NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Larchmont residents Gwen Giraud and her oldest of three sons Arsene Giraud plan to take advantage of some of the programs the New Rochelle Public Library has to offer while students are out of school this week for winter recess, along with other activities.
(Were) planning on going to Manhattan a few times, and then come to the library, said Gwen. They are also thinking about coming to the two childrens films showing Thursday.
Beforehand, the library offers residents the opportunity to create Zoo Crafts Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the meeting room.
Naturalist Chris Evers hosts Talk to the Animals, with Animal Embassy, Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in the meeting room, and on stage.
The film Meet Pingu and Chillin with Pingul is shown Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Ossie Davis Theater. Mr. Poppers Penguins will be shown in the same location from 2 p.m. to 3:35 p.m. on the same day.
Singer, songwriter, and entertainer Zev Haber performs live Friday at 11 a.m. in the Ossie Davis Theater.
Concordia Conservatory of Music and Art faculty members: flutist Clare Hoffman, and storyteller Renee Redmond perform books Fire! Fire! Hurry! Hurry!, by Andrea Zimmerman, and Officer Buckle and Gloria, by Peggy Rathmann, in a Community Heroes A Musicial Adventure Friday at 2 p.m. in the same location.
The New Rochelle Library is offering a variety of free programs and activities for children to enjoy during vacation week, said childrens' librarian Susan Mackey.
New Rochelle resident Katia Bogomolova, and daughter Dasha Holness, a pre-kindergarten student at Mount Tom Day School, plan to utilize the library's offering of classes Friday and Saturday, while also experimenting with puzzle pieces, playing computer games, and reading books.
Its a lifesaver, said Bogomolova.
Bogomolova brings Dasha to the library every day, but school vacation will be much more important in keeping her daughter occupied until school resumes again.
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