Calendar

All events take place at the New Rochelle Public Library, 1 Library Plaza, unless otherwise noted. In addition to the programs listed below, daily programs for children and teens can be found on the NRPL online calendar at bit.ly/NRPLJan2025Events. As always, all programs are FREE and open to all!

NRPL Mah Jongg Club
Thursdays, January 9 and 16,
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Experienced Players: Connect with other players for a relaxing afternoon. Bring your card and set if you have one. Limited sets available. Register at bit.ly/MahJonggOpenPlay_2024 . Location: Meeting Room/Ossie Davis Theater

Chair Yoga
Mondays, January 20 and 27, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Wednesdays, January 15 and 29, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Conquer stress and fatigue, and infuse your day with renewed energy and focus with a gentle yet invigorating session of chair yoga. No need to change clothing or lie on a mat. Space is limited; first come-first-served. FREE! Location: Ossie Davis Theater

Qi Gong
Tuesdays, January 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10:00 – 11:00 am
Energy (chee) and gentle body movement (gong) for healing the body, mind and emotions. Gentle exercises are easy to learn. Drop in. FREE. Location: Meeting Room

Westchester County Dept. of Health: Healthcare Navigator Assistance
Wednesdays, January 8, 22 and 29, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Navigators provide enrollment assistance to individuals, families, small businesses and their employees who would like help applying for health insurance through the Marketplace. Location: HELP & Learning Center

Art Exhibit: Celebrating Our Local Artists
January 10 – 25, Regular library hours
Twelve local artists will be coming together as a collective to each present their unique works in this collaborative exhibit. All the artists are from Westchester, and many of them are educators as well as artists. These artists are all close friends making this exhibit feel like a family exhibition. The show is curated by artist Fatima Navarro, who has lived in New Rochelle her entire life. She graduated from New Rochelle High School in 2021. As a young member of the growing art community in New Rochelle, Fatima brings a fresh perspective and energy that allows her to connect with the evolving cultural landscape of the area. Artists: Fatima Navarro, Curator, Marie Hines Cowan, Naomi Grossman, Bardin Hernandez, Erika Hibbert, Lynn Honysett, James Lambo, Stacy Miller, Victoria Rolett, Scott Seabolt, Avery Syrig, Dylan Torres and Emlyn Tavares. Location: Lumen Winter Art Gallery

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting
Saturday, January 11, 11:00 am – noon
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) are dedicated teens who help create programs and services that will appeal to teens in grades 6 – 12. The TAB works with the Teen services librarian to implement, assist in, and promote the program and service ideas generated by the group. Attendees will earn community service hours. Snacks and drinks will be provided! Location: Teen Room. Registration requested at https://bit.ly/TAB_01_2025

Tween Book Club Discussion: Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Tuesday, January 14, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Join us for snacks, trivia, and to chat about this month’s book club pick, Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan. Registration for each discussion begins four weeks before each discussion date. The first 10 registrants will be given a free copy of the book! Register by calling 914-813-3716 or visiting the Desk in the Children’s Room. Location: 2nd Floor Meeting Room

Brown Bag Book Club: The Invisible Hours
Tuesday, January 14, 12:00 – 1:30 pm
A librarian-led book discussion. Newcomers welcome. A supply of the book to be discussed is available to borrow from the first floor hold shelf. Drop in. This month’s book is The Invisible Hours by Alice Hoffman. Location: Administrative Conference Room (3G)

Friday Night Concert Series:
Jared Pauley
Friday, January 17, 7:00 – 9:00 pm
The Jared Pauley Quartet returns to the New Rochelle Public Library with a tribute to the late, great Chick Corea—a musical visionary whose compositions spanned jazz, Brazilian/Latin rhythms, and classical influences. Join Jared Pauley on keyboards, Adam Hutcheson on saxophone, Jeremy Heuler on bass, and Cengiz Baysal on drums as they honor Corea’s genius with passion and precision. Co-sponsored by the New Rochelle Council on the Arts, this concert is a must for any jazz enthusiast! Location: Ossie Davis Theater. Registration requested at bit.ly/JaredPauley_01_2025

Bokandeye Dance Workshop
Saturdays, January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15 and 22 (on 2/22, the workshop is at 1:30 – 3:00 pm), 3:30 – 4:30pm
In celebration of Black History Month, join us for a 6 -week African Dance workshop where participants will learn basic traditional West African dance movements, some which date back to the 13th century Old Mali Empire. The workshop will culminate in a final performance for the public on Saturday, February 22 at 3:30 pm. Appropriate for children, teens and adults. All ages are encouraged to participate. Registration requested at bit.ly/Bokandeye_2025

Adult Art Workshop: Collage
Thursday, January 23, 10:00 am – noon
Create a beautiful collage using a variety of materials. All materials provided. Drop in. Location: First Floor Meeting Room

Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, January 24, 11:30 am – 3:30 pm
Prospective donors are currently being sought by the American Red Cross for this upcoming blood drive. Visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS to register. Refreshments are provided! Donors should bring a photo I.D. and allow an hour to complete the donation. Location: Meeting Room/Ossie Davis Theater

NEW! Tween Gaming
Tuesday, January 29, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Come chill out with old friends and new to play video or board game Location: Children’s Room