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Homebound Delivery

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

Our delivery program brings library materials to homebound residents of Somers each month. Library staff selects books and other materials according to the preferences of the homebound library users. To be eligible for this service you must be a 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. You may remain in the program for as long as you need the service. Homebound residents interested in the program may contact the Reference Librarian at 914-232-5717. Click here for the Somers Library Homebound Application.   This service requires a library card.

Would you like to become a Homebound Services Volunteer?

Volunteers visit individual homes once a month. Volunteers will pick up pre-selected materials at the library, deliver them to the homebound person, and return items that are due. With just a few hours of time, volunteers p

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.
  • Museum Passes
  • Study & Conference Room / Program Room
  • Public Computers / Wifi
  • Somers Seed Lending Library

Museum & Park Passes @ Somers Library

Which Will YOU Visit First?
  1. Come to Somers Public Library and check out a  pass — just like a book!
  2. Take the pass to the Museum/Theatre/Park partner and enjoy special admission prices or free entrance to parks.
  3. After you have enjoyed a great day, return the pass to the library, so another patron can check it out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Reserve A Pass & Questions -- Call 914-232-5717
Reserve A Museum & Park Pass
  • Reserve A Pass –
    • Call Reference Desk 914-232-5717
    • Visit SomersLibrary.org
  • Maximum of two passes (for different museums) that may be borrowed per family at a time.
  • Two reservations for different museums can be placed at the same time.
  • 14 day period between Pass reservations
  • Passes can be reserved up to 60 days in advance
  • Make the reservation for the date you plan on picking up the library pass.
Pick Up & Return Museum & Park Passes
  • Physical Passes
    • Pick Up at Somers Library Reference Desk the day before your planned Museum-Park visit.
    • Return at Somers Library Reference Desk.
      • Passes may NOT: be left in book drop, returned to another library, and be renewed.
  • Printable Passes- Reserve the Pass & Somers Library will email you your pass to print out.
  • Discounts – Get discounted admission with your library membership at SomersLibrary.org
Cancel Reservation -

Patrons should cancel their reservations so others can use the Pass. Visit OR Call Somers Library 914-232-5717

Late Fees & Fines
  • $10 for each day the pass is late
  • $30 the pass is returned in the book drop or at 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.
List of Museum & Park Passes
Sites Are Listed Alphabetically
9/11 Memorial & Museum

Address: 180 Greenwich Street, New York, NY, 10007

Type of Pass: Physical — Pick Up At Somers Library

Each Museum Pass Includes:

  • Admits 2 adults and 2 children (under 17 years and under).
  • Complementary audio guides
  • 20% discount in the Museum Store
American Museum Of Natural History

Address: 200 Central Park West, NY, NY 10024

Type of Pass: Physical — Pick Up At Somers Library

Each Museum Pass Includes:

  • 1 AMNH Ticket Admits 1 Person

Restrictions:

  • 2 Tickets Per Family During Any 12 Month Period
Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Ny Aquarium, Prospect Park Zoo, Queens Zoo

Wildlife Conservation Society

Type of Pass: Discount — Look below for Important Directions For This Pass

Each Museum Pass Includes:

  • Receive 20% off the price of admission to: Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, New York Aquarium, Prospect Park Zoo, and the Queens Zoo.

Important Directions For WCS Museum & Park Pass:

  1. Visit the WCS Museum & Park Passes Discount Admission Form, complete, and submit.
  2. Once you submit the form Somers Library will email you: A Link to WCS’s Discount Ticket Purchasing Website AND a Discount/Access Code
Empire Pass

Type of Pass: Physical -- Pick Up At Somers Library

Loan Period: One week (7 days)
Learn Where the Empire Pass Is Accepted:

Each Museum Pass Includes:

  • Usable for one vehicle entrance fee at a time (including motorcycles). 
  • Patrons keep the pass as long as the booking duration permits and can visit at any time during that checkout period.

Additional Information:

  • The Empire Pass is your key to all-season enjoyment at New York State Parks. It provides unlimited day-use vehicle entry to most facilities operated by New York State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Empire Passes are available for one year, multi-year or your lifetime. Instead of paying the vehicle use fee on each visit, simply present your season pass and it waives the fee for day use entry.
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library And Museum

Address: 4079 Albany Post Rd. Hyde Park, NY 12538 (Dutchess County)

Type of Pass: Printable OR Physical — Pick Up At Somers Library

Each Museum Pass Includes:

  • Admits up to 5 people to the Presidential Library and Museum only.
  • The pass must be filled out before the visit and then handed in at the ticket counter at the Wallace Visitor Center
  • The person who has the pass must present ID at the museum on the day of the visit
Greenburgh Nature Center

Address: 99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583

Type of Pass: Physical — Pick Up At Somers Library

Each Museum Pass Includes:

  • Admits 2 adults and accompanying children up to age 18 in the same household to The Manor House, which is home to the Live Animal Museum.
  • Discounted rates to special events and nature-based education programs.

Additional Info:

  • The grounds are open every day from dawn to dusk. There is no admission fee to walk the grounds.
  • The Manor House, which is home to the Live Animal Museum, is open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm. 
  • The Live Animal Museum does not have an elevator and/or handicap accessible entrance.

Plan Your Visit

Intrepid Sea, Air, And Space Museum Complex

Address: Pier 86, W 46th St. New York, NY 10036 (West Side)

Type of Pass: Physical — Pick Up At Somers Library

Each Museum Pass Includes:

  • Admits 2 adults and 2 children under 18
  • Access to the express, Members-only admission line
  • Free access to the Intrepid Museum, Space Shuttle Pavilion and the submarine Growler
  • Discounted guest tickets: $18 adult, $13 child
  • 10% discount on Family Membership
  • On the day of your visit, you must present the pass, an ID and your library card.
Liberty Science Center

Address: 222 Jersey City Blvd. Jersey City, NJ 07305

Type of Pass: Discount — Look below for Important Directions For This Pass Each Museum Pass Includes:
  • $3 off General Admission ticket or 10% discount on LSC Membership purchased at the museum.
Important Directions For Liberty Science Center Museum & Park Pass:
  • Bring your Somers Library card and a valid ID to the museum when you visit. You will need to show them to get the discounted admission.
Mohonk Preserve

Address: 3197 Route 44 55, Gardiner, NY 12525 (Ulster County)

Type of Pass: Physical — Pick Up At Somers Library

Each Museum Pass Includes:

  • Enjoy hiking, biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. Equipment and horses are not provided.
  • Access for one vehicle with up to four (4) visitors age 16 and up.
  • Children 15 years old and younger are free when accompanied by an adult pass holder.
  • If visitors are not in a vehicle, the maximum group size is four (4) per pass.
  • To validate your Library Lending Pass, please present this pass at any of the Mohonk Preserve Trailheads during business hours to redeem your free day-use wristband.
  • All visitors with a Somers Library Pass must have a wristband in order to access Mohonk Preserve.
  • Additional visitors ages 16 and up will need to purchase a $15 or $20 day fee depending on activity for access to Mohonk Preserve.

Additional Information

  • Parking at Mohonk Preserve is first come, first served. Possession of a pass does not guarantee a parking spot. Visitation at off peak times especially during spring and fall is recommended as lots may fill quickly.

Restrictions

  • Mohonk Library Pass is not valid for parking or entry to the Mohonk Mountain House or Minnewaska State Park. You may hike onto the Mohonk Mountain House trails or Minnewaska property from Mohonk Preserve trails but may not enter the hotel or use any of the facilities.
Museum Of Modern Art - Moma

Address: 11 West 53rd Street, NY NY 10019

Type of Pass: Physical — Pick Up At Somers Library

Each Museum Pass Includes:

  • Admits 5 people
  • Opportunity to purchase up to five $5 guest tickets per person, per visit.
  • Library card holders also receive a 10% discount in MoMA stores and cafes.
  • portunity to book Museum tours at discounted rates.
New York Historical Society

Address: 170 Central Park West, NY NY 10024

Type of Pass: Physical — Pick Up At Somers Library

Each Museum Pass Includes:

  • Admits 2 adults and 4 children under the age of 18
New York Transit Museum

Address: 99 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Type of Pass: Physical — Pick Up At Somers Library

Each Museum Pass Includes:

  • Admits 2 adults and up to four children.
  • Discounted programs and excursions.
tamford Museum & Nature Center

Address: 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT 06903

Type of Pass: Physical — Pick Up At Somers Library

Each Museum Pass Includes:

  • Admits 2 adults and all children
  • Free Parking
  • 10% off in the gift shop
Stepping Stones Museum For Children

Address: 303 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850

Type of Pass: Physical — Pick Up At Somers Library

Each Museum Pass Includes:

  • Valid for one free admission with each purchase of one admission (Buy One, Get One Free) 
  • May be used for up to 3 free admissions per party, per day. 
  • Not to be combined with other discounts.
Westchester Children's Museum

Address: 100 Playland Parkway, Rye, NY10580

Type of Pass: Physical — Pick Up At Somers Library

Each Museum Pass Includes:

  • Admits 4 people (at least one adult) with additional guests paying admission.

Study & Conference Room / Program Room

Use Policies
Study / Conference Rooms

The Somers Library provides a small study room and conference room to the public. These rooms are available during library hours and by appointment. To reserve either room please call the library at 914-232-5717.

In accordance to a policy set by the Town of Somers, there can be no profit making in any town building including the library. Therefore, there is no paid tutoring allowed within the library.

Program Room Policy

The program room of the Somers Library is a gift of and for the community. It is available for use by community and non-profit organizations for educational, cultural, charitable, recreational and civic programs. The room may not be used for religious purposes. All programs must be open to the public.

Use of the room is on a first-come, first-served basis. When conflicts arise, priority is given in the following order to programs sponsored by: Somers Library, The Friend of Somers Library, Somers Town Governmental Organizations, other Somers Community Organizations.

The Library Board of Trustees, or its designee, reserves the right to pass upon all applications for the use of the program room and may refuse any applications or may impose such added conditions as it may judge appropriate for a particular program or use. Any permit may be canceled when it is deemed to be in the interest of the library to do so.  Failure to observe the regulations governing the use of the facilities may result in denial of use in the future. Permission to use the program room does not constitute endorsement of the policies, beliefs or goals of the sponsor.

The following regulations shall govern the use of the Program Room:

The program room of the Somers Library is a gift of and for the community. It is available for use by community and non-profit organizations for educational, cultural, charitable, recreational and civic programs. The room may not be used for religious purposes. All programs must be open to the public.

Use of the room is on a first-come, first-served basis. When conflicts arise, priority is given in the following order to programs sponsored by: Somers Library, The Friend of Somers Library, Somers Town Governmental Organizations, other Somers Community Organizations.

The Library Board of Trustees, or its designee, reserves the right to pass upon all applications for the use of the program room and may refuse any applications or may impose such added conditions as it may judge appropriate for a particular program or use. Any permit may be canceled when it is deemed to be in the interest of the library to do so. Failure to observe the regulations governing the use of the facilities may result in denial of use in the future. Permission to use the program room does not constitute endorsement of the policies, beliefs or goals of the sponsor.

The following regulations shall govern the use of the Program Room:

  1. Applications shall be made in writing on forms available at the library and signed by an authorized adult representative of the applicant. Signing of the application binds the signer to acceptance of full responsibility for the requested use and to compliance with these regulations.
  2. Applications shall be made at least seven days and no more than sixty days prior to the event.
  3. The program sponsor is responsible for any and all damages to the Library building and its contents and to Reis Park during use. At the time application, the sponsor shall submit proof of insurance coverage with general liability limits of $1,000,000.00 on a certificate prepared by their insurance provider which names the Somers Library and the Town of Somers as additional insurers.
  4. Since Reis Park closes at 10:30 P.M., all programs must be completed, facilities restored, area cleaned and all attendees out of the park well before that time.
  5. In an emergency, such as a storm, all scheduled programs will be canceled.
  6. As required by fire regulations, maximum capacity is 70 people.
  7. The sponsor of the program must have at least two authorized adult representatives in attendance during use of the room if persons under the age of 18 are present. At least one adult must be in attendance for each 15 such persons.
  8. Users of the program room must not disturb or disrupt normal library operations, nor interrupt the regular duties of the staff. Events must be confined to the program room.
  9. No admission fees may be charged.
  10. There shall be no smoking in the Library or alcohol use in the Library and in Reis Park.
  11. Exhibits contained in the room are not to be moved or disturbed.
  12. The lights in the room are not to be changed in any manner. The sponsor will incur all costs of repair should these lights be damaged, changed or removed.
  13. The sponsor must agree to restore the facilities, including rest rooms, to their original condition immediately after completion of the program. The Program Room will be left in a neat and orderly condition; chairs and tables placed in the storage racks provided; lights off; alarm set and doors locked; keys placed in the book drop in the container provided; and otherwise make sure the facilities are ready for the next user. If the pantry is also engaged, this includes cleaning the area and equipment and ensuring that food service and other equipment is turned off. All debris must be bagged and removed from the Library and Reis Park by the sponsor. It cannot be left in the library or park refuse containers. A fee will be assessed for failure to comply with these requirements and future use of the facility may be denied.
  14. Additional furniture or equipment brought into the building is the responsibility of the sponsor and must have prior approval of the Library Board of Trustees, or its designee. The Library and the Town assume no responsibility, whatever, for any property placed in the Library in connection with a program. The sponsor agrees that the Library and the Town are expressly released and discharged from any and all liability for any loss, injury or damage to persons or property which may be sustained during or by reason of a program held on the library’s premises.
  15. If Library equipment is used, it must be used on the premises with an experience operator supplied by the sponsor.
  16. As a library service to the community, there will be no fee for use of the Program Room.

These policy guidelines will be interpreted in individual instances at the discretion of the Library Board of Trustees or its designee, and are subject to revision at any time without prior notice to the using sponsors.

Somers Library Board of Trustees

Rev 3/18

Room Use Application

Public Computers and Internet Use

The Somers Library provides access to the Internet and free WiFi as a means to enhance the informational and learning opportunities of the patrons of the library. The Board of Trustees has established this Internet use policy to ensure appropriate and effective use of this resource. All Library usage must comply with the rules set forth in the Somers Library Code of conduct and other library policies.

Access to the Internet is available to all patrons; however this service may be restricted at any time for use not consistent with these guidelines. This service is a privilege and not a right and use of the Library’s Internet access (both wired and wireless) constitutes the user’s acceptance of this policy. Parents of minor children must assume responsibility for their children’s use of the Library’s Internet service.

Expectations

Users should be aware that the inappropriate and illegal use of electronic information resources can be a violation of local, state, and federal laws and can lead to prosecution. The user will be held responsible for his/her actions using the Internet. Further, unacceptable uses of the service will result in the suspension or revocation of Internet use privileges.

Warnings and Disclaimers

The Internet is a decentralized, global network; the Somers Library has no control over the content found there. The Library is not responsible for the accuracy of any information found in any site. Not all the information is current, authoritative, useful and complete. Users are also cautioned that ideas, points of view and images found on the Internet may be graphic and/or controversial, imflammatory, or offensive. The Library will not censor access to material nor protect users from any Internet content.

The Library cannot assure that data or files downloaded by users are virus-free. The Library is not responsible for damages to equipment or data on a user’s personal computer from the use of data downloaded from the Library’s Internet service.

The use of the Internet and e-mail is not guaranteed to be private. Messages relating to, or in support of, illegal activities may be reported to the proper authorities.

Guidelines
  • Internet use if offered in thirty (30) minute sessions on a first-come basis; each user is allowed one session — if there is no patron waiting for the service at the end of a session, the user can have another session, but once having had the service for 30 minutes the user must abandon use of the Internet if another patron requests use of the service
  • Users may use the Internet for research and the acquisition of information to address their educational, vocational, cultural, and recreational needs
  • Users may use the Internet for the receipt and transmission of electronic mail
  • Users will respect and uphold copyright laws and all other applicable laws and regulations; they will not use the Internet for any illegal purposes
  • Users agree not to incur any costs to the Library through their use of the Internet service
  • Users shall not create and/or distribute commercial promotions, computer viruses, spam, Trojan Horses, or other destructive activities over the Internet
  • Users shall not deliberately or willfully cause damage to Library computer equipment, programs, or parameters. Users may not install software on or re-configure Library computers
  • Users must respect the sensibilities of others by abiding with community standards of decency. Library computers are located in public areas shared by patrons of varying ages, background and sensibilities. Users must be considerate about accessing potentially controversial information and images
  • Displaying or printing any pornographic images and materials, or those which are sexually explicit, obscene, or harmful are expressly prohibited in the Library

Users shall not create or distribute material with obscene or racist content, personal attacks, insults, threatening language, potentially libelous statements, plagiarized statements, private or personal information published without consent or which engages in any illegal or criminal behavior

Approved on March 12, 2008 by resolution of the Somers Library Board of Trustees.

Reviewed and approved by of the Somers Town Supervisor and Somers Town Attorney on May 14, 2008

Somers Seed Lending Library

A Community Heirloom Seed Lending Project
NEW!!!! ORDER YOUR SEEDS FROM HOME AND PICK THEM UP ALREADY PACKAGED AT THE LIBRARY If you would like to order seeds for pick up at the library, please fill out the online form.

If you would like to order seeds for pick up at the library, please fill out the online form.

To access the form please click HERE.

Seed List 2024 List

Somers Seed Lending Library is a free community heirloom seed lending project, demonstrating that libraries check out more than books! The idea is simple. Growers get enough seed to grow 3-4 plants from the seed catalog located behind the Reference Desk, record what they are taking with them as well as basic contact information for later in the season. Then they grow their plants during the season. At the end of the growing season for that plant, the grower harvests as usual, but saves some of the seed for next season, and returns a portion, usually 2-3 times the starting amount (or more) to the seed library to continue the cycle.

Our current list is subject to updates, so please check back often.

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.

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.
Item Loan Time Max Loan Fine
New Books 2 weeks N/A $0.10 per day
Books 3 weeks N/A $0.10 per day
Audio Books 3 weeks 4 at a time $0.10 per day
DVDs 1 weeks 4 at a time $0.50 per day
DVD Series 2 weeks 4 at a time $0.50 per day
Video Games* 2 weeks 4 at a time $2 per day
Music CDs 3 weeks 4 at a time $0.10 per day
Magazines 1 weeks 4 at a time $0.10 per day
Children’s Puzzles 3 weeks 4 at a time $0.10 per day
Kits 3 weeks 4 at a time $2 per day
Games 3 weeks 4 at a time $1 per day
Museum Passes** 3 weeks 2 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.

Important: All 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

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