September is Library Card Sign-up Month!
Since 1987, Library Card Sign-up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries unite in a national… Read more »
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NOW Is the time to work on that high school equivalency diploma!
Westchester Library System has new resources and personalized support. With a high school diploma, you’re more likely to land a job that provides a higher salary in addition to health… Read more »
Tips for Parents on Preparing Young Children to Be Ready for School
The early literacy skills needed to learn to read and write in Kindergarten are planted and nurtured from an early age. From the moment children are born, they start to… Read more »
Virtual Census, Phased Re-openings, and County Wide Cooperation
When we last left off the Westchester self-response rate for Census 2020 was at 60.2%. It is now at 62.8%, only 5.1% away from our final 2010 self-response rate. I’m… Read more »
Let’s Stay Connected – Digital Resources
All Westchester libraries are temporarily closed to help protect staff and community and slow the spread of COVID-19.You can still rely on the library as a source of entertainment, knowledge,… Read more »
Celebrate Black History Month At Your Local Westchester Library
Black History Month is a month set aside to learn, honor, and celebrate the achievements of black men and women throughout history. Learn about famous firsts by black Americans, read… Read more »
Public Libraries Offer Career Counseling and Life Planning
WEBS Career and Educational Counseling Service will be offering two types of free eight-week career counseling and life planning programs in public libraries throughout the County this winter. WEBS is… Read more »
WLS Trustee Institute re Renovation or New Construction? held 6/24/2015
Renovation or New Construction? Lessons from the Field on making the Right Decision — with Raymond Beeler, co-founder of Gallin Beeler Design Studio Architects, PLLC, and Judith Lockman, Public Library… Read more »
New York Health Exchange for you or your small business
Small business owners and consumers across New York have have been enrolling in the New York Health Exchange. The Business Council of Westchester (BCW) will continue its outreach to educate businesses… Read more »
Westchester Library System partners with Total Boox: A New E-Book Service
Westchester County, NY (September 26, 2013)—Library card holders in Westchester County now have access to Total Boox, a new e-book service with the following features: Unlimited Access – All books… Read more »