Children’s Room Display
Kids, do you own a collection that you would like to share in the Children’s Room display case? If so, please call the Children’s Librarian.

 

Patron Lounge
Comfortable, quiet area for reading, studying, working, small group conversations, book group meetings. Food and beverages are permitted in this area.

 

Computer Lessons
Available either for the Internet/Westlynx terminals or for the personal computers with Microsoft Word and Excel programs. Call the Library to arrange a time when a staff member or volunteer will be available for a teaching session.

 

Homebound Service
For those persons unable to come to the Library due to physical disabilities, we will arrange for a volunteer to deliver and pick-up materials. Please call the Library to arrange this service.

 

Photocopier/Fax
The Library has a photocopier available near the front entrance. Materials may be copied for a charge of $0.15 per page B/W and $.50 color.  Faxing is also available; $1.00 for the first page and $.50 for each additional page.

 

Reference
A Reference Librarian is available at the Information Desk to help with your information needs. Come in, telephone, or visit our Ask a Librarian page with your questions.

 

Interlibrary Loans (ILL)
Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Services allow you to obtain print materials, such as books and magazine articles, as well as microfilm of old newspapers, that are not owned within the Westchester Library System. To use WLS ILL Services, you must be a valid WLS library card holder in good standing with active borrowing privileges. You can read more about ILL services on the Westchester Library System website or by speaking with a reference librarian.

 

Book Sale
Please come in and browse our materials for sale. There is no set fee for the items. Donations are accepted.

 

Notary Public
Service is free. Call ahead to be sure that a notary will be available.

 

Recycling
The library is a drop-off point for recycling plastic film, used batteries (both non-reusable and reusable–less than 11 pounds) and fluorescent light bulbs (not tubes). Note: Before dropping off batteries, please ensure that the positive side of the battery is taped with either duct tape or electrical tape only (scotch tape, masking tape, painter’s tape, or packaging tape not permissible).

 

E-ZPass Retailer
The Hendrick Hudson Free Library is an authorized E-ZPass retailer. E-ZPasses can be purchased at the library for $25 via cash, check, or credit/debit card. Each E-ZPass is pre-loaded with $25. All you need to do is register the E-ZPass, and you will be set to go. Instructions on how to register your new E-ZPass are included with your purchase. You will need to bring with you a valid driver’s license to purchase your E-ZPass. E-ZPasses can be used for cars, pick-up trucks, and vans only. For additional information, please visit the New York State Thruway Authority Web site.

 

Computers
Provides catalog, internet and word processing access on 4 computers in the Adult Area and 1 in the Children’s Room.  Use is on a first-come, first-served basis. Printing is also available at $0.15 a page.

 

Mobile Hotspots
Mobile hotspots are available for checkout to Hendrick Hudson Free Library patrons (library cards beginning with the numbers 21016) in good standing (i.e., no fines or lost materials). The loaning period is for two weeks on a first-come first-served basis. One hot spot per address.  For more information or to inquire about checking one out, visit the Reference Desk.

 

Fire TV Sticks
Fire TV Sticks can only be checked out to Hendrick Hudson Free Library patrons (library cards beginning with the numbers 21016) in good standing (i.e., no fines or lost materials). The loaning period is for two weeks on a first-come first-served basis; no reservations or holds. Each Fire TV Stick is loaded with the following subscriptions: Disney +, ESPN, Hulu, Acorn TV, and Amazon Prime. Your TV at home must have an available HDMI port. For more information or to inquire about checking one out, visit the Reference Desk.

 

Materials

Books
Approximately 66,509book

  • Current and relevant
  • Bestsellers
  • Large print

 

DVD’s
Approximately 4,073dvd

  • New releases
  • Foreign
  • Special interests including: travel, how-to, history, art

 

Recordings
Approximately 4,805cd

  • Music
    Classic, Jazz, Rock, Country, Broadway Musicals, Motion Picture Soundtracks, Instrumental, Vocalists, Opera, Folk, New Age,R & B & Holiday
  • Books on compact disk

 

Magazines and Newspapers
63 subscriptionsnewspaper
Magazine topics include: sports, home, business, crafts, news
Newspapers include: The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Daily News, The Journal News, and New York Post
On-line databases to over 5,000 nationwide newspapers and magazines. The Library welcomes suggestions of book and non-book items for purchasing consideration.