Patterson Library

Hours & Location:

Monday	10:00AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday	10:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday	10:00AM - 8:00PM
Thursday	10:00AM - 8:00PM
Friday	10:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday	10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday	closed

The Patterson Library is located at 1167 Route 311 in Patterson, NY. The Town of Patterson Justice Court is also located in the library building. We are 1/4 mile west of Route 22, just east of the railroad crossing, next door to Benfield Electric and across the road from the Patterson Fire Department.

Contact the Library:
Mailing Address: Patterson Library
P.O. Box 418
Patterson, NY 12563

Telephone: (845) 878-6121

About the Library:
The Patterson Library is a vital part of our community serving over 60,000 visitors per year. We offer a diverse collection of over 30,000 items on our shelves including reference materials, fiction & non fiction books for adults & children, public computers, a children's room, an extensive DVD & music CD collection and many cost saving online subscription services. In addition we offer a wide array of adult and children's programs covering everything from Story Times, to presentations on cooking and computers to finance, local history, travel and recreation and so much more. These are just a few of the wonderful services the Patterson Library provides for our patrons and community.

The Patterson Library is easily accessible and has ample parking.

You may order, renew and reserve materials in person, by phone or from this website. Your requested materials are delivered to the Patterson Library - from public and academic libraries throughout the region - often in just a day or two. We will call or email you when your materials arrive.

The book and media drops on the side of the library entrance are open 24 hours a day for your convenience. You may also return items at the satellite drop at the Putnam Lake Market on Fairfield Drive in Putnam Lake.

Public computers and high-speed Internet access are available in the library for your use. For homework and research help, our reference staff can assist you with your information needs in person, by phone, via e-mail or fax.

Check the Patterson Library newsletter or our Events Calendar for a schedule of Story Times, Adult Programs, Board of Trustee Meetings and other programs and events for children and families.

The library serves all residents of Putnam and Dutchess Counties, and library cards are issued upon proof of residency. Stop in to get your card today!

Board of Trustees:
The Patterson Library is a non-profit organization serving the Town of Patterson under the NYS Education Department. The Patterson Library Board of Trustees is looking for Patterson residents to become new members. Men and women of all ages are encouraged to join the board as it expands the Patterson Library facility and services to meet the growing needs of our community.

Trustees attend regular meetings, usually held on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM in the library, plus additional committee meetings. Prior library knowledge is not necessary, but experience in law, finance, fundraising or other non-profit organizations is very helpful. The regular meetings of the Board of Trustees are open to the public.

Interested individuals may call the library at 878-6121 for an application, download it or pick one up at the Patterson Library on Route 311.

2008 Board of Trustees:
President - Patty Atkinson
Vice President - Donald Ferraro
Treasurer - Pat Rock
Secretary - Adrienne Kavelle
Members: Judy Ferraro, Marna Howarth, Jason Lieberman, William Bostick, Martin Miller, MaryBeth Ross

Library Director: Patti Haar

Donations and Volunteer Opportunities:
We appreciate that you are thinking of our library. Contact us to donate books and other materials, or to volunteer your time or services. Thank you!