Fayetteville Free Library
300 Orchard Street
Fayetteville, NY 13066
Telephone: (315) 637-6374
Fax: (315) 637-2306
www.fflib.org
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Wireless Internet
HOURS
Monday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CAFÉ HOURS
Please call or check the website for hours & specials.
637-6374 x327
SUMMER HOURS
[July - Labor Day]Monday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday closed
LIBRARY CLOSINGS
2013
Tuesday, January 1 - New Years Day
Monday, January 21 - Martin Luther King Day [Close at 5:00 PM]
Monday, February 18 - President’s Day [Close at 5:00 PM]
Sunday, March 31 - Easter
Saturday, May 25 - Memorial Day Weekend
Sunday, May 26 - Memorial Day Weekend
Monday, May 27 - Memorial Day
Thursday, July 4 - Independence Day
Saturday, August 31 - Labor Day Weekend
Sunday, September 1 - Labor Day Weekend
Monday, September 2 - Labor Day
Monday, October 14 - Columbus Day (staff development day)
Monday, November 11 - Veteran’s Day [Close at 5:00 PM]
Wednesday, November 20 - Thanksgiving Eve [ Close at 3:00 PM]
Thursday, November 21 - Thanksgiving
Friday, November 22 - Day after Thanksgiving
Tuesday, December 24 - Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 25 - Christmas
Thursday, December 26 - Christmas Week [Close at 5:00 PM]
Monday, December 30 - Christmas Week [Close at 5:00 PM]
Tuesday, December 31 - New Years Eve [Close at 3:00 PM]
GRACE DAYS: 3, except for short loans, rental equipment and event passes
STAFF
Executive Director: Sue Considine
Director of Reference And Information Service: Ellen DuPree
Director of Digital Initiatives: Maija McLaughlin
Director of Patron Services: Heather Matzel
Director of Youth and Family Services: Genie DuPell
Director of Virtual and Innovation Services: Monica Kuryla
Director Of Community Relations: Brenda Shea
Network Administrator: Gary Krajacic
Early Literacy Educator: Karen Rutkowski
Local History Librarian: Linda Ryan
Reference Librarians: Penny Meskos, Jen Parker, Rebecca Shaffer-Mannion
Motto Sheet Music Collection Curator: Bobbi Hampson
Volunteer Coordinator: Barb Craner
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
President: Laura Spring
Vice President: Nancy Durkin
Secretary: Rich Adler
Treasurer: Guy Marhewka
Trustee: Ray Letterman
Board Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM.
Annual
meeting: May or June. No meeting in January or July.
LEGISLATORS
Assembly District No. 121: Alfred A. Stirpe, Jr.
Senate District No. 49: David J. Valesky
County District No. 10: Kevin A. Holmquist
HISTORY
The Fayetteville Free Library began as a subscription reading room in 1906 when 50 public-minded citizens banded together to share their periodical subscriptions at 114 East Genesee Street in the Village of Fayetteville. In 1911, a permanent charter was received from the Board of Regents. The name was changed from “reading room” to “free library”. In 1922, the need for more space became critical. The library purchased the McViccar home at 111 East Genesee Street after the passing of Harriet McViccar, one of the library’s early founders and the original librarian. This facility was renovated to provide better accessibility and service to the community in 1968 and again in 1992.
In 2003, the library once again responded to the need for more space for the library’s growing collections, programs and services. The former Stickley furniture factory at 300 Orchard Street was purchased and renovated in the first of a multi-phased plan designed to accommodate patrons of all ages with state-of-the-art technology, the highest quality collections a wide range of program opportunities as well as ample community meeting spaces. Since 2003, the library has completed three additional phases of facility development which have included enhanced technology access, additional community meeting spaces, expanded and improved staff and volunteer work spaces and a popular café.
The Library remains true to its mission of providing free and open access to information in a lifelong learning community center.
Last updated: December 6, 2012