ADULTS
FOR ADULTS AND HIGH SCHOOL TEENS
Adult Book Discussion GroupOur popular book club is led by
our Library Director, Angela Groth. Meetings are usually held on the third Thursday of the month and begin at 7:00 p.m. All books will be available through intra-library loanby request. Please register for this program by phone at (914) 693-6636 or in person at the circulation desk. Book Group Schedule TBA 
Kanopy offers a collection of films ranging from documentaries, indie and foreign films to must-see classics and blockbuster movies.
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BookPage
Connecting every book lover with their next great read. Follow the link to a monthly review of the best books published in a variety of categories. Brought to you by the APL. For a hard copy of BookPage, come to the front desk of the library. |
Creativity beckons at the APL…
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Coconut Lotions for Day and Night
A great time was had by all and everyone went home with two tins of silky smooth coconut lotions. One had the invigorating scent of Bergamot for day and the other with calming Lavender to ease them into gentle sleep for night. Just in time for the winter season! |
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The Ancient Art of Paper Cutting
We had great fun and created beautiful artwork with excellent guidance from Sine Hjort as she taught this fascinating craft. We learned how to fold paper, cut basic patterns and connect lines. The concept of negative space was challenging, but we all ended up with lovely sillouettes to take home.
We had great fun and created beautiful artwork with excellent guidance from Sine Hjort as she taught this fascinating craft. We learned how to fold paper, cut basic patterns and connect lines. The concept of negative space was challenging, but we all ended up with lovely sillouettes to take home.
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Online Resources
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Academic OneFile – A great source for peer-reviewed, full-text articles from the world’s leading journals and reference sources.
Business Insights: Essentials – Detailed company and industry profiles including SWOT reports, market share reports, and financial reports. Thousands of company histories and industry essays from Gale's core business collection. Directory of Open Access Journals – DOAJ is an online directory that indexes and provides access to quality open access, peer-reviewed journals. First Find – An easy-to-use website with information and resources to help Westchester residents. Gale Newsstand – Full-text newspaper resource allows users to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, author, newspaper section, or other fields. Gannett Newsstand – This database's detailed indexing helps users quickly find the news information they need. Lynda.com – A leading online learning company that helps anyone learn business, software, technology, and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Morningstar Direct or Home Access – Morningstar.com Library Edition offers proprietary stock and mutual fund analysis, screening tools, and portfolio-building features to library patrons. National Newspaper Index – Indexing of America's top newspapers in one search: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and The Washington Post. X-Plain – Patient Education from WLS providing basic health information regarding illness, medical testing, and procedures. |
Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families.
A free service for Seniors. Speak to a Senior Care Adviser in your local area; access our pre-approved directory of assisted living, independent living, alzheimer's care, home care, continuing care, retirement communities and nursing homes.
Senior Benefits Information Centers (SBICs) help older adults 60 and over and those caring for the elderly achieve a better understanding of Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage.
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