Exciting progress continues at the Marlboro Free Library! As part of our Renovation and Expansion Project to create a more welcoming and versatile community space, construction on our new community room is well underway. However, due to unexpected shipping delays for essential building materials, our project timeline needs to adjust to ensure we remain on track and within budget. To keep the project moving efficiently, interior renovations will now begin sooner than originally planned.

To prepare, the Marlboro Free Library will be closed to the public from Tuesday, November 4 through Tuesday, November 11. During this time, staff will be packing up our collection and setting up an Express Service Library in our current children’s section.

Monday, November 3 will be the last day to browse our full collection until the construction project is complete.

We will reopen on Wednesday, November 12, offering a selection of limited services from our Express Service Library, including:

• Hold pickups
• Returns
• Browsing and borrowing of new books and select popular materials
• Printing, faxing, and scanning

Notary and passport services will be temporarily paused starting November 4 and will resume in late November. Hold deliveries will also be paused during our closure (November 4–11). Returns during our closure can be placed in our book drop located near the Library’s front entrance.

While our express service is open, patrons will not have access to the main library floor, the full collection, study/tutor spaces, children’s play area, local history section, or long-term computer use. Limited computer access will be available.

Library programs will continue offsite during construction. Please check our website, e-calendar, and social media for program locations and updates.

Beginning Monday, November 17, the Library will operate under temporary modified hours to accommodate construction:



• Monday–Thursday: 12:30–8:00 PM
• Friday: 12:30–5:00 PM
• Saturday: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Sunday: 1:00–5:00 PM

These hours are subject to change as work progresses. Please check our website or call us at 845-236-7272 before visiting for the most up-to-date hours, open dates, and information.

The Library’s interior renovations will continue through Spring 2026, and construction noise will be noticeable while work is underway.

Don’t forget! You can continue to access eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and streaming services 24/7 through Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy with your Marlboro Free Library card.

Your Marlboro Free Library card can also be used at any of the 66 libraries in the Mid-Hudson Library System. Items can be placed on hold from another library and delivered to the Marlboro Free Library, free of charge. Our neighboring libraries in Highland and Milton are also available for your convenience.

We’re so grateful for your patience and flexibility as we take this exciting next step in transforming our Library. These improvements will create a more welcoming and functional space for our entire community, and we can’t wait to share the finished result with you in 2026!

Please register or RSVP on the events calendar, or follow the program links and instructions below.

Adults 18+. Registration required.

Join us for a free guided tour of The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, formally the Vassar College Art Gallery. The collection consists of over 22,000 works of art spanning over 6,000 years and around the globe. Whether you are an art enthusiast or simply curious, the art center offers a unique & inspiring experience for all.

Transportation not provided. Registration required, spots are limited.

We will be meeting at the venue, at:

124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604. 

For further information about the center, visit:

https://www.vassar.edu/theloeb

A representative from the Ulster County Office for the Aging will be available in the Conference Room of the Marlborough Community Center, to assist individuals with signing up for Medicare and selecting a plan that best fits their needs and lifestyle. Receive personalized counseling and guidance to help you understand the various Medicare plans available. Appointments are required — walk-ins will not be accepted.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

To schedule an appointment, please call the Ulster County Office for the Aging at 845-340-3456. When booking, be sure to specify that you would like to meet with Peggy at the Town of Marlborough Community Center.

Please note: This program will be held off site at the Marlborough Community Center, located at 1520 US-9W, Marlboro, NY 12542

Join us for the third annual book fair event to benefit eight amazing local libraries: Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh Armory Library, Cornwall Public Library, Goshen Public Library, Marlboro Free Library, Monroe Free Library, Moffat Library (Washingtonville) and Josephine-Louise Library (Walden). Two copies of 30 English and Spanish language books are the goal to be purchased and donated to all eight locations! 

With a purchase of a book, you’ll receive a complimentary pint of beer and souvenir pint glass (max 1 per customer). For each book purchase, you’ll receive a raffle ticket for a series of great prizes.

Click here for more information on the Books for the 'Burgh event!

Photos from the 2024 Books for 'Burgh

Join us virtually on Wednesday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m., to craft with others from the comfort of your home! We will be creating a pennant banner of felt where the pennants are cute slices of pie! This craft session will be held virtually.

Registration is required, spaces are limited. Registrants will be notified via email when materials are ready for pick up at the Library, and will be emailed a Zoom link the day of the craft.

All are welcome to attend our Book Club! During November's meeting, we will be discussing The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore.

Copies are available to pickup at the circulation desk.

Please RSVP online to be notified of any changes.

*Please note: Book club meets a week earlier than usual in November due to Thanksgiving.

Location: Town of Marlborough Community Center, 1520 Rt. 9W, Marlboro, N.Y.

No registration required.

Join us to read, sing, play, & discover!

BABIES: (NEW DAY) Fridays, 10-10:30 a.m.

TODDLERS: Wednesdays, 10-10:30 a.m.

PRESCHOOLERS: (NEW DAY) Wednesdays, 11-11:45 a.m.

Location: Town of Marlborough Community Center, 1520 Rt. 9W, Marlboro, N.Y.

For ages 5-12, siblings welcome.

No registration required.

See marlborolibrary.org for updates!

Library Closed

In observance of Veteran's Day, the Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Library Closed

To accommodate construction, the Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 4-Tuesday November 11, 2025.

Library Closed

The Library will close on Wednesday, November 26 at 5pm, and will be closed Thursday, November 27, 2025 for Thanksgiving.

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Library Hours:*

Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-8pm

Friday: 9:30am-5pm

Saturday: 11am-5pm

Sunday: 1-5pm

*TEMPORARY HOURS BEGIN MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17