Staff Picks 2010
Information about the programs and services offered at the Mount Kisco Public Library.
Book Discussion Groups
BROWN BAG BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Please check our CALENDAR or CALL the library's main line for the latest title and date information for all groups.
Wednesday Afternoons 1:30-2:30 pm (Monthly, except August) My Second Home Book Talks began in March of 2008. Martha Iwan, Reference Librarian and Book Discussion Leader meets with the Seniors of My Seond Home on weekly basis. Our readings take place at 11:00am, Tuesdays at the My Second Home Center on Radio Circle. Interactive readings stimulate discussion and renewed energy among the participants. Each week different and occasionally thematic readings are chosen to reflect group interest and local events.
Formed in February of 2000, the Brown Bag Book Group has read a wide
selection of entertaining and thought-provoking books. One of our first
memorable discussions was The Optimist’s Daughter by Eudora Welty, a
session which was photographed for the New York Times Westchester
section. Run by Mrs. Martha Iwan, Reference Librarian, this loyal
band of diverse readers is always ready to tackle an interesting
challenge, old or new! A selection of our favorites with links to
some reviews:
Previous Reads:
Reading Lolita in Tehran, by Azar Nafisi
Stone Diaries, by Carol Shields
Human Stain, by Philip Roth
Sir Vidia’s Shadow, by Paul Theroux
The Red Badge of Courage, by Stephen Crane
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
The Piano Tuner, by Daniel Mason
Mudbound, By Hillary Jordan
FOR FURTHER READINGS CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES:
http://powells.com/
http://bookreporter.com
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cpid&custid=wls&profile=novelist
Welcome to 2010! As we start our ELEVENTH year, ready to take on new challenges,
we invite our library public to join our group and experience the joys of
discussing and sharing adventures in reading. As an informal group, we take
turns picking our favorites to discuss during the monthly meeting, rather
than maintaining a reading schedule.
Contact: (914) 666-8041
Martha Iwan, Reference Librarian/BOOK DISCUSSION LEADER
My Second Home Seniors
Downloadable Audiobooks
Downloadable Audiobooks
Overdrive is an online digital media service available to our patrons for FREE.
Accessible with a Westchester library card a patron may download,checkout, organize,
burn and transfer the best-sellers in digital format. Be part of the 21st century,
try out the newest in library technologies in the comfort of your home!
Meeting Rooms
Seats 20. Available for rental. Contact Susan Riley, Library Director at 914-666-8041
or sriley@wlsmail.org.
Community Room
This room which seats 150 persons is available for rental when not being used for
programs sponsered by the Library, The Friends of the Library or the Library
Foundation. Written application for use of the Community Room must be made to
the Library Director. Contact Susan Riley,Library Director at 914-666-8041
or sriley@wlsmail.org.
Study Rooms
Two study rooms are located on the second floor. Each room seats 2 persons.
The rooms are available on on a first come first served basis for one hour,
limited to once per day. Sign up in person at the Reference Desk.
Computers 101
Volunteer computer tutor is available to help with computer topics such as e-mail, word processing, software programs and basic Internet skills. Hours are Mondays 10am - 12 and Thursdays 3pm - 5pm or by appointment. Bring your computer questions and get the answers you need. Please be aware this is a drop in service with a 15 minute time limit per patron. For more information call: (914) 666-8041.
EMail Reference
Complete a short form to recieve answers to basic information requests and
recommendations to specific sources.
eReference
Job Information Center
The library's Job Information Center contains materials on career planning, resumes, small business and more.
Career & Educational Counseling Service (WEBS)
Newspaper & Magazine Databases: Business
Career Books-Resumes & Cover Letters
Learning Express Job Search and Workplace Skills
Learning Express Job and Careers
MEDIA
MEDIA – the means by which something is communicated.
Mount Kisco Public is your local one-stop library providing the newest and
the best of today’s media: Audio, CD, Kits, Video, DVD, and downloadable audiobooks .
Mount Kisco Public Library is here for you whether you are seeking the newest media format,
(the hands off) Playaway, downloadable books, the latest feature film or the
hottest gaming program (Wii, Playstation 3, or Nintendo DS). We have the best
nonbook collection in the area. Come in and check out the Media layout on the
first floor of our new building.
Family listening
The best audiobooks of the year, for summer listening. Busy Families!
Check out the website http://www.audiofilemagazine.com/abotg09.html before
traveling to your next summer destination. Insert one of these family friendly
audio suggestions into your car player and travel in peace and tranquility.
And don't forget to check our audiobook suggestions. Please take one of
our bookmarks located in the Children's Room for great Audiobook suggestions
for car trips and summer reading lists.
Museum Passes
Museum Passes Available at the Mount Kisco Public Library!
The Mount Kisco Library is offering free family guest passes to the following museums:
- The American Museum of Natural History
- The Neuberger Museum
- The Aldrich Museum
And we also offer a discount coupon to the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, CT. The discount coupon is good for a family of up to six members, and offers $2 off each combination ticket to the Aquarium and the IMAX movie. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the program, the following rules are in effect:
Family Pass Kits (usually for 2 adults and up to 4 children) are available to adult (age 18 or above) Mount Kisco Public Library patrons in good standing. Pass kits will not be issued to any patron who owes fines for overdue or lost material.
The loan period is 3 days, including 2 overnights. Pass kits must be returned to the Mount Kisco Public Library before closing on the 3rd day. Pass kits returned to any other library will result in a $30 fee due to delays for our receipt. Pass kits must be returned inside the Library, at the Circulation Desk (not in the bookdrop) or a $30 fine will be imposed.
Mount Kisco Library cardholders may reserve a pass kit up to one month in advance by contacting the Circulation Desk in person or by telephone at 914-666-8041.
Pass kits may not be renewed.
Families and individuals may borrow only one pass kit at a time.
Late fees of $10 per day, up to the full cost of the pass kit, will be imposed for every day the pass kit or any part thereof is late.
Replacement cost for lost pass kits is the full cost of the pass kit.
It is the borrower’s responsibility to confirm hours of operation, parking fees, etc.
Wi-Fi Hot SpotFree wireless access is available throughout the Mount Kisco Public Library.
Interlibrary Loan
Print materials unavailable at Westchester public libraries may be available through reciprocal lending libraries elsewhere in the region, state or nation. Contact a Reference Librarian by calling the Library at 666-8041 to learn more about this service. Fees may apply.
Spanish Language and English for Speakers of Other Languages Collections
Spanish Language Resources Directory for Immigrants in Westchester available in the library.
Ebscohost Español (in EBSCO) Bases de datos en espanol. Spanish Language
Librarian: Bibliotecaria, Juliana Biro Telephone: 914-864-0134 jbiro@wlsmail.org
¿Qué Es Una Biblioteca Pública?
Una biblioteca pública es un lugar en su comunidad que le ofrece la oportunidad de acceso gratis a la información a todas las personas. Materiales están a su disposición para que todos puedan usarlos sin costo ninguno. Usted puede tomar prestados los materiales, usarlos gratuitamente por una semana o tres semanas, siempre y cuando los regrese a la biblioteca. La biblioteca también ofrece programas gratuitos para adultos y niños (algunos en inglés y español).
Servicios Gratuitos:
- Libros y revistas
- CDs de música
- DVDs
- Materiales para aprender inglés
- Programas y presentaciones especiales para adultos y niños
- Acceso gratis al Internet
- Recursos en Español en el Internet, www.westchesterlibraries.org/recursos
Su Tarjeta de Biblioteca
- Todos que viven o trabajan en el pueblo de Mount Kisco pueden conseguir una tarjeta de biblioteca
- Para recibirla tienen que presentar prueba de su nombre, dirección corriente y algunos otros detalles
- Se puede usar la tarjeta en cualquier biblioteca pública del condado de Westchester.
- Hay que presenter la tarjeta para prestar, renovar o reservar libros y otros materiales. Tambíen necesita la tarjeta para usar las computadoras con Internet.
- Usted es responsable por todo lo prestado con su tarjeta. En caso que su tarjeta sea perdida o robada, le pedimos avisarnos inmediatamente para evitar uso non-autorizado.
- Su tarjeta de biblioteca también brinda acceso a varias bases de datos. En la pagina www.mountkiscolibrary.org haga clic en “databases” para ver lo que hay disponible.
- Préstamos incluyen:
- libros • revistas • DVDs
- audiolibros en casete, CD & MP3
- CDs • videojuegos • materiales en inglés y en español.
- Otros servicios incluyen:
- Fotocopiadora • acceso gratis al Internet
- computadora con programas de oficina
- servicio de consulta • prestamo interbibliotecario
Préstamos / Servicios
- Usted puede prestar hasta 50 cosas a la vez, incluyendo libros, revistas, hasta 7 audiolibros y/o discos CDs y tambien 4 DVDs.
| Libros Nuevos | 14 días | $0.10 por día |
| Libros | 21 días | $0.10 por día |
| CDs | limite 7-21días | $0.10 por día |
| Audiolibros | limite 7-21 días | $0.10 por día |
| DVDs | limite 4-7 días | $1 por día |
| Revistas | 7 días | $0.10 por día |
| Video Games | 7 días | $2 por día |
• Cobramos $0.50 por cada libro y otros materiales reservados que no son recogidos a tiempo.
• Todos los materiales prestados pueden ser renovados una vez en persona, por teléfono, o también en el Internet, siempre que no son reservados por alguien.
Usted puede obtener Materiales o Informaciones
• En persona en qualquier biblioteca pública del condado de Westchester
• Por teléfono o Internet
• Usando el catalogo en línea para averiguar lo que hay, y donde se encuentra lo que usted trata de lograr. Se puede buscar por nombre del autor, titulo o tema.
• Se pueden reservar materiales que se encuentran en otras bibliotecas.
• Para ayuda con preguntas y con reservas, por favor pregunta en el escritorio de consulta (Reference Desk).
Servicios Para Niños y Jóvenes
• La biblioteca tiene materiales de consulta, libros, revistas y materiales audiovisuales para todas edades.
• Actividades para niños incluyen programas semanales para los pequeños, programas de fiesta y otras actividades.
• La biblioteca puede dar consejos a los padres y otros interesados en literatura infantil.
• Para ver el “podcast” de la Biblioteca Pública de Mount Kisco creada por la bibliotecaria de jóvenes, Deirdre Johnson, en el Internet, vaya a nuestra pagina www.mountkisco.org y escoge “New Mount Kisco Library Podcast.”
• Puede visitar nuestro sitio en “My Space” si va a myspace.com/mountkiscolibrary.