New Rochelle Public Library

We had a busy weekend here at NRPL with everything from life-saving skills to revolutionary news! Our community stayed active as tweens and teens mastered hands-only CPR with the New Rochelle Police Department, history buffs tracked the original spread of the Declaration of Independence with author Emily Sneff, and creators of all ages crafted beautiful designs at our intergenerational Chinese knotting workshop. Thank you to everyone who stopped by this weekend!

Multi Level Yoga with Tere Yogi returns tomorrow, June 1 at 6:15 pm. This class is intended for those seeking a more challenging practice with broader variations, the Dharma Multilevel class includes both gentle modifications and more advanced options. Register at bit.ly/NRPL_Yoga

Pop-Up virtual cooking demo on Tuesday, June 2, 5:30 pm.

Make-Ahead Summertime Salads

Salads don't have to be boring! Let's liven up your summertime gatherings with 2 delicious salads that taste great, pack in lots of fresh flavor, and can be made ahead of time. We'll be making two delicious salads: a pasta salad spin on an antipasto platter and a massaged kale salad with a mix of sweet and savory toppings.

Register at bit.ly/SummerSalads_06_2026

June is Pride Month, and on Saturday, June 6 at 10:00 am we're hosting a fabulous, fun-filled storytime with Drag Story Hour - Hudson Valley! Special guest Angel Elektra is back with books, songs and a craft that celebrates inclusion, diversity and individuality.

For children 3-12 years old and their families. Tickets are required to attend. One ticket per family. A child must be present to receive a ticket and to participate in the program. Tickets can be picked up from the Children’s Room the morning of the program. Space is limited. First come, first served.

Join us tomorrow, May 30, at 2:30 PM for a hands-on, intergenerational craft workshop celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Children (ages 8-12), teens, and adults are all invited to learn traditional Chinese knotting techniques and discover the beautiful symbolism behind each cord.

Join historian and author Emily Sneff tomorrow, May 30 at 2:00 pm for a discussion of her new book, When the Declaration of Independence Was News. In conversation with NRPL History Librarian David Torres, Ms. Sneff explores the story of the Declaration of Independence at the moment it first appeared in 1776. Let us know you're coming by registering at bit.ly/NRPL_PastPages

Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.

Help save a life. The American Red Cross is coming to NRPL on Friday, June 5! We are looking for donors to help meet the urgent need for blood in our community. Appointments are available from 11:30 am – 3:30 pm, and we’ll have refreshments waiting for you! Register for an appointment at bit.ly/NRPLBloodDrive

Join us tomorrow, May 28 3:30 pm to Travel back to the lost world of the shtetl in the powerful documentary "Shtetlers", which explores the once-thriving Jewish towns of Eastern Europe before the Holocaust. Through the stories of nine “shtetlers” now scattered across the globe, the film reveals how traditions, language, and cultural practices have endured across generations. Let us know you're coming by registering at bit.ly/NRPL_Yiddish2026

Presented as part of the Yiddish Book Center’s Public Libraries Program, in partnership with the ALA and funded by the Lilly Endowment, Inc.

This month, we have been celebrating the incredible creativity of The City School District of New Rochelle's young artists! Thank you to all the families, teachers, and community members who joined us at our receptions to honor these amazing student achievements.

Join historian and author Emily Sneff on Saturday, May 30, 2:00 pm for a discussion of her new book, When the Declaration of Independence Was News. In conversation with NRPL History Librarian David Torres, Ms. Sneff explores the story of the Declaration of Independence at the moment it first appeared in 1776. Let us know you're coming by registering at bit.ly/NRPL_PastPages

Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.