Somers Library Services

Books - Magazines/Newspapers - Audio Materials - Video/DVD Collection
Reference Desk - Interlibrary Loans - Children's Programming - YA Book Club
Computers/Wireless Access - Caregiver Resource Center - Special Collections
Community Rooms - Exhibits/Displays - Photocopies - Additional Services

Books:
We have nearly 60,000 books available, which include fiction and non-fiction materials. In addition, we have an expanding collection of reference materials offering the most up-to-date information.

Magazines & Newspapers:
The Somers Library subscribes to approximately 95 nationally known magazines, including children's, business, scientific, sports, hobbyist and general news magazines. In addition, 22 newspapers are received regularly by the library. Access to local area and state newspapers, as well as major national papers and business journals, is available through our electronic databases.

Audio Recordings:
We have over 3,500 recorded materials available for your use. These include audiobooks (on both CD and cassette) and musical CDs that cover the spectrum of genres -- from classical to jazz, from folk to pop, from opera to country. Audio materials are available for all age groups.

Video/DVD collection:
The Somers Library has an ever-growing collection of DVDs and VHS tapes - more than 4,500 items - that include classic and newly-released films for all ages. We also have a collection of non-fiction materials on a variety of subjects - travel, how-to, history, sports, literature, art and music.

Reference Service:
Come in, email (somers@wlsmail.org), or call us with your questions. We will be glad to help you with your information and researching needs, by utilizing our traditional and electronic resources.

Interlibrary Loan Service:
The Somers Library is a member of the Westchester Library System, which allows Somers patrons to borrow books from any of the member libraries - in person or by placing a hold through our catalog. All you need is your library card!
In addition, we can request print materials (only books - no audiovisual materials) from libraries outside of the system. Please allow more than a week or two for delivery, as these materials may be sent from another county or another state.

Children's Programs:
Story hour sessions for preschool children are held regularly. Please check the Children's Room for the calendar of events. Every summer, the Children's Room sponsors a summer reading program for preschool and elementary age students. You may sign your children up by speaking with our Children's Librarians.

Computer Access:
The Somers Library has 4 Internet-capable computers in our adult department, 2 Internet-capable computers in our Children's Room and a dedicated computer for searching our online catalog. There are also 2 gaming computers in our Children's Room and one for young adults.
And yes, we do have wireless Internet access available! It will easily connect with your Mac or Windows laptop.

Caregiver Resource Center
Americans are living longer. The care of a dependent older person is a significant issue for a spouse or adult child. Frequently, the Caregiver feels overburdened, isolated, in need of information. Caregivers may now avail themselves of a variety of resources designed to provide relief from caregiving responsibilities. The Somers Library is one of five Caregiver Resource Centers (CRC) in Westchester County. Each center houses a collection of information and materials to support caregivers of older adults, as well as older adults caring for children under the age of 18. The collection includes books, videos, pamphlets, reading and resource lists, and other materials.

Special Collections:
For Local Circus History, please ask at the Adult Reference Desk.

For our Parenting and Home Schooling collection, check out the section in our Children's Room.

And please see our Holocaust Collection (donated by Holocaust Memorial Commission) near our circulation desk.

Community Rooms:
Community groups are invited to use our meeting rooms which accommodate up to 70 people. These are available for any non-profit, homeowners or non-commercial group meeting. Please ask at the circulation desk for more information.

Exhibits and displays:
The library will display art exhibits and arrange for shows in accordance with the library's policy and procedures for handling this type of material. Please contact the Library Director for further information.

Photocopy Service:
The library has one public photocopier, available by the front door. Materials may be copied for a charge of 10 cents per page (please use dimes only).

Young Adult Services:
Our Young Adult book club is usually held weekly and their programs are held regularly. The Young Adult and Summer Reading section is behind our reference collection.

Other Services:
Among the many other services your Somers Library has to offer are the following:

Large print materials (next to our DVD collection)
Book depository for off-hours return
AV equipment for use in meeting rooms by groups
Public programs for both children and adults
Tax forms (available in our lobby for several months before and after April)