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Home Delivery

For Somers Residents Unable to Come to the Library Due to a Permanent Condition

What is Home Delivery Service?

Home Delivery Service brings library materials to homebound residents of Somers each month. 

How Does It Work?

  1. Based on the preferences of each Home Delivery library user, library staff selects books, DVDs, audiobooks, and more.
  2. Once a month Home Delivery Participants will recieve a visit to your home from one of our great Volunteers,
  3. Volunteers will pick up pre-selected materials at the library, deliver them to the Home Delivery participant, and return items that are due. back to the Somers Library

Home Delivery Service Eligibility

  • Somers resident unable to come to the library due to a permanent condition.
    For example, you are no longer able to drive, have mobility problems, or require extended bed rest.
  • Participants must have an active Somers Library Card. If you do not have one yet we can help with that too!
  • Participants may remain in the program for as long as you need the service.

Questions & Sign Up

Contact the Somers Library Reference Desk at 914-232-5717

Home Delivery Application

Click Here for the Somers Library Home Delivery Service Participant  Application. 

Become a Home Delivery Services Volunteer!

Volunteers visit individual homes once a month. Volunteers will pick up pre-selected materials at the library, deliver them to the Home Delivery participant, and return items that are due. With just a few hours of time, you can help fellow members of your community.

Contact the Reference Desk for more info at 914-232-5717!

Library Policies

The trustees shall provide a written statement of policy for the library. The statement of policy shall be available to the public at the library. The library director shall administer the statement of policy and all other policies of the trustees fairly and equitably to all persons.
Supervision of Children

Per the Library Code of Conduct adopted by the Library Board of Trustees no person shall leave children under the age of ten unsupervised. Parents and other caretakers are expected to look after their children while visiting the library. If a child under the age of 10 years old is left in the Library, Library staff will notify the police.

Somers Library Gallery Exhibit Policy

Those interested in showing artwork, please read the following policies carefully.

As an educational and cultural institution, the Somers Library Board of Trustees, Library Director and staff welcome exhibitors (artists and photographers) who have selected the Somers Library as a place in which to exhibit their works. The Somers Library Gallery Policy governs the use of the Library Gallery area, which consists of the Program Room and the hallway leading to it. Works may not be displayed in any other areas of the Library. All exhibits must be open to the public and no admission fees may be charged.

If you are interested in exhibiting your art work at the Somers Library please contact the Exhibit Coordinator at mfonde@yahoo.com.

Loan Policies

Circulation Periods / Fines
Books currently on reserve for other patrons cannot be renewed. One renewal allowed for all materials owned by Westchester Library System libraries (WLS)., Loans from outside WLS—4 week loan, no renewals.
ItemLoan TimeMax LoanFine
New Books2 weeksN/A$0.10 per day
Books3 weeksN/A$0.10 per day
Audio Books3 weeks4 at a time$0.10 per day
DVDs1 weeks4 at a time$0.50 per day
DVD Series2 weeks4 at a time$0.50 per day
Video Games*2 weeks4 at a time$2 per day
Music CDs3 weeks4 at a time$0.10 per day
Magazines1 weeks4 at a time$0.10 per day
Children’s Puzzles3 weeks4 at a time$0.10 per day
Kits3 weeks4 at a time$2 per day
Games3 weeks4 at a time$1 per day
Museum Passes**3 days2 at a time$10 per day**

*Video games MUST be returned to Somers Library. Otherwise, there is a $2 fine.

**Museum Passes – A fine of $10 will be charged for each day the pass is late. There is a fine of $30 if the pass is returned in the book drop or to another library. The full cost of the pass will be charged to the cardholder if the pass is lost. The cost of each pass varies and can be as high as $500. For more information about museum passes, please go to our museum pass page.

Mobile Printing at Your Library

Print from your own computer or mobile device, inside or outside the library.

Somers Library’s Mobile Printing Service lets you print documents, photos, and more from
your own computer or mobile device, inside or outside the library. Use one of the following options.

Please use the Print Guide to learn how to use our remote printing software.

ImportantAll print jobs will be held for 4 hours.

Cost:
B&W: $0.25 per page
Color: $0.50 per page

Special Collections

Cake Pans: Patrons may select from a wide variety of Wilton brand cake pans (mostly for children's birthday parties) or for your special occasion. Cake pans must be returned in clean condition to the Somers Library. The library has recently added the following kits: cookie cutter (weddings, birthdays, holidays), knitting, crochet, bongo drums, ukeleles, birdwatching, astronomy, gardening, and scrapbooking.

Other Collections

  • Music, Craft & Scientific Kits 
  • Board Games

Local History Collection – Resources on the History of Somers and Westchester County.  We have resources reflecting all aspects of Somers heritage. The Library’s collection is compiled of books, DVDs, school yearbooks, and other sources of information on the history of  Somers and Westchester County. 

Special Collections

Cake Pans

Patrons may select from a wide variety of Wilton brand cake pans (mostly for children's birthday parties) or for your special occasion. Cake pans must be returned in clean condition to the Somers Library. The library has recently added the following kits: cookie cutter (weddings, birthdays, holidays), knitting, crochet, bongo drums, ukeleles, birdwatching, astronomy, gardening, and scrapbooking.

Local History Collection

Resources on the History of Somers and Westchester County. We have resources reflecting all aspects of Somers heritage. The Library's collection is compiled of books, DVDs, school yearbooks, and other sources of information on the history of Somers and Westchester County

Other Collections

  • Music, Craft & Scientific Kits
  • Board Games