Welcome to the Lyons Falls Library! Here at the library we are
getting ready to celebrate a century of service to our community! On
October 28th,2009,the library was 100 years old.
The library was granted it's provisional charter on October 28th,
1909. Over the hundred years, we have been served by
sixteen library directors. The first being Frieda Mott. Among those
who followed, Mrs. Rita Allen served the longest term, for 22 years.
Mrs. Hazel Drew, a close second with 20 years. Presently, Mrs.
Carolyn LeVan is the library director.
The library is housed in the Carriage House of the historic
Gould Mansion. We have enjoyed this location for the past 28 years.
Recently, the stable area of the carriage house was renovated to
provide the village with a spacious Community Room.The library is
home to the yearbook and class ring collection of the Lyons Falls
High School Alumni Association. The Lyons Falls History Association
has on display many photographs of the village in the early
1900's.
We offer a wealth of services to our patrons. We have 5 high speed
Internet computers, as well as wire-less service to offer 24 hour, 7
day a week services. We have a large collection of books and
magazines,including large print, and audio books. Local and New York
State history materials are available. Other services include
copy,"photo" printer, printing and fax. We are a member of the North
Country Library System whose services allow us to borrow books and
materials from over 350 libraries by request, and an outreach program
for qualified patrons. They also provide us
with many data bases for everything from homework to
genealogy.
Come see what the library is all about. Our hours are Tuesday and
Wednesday, 3-7pm; Thursday and Friday, 1-5pm; and Saturday, 8am -
12pm. Or, give us a call at 315-348-6180. |