VOTERS LOOKUP
New York State Board of Elections - Registering to vote is easy and convenient. Find information on how to register online, by mail, or in-person at the DMV or any State Agency-Based voter.
New York State Congressional Delegation - These are tables of congressional delegations from New York to the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate.
New York State Elected Officials
Voter Search Screen for VoterLookUp - Poll Site Search, Voter Registration, and Mail Ballot Tracker. To use this page, you must be a registered voter in the New York State.
VOTE411 - Find What's On Your Ballot — Visit the Vote411 Official Site to Find Resources on Legislation and Voter Registration!
Sample Ballot Lookup - Ballotpedia - View the elections you will be voting in with this sample ballot lookup tool. Here's how it works: First, enter your address to get a list of upcoming election.
COMPUTER & INTERNET
DigitalLearn.org – If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.
Firstfind.org - Visit digital learning page to learn technology resources offered by the libraries and learn basic computer skills and internet safety tips.
GCFLearnfree - Intimidated by computers? New to email or the web? Want to stay safe online or understand how your operating system works? Learn all of this and more in the Technology section. From Microsoft Office, email, reading, math, and more—GCFGlobal.org offers free learning resources on more than 200 topics, including more than 2,300 lessons and more than 2,000 videos, completely free.
DIGITAL LITERACY
Evaluating Digital Sources - It’s important to know how to navigate digital sources. Click the link to some suggestions for evaluating digital texts and a breakdown of the different types of sources available online.
Fight Fake News - Fighting fake news is not only about fact checking the stories you hear, it is also about holding the information you consume and the people or places you hear it from accountable. Acting as a critical consumer of information is the first defense against problematic news sources and misleading content.
Tools That Fight Disinformation Online - Search for tools that fight disinformation by name, type, or by keyword.
How to avoid a Scam - Recognizing these common signs of a scam could help you avoid one.
News Literacy Project - The News Literacy Project offers several free resources for the public, including an e-learning platform, an app, a new podcast, shareable tips, tools, quizzes and an annual news literacy event. Check them out!
Digital Citizenship | Common Sense Education - Use digital citizenship lesson plans to address timely topics and prepare students to take ownership of their digital lives.
Teaching Digital Citizenship - A series of free standards-based lessons that teach key digital citizenship concepts for students in grades 4-8.
Technological Literacy| PBS LearningMedia - Technological Literacy examines the knowledge and ability to use technology in a responsible manner. Is it possible that digital piracy is helping the success of Game of Thrones? Why are websites getting rid of their comment sections? How does fake news spread? Use the resources in Technological Literacy to encourage students to develop their own questions that they can explore. Additional topics include digital citizenship, differences between the natural and human-made world, and digital leadership.
ENGLISH LEARNING
Firstfind.org - offers information and links to learning tools for those who want to get their high school equivalency diploma, go to college, learn English, or get a job. Good starting point for teens and adults.
GCFLearnfree Learn English The freedom to learn what you want, when you want, absolutely free!
USA Learns - Learn English Select a link to learn about ways to practice English speaking, vocabulary, grammar, and more
Hoopla is a streaming elibrary. Please click here for ESL Collection. Library cardholders get 10 credits per month.
LinkedIn Learning – Sign on with a library card number and PIN.
Mango Languages - a personalized, adaptive language-learning experience that provides the tools and guidance you need to expand your language skills wherever and however you learn best. Create an account with your library card. Click here for USER GUIDE
CLASSES
Literacy Volunteers of Westchester Free, confidential one-on-one tutoring is available to adults over 18 who need help learning survival language English. There may be a wait for an available tutor in an area near you. Call (914) 375-7964.
Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES (Fee-based) Call to confirm start dates (914) 248-2416. Classes are held in Yorktown, Peekskill, Ossining.
Westchester Community College (Fee-based) Entering the program at any of the 8 levels, from beginner to advanced (0-7). Levels are determined by a placement exam. Each level provides balanced instruction and active practice in all English language skills: listening, speaking (including pronunciation), grammar, reading & writing. English-only environment for all activities promotes maximum learning. Instructors are professionals in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).
ENVIRONMENT
AirNow - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s air quality site. Find local air quality conditions and forecasts by zip code or state. It includes ozone and particle pollution, and air quality forecast. The Publications link includes information about the air quality index, smog, and the health effects of ozone. The publications are also available in Spanish.
Climate Feedback- Climate Feedback is a worldwide network of scientists sorting fact from fiction in climate change media coverage. Our goal is to help readers know which news to trust. We are nonpartisan and apply the same methodology to claims made in a variety of media outlets, as well as exposing claims that either contradict or over-hype science. We believe it is scientists’ civic duty to better inform our fellow citizens in our area of expertise. Our first mission is to help create an Internet where users will have access to scientifically sound and trustworthy information. We also provide feedback to editors and journalists about the credibility of information published by their outlets.
How to deal with climate change and extreme weather » Yale Climate Connections - Yale Climate Connections aims to help citizens and institutions understand how the changing climate is already affecting our lives. It seeks to help individuals, corporations, media, non-governmental organizations, government agencies, academics, artists, and more learn from each other about constructive “solutions” so many are undertaking to reduce climate-related risks and wasteful energy practices.
JOB SEARCH & UPSKILLS
UPSKILLS
Driving Tests offers free New York State Driver Permit practice tests and driver handbooks. Use to study for your license or get a refresher on the rules of the road.
Firstfind.org - offers information and links to learning tools for those who want to get their high school equivalency diploma, go to college, learn English, or get a job. Good starting point for teens and adults.
LinkedIn Learning – LinkedIn Learning– formerly Lynda.com—has made changes to its terms of service to provide a solution that preserves library users’ privacy. Under LinkedIn Learning’s revised terms, a library cardholder will no longer need to create a LinkedIn profile in order to access LinkedIn Learning. Additionally, users will need no longer need to provide an email address to use the service; they will be able to sign on with a library card number and PIN.
Mango Languages - a personalized, adaptive language-learning experience that provides the tools and guidance you need to expand your language skills wherever and however you learn best. Click here for USER GUIDE
Resume Builder – A free tool to build resume from scratch.
Learn to Type - Go Beyond Typing with Digital Citizenship, Coding, and Career Prep
JOBS