Every day until Christmas, Patch will highlight a seasonal volunteer opportunity in the Hudson Valley. @volunteerNYnow
There's a Red Cross blood drive coming up near you.
We start on Monday, December 27th and meet everyday through Thursday, December 30th, from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
The first meeting will be on Tuesday, December 7th at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be on Zoom. Click here to register.
Below you'll find a list with links to the catalog or resource where they're available as well as a blurb on why staff enjoyed it.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer joined members of the Albanian community to raise the flag at Ridge Road Park in Hartsdale.
"We hope this information will encourage our senior population to be on high alert, especially during the holiday season”.
You can label your piece and we will return it to you in January.
"We are thrilled to bring back the Holiday Gift Drive for the 2021 season, the perfect way to bring holiday cheer to kids who are in need".
The organization needs people to help deliver meals to 70 or 80 clients five or six days a week.
Green Business Partnership offers support to businesses and organizations who are interested in reducing their carbon footprint.
Note: A free registered Zoom account is required to access the Library’s youth programs. Get a Zoom account here.
Keila will be joining us live from the lab! She will speak for 20-30 minutes, followed by 10-15 minutes of questions and answers.
HOPE Community Services Kosher Food Pantry serves Westchester residents
Applicants should possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid and CPR/AED for Lifeguards certifications or equivalent.
There's a Red Cross blood drive coming up nearby.
It’s that time of year... Brighten a child’s holiday by donating a new, unwrapped gift by December 17.
“This is a big step in the effort to identify people who can early on be diverted from the criminal justice system".
In September and October, we offered a NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) program for young writers in grades 4-12.
Peculiar Picks are a selection of odd, funny, interesting, curious, moving, irreverent, and otherwise wonderfully awesome reads.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer Invites you to Join Us at Ridge Road Park as we will Raise the Albanian Flag.
Volunteering in White Plains can increase happiness and bring fulfillment to your life, benefits similar to practicing gratitude.
There are so many talented and diverse children’s authors and illustrators to recommend.
Join us for virtual author visits with Scott Reintgen, author of The Nyxia Triad and the Talespinners series.
The Library will host an exhibition of Artist Books by self-taught artist Marc Shanker.
To celebrate, here are some humorous diverse book selections that may make you laugh.
The Mohawk phrase for depression can be roughly translated to “a mind spread out on the ground”.
Kits will be available in the Library’s lobby on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.
YA is not typically known for its comedies, so this was a bit of a challenge.
Write a letter showing your gratitude for someone or something in White Plains, and we’ll publish it in November.
It's time for local diners to make their reservations for the Fall 2021 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week.
Among the companies seeking talent at the event were local hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues.
As we continue to know their stories, to share their wisdom, and learn from each other, we can take a moment to enjoy the titles below.
“Westchester County is home to a thriving biosciences industry where companies at various stages and scale continue to find success".
The Westchester County Department of Health is currently partnering with school districts to host vaccine clinics for students.
Residents should place items in their trunk or backseat, remain in their vehicles, and must wear masks while in the drop-off area.
Diwali, or Dipawali, is India‘s biggest and most important holiday of the year.
Books are a fantastic way to stimulate these types of discussions and help teach our children valuable life lessons.