Services

ESL Instruction
Westchester Community College offers four levels of classes in English as a Second Language at the library, each season. Each level provides balanced instruction and active practice in all English language skills: listening, speaking (including pronunciation), standard grammar, reading, and writing. On scheduled registration days, new students take an examination to determine the level at which they begin study. Classes are free but students must purchase a textbook ($35). For more information call Westchester Community College at (914) 785-6656.

SCORE Free Small Business Help
Free business counseling sessions are offered by SCORE WESTCHESTER on Monday evenings from 6:00 to 7:45 pm, (except for holidays) on the second floor of the library. The sessions are geared for those interested in starting their own small business or already running a business but in need of help or fresh ideas. SCORE volunteer counselors assist with information and resources on financing options, business strategy, marketing tactics, product development, cash flow, management and more. The sessions are on a drop-in basis or by appointment by calling 948-3907.

AARP Free Tax Help
Free tax assistance through TCE, the Tax Counseling for the Elderly program and VITA, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, is offered at the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., beginning in February and continuing until mid-April. The trained volunteer counselors assist participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested persons are advised to bring whatever tax related materials are needed to complete their returns; the counselors will provide the tax forms.

NY State Attorney General’s Office of Consumer Affairs
A representative from the Attorney General’s Office is available to discuss consumer issues on an individual basis, and make brochures on many consumer subjects available, every three months, in the library lobby.

County Clerk’s Mobile Office
The Westchester County Clerk’s staff travels to the library in its mobile unit to assist residents with varied requests, such as applying for a United States Passport, including having a photo taken, checking the license status of a plumber or electrician, applying for a pistol permit or obtaining a free gun lock.

Homebound Delivery
Patrons who can not leave their homes can have books delivered to them every three weeks. Call 632-7878, ext. 17 and ask for information on “Homebound Delivery”.

Caregiver’s Resource Center
Information caregivers need to know to help them care for their loved ones is easily found in a special area on the library’s third floor, where the Westchester County Department of Senior Services, Family Caregiver Support Program, maintains a Caregiver’s Resource Center.