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Using the Library from Home

Spring Book Sale!!

Begins Saturday, May 18

Our Spring Book Sale continues through the end of May. Come in and browse for books, audiobooks, DVDs and music CDs. We have especially large selections in our fiction, history, cookbooks and self-help sections.

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JOIN THE FRIENDS OF THE LEWISBORO LIBRARY

The newly formed Friends of the Lewisboro Library is looking for more members. The Friends, who meet once a month, provide and encourage volunteer services from the community and supplement financial support for library programs and services. Board members include President Susan Auslander, Vice President Peter Rose, Treasurer Nancy Ferguson and Secretary Peggy Jett. Any questions can be directed to: FriendsLewLib@gmail.com.

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More Free Book Downloads

Did you know the Library has free eBooks and audiobooks available for download onto your computer and digital device? The Westchester Library System has recently added Freading, a new service that allows patrons to download free eBooks based on a token system. Click here for more information.

Click on the Digital Media Catalog tab above for access to the Westchester Library System's list of audiobook and eBook providers.

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Download Free Music

The Lewisboro Library now offers access to free music downloads from the Sony Music catalog. Under the terms of an agreement with Freegal Music Service, library card holders can download a select number of Sony Music tracks in the MP3 format. Each library card holder can download three songs per week. To access Freegal, simply click the link above and enter your library card number and PIN. If you have fines of $25 or more, your card will not be able to access this service.

Helpful databases

The Westchester Library System has many helpful databases that patrons may access free of charge from home using their library card. The databases can be reached via the Online Resources link above.

One of the newer databases is Morningstar Investment Research Center. The online library edition offers proprietary stock and mutual fund analysis, screening tools and portfolio-building features to library cardholders. Proceed to Digital Collections on the Westchester Library System website. Morningstar is listed in the Research Tools section. Once you have logged in to Morningstar, you can use the Help & Education link to about using the database and access the online course modules on investing.

Another new database under Online Resources is Rocket Languages. This award winning program is an interactive language learning system. Languages offered include Spanish, Arabic, French, German, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Inglés (English for Spanish speakers), and American Sign Language. Patrons can learn at their own pace.

The “Job and Career Accelerator,” a comprehensive online job search system, provides job seekers everything they need to find their next job, in one easy application.

Try the BookMyne App

Want to check the status of your library account while away from home? The Westchester Library System has a FREE app available for iPad, iPod and iPhone users to access the online catalog. Use BookMyne to easily search for books, place holds or renew from your portable device. Download the app at the iTunes store. For more information, visit this link.

Library Email Newsletter

The Library has a monthly email newsletter to keep patrons informed of upcoming programs. To sign up for the service, send an email to lewisborolibrary@gmail.com.

Wireless Internet Access

Wireless Internet access is now available at the Lewisboro Library. We invite you 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). We also recommend a charged battery, as electrical outlets are limited. Wireless users agree to abide by the library policy on wireless use of the Internet. A copy of this policy can be found at the Circulation Desk. For detailed information, please refer to the Wireless Configuration Information sheet available at the Circulation Desk.

Wireless Network Name: lewlibrary

PIN Required to Access Library Account

Library patrons are required to log-in to the online library catalog using their library card number and a personalized identification number (PIN) before viewing information about their account or to place a hold. By default, your PIN is the last 4 digits of the phone number registered on your library card account. After logging-in for the first time, library patrons should change their PIN to something that is easy to remember, but that only they will know.

Important Notes:

Next Friends of the Lewisboro Library meeting:

June 13 at 7:30 pm

Weekly Story Hours Schedule

Calendar of Events:

May 18

Spring Book Sale

May 21

Downloading eBooks to Your iPad

Teen Advisory Group

May 22

Lewisboro Library Book Group