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Welcome to Our Library!
Library Hours 
Sunday           Closed
Monday          Closed
Tuesday         10am-1pm
                          3pm-7pm

Wednesday  10am-1pm
                          3pm-6pm
 
Thursday      10am-1pm
​                          3pm-7pm

Friday            10am-2pm
Saturday       10am-2pm

Holiday Hours
Closed:  Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Years Day 2022
Closing Early:
Thanksgiving Eve @ 1pm
Christmas Eve @ 12noon
New Years Eve @ 12noon

1459 County Route 351
PO Box 188
Rensselaerville, NY 12147
Phone: (518) 797-3949
Fax: (518) 797-5211

info@rensselaervillelibrary.org
Map and Directions

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Library Services
For Browsers
(The People Kind,
​That Is!)
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New UHLS Mobile App Available Now!
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Prefer digital?
Our library has offered e-content services through OverDrive for years. Now, with the help of the Upper Hudson Library System, we are able to offer Hoopla, too!  All you need is a library card (you can get one online, too). Access to digital content has never been greater or easier. And what better time to give it a try?
Digital Resources
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Ancestry.com is free at our Library until
​May 31, 2022!

Access the Library Edition of Ancestry.com from any of the Library's public computers using your library card. 

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NOVELNY is an online library of literally hundreds of magazines, newspapers, maps, charts, research and reference books that are available to every New Yorker, free of charge. All you need is your public library card, New York driver license -or- New York Non-Driver ID. Students may also access the NOVELNY databases through their school or academic library.
NOVELNY

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​SPECIAL NOTICE


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According to the CDC Covid-19 website,
the current risk level for Albany County is High.

Masks and Social Distancing Are Strongly Recommended For All Persons While In The Library. 
March 2, 2022: Mask Policy Update
Stay up-to-date ​by clicking below for all our Special Notices.
Latest News and Updates


2022 Events
100 YEARS OF STORIES
Celebrating Our Centennial Year
As A New York State Chartered Library

Join us May 28!
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​Save The Dates!
​Cocktail Party
Summer Reading Kick-Off
Block Party
Lawn Party
Hallowe'en Trick-or-Treat
Greenery Sale
​May 28
July 9
TBD
September 3
October 31
​December 3
Library Calendar of Events


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Rensselaerville Library and Conkling Hall 
thanks everyone who contributed to the success of

2022 Favorite Poem Project

Favorite Poem Project Information

2022 Poem-A-Day Project
Library Director Heidi Carle and Curator Tom Corrado thank all of the poets who shared their captivating creative works and the readers who checked in daily to this year's Poem-A-Day Project!

Click below for all 30 Poem-A-Day entries!
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Adult Programs

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Have you read any good books lately?

Book Chat
@ The Library

Thursday, May 19
1:00pm


An hour-long chat about the books you love among the books you love.

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 ZOOM Poetry Group
4th Tuesday of the Month
6:30 pm 
Explore Our Poetry Group Page

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Join us for a free community conversation with Dr. Alice Green about her book We Who Believe in Freedom: Activism and the Struggle for Social Justice. In discussion with Paul Grondahl, Green will talk about her experience as a life-long advocate for social justice, discuss historic and continuing challenges in our community, and share the work she is currently doing and how community members can help.

The first 100 people to register for this program will receive a free copy of the book!


​The program will be offered online, with a Zoom link sent following registration. To register, please visit:
 
https://bit.ly/3uUggZ5

Youth Programs


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​​Story Time


with Miss Bonnie

May 19
@ 10:00am
Join Miss Bonnie in a fun kid's activity celebrating children's author Gene Zion and illustrator Margaret Bloy Graham!

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Look for a new StoryWalk May 12!
Find Out More About StoryWalkTM!

Did You Know...
Nearly 50% of Rensselaerville Library's Annual Funding Comes From People Like You?
Visit our Donations page to make a one-time gift
​by check or credit card, 
set up ongoing monthly contributions, 
and donate securities.

Other ways you can provide financial support to the Library throughout the year:

 
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These gifts help ensure the Library will be here
​for you and your family,
and benefiting our Community for generations to come!  
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1459 County Route 351
PO Box 188
Rensselaerville, NY 12147
518-797-3949
Fax: (518) 797-5211
info@rensselaervillelibrary.org
Map and Directions

Hours

​Tuesday         10am-1pm
                          3pm-7pm

Wednesday  10am-1pm
                          3pm-6pm
 
Thursday      10am-1pm
​                          3pm-7pm

Friday            10am-2pm
Saturday       10am-2pm
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Sunday  - Monday   Closed
  

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