Library News

Have you ever searched for a book in the Westchester Library System catalog and come up empty handed? Don’t give up! There is still a possibility we can get that book for you. We offer a service called Interlibrary Loan where we can order titles that are located outside of the Westchester Library System. We can also retrieve articles for you this way as well. Let us know the publication title, author, titles of articles, pages, and any other information you have. Fill out this form, ILL Book Request Form – Westchester Library System and an email will be sent directly to the reference librarians about your request.Read More Read More

Watch this recently aired documentary on libraries from Independent Lens-PBS, on how public libraries shaped a nation and remain a beloved sanctuary for Americans today.Read More Read More

Happy Spring! If you are looking to get outdoors this season, we are delighted to share that the Larchmont Library has acquired a new Museum Pass to the Mohonk Preserve in New Paltz, NY. The Mohonk Preserve is New York’s largest non-profit nature preserve with over 8,000 acres of mountains, forests, fields, streams and ponds. At the Preserve, visitors can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing. Mohonk is also the home of “Gunks” climbing and bouldering, one of the most visited climbing destinations in North America.Read More Read More

Not sure what to read next? Want to know what everyone in Larchmont is reading? Check out, “What’s hot at the Larchmont Public Library” page on our website. This page can be found under the “Books and More” tab at www.Larchmontlibrary.org. Every two weeks this page is updated with titles Larchmont patrons are putting holds on. We list the top ten fiction and nonfiction titles. Each title is linked to the catalog to make putting holds on them super easy. Read More Read More

Provides in-depth information on more than 100 skilled trades, connects individuals with hundreds of trade schools across the United States and Canada, and provides training resources for those seeking to build their trade knowledge and experience.  Check it out today!Read More Read More

Many of you might know we have a large display of books in the Reading Room that changes each month. Some might not know we have three more through the rest of the library. There is one on the third floor next to the director’s office. There are also two on the first floor in the nonfiction section. All these displays change monthly and this month’s topics are, Women Historians, Books that have Green Covers, National Forest Day, and Pi(e) Day.Read More Read More