West Harrison Library

West Harrison Library "The only thing you absolutely have to know is the location of the library." - Albert Einstein The Silver Lake Free Library was chartered July 19, 1929.

It was first located in a room in the Underhill Avenue School, currently the West Harrison Recreation Center. Later, it moved to one of the stores on Lake Street (Taylor Boulevard), currently occupied by the dry cleaners. In 1953 the library moved to its present location, a town building that was originally the Visiting Nurse Association, at the corner of Madison and Underhill Streets. In 1964 an

addition was added to the back of the library, which doubled its floor space. In 1967 the Silver Lake Free Library became a branch of the Harrison Public Library. Until 1975, the basement of the library housed the Recreation Department. At that time, the Underhill Avenue School closed and the Recreation Department moved into that building. The basement level then became free for library expansion. In 1977 there was a major renovation of the building, converting the lower level into the children’s room.

Little Notes with Tess Elena!!Children's preschool music.Tuesdays, September 1, 8,15 & 22 !! 12:15pm - 12:45pm A NEW pro...
08/28/2026

Little Notes with Tess Elena!!
Children's preschool music.

Tuesdays, September 1, 8,15 & 22 !! 12:15pm - 12:45pm

A NEW program for just 4 fabulous Tuesdays in September!

This program is sponsored by the Harrison Public Library Foundation

Preschool music Outside, weather permitting

Spencer will be back 9/29

Armelle's friend, Frank, is back in West Harrison! Wednesday, August 26, 11:00am - 11:30amWest Harrison Branch - GardenJ...
08/14/2026

Armelle's friend, Frank, is back in West Harrison!
Wednesday, August 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Harrison Branch - Garden

Join us in the garden for a joyful, multi-sensory musical journey led by Frank, a talented instructor from the "ZE" Armelle for Kids Team. This educational world music program invites young children to sing, move, and discover melodies from around the globe. Participants will build early learning skills, rhythm, and language appreciation.
Best for ages 0 - 5 but everyone is welcome!

Weather permitting

https://www.harrisonpl.org/events/16999289

Sunflowers in bloom in the library garden!
08/07/2026

Sunflowers in bloom in the library garden!

Summer Reading at the West Harrison Branch!
07/30/2026

Summer Reading at the West Harrison Branch!

Celebrating America’s 250th birthday the best way we know how: with zero fireworks, zero loud noises, and a whole lot of...
07/23/2026

Celebrating America’s 250th birthday the best way we know how: with zero fireworks, zero loud noises, and a whole lot of books (and DVDs). Come check out our new display and travel back in time.

The last of our wonderful Summer STEM programs for kids is Tuesday, July 21 at 4:00pm. Code a Dinosaur Game! No registr...
07/17/2026

The last of our wonderful Summer STEM programs for kids is Tuesday, July 21 at 4:00pm. Code a Dinosaur Game! No registration.

Introducing the youngest engineers to the world of computational, thinking using everyone’s favorite subject: dinosaurs!

By using Scratch Jr., kids move from being passive screen users to active creators, coding and telling their own prehistoric stories.

More after school STEM for kids in the Fall and Winter!
Summer Reading programs continues! Read and claim prizes!
Kids and Teens

Teens and tweens, we have a summer reading challenge just for you. Stop by the library and sign up today!
07/07/2026

Teens and tweens, we have a summer reading challenge just for you. Stop by the library and sign up today!

Spencer in the Garden - new day/time!Wednesday, July 8, 11:00am - 11:30amWest Harrison Branch - GardenPreschool music. F...
07/07/2026

Spencer in the Garden - new day/time!

Wednesday, July 8, 11:00am - 11:30am
West Harrison Branch - Garden

Preschool music.

For 6 weeks this summer, Spencer will be on Wednesdays at 11:00am instead of Tuesdays at 12:15pm.

This event will also take place on:
Wednesday, July 15, 2026Wednesday, July 22, 2026Wednesday, July 29, 2026Wednesday, August 5, 2026
This program is made possible through the generous support of the Harrison Public Library Foundation. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to them for their commitment to enriching our community and fostering educational opportunities at the Library.

07/02/2026

The Library buildings will be closing at 2:30pm today, as per Tom Scappaticci, Harrison Supervisor/Mayor

Have a wonderful 4th of July!

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2 Madison Street
West Harrison, NY
10604

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+19149482092

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