Mission Statement
The Town of Esopus Library, through a team of friendly, knowledgeable, and well-trained Staff, Volunteers, Friends, and Trustees, is dedicated to providing people of all ages with innovative lifelong learning and leisure opportunities through information, education, technology, and entertainment.
Adopted by the Board of Trustees: October 25, 2006
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Vision Statement
The Town of Esopus Library strives to reflect and enrich community life in the Town of Esopus and the surrounding areas. As a focal point, the Library works in partnership with its patrons, community groups, and the Mid-Hudson Library System to stay in the forefront of local needs and trends. Library programs and facilities are designed to complement the unique characteristics of the Town of Esopus.
Adopted by the Board of Trustees: October 25, 2006
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Friends of the Esopus Library
The Friends of the Esopus Library is a group of dedicated volunteers that work to promote community awareness of the Library and its programs, provide additional financial support, promote special events/programs, and encourage volunteer participation at the Library.
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Town of Esopus Library Foundation
The Town of Esopus Library Foundation was created as a result of the generosity of Mr. Donald W. Taylor in memory of his mother, Bessie Houghtaling Taylor. The Foundation works to provide a continual financial source for the benefit of the Library, as well as promote its works and causes.
Library Staff
Jesse Chance - Director
Shannon Powell - Circulation & Programming Manager
Fox North - Adult and Teen Programmer
Deborah McMenemy - Office Clerk
Laura Salgarolo - Library Assistant
Barbara Wurtz - Clerk
Marilyn Genter - Clerk
Josie LaPolt - Clerk
Janet Wiggin - Clerk
2024 Holiday Closures
January 1 - New Year's Day
January 15 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 19 - Presidents' Day
May 27 - Memorial Day
June 19 - Juneteenth
July 4 - Independence Day
September 2 - Labor Day
October 14 - Indigenous Peoples' Day
November 11 - Veterans' Day
November 28/29 - Thanksgiving
December 24/25 - Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Mailing & Delivery Address
P.O. Box 1167
128 Canal Street
Port Ewen, NY 12466
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Phone & Fax
Phone: 845-338-5580
Fax: 845-338-5583
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Email info@esopuslibrary.org