Welcome to the Howland Public Library, serving the Beacon City School District community with a wide array of resources, programs, and services tailored to all age groups.

NOTICES:

Board Meetings: Second Tuesday of the month at 7 PM in the Community Room. Open to the public [Meeting Packet | Board Calendar | Board Information]

Special Budget Meeting held on 2/25/25 @ 6:30 pm - Meeting Documents | Minutes

Monthly Committee Meetings: Tuesdays at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Check calendar for specifics.

Staff Meetings: Third Wednesday of the month from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM. The library will open at 10:30 AM on these days.

Petitions and instructions are available at the circulation desk. Contact Gillian Robertson Murphy for help.

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LIBRARY HOURS

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Howland Public Library
313 Main Street
Beacon, NY 12508
Phone: 845.831.1134
Fax: 845.831.1165
director@beaconlibrary.org

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Something for all ages.

Adults

At Howland Public Library, we provide a wide range of services, resources, programs, and collections tailored to meet the needs of diverse age groups in our community.

Teens

Young adults can explore a variety of YA novels, graphic novels, e-books, and audiobooks. Join our Teen Advisory Group and help select programming, resources, and collections for teens.

Children

We are excited to provide resources designed to engage babies and caregivers in fun and interactive ways. Visit us to borrow books to kickstart your child's reading journey and programs to enhance their development.

Resources