East Syracuse Free Library

Currently closed
Sun:
Closed
Mon - Thu:
10:00 am-8:00 pm
Fri:
10:00 am-6:00 pm
Sat:
10:00 am-2:00 pm

Library Information

Address: 
4990 James Street
East Syracuse, NY 13057
Phone: 
(315) 437-4841
Fax: 
(315) 437-5982
Accessibility: 
Full

Holiday Closings

Veterans Day11/11/26
Thanksgiving Eve (closes at 3:00 PM)11/25/26
Thanksgiving11/26/26
Day After Thanksgiving11/27/26
Christmas Eve 202612/24/26
Christmas 202612/25/26
Day After Christmas 202612/26/26
New Year's Eve 2026 (closes at 3:00 PM)12/31/26

Events

About the Library:

  • Fine free except for technology and park/local attraction passes
  • Fees charged for lost items
History

The East Syracuse Free Library was originally founded by community leaders in 1924 to lend books to the residents of the Village of East Syracuse and was first located in the Village Fire Barn. The library was also housed temporarily in the Engineers and Conductors Building of the NY Central Railroad. In 1971 the library moved to its current location.

Collection

The library offers a variety of materials including books, large print books, audiobooks, DVD’s, graphic novels, and magazines, kits, and puzzles. Digital items are available to download or stream on a variety of devices include e-books, e-audiobooks, movies, music, and magazines. Free passes for parks and local attractions are available. The library also has computers for public use as well as Wi-Fi. Copy, fax, and scanning services are also available.

Events & Programs

A variety of free programs are available and include story times, summer reading programs, monthly book clubs, performers and entertainers, art exhibitions, blood drives and more. The library also is a drop off for donations to our local food pantry.

Building & Facilities

The library is wheelchair accessible and has an automated front door. The library also has a community room which is available to reserve for use by appointment. 

Staff: 

Director: Laurie Rachetta

Board of Trustees: 

Vice President: Daria Watson

Treasurer: Kerrie Fusco

Board Clerk: Lisa Wojtaszek

Members: Jane Keeler, Kathy Gilkey, Virginia Evans, Bill Carr, Rob Cook

Board Meetings: First Wednesday of the month of February, March, April, May, June, September, November and December, at 7:00 PM

Annual Meeting: April