68th Annual Library Fair
Saturday, September 27th
& Sunday, September 28th, 2025
Something for everyone
Perhaps you're hunting for your new favorite book. Searching for that perfect toy? Perusing for perennials? Seeking some fresh pieces for your jewelry box? We have that and more!
After shopping, spend the day relaxing and listening to music while enjoying refreshments. Not to be missed is our annual Library Fair Raffle and Silent Auction, with over 100 prizes from area businesses and individuals.
All proceeds from the fair come right back to the library, ensuring we can continue to provide our community with the best services and programs.
DONATIONS
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The book shed is now closed and we cannot accept any more donations. Thank for helping us fill the shed up!
If you have books to donate you can still help the library by bringing your books to Inquiring Minds Bookstore (6 Church Street). If you say they are for the library we will receive credits which help us replace lost or damaged books in our collection.
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August 1st - September 12th
The library will be accepting clean and gently used jewelry donations. Donations can be left at the circulation desk during library hours.
Jewelry donations can include vintage, costume, folk art, contemporary, fine, silver, gold, and precious and semi-precious gems and minerals.
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August 24th - September 20th
Toy donations can be donated at the circulation desk during library hours, including puzzles, board games, dolls, clean stuffed animals, building sets, cars/trucks, trains, and more.
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Please contact fair@eltinglibrary.org for more information
RAFFLE
1 ticket for $1
6 tickets for $5
24 tickets for $20
12 tickets for $10
Elting Library Fair's huge raffle has more than 100 prizes to restaurants and shops, home and health services, and other goods donated by local businesses and artists. The grand prize is a two-night midweek stay at Mohonk Mountain House!
If you have a New Paltz address, fair information and tickets will arrive in your mailbox soon! Fill out your ticket sheet and either mail it back to the library or drop it off at the front desk.
Visit the library and purchase tickets at the front desk. Tickets are easy to fill out and will be printed for you.
Join us at the Library Fair on September 27th to purchase tickets at the Raffle booth!
Click the link below to purchase tickets online. Tickets will be printed and entered for you. Online ticket sales will be open through Tuesday, September 23rd.
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SILENT AUCTION
This year’s silent auction will include beautifully crafted paintings and photographs, jewelry, recreational memberships, swing dance lessons, a day exploring Woodland Pond grounds, and a large basket of cheer! Visit the silent auction at the raffle tent day of to place your bids!
Questions? Contact the Fair Committee at fair@eltinglibrary.org.
Take home something special
Thank you to our Raffle and Silent Auction donors!
Advance Auto Parts
Apizza!
Apple Greens Golf Course
B-Side Grill
Bangkok Cafe
Barner Books
Bergstein & Ullrich
Berner Financial Services
Bicycle Depot
Bicycle Rack
Cameo Art Studio
Clarksons Appliances
Cocoon
Colonial Flower Shop
Dedrick's Pharmacy and Gift Shop
The Disgruntled Chef
Doug Hansen Illustrator & Author
Fleet Auto Service Station
Fox and Hound Wine and Spirits
Gadaleto's Seafood Market & Restaurant
Gary's Pickles
Grazery
Green Bar
Gunks Gaming Guild
Handmade and More
Harnos Optometry
Hokkaido
Hudson River Maritime Museum
Huguenot Creamery
Garvan's
Hudson Valley Goldsmith
Hudson Valley One
Ignite Fitness
Inquiring Minds
Jar'd Wine Bar
JL Orchards
Kayrock
The L Salon
La Charla
The Lemon Squeeze
The Living Seed
Longhorn Steakhouse
Maggie Mae's
Main Course Catering + Marketplace
Main Street Auto
Mane 101
Manny's Art Supplies
Maureen Rogers Studio
Mohonk Mountain House
Mohonk Preserve
Mountain Brauhaus
Mtn Mkt
Mudd Puddle
New Paltz Bagel Cafe
New Paltz Cinemas
New Paltz Eye Care
New Paltz Golf Course
New Paltz Wine & Spirits
P&G's
Parish
Paws of Distinction
Pegasus Footwear
Perkins
Peter Harris
Pickled Pig Deli
Plaza Diner
Rhinebeck Artist's Shop
Rhino Records
The Ridge
Rino's Pizza
Rocco's Pizza
Rock and Snow
Shapers Hair Salon
Sideshow Kitchen and Bar
Studio 89
Taliaferro Farms
Tom's Repair Shop
Tutilltown Spirits
Twin Star Orchards
Ulster Savings Bank
Underground Coffee & Ales
Vision of Tibet
Woodland Pond
Wright's Farm
LIBRARY BOOTHS
Something for everyone
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A huge book fair—thousands of books in every genre imaginable, plus LPs, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks, as well as a valuable first edition and antiquarian collection available to shop on request. The Children’s book tent has an equally bountiful selection—all priced at a fraction of the original cost. This is THE book fair in the Hudson Valley, a feast for bibliophiles of all ages and interests. Thanks to all who donated these new and gently used items!
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Gently loved toys and games at very affordable prices. Our selection is sure to please children of all ages and those who love them.
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Rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, broaches and more. From costume to vintage. Curated by jewelry lovers for jewelry lovers. Bargains galore.
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Gorgeous mums, fun houseplants, unique finds for all landscapes! Add some peace or a pop of color with a plant or hang out and talk about your yard and garden. Plants are priced to move.
SATURDAY ACTIVITIES
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Stop by our food booth for burgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, apple cider donuts, icecream, drinks, and more. All proceeds support the Library!
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We have a very exciting musical line-up and wish to thank all the performers for generously donating their time and talents to benefit the Elting Memorial Library and for helping to make the Fair such a special event for the New Paltz community.
9-10: Jim Bacon
Jim is a town justice, triathlete, and classically trained guitarist who has played throughout the Hudson Valley. He has generously donated his musical talents to the Library Fair for many years, and we are very lucky to have him back to open up the fair for us this year!
10-11: Steve Raleigh
Steve is a world-class guitarist, composer, arranger, producer, and music educator with "a brilliant sense of melody," per Guitar World magazine. To listen to Steve's music and find out more, visit https://steveraleigh.com/
11-12: Grateful Dave12-1: The Dandy Lions
A not-to-be-missed brother and sister duo whose music
features soul searching pop melodies and punchy folk rock sounds. Listen
to their latest album “Under the Walnut Tree" at
https://dandylionsinthedollhouse.bandcamp.com/
1-2: Berry Jam
Leslie is a perennial Fair favorite, especially with children. She is a Music Together teacher and an actress, singer and dancer who graduated from New York University in Music and Dance. Leslie recorded her first lullaby CD called "Daffodil Dreams” and an original children’s CD called “Sunflower Smiles”. Her children Abey and Geoffrey are an inspiration for her music.
2-3: Stephen Bergstein -
Kids will be able to play the Lollipop game, draw and jump through a hopscotch board, learn how to make a balloon animal, and enjoy a rock painting station.
After taking part in the kids’ activities, they can get a ticket to choose a free book from the children’s books tent.
All of this fun is being provided by the library’s teen volunteers.
Entertainment all day
VOLUNTEERS
Many thanks to our returning volunteers and welcome to newcomers! We could not run the fair without you. If you’re new to volunteering at the fair, we recommend reviewing the roles below before filling out the sign-up form.
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Friday
Work alongside SUNY Athletics volunteers moving book boxes from the shed out to the book tents, placing them on the labeled tables according to the categories on the boxes. Once the shed is unloaded, return the empty boxes with their fitted lids from the tables back to the shed, stacking them as directed back inside the shed. -
Friday
Spread out among the labeled tables to unpack books as boxes of them are brought out, arranging books on tables by category, spines up, so that titles are visible and facing the same way. Emptied boxes need their correct lids replaced on them, and then they should be placed on the far side of the railing that leads up to the library for their return to the bookshed after setup. -
Saturday/Sunday
Two cashiers/baggers work as a team dividing up the tasks of totaling the amount due, taking payment, getting ID for checks, making change, and bagging the books. -
Saturday/Sunday
Keep all book tables and shelves neat, stocked, and organized, consolidating sections as books get sold. Answer customer questions and bring things to and from cashier stations as needed.The final shift on Sunday includes helping box up our remaining books.
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Saturday
Assist in working at the jewelry tent. Volunteers will collect money, help browsers, and keep the display of jewelry neat and inviting. -
Saturday
Assist in working at the plant tent. Volunteers will collect money, help browsers, and keep the display of plants neat and inviting. -
Saturday
Volunteers ages 18 and older are needed to sell tickets at the main raffle table and at satellite stations. These will be two-hour shifts from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. -
Saturday/Sunday
Assist in working the toy booth. Volunteers will collect money, help browsers, and keep the display of toys neat and inviting.Volunteers are also needed to sort and price toys during the month of September. Days and hours are flexible.
The 68th Annual Library Fair is a recipient of the Ulster County Green the Scene grant. The purpose is to support and encourage sustainable event practices that reduce waste and promote environmental stewardship.
The grant is helping us to create a well-marked zero waste station, eco-friendly materials for the food service, and to dispose of waste responsibly.
Come to the Library Fair!
Free Admission
Kid Activities, Community Organizations,
Food, Toys/Jewelry/Plant/Raffle Booths, Silent Auction & Live Music
93 Main Street
New Paltz, NY 12561
Library Fair Hours
Saturday, September 27th, 9 AM - 4 PM (early bird 8 AM/$10)
Sunday, September 28th, 10 AM - 3 PM
Phone
(845) 255-5030