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Library Budget Vote This year, for the first time, our library has a proposition on the ballot on Election Day, Tuesday, November 2nd. We are asking people who live in the Town of Lewisboro to pay on average an additional 89 cents a week to support the library's programs and services. If the funding proposal passes, among the things the library will be able to do are:
Thanks for Fair Help We would like to thank the many organizations and individuals that contributed their time, services and donations to the 50th Library Fair, held at Onatru Farm on September 25th. In particular, Fair co-chairs Jean McDonough and Sue Vales, who led a team of volunteers in producing a wonderful community event. Net proceeds from the Fair support the library’s annual operating budget. Without all of our volunteers, sponsors and those who attended the Fair, the Library could not continue to provide its services to the Town. There are many individuals and organizations to be thanked. Our corporate sponsors included: Arroway Chevrolet Cadillac, Dr. Joseph A. DeLapa, DDS, Estate Motors, Houlihan Lawrence Real Estate, Marshall Oil, Paraco Gas, Peter G. Rose, Susan Kuper Real Estate and Vinylume. Other supporters were: JP Morgan Chase of Cross River for banking services, the Vista Volunteer Fire Department, Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps, South Salem Fire Department, Boy Scout Troops Vista Troop 101, Lewisboro Troop 1, and Goldens Bridge Troop 154, Girl Scout Troop 2108, Erika’s Pizza, Gossett Brothers, Lewisboro Lions Club, Horse and Hound Restaurant, Le Chateau Restaurant, Lewisboro Garden Club, Lewisboro Police Department, Westchester Sheriff’s Dept., Lewisboro Town Maintenance Department, John Jay student volunteers, library staff and all volunteers. PIN Required to Access Library Account As of September 19, 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 new 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. This change has been made to provide greater security for the library card holder. For more information call 763-3857. Note: If you use Library Elf to track your items, you must update that account to include your PIN.
Due to cutbacks from the town, the Lewisboro Library had to reduce its service hours and library materials budget, and cut part-time staff hours as of January, 2010. The Library is no longer open on Sunday and Monday. In addition, our book pickup service from our drop boxes in Vista and Goldens Bridge have been discontinued.
Try the New BookMyne App Want to check the status of your library account while away from home? The Westchester Library System has now made a FREE app available for iPhone and iTouch users to access the online catalog. Use BookMyne to easily search for books, place holds or renew from your iPhone or iTouch. This is not specifically made for iPad yet - you could download it but it will appear very small. Download the app at the iTunes store. For more information, visit this link
Helpful Databases The Westchester Library System has numerous helpful databases, and we encourage you to try some of the newer education and career specific sites. Tell Me More® is a complete language learning solution featuring more than 2,000 hours of learning per language. Languages include: American English, Dutch, French, German, Italian and Spanish. This service is only currently compatible with Internet Explorer. The “Learning Express Library” has over 300 practice exams and courses for students and adults to help them achieve their academic and career goals. Offerings include GED, Advanced Placement, ACT, SAT, as well as Civil Service Careers, Cosmetology, Law Enforcement and many more. The Job & Career Accelerator, a comprehensive online job search system, is available to help overwhelmed job seekers find employment. This innovative online resource provides job seekers everything they need to find their next job, all in one easy-to-use application. With the “Job & Career Accelerator” you can: explore detailed information on over 1,000 different occupations, match your interests and skills with the career that's best for you, search over five million up-to-the-minute local and national job postings, create professional resumes and cover letters, practice and master interviewing skills, and conveniently organize and track your job-search progress all in one place. These online resources are available at no charge to library card holders, and can be accessed at the library or from a home computer via our website
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 |
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