Above is a breakdown of the funds received as of 9/19/2023. This breakdown does not include the $20,000 school tax the library receives for operating expenses each year. Operation budget detail is under the tab “About” on this website.
With the help received from the NYS Library Construction Aid, Private Foundations, and private donors, we are getting closer to our move-in goal date. Thank you to all for your continued support.
The Edmeston Free Library Board of Trustees and Staff are thrilled to announce that we have been notified that our application for the 2022/2023 State Aid for the Library Construction Program Aid has been approved! We will receive $200,329 to be put towards this Phase 6 work. We would like to thank our local Assemblyman Brian Mahar, the Four County Library System Board of Trustees, and other private grant foundations and community members for your support. Without your help, this project would not be where it is today!
The work below will commence soon with a hopeful EOY 2024 completion date:
It has been a long endeavor but we are getting closer to opening the doors to our new location. Thank you for supporting the Edmeston Free Library!
The Edmeston Community Yard Sale was a tremendous success! We would like to thank the local businesses and individuals who donated baskets for the auction and baked goods for the bake sale. We would also like to thank all the community members for their support for our Library. A big thank you to Hoyt’s Hardware for selling hotdogs during the event and donating the proceeds to the library! All this would not have been possible without your support. We are sincerely grateful to the Edmeston Community! Thank you!
The Edmeston Free Library (EFL) has been notified by the New York State Education Department/New York State Library that our library’s application for the 2021/2022 State Aid for Library Construction program has been approved! EFL would like to thank New York State Senator Peter Oberacker (51st Senate District) for his support of our ongoing construction project.
With the phase 5 approval of the construction aid we will be able to complete the wallpaper removal and skim coat the walls and ceilings, paint, install built in shelves, install new HVAC system, remove cafe chimney and replace cafe roof, and install new back deck.
Construction to be completed this fall includes the installation of new ADA bathrooms on 1st and second floors, wheelchair lift, update the upstairs bathroom into a utility room, installation of a new septic and parking area as well as sidewalk completion. The phase 6 construction aid application has been submitted and we are getting closer to making this dream a reality as this may potentially be the final phase before we move in!!!
We would also like to thank our wonderful community for your continued support, NYCM, NBT, Otsego Mutual Insurance, Thomas Frank Mullet Foundation, Community Foundation for South Central NY, Ben Snow Foundation, Price Chopper Golub Foundation, Stewarts Shops, Walmart Community Grants Team, Corning Foundation, A. Lindsay & Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, Assemblyman John Salka, and many other supporters. For a full list, click on the “New Library Community Center” tab above.
Edmeston Free Library will hold the October Library Board Meeting on Tuesday, October 11th at 6:30 p.m. at the Edmeston Free Library.
Last week of the Summer Reading Program.
Stop by the library for two different Grab & Go Kits.
REMEMBER to turn in your Reading Log!
Readers of all ages, join us this summer! The summer reading program runs from June 27 – August 27. Pick up your summer reading records at the library to keep track of your reading throughout the summer. Minutes of reading are being counted!
There will be many activities available – in library programs, grab and go bags, crafts at the library, and opportunities to participate in an interactive “aquarium”.
Didgeridoo Down Under will be coming to Edmeston as part of the summer reading program. During this interactive program the audience will learn about the Great Barrier Reef and the didgeridoo, an Australian instrument.
Sponsored by the Edmeston Free Library
May 7, 2022 – Mark your calendars!!!
For information regarding the sale, please contact Toni Zaleski at the Edmeston Free Library.
email: edmestonfreelibrary@gmail.com
607-965-8208
is offering a
Free Art Program for 3rd to 5th graders and their families
Create an art work inspired by Georgia O’Keefe
Edmeston Free Library is Offering a Free Art Program 3rd to 5th graders and their families
Create an Art Work Inspired by Alma Woodsey Thomas
Saturday, February 12, 2022 10 am to 12 pm
Masks are required
Please Preregister by calling the Edmeston Free Library – 607-965-8208 – leave a message or email edmestonfreelibrary@gmail.com