Free rabies clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets for residents of Westchester County see the flyer here
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Safe Online Shopping Tips
Check out these tips from the National Cybersecurity Alliance to shop safely this holiday season.
National Native American Heritage Month
The Town of Pound Ridge, the Pound Ridge Library, and the Human Rights Advisory Committee are joining together to celebrate National Native American Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Day […]
New Hoopla offerings for kids
Hoopla is expanding the children’s BingePass content to include four new offerings: Kidz Vidz and Kids’ Books in Action, Read Along 2 Learn, and The Highlights Collection. These streaming videos and downloadable ebooks help kids explore […]
Next board of Trustees meeting December 15th at 7:30 at the library
the public is welcome to attend
Best Books of 2022 Kirkus
Best Fiction Books of the Year 2022 Best Nonfiction Books of the Year 2022 Best Thrillers and Mysteries 2022 Best Historical Fiction 2022 Best Romances of 2022 Best Science Fiction […]
MasterClass Now Available on Hoopla
Check out a selection of classes from @MasterClass free with your library card. Learn from the world’s best artists, chefs, and more. Browse the offerings here.
Hoopla November Bonus borrows
From November 1-30, you can Dive into a New Series or choose from hundreds of titles in themes including The Classics, Characters Kids Love, Killer Drama, Importance of Family, Merry & Bright, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, and more! And it doesn’t […]
College Application Information
SUNY Launches No-Fee Application Period Now Through November 6 SUNY dropped application fee across all 64 colleges and universities through Sunday Nov. 6. Prospective students can apply to up to […]
SUNY Westchester Community College Info sessions
Interested in applying to SUNY Westchester Community College but don’t know where to begin? Admissions is here to help you get started! Learn more about our programs, student services, ask […]
The Library will be open for business but closed for browsing starting October 25th – click here for more info
The Library will be undergoing an entire interior makeover starting October 25th. The Library will be “open for business but closed for browsing”. That means you can use inter-library loan […]
Seeking Facilties Manager bids
The Pound Ridge Library is seeking bids for a Facilities Manager. Building and Grounds Maintenance Manager The role of the Building and Grounds Maintenance Manager is to ensure proactively on […]
Interested in adult chess?
We are thinking of starting an adult chess group. Interested? Please contact Marilyn at mtinter@wlsmail.org or call 914-764-5085. Dates and time to be determined.
Shakespeare in the Afternoon
The Special Interest Group will meet on ZOOM for one and one-half hours weekly in the afternoon. Join it to read aloud and discuss Shakespeare’s works. No acting experience is […]
NY residents can get a NY Public Library Card free
If you are 13 or older and live, work, attend school, or pay property taxes in New York State, you can get a free digital library card right now. Get […]
Harry Potter on Hoopla
Escape to the wizarding world with Harry Potter on Hoopla Check out the collection of eBooks, audiobooks and music here.
We invite you to use Hoopla!
Borrow and enjoy audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, or music everywhere you have a screen-your computer, your phone, your car, even your TV. All you need is a library […]
We invite you to use Libby!
Read books on your phone, iPad, or laptop.
Borrow a podcast mic
Need equipment to start your own podcast? Borrow a Blue Yeti Microphone at the Library. Just ask at the circulation desk.
34 New Skills You Can Learn on LinkedIn Learning This Week
Each week presents an opportunity to learn new skills and grow our careers. To get personalized course recommendations based on your unique career goals, check out the new free tool […]
NEW! Hellosaurus Bingepass on Hoopla
You must download the Hellosaurus iOS or Android app to your mobile device to play this content. No signup needed. Try it here. Incredibly engaging, interactive, and educational, Hellosaurus puts […]
2021 Library Financial Audit
Management Representation Letter is available here
Hoopla celebrates National Parks
Did you know that National Parks week is just around the corner – and that Hoopla is helping to celebrate? Hoopla’s National Parks Collection has titles about parks like the Great Smoky Mountains […]
A Special Needs Social Network
MyConnect is a parenting online platform specifically for parents who have kids with special needs/disabilities. Find and research special needs programs, providers and resources in your area and the quality […]
View the results of the Community Survey
view the results of the Community Survey results here
New! Hoopla Bingepass
You know that hoopla has music, audiobooks, ebooks, and video that are always available. Did you know that they recently added easy access to even more formats? Introducing hoopla BingePass, […]
OverDrive is winding down – get to know Libby
What are OverDrive’s plans for Libby and the OverDrive app? The OverDrive app will be removed from the Apple App Store, Google Play, and the Microsoft Store on February 23, […]
Best Books of 2021
Goodreads Best Books of 2021 here Goodreads Reader’s Choice Awards here NY Times Critics’ Top Books of 2021 here Kirkus’s Best Fiction of 2021 here Kirkus’s Best Non-fiction of 2021 […]
Hoopla is now available on Android Auto
Do you listen to hoopla music and audiobooks while driving? By popular request, hoopla is making it easier to do just that through the Android Auto app! With your Android […]
The 2021 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/12/books/review/best-illustrated-childrens-books.html
NEW! Event recordings
click here to watch a recorded events
Pound Ridge Library awarded Green Business Certification
The Library has achieved Green Business Certification through visionary leadership, organizational commitment and the successful integration of environmentalsustainability into all areas of operation.
Recycle your batteries at the Library
Bring your batteries – AAA, AA, C, D and 9-volt are all accepted.
Medicare Questions?
Information on Medicare helplines. Please direct your Medicare or senior benefits question to any of the following resources: Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Servicesseniorcitizens.westchestergov.com/senior-programs-and-services(914) 813-6100 1-800-Medicare (1-800-633-4227)Medicare.gov Medicare […]
NY Project Hope has resources for you
Our NY Project Hope team has an emotional support helpline that anyone (children and adults) may call to talk to a crisis counselor about their experiences and to be connected […]
How to Avoid Senior isolation
We are pleased to offer this resource to you.
Living with Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Guide
We are pleased to offer this resource to you.
Health for Life Programs from Westchester County’s Department of Senior Programs and Services
Westchester County’s Dept. of Senior Programs and Services offers free virtual health workshops available for older adult residents and their caregivers. These workshops are offered at no cost and are […]
Virtual Senior Center
Join the Virtual Senior Center where each day is different, interesting and stimulating while never leaving your home. Use your computer or tablet to… Connect with new friends online, learn […]
Need Health Insurance?
The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) COVID-19 Special Enrollment Period is open: February 15–August 15, 2021 To get started, click here
How to start a student blog or website
It’s no secret that the job market is incredibly competitive. Degrees, coursework, and internships on their own don’t necessarily guarantee success when job hunting. According to a recent survey by […]
Bookshare: An Accessible Online Library for People with Print Disablities
Ebooks are available for people with reading barriers. Learn more here. Bookshare is an ebook library that makes reading easier. People with reading barriers like dyslexia, blindness, and physical disabilities […]
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Studies have shown that families who start reading aloud to their children at birth help to strengthen their language skills and build their vocabulary – two important tools for beginning […]
Senior Resources and Links
Explore here to find helpful links to free services, assistance, applications and more… Medicare Savings Program Here are instructions to complete an application provided by the New York State Department of Health Home Energy […]
need help downloading an e-book, audiobook, or movie? click here
need help downloading an e-book, audiobook, or movie? click here
Demystifying Medicare ONLINE
Westchester Library System’s Demystifying Medicare Workshop series is back in person! Sign up for one of the many in-person workshops scheduled for the fall throughout the county, or listen to the […]
Curbside Pickup Instructions
Instructions for Curbside Pickup Call or email your request for books, DVDs, audiobooks or magazines at: poundridgelibrarycirculation@wlsmail.org or 914-764-5085 between 10am-6pm Tues-Sat A staff member will contact you when your […]
Fun Things to Do When You are Bored
Visit the Intrepid Air and Space Museum virtually https://www.intrepidmuseum.org/memorial-day Microsoft literacy courses – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/digitalliteracy/home Cook like a Michelin Star Chef – These Michelin Starred Chefs shared their famous recipes. Find […]
