HOURS
Monday- Friday
9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
UPCOMING EVENTS
Summer Reading is in Full Swing!
Our community is absolutely crushing it with over 460 youth and 160 adult participants—and the fun isn't over yet! Whether you’re halfway through your stack or haven't signed up yet, there’s still plenty of time to participate, log your reading, and win prizes.
Kids: Dig into the "Unearth a Story" club! Explore nature, dinosaurs, and history while earning exciting milestone prizes.
Teens: Grab your Welcome Bag and log your books for entries into our Snack Lovers, Craft & Chill, and BookTok prize baskets!
Adults: Pick up a Library BINGO card at the desk! Complete fun challenges—like reading a book set in another century—for a chance to win grand prizes.
Key Dates to Remember:
August 28: Adult Bingo cards due
September 6: Final day for Youth rewards
Hop on the Bus!
Take a stroll through our new indoor picture book trail featuring Hop on the Bus! Let’s Explore Beacon—the exciting interactive guidebook written by the Beacon Historical Society’s Diane Lapis and Dianne Murphy, with illustrations by Ed Miller.
As you follow the pages on display, you'll enjoy charming artwork and a family-friendly exhibit that showcases our city's rich journey from mountain to river. It’s a wonderful way for explorers of all ages to connect with local history!
CONTACT US
Howland Public Library
313 Main Street
Beacon, NY 12508
Phone: 845.831.1134
Fax: 845.831.1165
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 9:00 - 10:00 am
The library will open at 10:00 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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