White Branch Library
763 Butternut St.
Syracuse, New York 13208
Telephone: (315) 435-3519
Fax: (315) 435-3367
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HOURS
Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday closed
SUMMER HOURS
[3rd Sunday in June - Labor Day]
Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday closed
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
See News and Events for holiday closings at the White Branch and other city libraries.
GRACE DAYS: 1
EVENTS
See the monthly White Branch Newsletter for upcoming events.
Check the OCPL Events Calendar to search for programs, classes, story times and more at your local library.
NOTE: this link will take you to a site outside the OCPL website.
STAFF
Branch Manager: Renate Dunsmore
LEGISLATORS
Assembly District No. 119: Joan K. Christensen
Assembly District No. 120: William B. Magnarelli
Senate District No. 50: John A. DeFrancisco
Onondaga County Legislature Members
ABOUT THE LIBRARY
Named for Dr. Charles Edward White (1848-1923), principal of Franklin School for 36 years, White Branch Library is the city’s oldest branch. Designed by architect Melvin S. King in the colonial style on the site of the original Franklin School, it opened to the public on July 1, 1925.
In 1928, local artist Margaret Huntington Boehner presented three mural paintings that hang in the Children’s Room. The murals depict Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and the Pied Piper of Hamlin.
Located in Syracuse’s north side, White Branch serves the city’s most ethnically and racially diverse populations. The library provides over 23,000 books and media resources, computers with Internet access and programs for adults and children.
The library’s basement houses an English Language Literacy Lab for those interested in learning or improving their English language skills. We also have immigration, ESOL and citizenship resources in various formats for the adult learner.
Last updated July 1, 2010