About the Library
Mission
Statement
The Nanuet Public Library is dedicated to be a
civic resource promoting open access to information, materials
and services to all residents of the
Vision
Statement
To be the intellectual and cultural center of
our community. The place to go for information and cultural
resources, in a comfortable and convenient environment,
providing services for all generations.
Hours & Directions
The library hours are as follows:
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Monday |
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
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Tuesday |
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
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Wednesday |
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
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Thursday |
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
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Friday |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Saturday |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Sunday |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM* |
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* Summer hours begin weekend of June 26 - September 7; Library closed on Sundays |
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From Tappan Zee Bridge:
Westbound across bridge. exit at 13S to Palisades
Parkway. Exit at 8W to Route 59. Stay in left lane until first traffic
light. Turn left. Watch for library on left. Driveway is just past
entrance/exit ramps to Route 304. If you find yourself passing the
Nanuet schools, you've gone too far.
From New York State Thruway South:
Exit at 13S to Palisades Parkway. Exit at 8W to Route 59. Stay in left
lane until first traffic light. Turn left. Watch for library on left.
Driveway is just past entrance/exit ramps to Route 304. If you find
yourself passing the Nanuet schools, you've gone too far.
Contact Information
Nanuet Public Library
149 Church St.
Nanuet, NY 10954-3088
Phone: (845)623-4281
FAX: (845)623-2415
email:
nan{at}rcls.org
| Administration | |
| Gretchen Bell, Director | 116 |
| Nancy Johannesen, Admin. Asst. | 115 |
| Adult Reference/Services | 127, 128 |
| Children's Reference/Services | 112 |
| Teen & Tween Services | 126 |
| Circulation | 110, 111 |
| Local History | 123 |
| Book the Community Room | 121 |
| Adult Programs | 150 |
| Pages & Volunteers | 129 |
Library Card Policy
The Nanuet Public Library, a member of the Ramapo
Catskill Library System (RCLS), is chartered by
Full Library Service Card: Can be used in all Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS) libraries
Available to permanent residents of the NUFSD
Two legal documents are required as proof of residence:
Government-issued Photo Identification (ex: driver’s
license)
Proof of current address within the library district (ex: utility bill)
Limited Library Service Card: Use is limited to the Nanuet Public Library only and materials owned by the Nanuet Public Library
Available to permanent residents of the library district who can provide proof of current address within the library district as described above but cannot provide government-issued photo identification
Child's Card: (Kindergarten
through Grade 8)
Library cards are issued to children who reach Kindergarten or the age
of five. Parents/guardians are required to sign for children who are in
eighth grade or younger and to provide identification as described above
for full or limited service cards. Beginning with 9th grade, children
are issued library cards without a parent’s signature, but must provide
proof of residence as follows: a picture ID from the Nanuet Union Free
School District for a full service card or parent’s/guardian’s proof of
identification and address as described above for a full or limited
service card. Adult cards are issued at the age of eighteen.
Non-Resident Card:
The Library issues two non-resident cards:
$50.00 for an annual card limited to use in the Nanuet Library only
A full service annual library card for use in all libraries within RCLS for an annually calculated amount equal to the average tax paid by a library district resident
Courtesy Card:
NUFSD teachers who reside outside RCLS will be issued
nine-month courtesy cards free of charge for limited service at the
beginning of each school year. Proof of employment is required.
Business Owners and Their Employees:
Business owners who reside in the Ramapo Catskill Library
District must obtain their card from the library where their home is
located. Business owners who reside outside RCLS will be issued a
full-service card with government-issued photo identification and proof
of property ownership within the NUFSD. Employees who reside outside
RCLS may obtain a non-resident card.
Post Office Boxes:
The library does not issue library cards to individuals with a
post office box address only.
The library reserves the right to issue limited access cards to non-permanent residents of the library district.
Board of Trustees, January 22, 2008
Loan Periods &
Extended Use Fees
Museum Passes
Sponsored by the Friends of the Nanuet Library
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The Nanuet Public Library loans membership passes to a number of area museums including:
American Museum of Natural History, Brooklyn Children's Museum, Guggenheim Museum, Museum of the City of New York, New York Botanical Garden, New York City Fire Museum, New York Historical Society, The Paley Center for Media (formerly Museum of Television & Radio) Whitney Museum of American Art -
The membership passes are available for loan to adult Nanuet Public Library patrons in good standing. A current Nanuet Public Library card is required.
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Families and individuals may borrow only one pass at a time.
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Passes can be held during the day, provided the desired pass is available in the library at the time the request is made.
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Please call 623-4281 x 128 or stop by the Adult Reference Desk to check on a pass’ availability.
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Passes circulate for two (2) days. (ex: a pass borrowed on a Wednesday is due on Friday).
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Passes must be returned in person to the circulation desk.
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A $5.00 fine will be imposed if the pass is returned in the book drop.
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Passes cannot be renewed.
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A late fee of $10 per day, up to the cost of membership, will be imposed for every day the pass is late.
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Replacement cost for lost passes is the museum’s charge to the Friends of the Library for a replacement pass.
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It is the borrower’s responsibility to confirm hours of operation, exhibits, parking fees, etc.
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Failure to abide by these regulations may result in forfeiture of borrowing privileges.
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Regulations may be revised at any time.
Board of Trustees
Trustees
Mary Noberini, President
Ellen Kimmel, Vice President
Paul Corriel
Bennie Nelson
Pamela Cirilli
Clerk to the Board: Bobbie Russell
Treasurer:
Howard Heffler
By Laws
of the Board of Trustees
- pdf
Building Campaign
Why a
new library presentation
Long Range Plan - The Nanuet Public Library for Tomorrow: 2005 - 2010
Policies
Art Exhibit Policy - pdfProgram Policy - pdf
Regulations governing the use of the community room - pdf
Policy governing the use of the story telling room - pdf
Public Internet Policy - pdf
Parental permission for unfiltered internet access in the adult
area - pdf
Video/DVD
Policy
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