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WESTCHESTER LIBRARY SYSTEM SERVICE INFO:

Westchester Library System is changing the circulation system. There may be service limitations during the period August 27 to September 7. Additional information here.
A collection of Frequently Asked Questions have been produced that may provide an answer to your questions. FAQs located here.

CATALOGS:

Westchester Library System (books, video and audio tapes, etc.)
firstfind.info (a collection of websites that provide basic information - like a library)
e-books (electronic book catalog for online access or download of free e-books)

LIBRARY CARDS:

To obtain a free library card you must live or work (*) in Pound Ridge. ID showing your current address is required. Your Pound Ridge card is honored at all Westchester public libraries. You must present your library card to charge materials at Pound Ridge.

(*If you work in Pound Ridge, but live in another Westchester community, you should obtain your library card from the community library where you live).

LOAN PERIODS & RENEWALS:

ADULT AND CHILDREN'S BOOKS:...	3 weeks, 1 renewal
TALKING BOOK CASSETTES:...	3 weeks, 1 renewal
ADULT NEW FICTION AND NON-FICTION (up to 6 months):...	14-day loan, 1 renewal)
ADULT AND CHILDREN'S VIDEOS:...	1 week, 1 renewal
CD'S:...	3 weeks, 1 renewal
ADULT AND CHILDREN'S MAGAZINES:..	1 week, no renewals
NO ITEMS WILL BE RENEWED IF ON HOLD

SERVICES:

COPY MACHINE: A coin operated copy machine is available for public use at 20 cents per copy.
PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS: Public terminal with high-speed access to the Internet are available during library hours.
WIRELESS ACCESS: Wireless Internet access is now freely available to explore our high speed internet access using your own wireless-enabled laptop or PDA. In order to connect, your computer must have a WiFi-compatible network card installed (802.11b or 802.11g). Wireless users agree to abide by the library's policy on wireless use of the Internet. A copy of these policies can be found at the library's Reference Desk. More info available here.

SPECIAL LIBRARY SERVICES:

Community Room (available at a fee) for civic, cultural and educational programs
Photocopier
Book drop when Library is closed
Federal and N. Y. State income tax forms
Literacy Volunteers of Northern Westchester tutoring
Homeread
55 Alive driving courses
VideoEye: A video camera and TV display system is available to assist patrons with sight-challenged and macular degeneration in viewing and reading materials (e.g. newspapers, magazines, etc).

COMMUNITY CLUBS/GROUPS:

Newcomers
New Mother's Group
Women's Church Group
CC's
Mother/Daughter Book Group
Wine Chapter
Pound Ridge Book Group

Note: See Newsletters for additional information and schedules.

OUR LIBRARIANS:

“Librarians are very special people. They are the caregivers
of the world of the mind, the nurturers of dreams and the
defenders of truth. Perhaps no other profession is so marked
by the singular generosity of its practitioners.”
DENVER POST EDITORIAL • MARCH 25, 2000