The Library Will Be Closed Until Further Notice. Click Here for More Information.
Update: Anticipating a more lengthy closure, we are cancelling all library programming through early-September. We will keep you updated going forward on when we can resume our normal operations and programming.
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FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK
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Although our physical library is closed, our online library is open 24/7.
Tutor.com A fully online tutoring service. You can get a tutor in more than 40 subjects including Math, Science, Social Studies, English, AP support, Foreign Languages and Business. Tutoring sessions take place in our easy-to-use online classroom which runs in your browser.
Kanopy video streaming is now available for patrons age 13 and older. The Kanopy collection offers a broad selection of more than 30,000 feature films, documentaries, foreign language, and training videos, including: the Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, the Frontline series, and international films. Credit-free films have been added for additional access.
Kanopy has extended these offers through May 31, 2020.
- Kanopy Kids: available, at no cost to public libraries
- The Great Courses – Infectious Diseases Collection – In 24 free video lectures, Dr. Barry Fox delivers clear and up-to-date information on dozens of infectious diseases
- Credit-Free Viewing films list, updated on a weekly basis and available at no cost for 30 days, once they appear on this list
Hoopla Digital is a groundbreaking digital media service that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. You will need your library card number and PIN number to establish an account.
Overdrive & Overdrive Advantage A downloadable audiobook and eBook service offered by the Westchester Library System. We have added a special collection of the most popular titles for Mamaroneck Library cardholders only, thus reducing wait times.
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If you need a temporary Mamaroneck Library card to access our digital resources during this emergency, please send a brief email listing your: name/address/telephone/birthdate/email to:
Do you have a Mamaroneck library card? It’s so easy to apply for one.
Need to access your account?
Search the new WLS catalog:
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Looking for local community events? Look here!
Try one of our 2 weekly exercise classes:
Walking – Tuesdays @ 10:15am
QiGong – Thursdays @ 10:15am
Call the Reference Desk @ (914) 630 – 5888 for further details.
Health Care Navigator
The Navigator Program with Westchester County Department of Health is still up and running. The Navigators are working with clients via telephone (they are not seeing participants on site).
If you need health insurance you can get personal assistance from one of the Westchester County Department of Health Navigators. You can apply whether you’ve lost a job that provided insurance or weren’t previously insured. Call 914-995-6350 or email hnav@westchestergov.com. To learn more visit: westchestergov.com
Senior Benefits Information Center
While SBIC sites are closed you can still receive unbiased Medicare counseling by calling our helpline at 914-231-3260 or by emailing
SBICS@wlsmail.org with your name, question, and preferred method of contact. Volunteer counselors will get back to you within two days, weekends included.
From The Village Planning Department: Hampshire Recreation, LLC, is asking for approval of a Planned Residential Development, pursuant to Village Code § 342-52, a wetlands permit, pursuant to Village Code § 192-7, and a subdivision, pursuant to Village Code § A348-6, for the proposed Hampshire Country Club Planned Residential Development of a 94.5 acre portion of the Project Site within the Village’s R-20 Zoning District. The location and scope of the proposed wetland activity is the installation of a 20-foot vegetative buffer consisting of native plantings along the edges of wetland areas on the site, and an increased water budget into pond 10. The entire Project Site comprises 106.2 acres and is identified as tax parcel 9-42-568 on the Village of Mamaroneck Tax Map and 4-14-20 on the Town of Mamaroneck Tax Map.
The following link is for the Hampshire Club Redevelopment project: https://www.village.
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Free at Home Online Practice SAT -or- ACT Tests!
10:30 am
Free at Home Online Practice SAT -or- ACT Tests!
May 2 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
 C2 Education is offering free practice SAT or ACT tests. We should still be getting ready for these important tests, even though we are in quarantine. All you need is a pencil, paper, calculator, and … Continue reading Free at Home Online Practice SAT -or- ACT Tests!
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Yoga Flow Online
11:00 am
Yoga Flow Online
May 6 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
 Yoga Flow Class is a 30-minute easier session designed for those who have yoga mats and can get up and down from the floor with ease. We will be practicing Yoga Asanas (poses) in a continuous, fluid … Continue reading Yoga Flow Online
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The Verses of New York — Poetry via Zoom
2:00 pm
The Verses of New York — Poetry via Zoom
May 8 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 Join us for an afternoon of poetry! Mamaroneck poet Elizabeth O’Rourke will guide an exploration of three poems. In this vernal season of solitude, we’ll take a look at the careful and touching work of WS … Continue reading The Verses of New York — Poetry via Zoom
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Online Chair Yoga
11:00 am
Online Chair Yoga
May 13 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Denise Mathieson, is a Mamaroneck resident, mom, wife, dog owner and Yoga Teacher. Denise writes: “In reading the library’s newsletter, I was inspired to offer Yoga to my community. In our current new way of life, I … Continue reading Online Chair Yoga
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Zoom Virtual Tour of the Mamaroneck Train Station
7:00 pm
Zoom Virtual Tour of the Mamaroneck Train Station
May 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 History and Restoration of the Mamaroneck Train Station Join us for a Virtual Tour of the Mamaroneck Train Station Thursday, May 14 @ 7pm Preservationist John Verni will tell you about the history and … Continue reading Zoom Virtual Tour of the Mamaroneck Train Station
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Free at Home Online Practice SAT -or- ACT Tests!
9:00 am
Free at Home Online Practice SAT -or- ACT Tests!
May 16 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Revolution Prep has some great free opportunities for Mamaroneck students to participate in a live online ACT and/or SAT practice test and free webinars touching on many subjects of interest to high school students and … Continue reading Free at Home Online Practice SAT -or- ACT Tests!
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Zoom Presentation: The Power of Plant-Based Nutrition
7:00 pm
Zoom Presentation: The Power of Plant-Based Nutrition
May 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 Zoom Presentation: The Power of Plant-Based Nutrition Boost Your Immune System – Prevent Chronic Disease Monday, May 18 @ 7pm Click here for Zoom link Meeting ID: 843 4279 2078 Password: 883933
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Yoga Flow Online
11:00 am
Yoga Flow Online
May 20 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Yoga Flow Class is a 30-minute easier session designed for those who have yoga mats and can get up and down from the floor with ease. We will be practicing Yoga Asanas (poses) in a continuous, fluid … Continue reading Yoga Flow Online
Zoom Meeting: Westchester Women Speak Out with Dana Rubin
2:00 pm
Zoom Meeting: Westchester Women Speak Out with Dana Rubin
May 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 In 2020, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of women in America winning the right to vote. Women have been speaking in public for centuries, but what they said was seldom written down, recorded or remembered. … Continue reading Zoom Meeting: Westchester Women Speak Out with Dana Rubin
WE Well-Being Playbook & Panel Discussion – Facebook Live
7:00 pm
WE Well-Being Playbook & Panel Discussion – Facebook Live
May 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, PBS Books presents an evening with Leysa Cerswell Kielburger about the WE Well-Being Playbook featuring a panel discussion and interactive event. The WE Well-being Playbook is a hands-on … Continue reading WE Well-Being Playbook & Panel Discussion – Facebook Live
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Live Science Show with Mystery Doug – Live Online!
1:00 pm
Live Science Show with Mystery Doug – Live Online!
May 21 @ 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
 LIVE SCIENCE SHOW Mystery Doug is excited to answer questions with the help of astronaut Jessica Meir, who filmed videos for Mystery Science while she was in space! Watch here.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration – Live Facebook Event
3:30 pm
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration – Live Facebook Event
May 21 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
 In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, PBS Books presents a live discussion with author Minh Lê and illustrator Dan Santat about their book Drawn Together in an interactive event. Drawn Together is the first … Continue reading Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration – Live Facebook Event
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Bit by Bit: Breaking the Barrier for Girls in Tech 2020 Conference – Live Online!
12:00 pm
Bit by Bit: Breaking the Barrier for Girls in Tech 2020 Conference – Live Online!
May 23 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
 Bit by Bit is a conference for high school girls, devoted to bringing together girls interested in computer science. Why? We believe that by gathering successful women with experiences to share, we can ensure that … Continue reading Bit by Bit: Breaking the Barrier for Girls in Tech 2020 Conference – Live Online!
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Online Chair Yoga
11:00 am
Online Chair Yoga
May 27 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Denise Mathieson, is a Mamaroneck resident, mom, wife, dog owner and Yoga Teacher. Denise writes: “In reading the library’s newsletter, I was inspired to offer Yoga to my community. In our current new way of life, I … Continue reading Online Chair Yoga
Mamaroneck Book Club Reads “Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk” – on Zoom
2:00 pm
Mamaroneck Book Club Reads “Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk” – on Zoom
May 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
 To coordinate with our “One Book-One Community” 2020 read, the Mamaroneck Library will be reading “Books of New York.” Please join us for the discussion on “Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk”. To receive an invite … Continue reading Mamaroneck Book Club Reads “Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk” – on Zoom
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Grand Central: An Illustrated Discussion with Anthony Robbins: Live on Zoom
2:00 pm
Grand Central: An Illustrated Discussion with Anthony Robbins: Live on Zoom
May 31 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join author/historian Anthony Robins and learn the history of one of the world’s most famous landmarks – New York City’s Grand Central Terminal. Anthony Robins is the author of Grand Central Terminal: 100 Years of … Continue reading Grand Central: An Illustrated Discussion with Anthony Robbins: Live on Zoom
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