Hours & Location

 

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Library Hours

Mondays thru Thursdays: 9:00am to 9:00pm
Fridays: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturdays: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Sundays: Noon – 4pm from Labor day to July 1st; Closed Sundays July 1st through Labor Day

If you have any questions or concerns, please call 315-635-5631, or email us at info@bville.lib.ny.us 

New York State Law protects the confidentiality of Library users’ records. #4509.
Library Records Library records which contain names or other personally identifying details regarding the users of public, free association, school, college or university libraries and library systems of this state, including but not limited to records related to the circulation of library materials, computer database searches, interlibrary loan transactions, reference queries, requests for photocopies of materials, title reserve requests, or the use of audiovisual materials, films, records, shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed except that such records many be disclosed to the extent necessary for the proper operation of such library and shall be disclosed upon request or consent of the user pursuant to subpoena, court order or where otherwise required by statute.

Curbside Service

We offer curbside service regular hours Monday through Friday.

Call ahead to arrange for a pick up time and park in the designated curbside pickup location.

Call us when you arrive and we’ll bring your materials out to you!

Library Phone Number: 315-635-5631

Computers

Appointments are no longer necessary to use a computer. There are now 12 public computers.

Let Us Browse for You Service

While browsing is one of the best parts of coming into the library, for some, it is not feasible. Call the Information Desk to discuss choosing materials chosen based upon criteria such as favorite author, genre, or subject matter. Arrange for curbside or vestibule pickup at the same time as you order.

Notary Public Hours

The Notary Public is in the library at the following days and times. Please call ahead to make sure of availability:
Monday thru Friday (except Wed.): 9AM – 4:30PM
Wednesdays: 2:00PM – 8:30PM

Book Donations – Please Read

We accept:

  • Books and children’s books
  • Books in languages other than English
  • College textbooks (less than 10 years old)
  • Fiction and nonfiction (hardcover and paperback)
  • Encyclopedias EXCEPT World Book and Britannica

 

We can’t accept:

  • Magazines
  • Newspapers
  • Reader’s Digest Condensed versions
  • Textbooks OLDER than 10 years
  • World Book or Britannica Encyclopedias

A Few Things to Know Before You Donate

  • We cannot accept any items that are moldy.
  • Spores will spread to the rest of our books.
  • We cannot accept books that smell of smoke.
  • Or any books that are dirty, water-damaged.
  • Or have a broken spine or missing pages.
  • A staff member will check before they are accepted.

Only One Bag or Box

  • Because our staff is so busy, we are able to accept one bag or box at a time.
  • If you have more, please call us first to make arrangements with a staff member who will inspect the books and help you bring them in.

One kind of Mold

  • Some mold is white and sticks to a cover.
  • Others (like the picture) attach to paper.
  • Both are damaging to other books.
  • Click on the picture to see it better.

Library Phone Number: 315-635-5631
Thank you for your cooperation!

Example of Paper Mold on Books

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please call 315-635-5631, or email us at info@bville.lib.ny.us 

Baldwinsville Public Library Holiday Schedule for 2024

Monday, January 1, 2024 New Year’s Day
Monday, February 19, 2024 President’s Day
Sunday, March 31, 2024 Easter Sunday
Monday, May 27, 2024 Memorial Day
Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Juneteenth
Thursday, July 4, 2024 Independence Day
Monday, September 2, 2024 Labor Day
Monday, October 14, 2024 Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day
Monday, November 11, 2024 Library will be closed for Staff Training Day
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 Thanksgiving Eve (Close at 5 pm)
Thursday, November 28, 2024 Thanksgiving Day
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Christmas Eve
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 Christmas Day
Thursday, December 26, 2024 Christmas Holiday
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 New Year’s Eve (close at 5 pm)
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 New Year’s Day
We are closed on Sundays in the summer, July through Labor Day.

Approved 11/8/23

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