LinkedIn Learning Pathways for in-demand jobs and soft skills will be available free through Dec. 31, 2021. Discounted Microsoft Certification exams will now be offered through Dec. 31, 2021 (exam registration must be completed by Dec. 30, 2021) Learning paths and certification exams are available in English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Simplified Chinese. Learning paths are also […]
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Hudson Stage Company presents: A Remedy for the Pandemic Blues virtual reading April 17th at 8pm
Public Heroics Commission – a short original one-act play by Kavin Panmeechao click here to learn more and to watch!
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
Let’s Stay Connected! Digital Workshops
Westchester Library System announces Monthly Digital Open Houses Have a question about a specific resource available on westchesterlibraries.org? Want to learn how to download/stream content – from ebooks to audiobooks, to movies and music? Curious about our many tools you can use now to build skills and enhance your resume or test scores? This is […]
The next Board of Trustees meeting will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 7:30pm via Zoom
Chef Rob’s Recipes for March 2021
March 3 – Make Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Quesadilla with Parmesan Crust Ingredients: Serves 8 – 12 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature 1 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 4 9 – 10 inch flour tortillas 8 oz mozzarella, coarsely grated 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped (about 1 cup) 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh […]
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 CareerBuilder, 47% of employers said they were less likely to contact a candidate if they couldn’t find them online, and 20% said they expected candidates […]
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 can read in ways that work for them with a huge collection of titles in audio, audio + highlighted text, braille, and other formats. Bookshare […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Information and Appointment Finder
We are pleased to offer this resource to you. The most local and up-to-date information can be found here.
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 to learn to read when they enter kindergarten. How does the 1,000 Books program work?Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, toddler, and/or preschooler. […]
Help for Seniors to navigate the Vaccination Appointment Process
The most local and up-to-date information can be found here. Westchester County’s Department of Seniors Programs & Services will be helping seniors navigate the vaccine appointment process. The department has an information and assistance phone line that is available to help Westchester’s seniors from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays at 914-813-6300. Staff will help seniors […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Finder & Registration
We are pleased to offer this resource to you.
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 Assistance Program (HEAP) An overview of Heap and the application form NY State Medicaid Application Here is a downloadable copy of the application used for Medicaid in New York State […]
NPR’s Greatest Books of 2020
Looking for a good book? Click here to visit the NPR Book Concierge page. Explore nearly 2,500 recommendations from NPR staff and trusted critics.
Senior Benefits Individual Counseling
Senior Benefits Individual Counseling Services (SBICS) help older adults 60 and over and those caring for the elderly achieve a better understanding of Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage, as well as information about different types of government programs. Talk to a trained counselor to get information about: Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medigap supplement […]
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
“Demystifying Medicare” is designed not only for people currently enrolled in Medicare, but for those soon to be 65 or helping relatives and friends with their medical decisions and paperwork. Topics include Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, prescription drug plans, Medigaps (supplemental plans), EPIC, and cost-saving programs for people with limited resources. Click here for the […]
How to search for items in Pound Ridge Library Only – click here
How to search for items in Pound Ridge Library only – click here
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 requests are ready for pickup and schedule a time for pickup. Your materials will be waiting for you at the appointed time at the library’s […]
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 their Recipes here: https://www.instagram.com/michelinguide/?hl=en . Cook a dish or two and share it with us! Walk on Glaciers, Dive into the Ocean, and Hover Over […]
