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General Materials: The following are the materials available from Lee-Whedon Memorial Library:
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Computers: 6 public computers available for sign out and use in
the library. There is also a children's computer in the children's
section. Several 'IPAC computers are available to search
for books. There is a wide range of programs and applications on
the computers including broadband Internet, Microsoft Office applications,
tutorials, Microsoft MapPoint, and many children's games. The children's computer allows children to play games without
accessing the Internet. The public computers do not have
any Internet blocking software.
Wi-Fi: Lee-Whedon started offering wireless service in June 2007. You will never have to wait for another computer again and there are absolutely no time limits. Also, it is NOT necessary to have a library card to gain Internet access. All you need is a laptop that contains an internal or an external wirless card. (View Lee-Whedon's wireless policy)
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Library Use Calculator: Times are tough! Why pay full price for a book or movie when you can borrrow that item from the library? Figure out how much you would pay out-of-pocket for services you receive free from the Lee-Whedon Memorial Library. Input your information in our calculator to find out your savings...you will be surprised!! Keep in mind that the average household pays $108.00 per year for library taxes.
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Online Databases: Being a library cardholder brings great rewards. One of those rewards is the ability to access all the useful databases available through Lee-Whedon and NIOGA, free of charge. NIOGA offers EBSCOhost and Gale which give you a multitude of databases including Auto Repair, Novelist, EBSCOAnimals, Kids Search, Custom Newspapers, National and Inernational Newspapers, periodicals and many more. Lee-Whedon offers Heritage Quest and Digital Sanborn Maps, which are used for genealogy. Ancestry.com is available for in-house use only. (Must have a Lee-Whedon card to access these databases). Our newest resource is BookLetters. Sign-up today to receive free newsletters sent to your e-mail address.Information at your fingertips...all you need is a library card.
FREE Access to the following databases with a valid library card |
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FREE Access to the following databases with a valid library card AND your pin number
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Databases to Search Books |
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Databases that are useful for kids
(These databases are provided by the New York State Library) |
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Newspapers
(These databases are provided by the New York State Library) |
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Community Links: [Links will open new browser window]
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Tax Forms: Lee-Whedon houses most tax forms at tax season free of charge. If you cannot find the form you are looking for, ask at the front desk.We do have a reproducible folder to make copies from, and forms can also be downloaded from the Internet using the links below:
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Employment Information: The state of the economy is making United States citizens fearful of their future employment. To help ease the economic stresses we have put together some internet links to help you build your resume, search for a job, file for unemployment benefits, and much more. It is our hope that you will find these reources helpful. Good Luck!.
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