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Monday • Wed • Friday
9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday • Thursday
9:30 am - 8 pm
Saturday
10 am - 4 pm
Sunday
12 pm - 4 pm
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Howland Public Library
313 Main Street
Beacon, NY 12508
Phone: 845.831.1134
Fax: 845.831.1165
Summer Reading is Officially Open!
Our Summer Reading challenge is in full swing! It’s not too late to dive in, track your progress, and win big. Here is how everyone can get involved:
Kids: Join the "Unearth a Story" club! Discover the wonders of nature, dinosaurs, and ancient history while earning exciting prizes for reaching your reading milestones.
Teens: Don't forget to grab your Welcome Bag! Log your books to earn raffle tickets for our Snack Lovers, Craft & Chill, and BookTok Mega Prize Baskets.
Adults: Library BINGO is back! Pick up your card at the desk and complete fun challenges—like reading a book with a red cover or testing out our Library of Things—for a chance to win grand prizes.
Call for Art:
Celebrate 100 Years of the Dummy Light
To mark the centennial of our beloved Dummy Light, we’re inviting local artists to submit original works for a juried community exhibition. Whether your style is traditional or abstract, we want to see your unique interpretation of this historic intersection staple.
Monthly Board Meeting Schedule
Second Tuesday of the month at 7 pm in the Learning Annex (311 Main Street)
Meeting Agenda and supporting documents in the details on the public calendar
Open to the public [Board Calendar | Board Information]
Monthly Committee Meetings: Tuesdays at 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm unless otherwise posted
Check calendar for Board Meeting the document link is in the description
Monthly 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
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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 Board 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.
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