Welcome!
Stack of 5 books in orange, yellow, green, light and dark blue, which is the library logo.

LIBRARY HOURS :

Monday - Friday 10 AM - 7 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM
Sunday 12 PM - 4 PM

HHHC HOURS:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday:
10 am - 5:30 PM
Tuesday and Thursday:
1 pm - 5:30 PM

CONTACT US
(p): 845.255.5030
(e): frontdesk@eltinglibrary.org
93 Main Street
New Paltz, NY 12561

Library Director:
Crystal Middleton
director@eltinglibrary.org

We are pleased to offer the residents of New Paltz a wide variety of services, collections, and resources.

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In addition to the 55,000+ items we house here in New Paltz, we’re part of the Mid-Hudson Library System, a system of 65+ libraries throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley. If we don’t have what you’re looking for we can request it for you and have it here within a few days!

Our staff at the front desk are happy to answer questions you have regarding your library account but you can also use the online catalog to check the status of holds and return dates, change your library pin, access your reading history, and more by logging into your account.

A Note From Library Director, Crystal Middleton

Picture of Library Director, Crystal Middleton

Greetings Elting Community!

The 68th Annual Library Fair is now done. Thanks to the New Paltz community for coming out for a friendly and fun weekend! And thanks to all of the volunteers, community organizations, musicians, staff, board, and committee members who made it all happen. 

What a joy to see so many people finding books, toys, jewelry, and plants that they loved. The music and food was also great! Thank you, thank you, to everyone who took part.  

-Crystal Middleton, Library Director

6th Annual Ulster County Food Fight

September 2nd - October 18th

As part of the Great Give Back, Ulster County libraries are holding a food collection contest.The common goal is to fill up the shelves of local food pantries and to put an end to hunger in our communities!

We’re in it to win it for our community! Please help us by donating canned/boxed foods and personal hygiene items. Check out our list of recommended items by clicking here.

We fight for Family of New Paltz!

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The suggestion box is the place to let us know what you’re thinking! Suggest a program, improvement, etc. If you would like to request a specific item be added to the collection please use the materials suggestion form.

Serving New Paltz for Over 100 Years

In 1909, members of the New Paltz Study Club were the first to realize the need for a free library association in the village of New Paltz. Seven women from the club formed a committee and opened a reading room on the second floor of the building at 60-62 Main Street. 

The Study Club assumed the expenses and hired Miss Flora Schoonmaker as librarian. It wasn’t long before the library outgrew it’s first home on Main Street and the search for a new building began.

Historic photograph of the library circa 1920-1923.

Your donation helps us provide many of our services, programs, resources, and collections to the community. We could not do this without your support.