March Programs for Adults

Friday, March 2
10:00 am
Prospect Research Basics: Finding the Money!

Learn how to identify and research individuals who are capable and interested in giving a substantial gift to your organization with Susan Shiroma, Senior Librarian at the Foundation Center.

Saturday, March 3
2:00 pm
Inoculating Your Children Against Sexual Abuse: What Every Parent Should Know

Professional educator and mental health practitioner Norman E. Friedman presents a workshop to assist parents in empowering their children to prevent sexual abuse. Mr. Friedman’s workshop was recently fi lmed by CNN for a story on child molestation and his bilingual book (English & Spanish) is available at the Library. This workshop will be presented in Spanish on Saturday, March 10 at 2 pm.

Sunday, March 4
2:30 pm 
Jazz Afternoon

Saxophonist Alexander McCabe leads his quartet in a concert of original compositions and standards. McCabe was a featured soloist with the Ray Charles Orchestra & original member of the Chico O’Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra.(C)

Key  to How Our Events
are funded

(C) - City of White Plains

(Fr) - Friends of the White Plains
Public Library

(Fo) - White Plains Library
Foundation

Projects marked with an * are made possible by the Arts Alive program of the Westchester Arts Council with funding from the Decentralization Program of the New York State Council on the Arts.

Wednesday, March 7
7:00 pm
Westchester Poetry SLAM!

Our exciting “1st Wednesday” series continues with SLAM competition, Open Mic, Coffee House and featured performance poet. The legendary Taylor Mali, 4-time National Slam Champion, former teacher and spoken word artist extraordinaire, returns by popular demand! Please register for Open Mic or Poetry Slam at 6:30 pm and bring 3 original poems of up to 3 minutes each. Co-hosted by local poets Eric ZORK Alan and Prof. Christine Timm of WCC. All are welcome! Questions? Contact program librarian Barbara Wenglin by e-mail bwenglin@whiteplainslibrary.org or phone 422-1486.(Fo)*

Tuesday, March 13
7:30 pm
Dress Like a Million Bucks...While Spending Only Pennies

It’s a fact: We live in the most fashion conscious area of the country. Pamela Parisi, the “Elegant Tightwad,” will share her secrets for fi nding designer clothes in the New York City area at the lowest prices. (C)

Saturday, March 17
2:00 pm
Museum Gallery Opening

Opening reception for an exhibition of works by members of the Mamaroneck Artists' Guild, which will run through 6/3/07. (Fr)

Sunday, March 18
2:30 pm
Female Songwriters of the Great American Songbook

In honor of Women’s History Month, vocalist Jaymie Meyer and pianist Ian Herman showcase classic and contemporary female composers and lyricists including Dorothy Fields, Peggy Lee, Betty Comden, Francesca Blumenthal, and White Plains native Diane Scanlon. (C)

Wednesday, March 21
2:30 - 4:30 pm, repeated 7- 9 pm
"American Fiction Shorts"
Book Discussion Series
with Professor Lee Schlesinger of Purchase College, back by popular demand!

Join us as we explore new selections from the same anthology used last spring, Great American Short Stories: from Hawthorne to Hemingway (Barnes & Noble, c2004), available at the Reference Desk or for purchase with discount at City Center Barnes & Noble (397-2420). To read for fi rst meeting: “The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” by Mark Twain, “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” by Ambrose Bierce, and “The Passing Grandison” by Charles W. Chestnutt. Please register at Ref. Desk or by contacting program librarian Barbara Wenglin by e-mail (bwenglin@ whiteplainslibrary.org) or phone 422-1486.(Fr & C)

Sunday, March 25
2:30 pm
An Afternoon with Harp and Horn

with Alyssa Reit, Juilliard graduate harpist, and Peter Reit, French horn player currently in his 19th year with the Broadway hit “Phantom of the 0pera.” Enjoy a varied program of chamber selections featuring works by Ravel, Villa-Lobos, J.S. Bach, A. Reit, Grieg and more!

Monday, March 26
7:00 pm
Understanding the Kitchen & Bath Renovation Process

Renovating a kitchen or bath is one of the most exciting and rewarding undertakings for a homeowner – but it can also be one of the most challenging and complex. Learn common sense steps from renovation expert Gemini Watanabe as she walks you through the process from start to fi nish.