
Students in elementary school through high school can drop in to get help with homework from a teacher. Bring specific questions, or come work on your homework and get help as needed. From 4-7pm Monday-Thursday when school is in session. Homework Help will meet in the Castle in the Trove. Note: this is not one-on-one tutoring.
Ages 5–12Drop-in
storytimeFREE
Celebrating Louise Bourgeois: K-8/Families, Galaxy Hall
Our program for our youngest patrons and their caregivers featuring songs, lapsit play, rhymes and more. Tickets available starting at 10:30, first-come, first-served.
Up to age 2
FREE
Day of the Dead Altar-Making Workshop: Grades 2-5 with their families; Registration required
To celebrate the Day of the Dead, families will make an altar honoring a special person already departed.
Children in grades 2-5 with their families will create an altar honoring a very special person already departed. Families will sign-up for the entire series to allow time to create the altars. On the final day of the series we will have a celebration honoring the departed loved-ones, and the altars will remain on display for the month of November in the Trove. Registration begins on October 1st at the Trove info desk, the Compass.
The annual White Plains Halloween Parade and Trunk or Treat is scheduled from 3:00 PM to 4:40 PM. The rain date is October 25. Contact Rec and Parks for details at 914-422-1336.
Event Details Location: Starts at the Library Plaza (100 Martine Avenue) and ends at Court Street. Schedule: Participants arrive in costume at the Library Plaza at 2:30 PM, and the parade begins marching at 3:00 PM. Activities: Children can participate in a trunk-or-treat experience at the end of the route on Court Street. Cost: This is a free community event and no registration is required. Rain Date: October 25, 2026.
FamilyDrop-in
Monday, October 26
FREE
Homework Help in the Trove: Drop-in homework help time
Drop-in homework help time in the Castle in the Trove.
Students in elementary school through high school can drop in to get help with homework from a teacher. Bring specific questions, or come work on your homework and get help as needed. From 4-7pm Monday-Thursday when school is in session. Homework Help will meet in the Castle in the Trove. Note: this is not one-on-one tutoring.
Come play a one-page RPG adventure! As a bear or a cat? As a thief, a space adventurer, or a hunter of the supernatural? You decide, by majority vote! **Open table for RPG newbies and pros alike**
Our program for our youngest patrons and their caregivers featuring songs, lapsit play, rhymes and more. Tickets available starting at 10:30, first-come, first-served.
Up to age 2
FREE
Homework Help in the Trove: Drop-in homework help time
Drop-in homework help time in the Castle in the Trove.
Students in elementary school through high school can drop in to get help with homework from a teacher. Bring specific questions, or come work on your homework and get help as needed. From 4-7pm Monday-Thursday when school is in session. Homework Help will meet in the Castle in the Trove. Note: this is not one-on-one tutoring.
Ages 5–12Drop-in
artFREE
Making a Monster, Adopting an Alien: Creative Writing Workshop for Grades 3-5
There are monsters lurking inside us all, begging for us to tell their stories. In this workshop, students will use writing and illustration to create their own unique monster characters.
Youth participants of this program can play Minecraft together, in a safe setting. Individuals will enhance their organizational abilities and artistic expression. Parents are welcome to stay during the session. Led by Digital Media Specialist Austin Olney. For grades 4-12. Equipment and setup provided, all levels are encouraged!
Children ages 3-5 can have fun and do some yoga!
Space is limited. Tickets are required. Please pick up tickets at the Compass Desk starting 30 minutes before the program.
Drop-in homework help time in the Castle in the Trove.
Students in elementary school through high school can drop in to get help with homework from a teacher. Bring specific questions, or come work on your homework and get help as needed. From 4-7pm Monday-Thursday when school is in session. Homework Help will meet in the Castle in the Trove. Note: this is not one-on-one tutoring.
Ages 5–12Drop-in
FREE
Mr. Pumpkin Tea Party: 3+ w/caregiver; tickets available 30 minutes before program
Mr. Pumpkin invites his peculiar friends to tea.
Rhyming text describes the thirteen sights and sounds at a tea party hosted by Mr. Pumpkin. We will also take a stroll on Halloween night with 10 little ghosts. What could go wrong?
Drop-in homework help time in the Castle in the Trove.
Students in elementary school through high school can drop in to get help with homework from a teacher. Bring specific questions, or come work on your homework and get help as needed. From 4-7pm Monday-Thursday when school is in session. Homework Help will meet in the Castle in the Trove. Note: this is not one-on-one tutoring.
Ages 5–12Drop-in
storytimeFREE
Halloween: Stories and Stuff: K-2 story and craft, Galaxy Hall
Our program for our youngest patrons and their caregivers featuring songs, lapsit play, rhymes and more. Tickets available starting at 10:30, first-come, first-served.
We will read three short stories about Dragon's Halloween adventures and take home a costume coloring activity! Please pick up free tickets at the Trove desk starting 30 minutes before the program.
Experience Virtual Reality (VR) without a headset in the Library's panoramic content room. Technology installed by Igloo Vision and funded by the Library Foundation/Optimum.
Ages 2+
artFREE
LEGO club: Drop-in, All Ages/Families, Galaxy Hall
Drop in and build with the Library's LEGO collection! This free drop-in LEGO club meets in Galaxy Hall at the White Plains Public Library, with ages 5y-12y.
Ages 5–12Drop-in
FREE
Halloween Costume Parade: Trick or Treat around the Library
Drop-in homework help time in the Castle in the Trove.
Students in elementary school through high school can drop in to get help with homework from a teacher. Bring specific questions, or come work on your homework and get help as needed. From 4-7pm Monday-Thursday when school is in session. Homework Help will meet in the Castle in the Trove. Note: this is not one-on-one tutoring.
Come play a short D&D adventure - aka a oneshot! **Attendance is limited to those who have previously signed up at one of our character creation sessions.**
Children ages 3-5 can have fun and do some yoga!
Space is limited. Tickets are required. Please pick up tickets at the Compass Desk starting 30 minutes before the program.
Refreshments and a couple of books about the winning candidate.
Starting October 13, cast your vote in the Trove for your candidate - Duck or Olivia! Voters will receive an "I Voted" sticker for voting. Voting will be open through November 2. On November 4, at 3:30pm, the winner will be announced! Come to Galaxy Hall to hear a couple of books about the winner and have some snacks, treats, and drinks. Thank you to the League of Women Voters for supporting this program!
Kids
FREE
Homework Help in the Trove: Drop-in homework help time
Drop-in homework help time in the Castle in the Trove.
Students in elementary school through high school can drop in to get help with homework from a teacher. Bring specific questions, or come work on your homework and get help as needed. From 4-7pm Monday-Thursday when school is in session. Homework Help will meet in the Castle in the Trove. Note: this is not one-on-one tutoring.
Ages 5–12Drop-in
storytimeFREE
Garlands of Light: a Diwali Story: 3+ w/caregiver; tickets 30 minutes before program
A family gathers to celebrate the Festival of Lights.
Stories, songs and a craft celebrating Diwali: The Festival of Lights. Includes a take-home craft and a cookie snack.
Young ones up through age 4 are invited to hear stories, songs and have fun! Ticket required. Space is limited.
Young ones up through age 4 are invited to hear stories, songs and have fun! Space is limited. Tickets are available for free on a first-come, first-served basis starting 30 minutes before the program.
Drop in for a writing workshop with a different topic each week!
Grades 3-6 are invited to drop in for a creative writing workshop featuring a different topic each week. November 5: Works of the Wild - Nature Writing November 12: What Do Dogs Think? - Non-Human Narratives November 19: Secret Agent Bootcamp - Spy Stories December 3: Seeing & Being - Visual Poetry December 10: Main Character Factory - Character Building December 17: Beats & Rhymes - Musical Poetry This program series is held in conjunction with Cosmic Writers and Pace University and made possible with support from the White Plains Library Foundation.
Ages 8–12Drop-in
FREE
Homework Help in the Trove: Drop-in homework help time
Drop-in homework help time in the Castle in the Trove.
Students in elementary school through high school can drop in to get help with homework from a teacher. Bring specific questions, or come work on your homework and get help as needed. From 4-7pm Monday-Thursday when school is in session. Homework Help will meet in the Castle in the Trove. Note: this is not one-on-one tutoring.
Young ones up through age 4 are invited to hear stories, songs and have fun! Ticket required. Space is limited.
Young ones up through age 4 are invited to hear stories, songs and have fun! Space is limited. Tickets are available for free on a first-come, first-served basis starting 30 minutes before the program.
A warm, welcoming place to gather, share experiences, and receive guidance on breastfeeding and infant feeding. Moms and babies can connect with an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, ask questions, and find encouragement, practical tips, and community support in a relaxed environment. An infant scale is available for weighed feeds. About Mariel: I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with a background in dentistry and a big heart for supporting families through the breastfeeding journey. After my own breastfeeding challenges, I felt called to help other parents feel more confident, supported, and cared for. I love bringing a little warmth, encouragement, and practical guidance to every family I meet, and I’m grateful to be part of a community that helps babies and parents grow and thrive together. I am fluent in Spanish. www.lactationforall.com
Kids in grades K-6 are invited to sign up for a ten-minute reading session to Rufus, a therapy dog. Sign-up sheet available 30 minutes before the program. Kids in grades K-6 are invited to sign up for a ten-minute reading session to Rufus, a therapy dog. Sign-up sheet available 30 minutes before the program. Rufus is a part of the Reading Education Assistance Dogs [R.E.A.D.]. You can learn more about the program and its benefits here: https://newyorktherapyanimals.org/r-e-a-d/
Ages 5–12
Saturday, November 7
FREE
Step into a Safari: VR Search and Find!: Ages 2+, Tickets Required
For children ages 2 and up. Come see how many safari animals you can find on the Igloo walls! Please pick up free tickets at the Trove desk starting 30 minutes before the program.
Experience Virtual Reality (VR) without a headset in the Library's panoramic content room. Technology installed by Igloo Vision and funded by the Library Foundation/Optimum.
Ages 2+
FREE
Diwali Family Storytime: 3+ w/caregiver; tickets 30 minutes before program
A family gathers to celebrate the Festival of Lights.
Stories, songs and a craft celebrating Diwali: The Festival of Lights. Includes a take-home craft and a cookie snack.
Don't miss the Friends of the Library special "pop-up" book sale on Sunday, November 8th, just in time for the holiday season!
The Friends of the Library are having a special book sale! In addition to our usual outstanding bookstore inventory, we'll be offering a selection of gems from our generous collection of gently used books. We'll also be featuring some unique items, perfect for gift-giving. The sale will take place in the Friends bookstore, located in the Cafe on the first floor, on Sunday, November 8th from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Books will be priced at $1.00 for hardcovers and $.50 for paperbacks. Prices for specialty items may vary. CASH ONLY, PLEASE.
Family
Monday, November 9
FREE
Homework Help in the Trove: Drop-in homework help time
Drop-in homework help time in the Castle in the Trove.
Students in elementary school through high school can drop in to get help with homework from a teacher. Bring specific questions, or come work on your homework and get help as needed. From 4-7pm Monday-Thursday when school is in session. Homework Help will meet in the Castle in the Trove. Note: this is not one-on-one tutoring.
Come play a short D&D adventure - aka a oneshot! **Attendance is limited to those who have previously signed up at one of our character creation sessions.**
Young ones up through age 4 are invited to hear stories, songs and have fun! Ticket required. Space is limited.
Young ones up through age 4 are invited to hear stories, songs and have fun! Space is limited. Tickets are available for free on a first-come, first-served basis starting 30 minutes before the program.
For children ages 2 and up. Come see how many safari animals you can find on the Igloo walls! Please pick up free tickets at the Trove desk starting 30 minutes before the program.
Experience Virtual Reality (VR) without a headset in the Library's panoramic content room. Technology installed by Igloo Vision and funded by the Library Foundation/Optimum.
Ages 2+
FREE
Homework Help in the Trove: Drop-in homework help time
Drop-in homework help time in the Castle in the Trove.
Students in elementary school through high school can drop in to get help with homework from a teacher. Bring specific questions, or come work on your homework and get help as needed. From 4-7pm Monday-Thursday when school is in session. Homework Help will meet in the Castle in the Trove. Note: this is not one-on-one tutoring.
Youth participants of this program can play Minecraft together, in a safe setting. Individuals will enhance their organizational abilities and artistic expression. Parents are welcome to stay during the session. Led by Digital Media Specialist Austin Olney. For grades 4-12. Equipment and setup provided, all levels are encouraged!
For grades K-2. We will read a story about turtles, then color paper turtles with mandala shells to take home! Please pick up free tickets at the Trove desk starting 30 minutes before the program.
Youth are free to explore various technologies in the Edge Media Lab.
Youth are free to explore various technologies in the Edge Media Lab, from 3D Printing to robotics to Minecraft. Run by Digital Media Specialist Austin Olney. For grades 4-12.
A workshop series at YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester, offering hands-on activities for kids. Sessions are held at the YWCA venue, with details on dates and pricing available for registered participants.
Program for littlest dancers inviting parents and caregivers to participate in a fun-filled class focusing on fine and gross motor skills, coordination and musicality through creative movement and musical games. Wednesdays, October 7 - December 9, 10:00-10:45am. Attire: any attire that allows for jumping and twirling.
Program designed for youngest dancers offering parents and caregivers the opportunity to actively participate in a fun and engaging class focusing on fine and gross motor skills, coordination and musicality through creative movement and musical games. Thursdays, October 8 - December 3, 10:00-10:45am.