CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS:
DECEMBER 24 – DECEMBER 26
DECEMBER 31 – JANUARY 2
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.
Coronavirus Resources
Below are trusted sources for information about the Coronavirus Outbreak.
JANUARY 11, 2021 MEETING
The Edmeston Free Library Board of Trustees will be meeting Monday, January 11, 2021 – 6:00 p.m. For details, please check the tab “Public Meeting”.
SUMMER PROGRAM RAFFLE WINNERS!
The winners of the Summer Reading Program “Raffle” are:
PreK = Liam Johnson
K- 3 grade – Oliver Cummings
4-6 grade – Genevieve VandenBosche
Congratulations!
LIBRARY HOURS
Effective Monday, August 17, 2020:
Tuesday – Friday – 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
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
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.
Lecture Series Presents
Due to the pending weather we will be rescheduling today’s lecture. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
The financial planning lecture is rescheduled for February 1st at 1:00 pm. The presenter is Gregory LaMonica, Financial Advisor, Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. We hope you can join us on February 1st!