About Us

Information

The Poughkeepsie Public Library District has two branches, the main branch at Adriance Memorial Library and the Arlington Branch Library, which support a population of over 73,000 residents in the City and Town of Poughkeepsie.

View of Adriance's Rotunda

Locations & Hours


Adriance Memorial Library
18 Bancroft Road

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

(845) 485-3445
Mon-Thurs: 9 am-9 pm
Fri-Sat: 9 am-5 pm
Sun: 1 pm-5 pm

Arlington Branch Library
504 Haight Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 454-9301
Mon, Wed, Fri: 9 am-8 pm
Tue, Thu: 9 am-6 pm

Sat: 9 am-5 pm

Preschooler Learning Center
at the Family Partnership
29 N. Hamilton Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 790-5916

See our current hours

Detailed driving directions are available, or you can consult Google Maps.

Administration

The Poughkeepsie Public Library District is a special legislative district created to provide public library service to the residents of the City and Town of Poughkeepsie, New York. As such, the voters in each municipality annually vote on an operating budget and, from time to time, supplemental and capital programs. The Library District is its own independent authority and is governed by its legislation, applicable public law, and its by-laws. For further information on the organization and administration of the Library District, contact Tom Lawrence, Executive Director at (845) 485-3445 x 3306.

Annual Report

The 2007 Annual Report to the Community was distributed with the Summer 2008 issue of The Rotunda. It is also accessible here. For further information, contact Tom Lawrence, Executive Director at (845) 485-3445 x 3306.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees meets the fourth Tuesday of the month (except in December, when they will meet on the third Tuesday) at Adriance Memorial Library, beginning at 7:00 p.m. For further information or to contact a Trustee, call the Library District's Administrative Office at (845)485-3445 x3306 or send an e-mail.

Book Sale Donations

Please bring your contributions to the Arlington Branch Library located at 504 Haight Avenue (the East Arterial). For more information on book donations and the annual booksale, see the Friends of PPLD web site.

Employment Opportunities

Check here for possible Employment Opportunities at the Poughkeepsie Public Library District.

Friends of PPLD

Learn more about the Friends of PPLD, an organization formed to support the Library District. You'll find information about special events, the annual book sale and how to join the Friends.

Library Closings 2008

Monday, January 1: New Year's Day

Monday, January 21: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Monday, February 18: President's Day

Sunday, March 23: Easter

Friday, May 23: Close at 5 pm

Saturday, Sunday, Monday, May 24-26: Memorial Day Weekend

Friday, July 4: Independence Day

Friday, August 29: Close at 5 pm

Saturday, Sunday, Monday, August 30 - September 1: Labor Day Weekend

Friday, September 26: Staff Development Day

Monday, October 13: Columbus Day

Tuesday, November 11: Veterans Day

Wednesday, November 26: Close at 5 pm

Thursday, Friday, November 27-28: Thanksgiving Holiday

Wednesday, December 24: Christmas Eve - Close at 12:30 pm

Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day

Wednesday, December 31: New Year's Eve - Close at 12:30 pm

Policies

View the Library District's Policies and statements concerning Patron Code of Conduct, Computer Use and Internet Policy, Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Checkout Questions, and more.

Technologies

Find out more about the different Technologies we use at the Poughkeepsie Public Library District, and view information about wireless networking (WiFi) at the Library.

Vision & Mission Statements

View the Vision & Mission Statements of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District.

Contact Us

Contact us by phone, fax, mail or email; view our Staff Directory, or send suggestions regarding the Library District's services.