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WESTCHESTER
LIBRARY SYSTEM
570 Taxter Road, Suite 400, Elmsford, NY 10523 | 914.674.3600 | www.westchesterlibraries.org
OUR MISSION
To empower lives and communities by connecting people in Westchester with the resources and programs available through WLS and the member libraries.
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Tools that can change your life
Brought to you by WLS
Year established: 1958 Number of full-time employees: 23 Number of part-time employees: 11 Annual revenue: $6,449,850 Geographic service area: Westchester County
Elena Falcone Patricia Brigham
Director, Public Innovation Director of Development and Engagment
TOP FUNDING SOURCES:
Government Support: 54% Contributions: 4% Operational Revenue: 42%
TD Bank is proud to be a leading corporate supporter of WLS Outreach services, responding to Westchester’s rapidly changing needs. —Stephen Moroney, Senior VP, TD Bank
SOCIAL MEDIA:
@westchesterlibrarysystem @WestLibSys
HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT
Community engagement, collaboration,
and partnership provides the framework
for programs and services at WLS. WLS
Outreach Services delivers services that
strive to reach all ages and groups, including, at-risk youth, immigrants, bilingual speakers, low-literacy readers, the disabled, seniors, career-minded adults, and the recently incarcerated returning to their communities.
We foster welcoming, inclusive services and programs connecting each library to its community.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Private donations leverage public library funds to expand outreach services for broader reach and greater impact. Whether through sponsorship, grants, individual gifts, donor-advised funds, or a legacy gift, your support has measurable impact. Donate and learn more here: https://bit.ly/2Y4cPBw.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
WLS-trained volunteer Study Coaches help adults earn their high school equivalency diploma. Using an online study program, Coaches guide and encourage adult students preparing for the TASC exam. Your time is 2-3 hours per week for one or more students. Meet your students in person or online. If interested, contact Pam at phoffman@wlsmail.org.
LEADERSHIP
Terry L. Kirchner, PhD, Executive Director
District 1: Croton, Montrose, Yorktown/Karen Zevin
District II: Briarcliff Manor, Ossining, Tarrytown/Jonathan Marshall
District III: Bedford Hills, Chappaqua, Katonah, Mount Kisco/Bernie Seiler
District IV: Lewisboro (South Salem), North Salem, Somers/Edris Scherer
District V: Armonk, Bedford Village, Mount Pleasant/Open
District VI: Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Greenburgh, Hastings, Irvington/Susan Morduch District VII: Harrison, Purchase/Wes Iwanski
District VIII: Larchmont, Mamaroneck, Scarsdale/Maureen LeBlanc
District IX: Bronxville, Eastchester, Pelham, Tuckahoe/Catherine Draper
District X: Port Chester, Rye Brook, Rye City, Rye Town/Andrea Zuckerman Bober District XI: White Plains/Denise Matthews-Serra
District XII: Peekskill/Karen Kelley
District XIII: Mount Vernon/ Julie Mills-Worthey
District XIV: New Rochelle/Francis J. Okelo
District XV: Yonkers/Joseph Puglia
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