Elting Memorial Library

Elting Memorial Library The Elting Memorial Library provides access to a variety of materials including books, audio books, and DVDs as a part of the Mid-Hudson Library System.

Our Haviland-Heidgerd Historical Collection offers access to local history and genealogy. The library is no longer requiring appointments in any area.

Join us in the Steinberg Room on Monday, June 15th, at 7 PM for a talk by New Paltz Town Historian Susan Stessin-Cohn on...
05/31/2026

Join us in the Steinberg Room on Monday, June 15th, at 7 PM for a talk by New Paltz Town Historian Susan Stessin-Cohn on the Ulster County Poorhouse. Register to get an email reminder the day before the program. Registration is encouraged and saves your seat. Register by going to: https://eltinglibrary.libcal.com/event/16819665

Between the years 1828 and 1976, the Ulster County Fairgrounds was the site of the Ulster County Poorhouse. A poorhouse was a tax-supported residential institution to which people were required to go if they could not support themselves without community assistance. Thousands of individuals, including the indigent, the destitute, the insane, the intemperate, transient farm workers, freed slaves, unemployed canal and aqueduct builders, "debauched" women, u***d mothers, the friendless, the elderly, the disabled and the sick, called this site their home.

This lecture is part of Revolutionary New Paltz, a series of family-friendly events, tours, talks, reflections, exhibits, and gatherings discovering and honoring New Paltz’s history, people, place, and culture at America’s 250th—taking place between May 4 and July 4, 2026. More information can be found by going to: https://www.revolutionary-newpaltz.org/

Join us on June 13th at 11 AM for STEM Saturday to learn about our local history and how archaeologists do some of the i...
05/30/2026

Join us on June 13th at 11 AM for STEM Saturday to learn about our local history and how archaeologists do some of the important work that tells us about human history! See cool things like ancient pottery, bone, and tools that humans used before our modern inventions like plastic and steel.

Registration is preferred and guarantees your spot at this program. Register by going to: https://eltinglibrary.libcal.com/event/16573826

This program is part of Revolutionary New Paltz, a series of family-friendly events, tours, talks, reflections, exhibits, and gatherings discovering and honoring New Paltz’s history, people, place, and culture at America’s 250th—taking place between May 4 and July 4, 2026. More information can be found by going to: https://www.revolutionary-newpaltz.org/

Starting in June, the book shed will be open for donations on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9 - 11 AM. We reque...
05/30/2026

Starting in June, the book shed will be open for donations on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9 - 11 AM.

We request that the books be in good, sellable condition. We cannot accept the following:
Water-damaged or musty-smelling books
Moldy or mildewy books
Out-of-date textbooks
Encyclopedias

Please do not leave books while the shed is unattended. If you have books to donate and the shed is not open, you can still help the library by bringing your books to Inquiring Minds Bookstore (6 Church Street). If you say they are for the library, we will receive credits, which help us replace lost or damaged books in our collection.

Join Elting Memorial Library's Pokémon Club! At this meeting, we'll have some summer Pokémon fun!Registration is preferr...
05/29/2026

Join Elting Memorial Library's Pokémon Club! At this meeting, we'll have some summer Pokémon fun!

Registration is preferred and guarantees your spot at this program. Register by going to: https://eltinglibrary.libcal.com/event/16276455

Teens and students in 6th through 12th grade are invited on June 12th at 5:15 PM to bring their Magic: The Gathering dec...
05/28/2026

Teens and students in 6th through 12th grade are invited on June 12th at 5:15 PM to bring their Magic: The Gathering decks to the library for a meetup! We have extras for those who wish to participate but do not have decks.

All experience levels welcome! Registration is preferred and guarantees your seat. Register by going to: https://eltinglibrary.libcal.com/event/16894104

Join Katarina Mirage and Bubbles for a storytime in the children's room on June 11th at 4:30 PM, celebrating Pride Month...
05/28/2026

Join Katarina Mirage and Bubbles for a storytime in the children's room on June 11th at 4:30 PM, celebrating Pride Month! Hear some fun stories and create a colorful, rainbow craft together!

Registration is preferred and guarantees your spot at this program. Register by going to: https://eltinglibrary.libcal.com/event/16901012

Join us in the library courtyard on June 10th at 11 AM for a sensory water play morning! We'll have sprinklers, bubbles,...
05/27/2026

Join us in the library courtyard on June 10th at 11 AM for a sensory water play morning! We'll have sprinklers, bubbles, and more to explore water together!

Please note: this event will be wet and potentially messy! Please bring your child in either swimwear or clothing you don't mind getting wet.

Registration is preferred and guarantees your spot at this event. Register by going to: https://eltinglibrary.libcal.com/event/16900829

Join us on Saturday, June 6th, at 10 AM for an illustrated presentation in the Elting Memorial Library's Steinberg Room ...
05/27/2026

Join us on Saturday, June 6th, at 10 AM for an illustrated presentation in the Elting Memorial Library's Steinberg Room by the chairs of the Town and Village Historic Preservation Commissions that will focus on the last quarter century of architectural preservation efforts in New Paltz, starting with the establishment of the two Commissions in 2001. Chairs John Orfitelli and Tom Olsen will explain the underlying legal basis of preservation efforts in the community, share examples of success stories and missed opportunities, and look ahead to three new initiatives designed to protect the community's historic architectural heritage into the future. The program will conclude with a Q & A and open discussion. Light refreshments will be served.

RSVP is encouraged. All are welcome to attend. Register by going to: https://eltinglibrary.libcal.com/event/16619558

Join Addison and Ella for a special storytime with their new book, Breaking the Tide! Breaking the Tide is a heartwarmin...
05/26/2026

Join Addison and Ella for a special storytime with their new book, Breaking the Tide!

Breaking the Tide is a heartwarming children’s story set deep beneath the ocean in the town of Esoteria. Through friendship, teamwork, and the love of sports, Echo and Shay learn how to bring divided communities together. This imaginative underwater adventure teaches young readers about inclusion, courage, and being yourself.

Registration is preferred and guarantees your spot at this event. Register by going to: https://eltinglibrary.libcal.com/event/16940814

Join Hudson Valley authors Ken Posner and Nina Shengold for in the Steinberg Room on Thursday, June 4th at 6 PM for a mu...
05/25/2026

Join Hudson Valley authors Ken Posner and Nina Shengold for in the Steinberg Room on Thursday, June 4th at 6 PM for a multi-media presentation on the subject of nature and obsession called "The Catskills Are Calling - Should I Run or Should I Walk?"

Ken completed the Catskills Grid, running, hiking, and crawling up each mountain in every month, while Nina took on the challenge of walking at the Ashokan Reservoir every day for a single year. Improbably, their stories are the same: rebelling against the distractions of modern life to find beauty and claim personal agency. The authors will share a selection of mountain images and short readings from their books, Chasing the Grid, and Reservoir Year. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the program through Inquiring Minds Bookstore.

Register to get an email reminder the day before the program. Registration is optional. Register by going to: https://eltinglibrary.libcal.com/event/16509388

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93 Main Street
New Paltz, NY
12561

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Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10pm - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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