Frank J. Basloe Library

05/28/2026

While working with our genealogy collection, we found this timely article to share! Did you know that in 1820 and 1824, Herkimer actually forgot to hold a village election?

05/28/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to meet the mayoral candidates last night!

Join us again next Wednesday, June 3rd at 6:30 PM for a second round of Meet the Candidates, this time with the candidates running for the Village of Herkimer's Board of Trustees.

There's still time to ask the Board candidates a question! Submit any questions by Friday, May 29th to the library via phone, email, or in person. All questions will be pre-vetted.

05/27/2026

See what's new this week at the Frank J. Basloe Library at:

*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=4020-708 ***

There are one new book.

05/26/2026

Tomorrow night! Join us at 6:30 PM to meet the candidates in the Village of Herkimer's Mayoral Election.

05/23/2026

We will be closed on Monday, May 25th so make sure to stop in today from 10 AM - 2 PM to stock up for the long weekend!

05/22/2026

We have a big renovation update for you this week. The carpeting is in! We went with this fun and funky purple design for our teen space to reflect the furniture coming soon. Our study rooms have a subtle blue design to match the blue, purple, and red carpeting in our main lobby.

05/21/2026

05/21/2026

Don't forget! You can meet the candidates in the Village of Herkimer's Mayoral Election on Wednesday, May 27th at 6:30 PM.

Want to ask the candidates a question? Submit it by May 22nd to the library via phone, email, or in person. All questions will be pre-vetted.

05/20/2026

See what's new this week at the Frank J. Basloe Library at:

*** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb&p=4020-707 ***

There are two new bestsellers, sixteen new children's books, and fifteen other new books.

The new bestsellers this week are "The New Girl: First Crush: A Graphic Novel" and "The Faraway Inn."

05/20/2026

Our 2026-27 budget has passed, and we have elected a new trustee! Thank you for your vote of support. We are proud to serve you!