Topical Collections
New York Government Documents
The Mount Vernon Public Library is a full depository of New York State Government documents, one of only four in the New York metropolitan region. Most of the documents are on micro-fiche, but others are on paper and CD-ROM.
The Mount Vernon Public Library is a full depository of New York State Government documents, one of only four in the New York metropolitan region. Most of the documents are on micro-fiche, but others are on paper and CD-ROM.
Federal Government Documents
The Mount Vernon Public Library is a partial depository of U.S. Federal documents available for public use. Access is provided to Federal documents in a wide range of subject areas, with emphasis on Education, Health, Social Sciences, Law, Economics, Business, Government and the U.S. Census. Although majority of the documents are on paper and micro-fiche, some are available on CD-ROM and online.
The Mount Vernon Public Library is a partial depository of U.S. Federal documents available for public use. Access is provided to Federal documents in a wide range of subject areas, with emphasis on Education, Health, Social Sciences, Law, Economics, Business, Government and the U.S. Census. Although majority of the documents are on paper and micro-fiche, some are available on CD-ROM and online.
Alice Collection: Children's Books
The Alice Collection is a special non-circulating collection that brings together the best in children's books, criticism on children's literature, resources for storytelling, biographical information on children's authors and illustrators, and works of historical value in the field of children's literature. Please call the White Plains Public Library ahead to inquire about usage and availability of this very special collection.
The Alice Collection is a special non-circulating collection that brings together the best in children's books, criticism on children's literature, resources for storytelling, biographical information on children's authors and illustrators, and works of historical value in the field of children's literature. Please call the White Plains Public Library ahead to inquire about usage and availability of this very special collection.
American Circus Collection: Books About the Circus!
In 1808, Hachaliah Bailey began entertaining Somers residents with the antics of his trained elephants, Ol' Bet, Li'l Bet, and Columbus. His elephant circus became so popular that Mr. Baily constructed the Elephant Hotel, which now serves as the towns municipal government center. Somers Library has a small collection of 44 non-fiction and fiction circus books. Please call the library for more info.
In 1808, Hachaliah Bailey began entertaining Somers residents with the antics of his trained elephants, Ol' Bet, Li'l Bet, and Columbus. His elephant circus became so popular that Mr. Baily constructed the Elephant Hotel, which now serves as the towns municipal government center. Somers Library has a small collection of 44 non-fiction and fiction circus books. Please call the library for more info.
Fishing Collection: How To's, References and Fish Tales!
The Katonah Village Library has books and videos on fishing donated by the Croton Watershed Chapter of Trout Unlimited. The books include titles on fly-tying, reading water, fishing for specific kinds of fish, and personal narratives by well-known fishermen.
The Katonah Village Library has books and videos on fishing donated by the Croton Watershed Chapter of Trout Unlimited. The books include titles on fly-tying, reading water, fishing for specific kinds of fish, and personal narratives by well-known fishermen.
Yonkers Public Library (Riverfront)
The Foundation Center in Manhattan supports access to comprehensive information about grant opportunities and corporate giving at the Yonkers Riverfront Library, and the White Plains library.
The Foundation Center in Manhattan supports access to comprehensive information about grant opportunities and corporate giving at the Yonkers Riverfront Library, and the White Plains library.
Marjorie Gibbs Collection: For Parents and Teachers About Downs Syndrome
The collection held at the (Peekskill) The Field Library has a wealth of materials to support parents and teachers of children with Down Syndrome and other special needs. The collection includes books, periodicals, and audiovisual materials providing information on meeting the physical, psychological, and developmental needs of children from infants through young adults.
The collection held at the (Peekskill) The Field Library has a wealth of materials to support parents and teachers of children with Down Syndrome and other special needs. The collection includes books, periodicals, and audiovisual materials providing information on meeting the physical, psychological, and developmental needs of children from infants through young adults.
Michael Jasper Gioia Collection: Children's Books
Hastings-on-Hudson Public Library holds the collection which features children's books, written and illustrated by Hastings authors and artists.
Hastings-on-Hudson Public Library holds the collection which features children's books, written and illustrated by Hastings authors and artists.
Percy Grainger Collection: Pianist and Composer
White Plains Public Library holds the collection of Percy Grainger (1882-1962), an Australian-born pianist and composer, resided in White Plains for many years. He was best-known for his folk song settings based on English, Scottish, and Irish folk music. Also renowned as an interpreter of the compositions of Edvard Grieg. The Grainger Collection consists primarily of facsimile copies of 140 of his compositions, as well as some of the arrangements, transcriptions, paraphrases and editions of other composers' music.
White Plains Public Library holds the collection of Percy Grainger (1882-1962), an Australian-born pianist and composer, resided in White Plains for many years. He was best-known for his folk song settings based on English, Scottish, and Irish folk music. Also renowned as an interpreter of the compositions of Edvard Grieg. The Grainger Collection consists primarily of facsimile copies of 140 of his compositions, as well as some of the arrangements, transcriptions, paraphrases and editions of other composers' music.
Mills Law Collection: NYS and Federal Laws (Westlaw)
Mount Vernon Public library holds an extensive collection of law books covering New York State and Federal law. The collections also includes the Westlaw online legal research service providing access to a vast collection of statutes, case law materials, public records and other legal resources.
Mount Vernon Public library holds an extensive collection of law books covering New York State and Federal law. The collections also includes the Westlaw online legal research service providing access to a vast collection of statutes, case law materials, public records and other legal resources.
John C. Jutkowitz Memorial Theatre Arts Collection
The collection at Yonkers Public Library - Grinton I. Will Branch was established in 1975 to perpetuate the memory of the son of a Yonkers Public Library trustee who had been deeply interested in the performing arts. Jutkowitz funds support the purchase of books on theater history, stagecraft and acting; piano-vocal scores for Broadway shows; dramatized plays on cassette and CD; collections of monologues and scenes for actors.
The collection at Yonkers Public Library - Grinton I. Will Branch was established in 1975 to perpetuate the memory of the son of a Yonkers Public Library trustee who had been deeply interested in the performing arts. Jutkowitz funds support the purchase of books on theater history, stagecraft and acting; piano-vocal scores for Broadway shows; dramatized plays on cassette and CD; collections of monologues and scenes for actors.
Railroads Collection: The History of the Railroad
This collection held at the Croton Free Library contains predominantly the history of the railroad in America, including several atlases; some folklore, and a few titles on model railroading. Most titles are out of print; and a few are by local authors. The collection numbers approximately 250 volumes.
This collection held at the Croton Free Library contains predominantly the history of the railroad in America, including several atlases; some folklore, and a few titles on model railroading. Most titles are out of print; and a few are by local authors. The collection numbers approximately 250 volumes.
Helen Whitman Collection: Herbs, Horticulture and Gardens
The Helen Whitman collection at the North Salem Public Library contains approximately 75 volumes devoted to the subjects of herbs, horticulture and garden design. Included are classics by Gertrude Jekyll, early 20th century treatises on American gardens and the encyclopedic "Herball" by John Gerarde.
The Helen Whitman collection at the North Salem Public Library contains approximately 75 volumes devoted to the subjects of herbs, horticulture and garden design. Included are classics by Gertrude Jekyll, early 20th century treatises on American gardens and the encyclopedic "Herball" by John Gerarde.