Library building is currently open for
curbside pickup, returns, and printing and fax services.
*Appointment is required for services*
Please see our HOME page for more details.
Curbside Service Hours
Monday: 1:00 - 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 - 2:00 pm
Wed: 10:00 - 2:00 pm
Thursday: 1:00- 6:00 pm
Friday: 1:00- 6:00 pm
Phone: 845-338-5580
Fax: 845-338-5583
128 Canal St.
P.O. Box 1167
Port Ewen, NY 12466
Library Staff
Board of Trustees
Brooke Dittmar - Director
Kristin Charles-Scaringi - Asst. Director
Brian James
Chelsea Marino
Adrienne Klonfas
Jill Abrahamsen - Treasurer
Don Carragher
Rhea Paniesin
Gilbert Ramos
Anne O'Neill
Susan Leiching- President
Jim Fitzmorris- Vice President
Laura Lauria
Citizen Participants
Mary Redmond
Meetings
Board of Trustees Meeting: 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm, Susan Leiching, Chair.
Trustee Committee Meetings
Buildings and Grounds Committee: 2nd Monday of the month at 4:00, Jim Fitzmorris, Chair
Governance & Personnel Committee: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 5:00, Susan Leiching, Chair
Research and Development Committee: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 4:00, Anne O'Neill, Chair
Sustainability Committee: 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:30, Rhea Paniesin, Chair
Finance Committee: 2nd Thursday of the month at 4:30, Jill Abrahamsen, Chair
Trustee Training Committee: Suspended until further notice.
*All meetings currently occur on ZOOM, unless otherwise noted.
The Library will be closing on the following days for 2021:
Jan. 1 New Year's Day
Jan. 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Feb. 15 Presidents’ Day
May 31 Memorial Day
July 5 Independence Day (observed)
Sept. 6 Labor Day
Oct. 11 Columbus Day
Nov. 11 Veterans’ Day
Nov. 25 & 26 Thanksgiving
Dec 25 Christmas
MEETING MINUTES:
available upon request.
Mailing & Delivery Address
P.O. Box 1167
128 Canal Street
Port Ewen, NY 12466
Phone & Fax
Phone: 845-338-5580
Fax: 845-338-5583
Library Location
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.