Effective January 1, 2025 changes coming to the Westchester Library System App.

The current version of the Westchester Library System App will be retired on 1/1/2025 and replaced with a new and improved app mid-January. Your barcode will still be visible on the old app, so please keep it on your device for now. Please use the library catalog to view your account and place holds. 

The Library will be closed on December 24–25. We will reopen at 9:00am on December 26. 

Local History

Local history books on a shelf

See a librarian for access to the local history reference collection.

Local Historical Societies

New Castle Historical Society

New Castle Historical Society

Tour the historic Horace Greeley House and gardens, view exhibits, and take advantage of educational and family programs. Research opportunities include access to library and archives. Visit the museum shop.

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Westchester County Historical Society and Archives

Collections include biography and cemetery listings, family papers, maps and materials from private organizations.

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Resources

Chappaqua Newspaper Archives

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Search local news publications from 1754 to 2013.

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Gale History

Gale History
Robust coverage for both novice historians and advanced researchers on U.S. and world history.
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NYS Historic Newspapers

NYS Historic Newspapers

Digital historical newspapers from every county in the state. 

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