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Local Libraries in Southern Dutchess County

More than just books!

By Pamela O'Brien, Publisher July 29, 2024

Local libraries offer much more than books and provide fun, education, entertainment, and friendships for the whole family. Libraries offer both online and in-person resources including newspaper access, adios and e-book rentals, and educational tools. Museum passes are available to local attractions such as the Museum of Firefighting, Boscobel House and Gardens, FDR Library and Museum, Hudson Highlands Maritime Museum, Madam Brett Homestead, Mohonk Preserve, Motorcyclepedia, Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, Storm King Art Center and Olana House.

Other than books, many of our local libraries also offer "library of things" games and equipment rentals, multimedia art shows, classes and workshops, book clubs, teen and youth programs, reading to therapy dogs, playgroups, and free wifi!

Each library varies what is offered so we have shared all local libraries.

Beekman Library

11 Town Center Blvd, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 724-3414


Blodgett Memorial Library
37 Broad St, Fishkill, NY 12524
(845) 896-9215


East Fishkill Community Library
348 NY-376, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
(845) 221-9943


Grinnell Library
2642 E Main St, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
(845) 297-3428


Howland Public Library
313 Main St, Beacon, NY 12508
(845) 831-1134


LaGrange Association Library (Nearby)
1110 State Rte 55, Lagrangeville, NY 12540
(845) 452-3141


Pawling Library
11 Broad Street, Pawling, NY 12564
(845) 855-3444


Poughkeepsie Public Library District
93 Market St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 485-3445

Boardman Branch - 141 Boardman Rd, Poughkeepsie
(845) 485-3445