LIBRARY HOURS :
Monday - Friday 10 AM - 7 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM
Sunday 12 PM - 4 PM
HHHC HOURS:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday:
10 am - 5:30 PM
Tuesday and Thursday:
1 pm - 5:30 PM
CONTACT US
(p): 845.255.5030
(e): frontdesk@eltinglibrary.org
93 Main Street
New Paltz, NY 12561
Library Director:
Crystal Middleton
director@eltinglibrary.org
We are pleased to offer the residents of New Paltz a wide variety of services, collections, and resources.
Search our catalog online:
In addition to the 55,000+ items we house here in New Paltz, we’re part of the Mid-Hudson Library System, a system of 65+ libraries throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley. If we don’t have what you’re looking for we can order it for you and have it here within a few days!
Our staff at the front desk are happy to answer questions you have regarding your library account but you can also use the online catalog to check the status of holds and return dates, change your library pin, access your reading history, and more by logging into your account.
A Note From Library Director, Crystal Middleton
Happy Birthday! April 1st is the 116th birthday of the library and we hope you'll join us to celebrate with us. You're also invited to see what has been spruced up throughout the winter months.
For a bit of fun, join us for Mini-Golf in the Stacks on April 5th (6-8p) and April 6th (10-12). The teens have been working hard to finalize all of the obstacles and get things ready for you. Everyone is welcome! Register in the calendar to pick your tee-time.
April is also National Poetry Month so we'll be celebrating with poetry throughout the building, and poetry-themed programs for all ages.
"Every tear is answered by a blossom,
Every sigh with songs and laughter blent,
April-blooms upon the breezes toss them.
April knows her own, and is content." - Susan Coolidge
April is a great time to re-connect with the library community, we hope to see you!
-Crystal Middleton, Library Director
Connect with our digital resources
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Libby
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Hoopla
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Kanopy
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![Picture of of tablet with Newsweek Magazine cover and an iphone with Magnolia Magazine cover. Text reads: Looking for your next magazine read? Check out the collection in Libby. Right alongside your ebooks and audiobooks!]()
Magazines
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Transparent Langauge
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Audiobooks
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Universal Class
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Craft & Hobby
Do you have a suggestion? Let us know.
The suggestion box is the place to let us know what you’re thinking! Suggest a program, improvement, etc. If you would like to request a specific item be added to the collection please use the materials suggestion form.
Serving New Paltz for Over 100 Years
In 1909, members of the New Paltz Study Club were the first to realize the need for a free library association in the village of New Paltz. Seven women from the club formed a committee and opened a reading room on the second floor of the building at 60-62 Main Street.
The Study Club assumed the expenses and hired Miss Flora Schoonmaker as librarian. It wasn’t long before the library outgrew it’s first home on Main Street and the search for a new building began.
Your donation helps us provide many of our services, programs, resources, and collections to the community. We could not do this without your support.
