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THANK YOU CORNING FOUNDATION!

THANK YOU CORNING FOUNDATION!

The Corning Incorporated Foundation is a charitable contributions organization established by Corning Incorporated in 1952. Through leadership and collaboration, the Foundation strives to foster vibrant, enriching, and supportive Corning communities. The Foundation focuses on education, human services, culture, and volunteerism in Corning business locations.

The Edmeston Free Library (EFL) would like to acknowledge the Corning Incorporated Foundation for their generous 2019 and 2020 grants for the renovation of the “Rutherford House” – soon to be the new and updated EFL Library/Community Center. 

 We are moving closer to our 2024 completion date. Thank you for your support!

2019-2020 State Aid for the Library Construction Program Has Been Approved!

2019-2020 State Aid for the Library Construction Program Has Been Approved!

The New York State Education Department/New York State Library has announced that the Edmeston Free Library’s application for the 2019-2020 State Aid for Library Construction Program has been approved! 

With this recent approval of the phase three construction aid application we will be able to upgrade all of the electric, install hardwired smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, restore the front porch and install a new ADA ramp. All work is slated for completion late spring 2021!!!!

We would like to thank Senator James L. Seward, Assemblyman John Salka, Four County Library System, community businesses and members for their continued support of the capital project.

THE EDMESTON FREE LIBRARY IS OPENED

THE EDMESTON FREE LIBRARY IS OPENED

Be healthy:

All patrons must be sure that they are healthy and not exposed to COVID 19 prior to entering the library. This means that you should stay home if you have cold symptoms, cough or fever or known exposure.

Social distancing:

Maintain a minimum of 6 feet of distance from others at all times. When you enter the library you should wear a mask and put on gloves to peruse the shelves and handle the books. After you leave, either take your gloves with you or dispose of them at the door.

Cleanliness:

Hand Sanitizer, gloves, masks, hot water and soap are provided within the library for your use. Use gloves and stay at least 6 feet from others unless they are your family.

Book and material care:

We are open only twice a week in order to allow any possible trace of the virus to be gone if we should be exposed. Please just leave returned materials on the cart by the desk. Those materials will not be handled for 72 hours after they have been dropped off.

DON’T FORGET E-BOOKS & DOWNLOADABLE AUDIOS ARE AVAILABLE FROM 4CLS

While the Edmeston Free Library is closed, please remember that books and audio tapes are still available electronically through the Four County Library System. Please go to their website at www.4cls.org to see what’s available.

If you don’t have a library card, you can sign up for a “virtual library card” that will allow you to temporarily check out electronic materials. Click on www.4cls.org.

On-Line Library Cards

On-Line Library Cards

ON LINE LIBRARY CARDS

If you have not had a chance to request a Library Card from the Edmeston Free Library and wish to do so, you can request a temporary on-line library card from the Four County Library System during this unprecedented crisis. This virtual card will give you access to digital resources like e-books, digital audiobooks, digital magazines and many databases.

Simply log on to: 4cls.org or click on the Four County Library System “icon” link on the right side of this page and complete the necessary form. As soon as EFL is open, we will contact you to make you a permanent library card. Please stay safe.