Westchester Library System (WLS) is one of New York State’s 23 public library systems established in 1958 by State Education Law. WLS’s major function is to enhance and help improve the County’s library services, to reduce libraries’ costs through economies of scale, to ensure that all residents have excellent library service whether on-site at any of the 44 locations in the WLS network or 24/7 virtual reference service. WLS also provides outreach services and consulting services to enhance lifelong learning and improve literacy skills in our communities, staff development opportunities for member libraries and advocacy services to improve awareness of and funding for libraries