Manlius Library

Specialties

A public library in the center of Manlius, offering its users a wide variety of items to borrow, interesting programs, public computers, a café and a very warm welcome!

History

Established in 1915.

A Brief History of Manlius Library

The Manlius Library was started in 1915 when a group of citizens led by the Presbyterian minister, Kenneth Welles formed the Manlius Reading Room. It was housed in the Presbyterian Church and opened with 700 donated books.

A provisional charter was granted July 1, 1916 and at the urging of the state inspector, who disapproved of housing a library in a church, the library was moved to the Russell house on Seneca Street.

In 1941 the new Manlius Municipal building was built on the original site of the Presbyterian Church where the library started 26 years prior. The Library moved into the one room on the first floor.

The Manlius Library received an absolute charter in 1961. In 1962 the library became a member of the Onondaga County Public Library System.

When the Village of Manlius bought an elementary school building from the Fayetteville-​Manlius School District in 1980, the library, along with the Village offices and

Meet the Manager

Matt D.

Manager

I’m thrilled to introduce myself as the Director of the Manlius Library. My career as a librarian began in the Albany area, where I graduated from SUNY Albany with a master’s degree in Information Science. After working in urban and suburban libraries in the capital district, I moved to Central New York in 2011 to work at Tully Free Library and I’m proud to call CNY my home.

Part of what excites me about working in public libraries is the seemingly limitless opportunity to create, enhance, and grow. It is a great privilege, therefore, to be able to work with the dedicated staff at the Manlius Library, and to serve a community as diverse and engaged as Manlius.