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06/21/2026
Internet and telephone access will be spotty on June 25 while we switch Internet providers. We apologize for any inconvenience.
06/19/2026
The teens get a summer kickoff, too! On Wednesday, June 24, at 3pm, send your teenager over to watch the Hamilton musical while we eat popcorn and sing real loud.
Summer is upon us! For all ages--yes, that includes adults--we've got extra events going on for the next 2 months, plus prizes for reading. Join us as we unearth a story!
06/18/2026
Join Mark Perpetua for a rumpus of reptiles on Wednesday, June 24, at 6:30pm! As long as the weather is nice, we'll be in the backyard. If it's gross out, we'll be inside.
06/18/2026
On Tuesday, June 23 at 2pm, join us as we chat online with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook, which celebrates beautiful, simple, and seasonal cooking with 85 recipes adapted from India and Sri Lanka’s best family spice farms.
Watch LIVE for a chance to win a copy of The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook!
Visit the linktree in our profile to register for this free online author talk, submit questions for the author, & find recordings of other authors!
06/17/2026
On Monday, June 22, at 6:30pm, join Gary Bischoff (in-person) and Wang Wei (remotely), authors of China: Insight into History, Culture and People, to discuss their book. Followed by a Q&A.
This book offers readers a clear, engaging window into one of the world’s oldest and most influential civilizations. Blending history, cultural traditions, and everyday life, the book helps Western readers better understand the people, values, and forces that shape modern China. Perfect for anyone curious about China beyond the headlines.
06/16/2026
Sign-ups for the Children's and Teen summer reading program start next Monday, June 22! Pick up a reading log to win ice cream, vinyl stickers, books, raffle tickets to these lovely prizes, and so much more!
Want in even though you're not a youth? Never fear--we also have an adult program for earning gift cards!
06/14/2026
The library will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
06/12/2026
On June 18 at 2pm, join us in virtual conversation with blogger Ted Page as we chat about his book Good Grandpa: Stories from the Heart of Grandfatherhood. This heartfelt book covers his journey to bring together the stories and wisdom of grandfathers from all walks of life—all with a mission to nurture the next great generation.
Visit the linktree in our profile to register for this free online author talk, submit questions for the author, & find recordings of other authors!
Have a peak behind the curtain about ebook prices for libraries:
Digital content is amazing. It allows patrons with disabilities, seniors, or people unable to get to their library to have easy access to reading material. It's also just plain convenient. But at present, it's not financially sustainable.
Libraries can purchase the rights to ebooks for a limited period of time, often 2 years or a certain amount of checkouts. Then those rights expire and need to be repurchased. The cost is also frequently 2-5 times the price that a typical consumer would pay.
If more than 3 Saugerties patrons place a hold on an item, we are required to purchase it. As more holds are placed, we must purchase multiple copies. This is our library system's way to make sure each library contributes a fair amount for what their patrons are using.
Ways you can help:
- Order the print copy instead. The wait list is usually shorter anyway because they are cheaper and libraries can afford more copies.
- If you don't want the book right away, add it to the Wish List in Libby and place your hold when you're ready.
- There's a bill in the NY Senate asking for help in negotiating with publishers to make the price libraries pay become more equitable. We encourage folks to write to their senator, who may not know that this bill exists: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9339
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91 Washington Avenue
Saugerties, NY
12477
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 2pm |