News from Mount Vernon Public Library.

28 South 1st Avenue Mount Vernon, NY 10550 914-668-1840 On Thursday, May 2, 2019 the Mount Vernon Public Library will have a Budget presentation at the Fleetwood Neighborhood Association meeting at at the Fleetwood Synagogue, 11 Broad Street East Mount Vernon, NY 10552 from 7:00 pm to 7:45pm.   There will be a Meet and Greet prior to the Mount Vernon Public Library Budget presentation followed by a brief question and answer period.   A second presentation will take place on Friday, May 3, 2019 in the Grace Green Baker Community Room at the Library from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.    Attending the Budget Info Session is a great way to gain a better understanding of the 2019 proposed spending plan. The budget vote will take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at the library during the hours of 7:00 am to 9:00 pm.     For additional information please contact Evania Thompson, Library Director at 914-668-1480. Use Libby for a fresh and easy way to borrow and read from the library. This app from OverDrive allows you to borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and more from Mount Vernon Public Library collection for free-anywhere, anytime. All you need is a library card. You can also sign in to the WLS OverDrive using the Libby app. For further information about Libby and the many other online services available, please contact the Reference Desk at 914-668-1840 ext. 220. STAY INFORMED ABOUT COMMUNITY EVENTS GET FREE ACCESS TO ONLINE LEGAL DATABASE AVAILABLE AT THE LIBRARY     Library cardholders can now access an online legal research service that contains 40,000 databases of case law, city, state and federal statutes, administrative codes, newspaper and magazine articles, public records, law journals, law reviews, treatises, legal forms and other information resources. Service is limited to New York State laws and rulings, plus Federal laws and rulings that encompass New York State jurisdictions. Computer access, on a first-come, first-served basis, is available in the Reference Room during regular library hours. We're bridging the digital divide at the library. A new  Teen Lab - Young Adult Area will include designated workspace with computers, study space, and media training space. An added benefit will be the availability of laptop computers that teens/young adults will be able to check out and use off-site. Now, how great is that? Your library is FREE and opens doors to learning, relaxation and adventure.

Mount Vernon Public Library, 28 South First Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY 10550