Create with exhibiting artists at the Pelham Art Center. Niki Lederer will guide attendees in creating an individual and collaborative “spacecraft” made from recycled material, inspired by the 2019 Pelham Reads book selection Hidden Figures.. Participants should bring their own plastic bottles (cleaned out first). Also create a large collaborative knit/crochet piece with Melissa MaddonniContinue reading "Pelham Reads! Space Crafting At The Pelham Art Center"

Join a day of space-themed fun for the family in conjunction with the Pelham Reads! celebration of Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly. The book, which comes in young reader and children’s editions, tells the stories of several black female mathematicians and their contributions to NASA during the Jim Crow era of the 1940s and 50s. Activities include astral artsContinue reading "Pelham Reads! Blast Off: A Day Of Space-Themed Fun"

Join astronomy educator Linda Woodward to find constellations, plus cider and doughnuts in the park. In conjunction with the Pelham Reads! celebration of Hidden Figures  by Margot Lee Shetterly. Ages 5 and up.