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 |
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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. |
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Have you been reading about the situation in Hong Kong?
Come to our
Author Talk
Saturday, January 11, from 1:00 - 3:00
and learn about a local author who has lived in Hong Kong and written a beautiful story that takes place there and in China in the 1980s.
Sally Suen will give a short reading
and then discuss her book,
Crystal Cove
and the changes that have taken place in Hong Kong since the 80s.
Please call to register at
914-693-6636
or stop by to sign up.
Come to our
Author Talk
Saturday, January 11, from 1:00 - 3:00
and learn about a local author who has lived in Hong Kong and written a beautiful story that takes place there and in China in the 1980s.
Sally Suen will give a short reading
and then discuss her book,
Crystal Cove
and the changes that have taken place in Hong Kong since the 80s.
Please call to register at
914-693-6636
or stop by to sign up.
Looking back to our fun-filled activities at the APL…
Kanopy offers a collection of films ranging from documentaries, indie and foreign films to must-see classics and blockbuster movies.
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What a Great Program!
In Honor of the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, David Fruci gave us a fantastic presentation on the backstory and behind-the-scenes moments of bringing the Woodstock Festival to fruition. 
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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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