The Westchester Library System and its member Libraries are kicking off the new year with new e-services, which replace some services that expired on December 31 because they hadn’t gained traction with cardholders at WLS member libraries. Yes, it’s out with the old and in with the new, which are listed below.
In most cases, all you need is your device – mobile or computer — and your Library card number and you’re good to go.
Hoopla: Hoopla is an exciting digital media service that allows Library patrons to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows, all of which can be enjoyed on any screen — computer, tablet, phone, and even TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded for offline enjoyment later. There are hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. Go to the link above, and follow the prompts to set up an account. (You can checkout five titles per month.)
Mango Languages: Mango Languages offers simple language and culture learning in over 70 languages – from Spanish to Azerbaijani — while keeping the vibe fun and encouraging. It also has English as a second language courses for 20 different languages and even has a service that allows you to learn languages through movies! Mango not only teaches practical conversation – it also includes free mobile apps, hands-free learning features, and progress tracking.
The Merck Manuals: Offering both professional and consumer versions, The Merck Manuals are one of the world’s most widely used medical information resources. The Manuals have committed to making the best current medical information accessible to three billion health care professionals and patients on every continent by 2020.
PressReader: PressReader offers an endless stream of top news stories from all over the world, along with other features to read, discuss and share, with full issues of thousands of top newspapers and magazines, just as they appear in print. It even offers The New York Times crossword puzzles, editorials, and horoscopes over the Web or through a mobile app.
The e-resources that no longer have a contract with WLS are Flipster, InstantFlix/IndieFlix, OneClickDigital/Recorded Books and Rocket Languages. If you have suggestions for e-resources you’d like to see added, please let the Library know so that staff can advocate for them. Decisions on e-services are made on a county-wide basis.
Enjoy these new services, and to see a full listing of the Library’s e-resources, click here.
Unclaimed property is money that’s been lost or forgotten over time, including old bank accounts, uncashed checks, stock certificates, and unused gift cards. After a period of inactivity, lost money is legally considered abandoned property and turned over to the New York State Comptroller’s Office, where there’s no fee or time limit to claim it.
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The Town of Pelham Public Library is proud to partner with New York Cares for a coat drive through Wednesday, December 31. New York Cares is seeking coats (new or gently used). All genders and sizes are accepted. A box is located at the Library by the Carol Place entrance where you can leave your…
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The Town of Pelham Public Library board of Trustees is pleased to welcome Diane Gutch as their newest member.
Diane is a long-time Pelham resident. She is a health care professional, an avid library user, and an active volunteer in the Pelham community.
Diane and her husband moved to Pelham Manor in 2001 and raised…
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Congratulations to our two Battle of the Books (BOB) teams that competed in at the eleventh annual competition on October 25 at the Ossining Middle School. Battle of the Books is an all-day book-based trivia tournament for Westchester Youth. The competition format is similar to Jeopardy and questions are based on the 5 books for…
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Thanks to Eco Pel's Fall Seed Saving Workshop they hosted at the Library, our Seed Library has been restocked for the fall. Stop by and take a look!
For the 2025 growing season we have partnered with the Environmental Coalition of the Pelhams (EcoPel) to offer a seed library for the first time.
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And we have a BINGO! Betsy is now the proud owner of a new Kindle! Betsy has completed our Summer Reading Bingo a few times and this is the year she won! Her daughter has been urging Betsy to get a kindle, so of course she was the first person Betsy told when she won.…
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The Town of Pelham Public Library is proud to partner with United Way for a coat drive from Wednesday, October 1 through Wednesday, October 22. United Way is seeking coats (new or gently used) and accessories (new hats, gloves, and socks). All genders and sizes are accepted. A box is located at the Library by…
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The Pelham Library regrets to inform our community that the Passport Mobile Truck’s scheduled visit on October 2, 2025 has been canceled due to changes in federal guidelines beyond our control.
We know this is disappointing news and sincerely appreciate your understanding.
Do you need to apply for a passport, or get yours renewed? Do…
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This year the Pelham Library is participating in the Sharing Shelf's annual drive to provide diapers for non-profits countywide. From September 2nd through September 23rd, you may drop off diapers at the Library to help local children in need.
We are seeking wipes and diapers in ALL sizes, but the most acute needs are sizes 4, 5, 6…
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K-Day is coming!
The Pelham Public Library’s K-Day is an annual event when Pelham children entering kindergarten can get their first library cards. This year, it will be held on Saturday, September 13st from 10 am-2 pm. We'll have a petting zoo, arts and crafts, and goody bags for the new cardholders.
To save time please, preregister…
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