Outreach Services
The WLS Adult and Outreach Services Department seeks to improve access to public Library services for all residents of Westchester County. Activities include:
Creation of an easy to use online Library that provides a wide range of topics at firstfind.info.
Provide access to community resources on a bilingual directory of services for immigrants.
Developing online resources for Westchester's Spanish speaking population. Support for adult literacy through the Westchester Literacy and Learning Alliance.
Service to State and County correctional facility inmates. Access to assistive technology for residents with vision, hearing, physical or learning conditions which are barriers to full Library use. WLS and member Libraries participate in partnerships that serve Westchester's aging population through such activities as programs and provision of Library-based Caregiver Resource Centers. WEBS - Career & Educational Counseling Service WEBS offers free group and individual career counseling programs in libraries for adults in career transition as well as access to career and educational information.
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