Baldwinsville Public Library

• Fine Free (with the exception of the Library of Things)
• Fees charged for lost or damaged items

Fulfillment and Return Options

The Baldwinsville Public Library offers Pickup service for all patrons and Delivery service for patrons who qualify.
Please call (315) 635-5631 or visit bville.lib.ny.us/services/#options for more information.

The library's book return is located on the north side of the building and can be accessed via a designated parking space in the parking lot on the east side near the loading dock. Items can also be returned inside at the Circulation Desk. 

History

Baldwinsville Public Library is nestled in the heart of the Village of Baldwinsville in the Town of Lysander and serves the Baldwinsville Central School District which includes the Town of Van Buren. In 1948, the library opened its doors for the first time in two rooms of the old trolley station, at 10 East Genesee Street, that served as the Lysander Town Building. By the early nineties the library had grown in terms of usage and the variety of services being offered.

In October 1995, over 2,500 people participated in the Grand Opening of the new library at 33 East Genesee Street. Since that date, the library has endeavored to keep up with the increased needs and demands of the Baldwinsville community. July of 2023 saw the grand reopening of the children’s corner. The Maryella and Elizabeth’s Children’s Corner is named in memory of two girls who were great library patrons.

Services

Baldwinsville Public Library offers notary services on a weekly schedule. Visit bville.lib.ny.us/services/#notary for details.

Baldwinsville Public Library offers proctoring services. Email info@bville.lib.ny.us for details and scheduling.

Baldwinsville Public Library accepts donations of books and other items during most of the year. The library does not accept books immediately before and after recurring book sales, call the library if you are planning to bring items to donate (315) 635-5631. Refer to this chart for details about accepted and not accepted items: bville.lib.ny.us/support/#book-donations

Baldwinsville Public Library collects or accepts donated items for specific programs or on behalf of other organizations on both an on-going and a periodic basis. There is a collection receptacle in the vestibule from the Sleep in Heavenly Peace non-profit to collect new twin-sized bedding. There is a collection receptacle in the lobby from the Baldwinsville Lions Club to collect eyeglasses, hearing aids, and cell phones. The Library accepts jigsaw puzzles in good condition for recurring puzzle exchanges throughout the year. The Library accepts craft supplies in good condition for recurring craft exchanges throughout the year. Certain supplies are accepted at certain times. Call: (315) 635-5631 to check which type of supplies we are accepting and when. For current donation drive information, visit: bville.lib.ny.us/support/#drives

Baldwinsville Public Library administers two Little Free Libraries, one in Lysander (on the western side of Baldwin Town Square) and one in Van Buren (immediately north of the Visitor Center). The library may allow free little library owners free books at the end of their book sales. 

The library has partnered with the Town of Lysander Parks and Recreation and the family of Maryella and Elizabeth Annal to install a rotating "stroll into a story" experience in Lysander Town Park featuring a special picture book which is divided into its pages weatherproofed and attached to posts so that visitors can progress through the story as they walk on the path experiencing nature and reading at the same time.

Collections

Along with robust and ever-updated collections of physical and digital books and audiobooks, magazines, DVDs, and music CDs we have a Library of Things which includes museum and parks passes, book club and storytime to go kits, audio players, energy saving devices, baking kits, technology and so much more! For a full list of our Library of Things kits, visit: bville.lib.ny.us/things/

A patron-powered seed library is available near the circulation desk along with detailed information about seed types, harvesting, and saving.

Programs

The library offers programs for children, teens, and adults on a wide range of topics. The library takes programming to the next level during school break in the summer and hosts the annual Summer Reading Program for all ages which features live performances, a reading tracking and prize distribution system, special summer programming for school-aged patrons, and unique and fun experiences in the library. The library has an online calendar which lists all program details and hosts the registration forms for all library programs requiring registration. Visit the online calendar: https://baldwinsville.librarycalendar.com/. The library distributes an Event Guide and a Large Print Calendar monthly. The Event Guide is available digitally on the website bville.lib.ny.us, click on Event Guide in the top menu.

Technology

In addition to 12 computers available for public use and printing, the Baldwinsville Public Library offers printing from smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Small batch copying and scanning services are available. Fax services are available at the circulation desk. These services are not available 15 minutes prior to closing.

The Library is not equipped for high-volume printing and scanning services. We cannot accommodate black and white printing or scanning in excess of 500 pages, or color printing in excess of 100 pages.

Building & Facilities

The Baldwinsville Public Library includes a large 98-person community room that is accessible from the main parking lot and can be split into two smaller rooms with a capacity of 48 each. The Library has a reservable Computer Lab with a capacity of 10 and a Story Room with a capacity of 50. The rooms are available during library hours, by reservation (bville.lib.ny.us/meeting/), at no charge to not-for-profit groups. The library offers three study rooms on a first-come, first-served basis. A shared tutoring room is available at certain times after-school during the week. The tutoring room schedule is posted on the library's calendar: https://baldwinsville.librarycalendar.com/

The local history room contains historical and genealogical information about Baldwinsville, Clay, Lysander, and Van Buren. It is continually being enhanced so that information about the past, as well as current events may be preserved for future generations. It can be used by-request. 

Handicapped parking is available from the main parking lot near the north entrance.

4 EV charging spots are available in the east parking lot. Users can monitor availability, prices, and sessions via the ChargePoint App.