Press Kit

Elting Memorial Library

93 Main Street
New Paltz, NY 12561

(845)255-5030

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About

Elting Memorial Library is a cornerstone of the New Paltz community. We are a taxpayer-supported not-for-profit association with an annual circulation of over 100,000 items serving over 14,000 residents. Housed in a modern building featuring one of New Paltz’s original stone houses, our building is listed on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places. We are proud members of the Mid-Hudson Library System and are free and open to the public.

Mission

Elting Memorial Library believes informed citizenry is the foundation of democracy. We aspire to be a community center in which people of all ages and backgrounds can learn, read, and enjoy a variety of educational and cultural programs. We strive for a welcoming environment in which our collections, technologies, staff, and facilities serve the needs of our community. Our general collection will reflect the diversity of New Paltz. Our historical collection will be an ever-expanding source of information about the unique history and people of our region.

Media Assets

Media Contact

All inquiries from the media about the library should be referred to the Library Director or Board President. Please call the number listed above or use the button below to email. You can also refer to our Media Contact Policy.

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Downloadable Logos

Please do not download and use Elting Memorial Library logos without first reading the Standards Guide (PDF, 344KB).

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Please use the Email Request button above to request any visuals of the library.

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News

Did you know?

We’ve served New Paltz for over 100 years now.

We’ve been proudly serving the New Paltz Community since 1909 growing our collections and resources to serve our community as it changes.

We love giving our community access to a variety of resources.

Books have been and always will be a core resource provided by libraries, but we also recognize that they’re not the only resource needed. In our building, we provide free WiFi and access to public computers. Dedicated staff are on hand for technology help appointments. We additionally have expanded our collections to include a Library of Things with yard tools, seeds, spices, games, tech, and more.

We don’t just anticipate our community’s future needs, we preserve it’s past.

Founded in 1965, the Haviland-Heidgerd Historical Collection is our non-circulating research section, considered to be one of the best genealogical and local history collections in the Mid-Hudson Valley.

What People Are Saying

“The coolest library I've ever visited. From the quirks like the spice library to the amazing recommendations to the beautiful building. Just WOW.”

— Matthew Hughsam

This is such a lovely library. The employees make it a great place to come to because they’re so helpful and kind whenever I need help with something. I love being able to come in and have a quiet place to work and relax for a bit. Thank you!

— Cor Hen

“This is what a library should be like! Such a great environment. The librarians are so helpful. Books are organized and easy to find. Great collection of movies. And the newly renovated children's room is wonderful. I especially like the new non-book items that you can take out which include a tent, sewing machine and bocce ball. Elting Library is truly a community treasure”

— Hannah Scarpati