West Hurley Library

Specialties

The West Hurley Public Library is committed to supporting a lifelong enjoyment of reading and learning. We offer free library cards to residents. Anyone can use our free WiFi. Visitor cards are also available for our Internet and word processing computers.

We offer storyhours and a summer reading program for children. Adult learners can participate in a weekly knitting group, computer classes, a book discussion group, and other special interest groups.

History

Established in 1956.

The West Hurley Public Library was founded in 1956. The first home of the library was the West Hurley Public School. When the library moved to the former Hurley Town Hall, on Route 28, the hours of operation were increased from two to four.

In response to the need for a more adequate facility, the board of trustees voted in March of 1974 to launch a building program for a new library. The program received the full support of the community and was funded by local fund raising and federal revenues. The present building was dedicated on November 16, 1975.

On June 6, 1988, Governor Mario Cuomo signed a bill which established a library district in the Town of Hurley.

On March 3, 2006, the library held a groundbreaking ceremony for a 1,704-square-foot addition. The library reopened at 42 Clover St in November 2006. The new addition increased the size of the building to 3,720 square feet.

Meet the Manager

Kara L.

Manager

Kara has been working at the West Hurley Library as director since 1999. She holds a BA from Hamilton College, a MLS from SUNY Albany, and a AS from Columbia-​Greene Com College. She has her public librarian’s certificate from New York State.