ACTIVITIES: LIBRARIES, LIFELONG LEARNING & ENGAGEMENT
LIBRARIES
Get the most out of the Westchester Library System and your branch library, and access senior benefits programs to help you stay active, safe, and engaged. Find it all by visiting www.seniors.westchesterlibraries.org
Ardsley Public Library
9 American Legion Drive, Ardsley: 914.693.6636
Armonk/North Castle
19 Whippoorwill Road East, Armonk: 914.273.3887
Bedford Free Library
32 Village Green, Bedford: 914.234.3570
Bedford Hills Free Library
26 Main Street, Bedford Hills: 914.666.6472
Briarcliff Manor Library
Library Road, Briarcliff Manor: 914.941.7072
Bronxville Library
201 Pondfield Road. Bronxville: 914.337.7680
Chappaqua Library
195 South Greeley Avenue, Chappaqua: 914.238.4779
Croton Free Library
171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson: 914.271.6612
Dobbs Ferry Library
55 Main Street, Dobbs Ferry: 914.693.6614
Eastchester Library
11 Oak Ridge Place, Eastchester: 914.793.5055
Greenburgh Library
300 Tarrytown Road, Elmsford: 914.721.8200
Harrison Public Library
Bruce Avenue, Harrison: 914.835.0324
West Harrison Branch
2 East Madison Street, West Harrison: 914.948.2092
Hastings-on-Hudson
7 Maple Avenue, Hastings-on-Hudson: 914.478.3307
Irvington Public Library
12 South Astor Street, Irvington-on-Hudson: 914.591.7840
Katonah Village Library
26 Bedford Road (Route 117), Katonah: 914.232.3508
Larchmont Public Library
121 Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont: 914.834.2281
Mamaroneck Library
136 Prospect Avenue, Mamaroneck: 914.698.1250
(Montrose) Hendrick Hudson Free Library
185 Kings Ferry Road, Montrose: 914.739.5654
Mount Kisco Library
100 Main Street, Mount Kisco: 914.666.8041
Mount Pleasant Library
350 Bedford Road, Pleasantville: 914.769.0548
Mount Pleasant Branch
125 Lozza Drive, Valhalla: 914.741.0276
Mount Vernon Library
28 South First Avenue, Mount Vernon: 914.668.1840
New Rochelle Library
One Library Plaza, New Rochelle: 914.632.7878
(N. Salem) Ruth Keeler Memorial Library
276 Titicus Road (Route 116), North Salem: 914.669.5161
Ossining Public Library
53 Croton Avenue, Ossining: 914.941.2416
(Peekskill) Field Library
4 Nelson Avenue, Peekskill: 914.737.1212
Pelham Public Library
530 Colonial Avenue, Pelham: 914.738.1234
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library
1 Haseco Avenue, Port Chester: 914.939.6710
Pound Ridge
271 Westchester Avenue, Pound Ridge: 914.764.5085
Purchase Free Library
3093 Purchase Street, Purchase: 914.948.0550
Rye Free Reading Room
1061 Boston Post Road, Rye: 914.967.0480
Scarsdale Public Library
54 Olmstead Road, Scarsdale: 914.722.1300
Somers Library
Route 139, Reis Park, Somers: 914.232.5717
(So. Salem) Lewisboro Library
15 Main Street, South Salem: 914.875.9004
(Tarrytown) Warner Library
121 North Broadway, Tarrytown: 914.631.7734
Tuckahoe Public Library
71 Columbus Avenue, Tuckahoe: 914.961.2121
White Plains Library
100 Martine Avenue, White Plains: 914.422.1400
North White Plains Branch
10 Clove Road, North White Plains: 914.948.6359
Yonkers Public Library – Riverfront Library Branch
One Larkin Center, Yonkers: 914.337.1500
Yonkers – Grinton I. Will Branch
1500 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers: 914.337.1500
Yonkers – Crestwood Branch
16 Thompson Street, Yonkers: 914.337.1500
(Yorktown) John C. Hart Memorial Library
1130 Main Street, Shrub Oak: 914.245.5262
LIFELONG LEARNING/CLASSES
DOROT WESTCHESTER
925 Westchester Ave., STE 200,
White Plains, NY 10604; 914.485.8354; www.DorotUSA.org/Westchester;
Infowestchester@dorotusa.org
Adults 60+ connect with others through lifelong learning and recreational programs in-person or online.
• Peer social events including creative activities, games, group discussions, and more.
• Intergenerational engagement with teens including chess, social action, and creative activities.
• Small-group peer programs over the telephone – music, culture, wellness, book groups, and more.
We invite you to tell us what you want to do with others! All programs are free, thanks to the generosity of our donors.
AGING ALONE TOGETHER
914.485.8354;
www.DorotUSA.org/Westchester
Aging Alone Together is a six-week series for individuals who by choice or circumstance live without a support system traditionally provided by family. Learn, discuss, and reflect on planning for the logistical and social challenges of aging with independence. Benefit from a supportive community and an empowering action plan. This program is free, thanks to the generosity of our donors. [see ad on facing page.]
BRONXVILLE ADULT SCHOOL
Open to students regardless of residency; virtual and in-person classes from history, money matters, technology to studio arts, yoga, foreign languages and more: 914.395.0516; bronxvilleadultschool.org
Center for continuing ed.
Offering courses in person and online for both adults and teens, their roster of classes is expansive: from arts & crafts, trips & tours to home & garden, computers & idevices and more: lmcce.org; 914-220-3071
CLAY ART CENTER
The most active ceramic facility in the tristate area: clayartcenter.org; 914.937.2047
JCC MID-WESTCHESTER
Adult programs including swimming, fitness, lectures, art exhibits, canasta, mahjong, book groups: jccmw.org/adult-programs; 914.725.7300
GET SET UP
Free, live virtual classes for NY State residents with direct access to Zoom platform: getsetup.io/partner/NYSTATE; info@getsetup.io
LEARNING IN RETIREMENT
AT IONA COLLEGE (LIRIC)
LIRIC offers a variety of courses and activities. The mostly volunteer organization meets at the Greek Orthodox Church in New Rochelle: 914.633.2675; Iona.edu/LIRIC; SPage@iona.edu
MAINSTREAM, THE INSTITUTE
FOR MATURE ADULTS
Part of Westchester Community College, offering ages 50 and over courses to support career change options: workforceandcommunity@sunywcc.edu; 914.606.6830 (press 1)
THE OLD GUARD OF WESTCHESTER
Retired men’s group offering activities, speakers, etc.: 914.548.8448; ogwestchester.org
PELHAM ART CENTER
Plenty of classes, workshops and events to get excited about. Several of them are particularly popular with their baby boomer and senior participants: 914.738.2525; pelhamartcenter.org
RYE ARTS CENTER
Committed to inspiring interest in the arts with a variety of classes and lessons, live music, talks, gallery tours, holiday specials: ryeartscenter.org; 914.967.0700
SCARSDALE ADULT SCHOOL
Open to all adults, regardless of residency; classes are online and in person; courses range from history, literature and music to fitness, cooking and bridge: 914.723.2325; scarsdale.augusoft.net; registrar@scarsdaleadultschool.org
SUNY PURCHASE SENIOR
CITIZENS AUDITORS PROGRAM
Those ages 60 and over may audit most Purchase College credit-bearing courses that are open to the public during the Fall and Spring terms, on a space available basis with some exceptions: 914.251.6361; purchase.edu/offices/registrar/senior-auditor-registration; registrar@purchase.edu
WCC’S COLLEGIUM FOR
LIFELONG LEARNING
Courses are taught by professors, retired educators, or professionals. Courses available in person and on Zoom: collegium@sunywcc.edu; 914.606.6748
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
DOROT WESTCHESTER
925 Westchester Ave., STE 200
White Plains, NY 10604
www.dorotusa.org/volunteer/westchester; 914.485.8354;
Infowestchester@dorotusa.org
Create social connections with older adults in their homes. One-time, occasional, and long-term volunteer opportunities.
- Friendly Visiting & Telephone Friends: Make weekly visits or phone calls that create long-lasting and impactful friendships.
- Birthday Revelers: Visit with older adults to celebrate their birthday. DOROT provides a gift bag for you to bring.
- Response Team: Socialize while doing fun activities such as taking a walk, playing games, or working on a personal project.
- Package Deliveries and Visits: Deliver a package of treats then call or visit.
- Tech Coaching: Teach basic tech skills and build confidence in using smartphones, tablets, or computers. One-time training. In-person or remote.
- Legacy Volunteer: Chronicle an older adult’s legacy for loved ones and generations to come. Training and support in recording legacies in writing, audio, or video. In-person or remote.
- Cardmaking: Make greeting cards to be sent to older adults on birthdays, and special occasions. Great for groups.
914 CARES
Works to reduce financial stress in the community with a variety of programs including baby bank, diaper bank, along with other programs; 914.458.5220; 914cares.org
AFYA Foundation
Sort and pack medical and humanitarian supplies that are then shipped to partners around the world, from this Yonkers warehouse. AfyaFoundation.org
CONVERSATION PARTNERS
Help one of the many international students at wcc become a better conversationalist through idomatic English; 914.606.6805; VolunteerWCC@sunywcc.edu; sunywcc.edu
FEEDING WESTCHESTER
Delivering meals to where they are needed. Check with them as to whether they can bring on more volunteers during this time; 914.418.5211; FeedingWestchester.org
Guiding Eyes for the Blind
This national organization, headquartered in Westchester County, provides guide dogs to the visually impaired. Volunteers may work on site assisting with socializing the puppies or with administrative work, or can take on a larger commitment as a puppy raiser. 914.245.4024; cdc@guidingeyes.org; GuidingEyes.org
HOUR CHILDREN
Helping incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and their children successfully rejoin the community, reunify with their families, and build healthy, independent secure lives. Volunteers needed for mentorship, tutoring, resume writing, Thrift Shop, translator positions and more. Bedford Hills Correctional Facility. 718.433.4724; inquiries@hourchildren.org; HourChildren.org
HUMANE SOCIETY OF WESTCHESTER
They rely on volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks around the shelter and to help support the shelter; 914.632.2925; humanesocietyofwestchester.org/become-a-volunteer
JCY Westchester Community Partners
Help a youngster learn to read in the Students and Mature Adults Read Together program. This intergenerational opportunity goes a long way in helping kids and keeping you young at heart. 914.813.6441; westchesterpartnership.org/programs/smart
LATINO U COLLEGE ACCESS (LUCA)
Empower first generation Latino students on their journeys to and through college as a coach, financial support guide, career mentor, etc. 914.828.0404; info@latinou.org; latinou.org
LIFTING UP WESTCHESTER
Provides food, shelter and support – helping people create a more healthy independent life; 914.949.3098 ext 9735 or info@liftingupwestchester.org; LiftingUpWestchester.org
MT. VERNON STAR SCHOLARS
One-on-one guidance for select students at Mt. Vernon High School to assist with college admissions process; mvstarscholars@gmail.com; MountVernonstarscholars.org
Neighbors Link
Tasked with integrating immigrants into our community: from ESL tutoring to parent-child development classes; 914.666.3410; volunteerinfo@neighborslink.org; NeighborsLink.org
NYS Long Term Care Ombudsman
Needs volunteers to advocate for and resolve problems for residents living in nursing homes and adult care communities. 914.500.3406
PUTNAM SERVICE DOGS
Volunteer to be a puppy raiser for those in need of service dogs. putnamservicedogs.org; 917.449.5359
RIDECONNECT
Free volunteer-provided transportation services for ages 60+. Help people remain active by providing transportation to medical, social and other activities. RideConnectWestchester.org; 914.242.7433
ROCK n RESCUE
Volunteer for events or longer term commitments such as fostering or helping with social media. mrpets.org; rocknrescue1@gmail.com
RSVP of WESTCHESTER/ SENIOR CORPS
Engaging experienced adults in the areas of youth mentoring, veteran support, healthy futures and more. Call 914.227.9318. VolunteerNewYork.org/adults
SCORE WESTCHESTER
Calling experienced entrepreneurs, corporate managers and executives to volunteer with and help small business professionals start, develop and grow their businesses. Currently remote. 914.267.6570; Westchester.score.org
SPCA WESTCHESTER
Volunteers needed to socialize cats, walk dogs, assist in on-site clinic, help with outdoor beautification, admin support, off-site event help, etc. 914.941.2896; info@spcawestchester.org; SPCAwestchester.org
Tarrytown Music Hall
Volunteers scan tickets, usher patrons to their seats, and may help with the concession tables. hm@tarrytownmusichall.org; TarrytownMusicHall.org
TRA: Transportation-Resource-Access
Volunteers needed to help riders throughout Westchester County. Volunteers are vetted with both criminal and motor vehicle background checks. 914.764.3533; info@my-TRA.org; my-TRA.org
UNTERMYER GARDENS
Volunteers especially needed to greet visitors, answer questions, collect donations, and be tour docents. 914.613.4502; Sign up at gardens@untermyergardens.org; untermyergardens.org/volunteer
VOLUNTEER NEW YORK!
A hub for volunteer opportunities in Westchester, from working with the homeless, youth, caring for animals or the environment and more. 914.948.4452; volunteernewyork.org
Yonkers ANIMAL SHELTER
Volunteer your time and make a difference for shelter pets. 914.377.6730; almira.simpson@YonkersNY.gov; NewYonkersAnimalShelter.org
Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE)
Become a volunteer tutor with YPIE and help students with homework, work with them as an essay coach for college applications and to improve their grades. 914.377.4882; ypie.org
