Fayetteville Free Library
300 Orchard Street
Fayetteville, NY 13066
Telephone: (315) 637-6374
Fax: (315) 637-2306
www.fayettevillefreelibrary.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 AM - 5:00 PM
CAFÉ HOURS - Please call for hours
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
New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day [close at 5;00 PM] President's Day [close at 5;00 PM], Friday, April 3rd [Library Fundraiser], Easter, Saturday and Sunday
before Memorial Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day,
Saturday and Sunday before Labor Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day [closed for Staff Development], Veterans' Day [close at 5:00 PM], Thanksgiving
Eve [close at 3:00 PM], Thanksgiving, Friday after
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s
Eve [close at 3:00 PM]
GRACE DAYS: 3
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 Relation: 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 November 24, 2009