
Esopus
Library
128 Canal St. Port Ewen, NY
(845)338-5580 info@esopuslibrary.org
Access FREE Wi-fi in the parking lot.

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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
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
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.
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
Deborah McMenemy - Office Clerk
Shannon Powell - Interim Library Manager
Laura Salgarolo - Library Assistant
Barbara Wurtz - Clerk
Josie LaPolt - Clerk
Janet Wiggin- Clerk
Board of Trustees
Don Carragher - President
Nancy Beranek - Vice President
Reggie Heffernan - Treasurer
Susan Barbarisi
Larry Decker
Laura Lauria
Susan Leiching
Elaine Rylance
Elaine Jaffe
Citizen Participants
Mary Redmond
Meetings
Board of Trustees Meeting: 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm: Donald Carragher, Chair.
Buildings and Grounds Committee: 2nd Monday of the month at 4:00 pm: Larry Decker, Chair
Governance & Personnel Committee: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4:00 pm: Nancy Beranek, Chair
Sustainability, Research and Development Committee: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 4:00 pm: Don Carragher, Chair
Finance Committee: 2nd Thursday of the month at 4:00 pm: Reggie Heffernan
Please note: The library will be closed in observance of the following holidays in 2023:
January 2 - New Year's Day (observed)
January 16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 20 - Presidents' Day
May 29 - Memorial Day
June 19 - Juneteenth
July 4 - Independence Day
September 4 - Labor Day
October 9 - Indigenous Peoples' Day/Columbus Day
November 11 - Veterans' Day
November 23 & 24 - Thanksgiving
December 25 - Christmas
Mailing & Delivery Address
P.O. Box 1167
128 Canal Street
Port Ewen, NY 12466
Phone & Fax
Phone: 845-338-5580
Fax: 845-338-5583
Email info@esopuslibrary.org