Please note: Starting Monday, April 6, the Library will be open until 8pm, Monday-Thursday.

Renovation and expansion work continues to move forward at the Library! Framing and sheetrocking of the renovated interior spaces have been completed, and repairs to the main sewer line beneath the building have been successfully finished.

With milder weather now here, work has resumed on the Library’s expanded community room. Interior renovations will continue throughout the spring, and construction noise is expected during this time.

The Library will continue to remain open for express services, including hold pickups and returns, browsing of new and popular materials, express printing, faxing and scanning, and notary, passport, and tech services by appointment. Access to the main floor, full collection, study spaces, and quiet areas remains unavailable during construction. Limited computer use is available.

Patrons are encouraged to check the Library’s website, marlborolibrary.org, or call 845-236-7272 before visiting.

As we move into the final stages of construction, services and hours will change again later this spring. More information will be posted later this month.

The Library’s online collection remains available 24/7 through Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy. Marlboro Free Library cardholders may also use their card at all 66 libraries in the Mid-Hudson Library System.

In total, the Library has received $1.4 million in New York State Aid for Library Construction grants for this project. The renovation and expansion are being fully funded through state grants, private donations, and the Library’s Building Reserve Fund.

The Marlboro Free Library thanks the community for its continued patience and looks forward to welcoming patrons into the completed space later this summer.

You can now borrow a Central Hudson HomeBoost Kit from the Library! These innovative kits include a thermal imaging camera that attaches directly to your iPhone or Android device, making it easy to assess your home’s energy efficiency. You will receive a digital assessment report –a $99 value-- and will be eligible to receive a free weatherization kit from Central Hudson to help put those energy-saving improvements into action. Log onto your Library account and reserve your kit today! 

You can now borrow a pass to the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum (formerly known as the Mid-Hudson Children's Museum), granting free admission for up to five people (with at least one adult required)! Perfect for a day of hands-on exhibits, creativity, and discovery for the entire family!

This pass is first come, first served, and is available to any Ulster County resident with a library card from a library within the Mid-Hudson Library System.

Many thanks to the Ulster County Library Association for providing this wonderful opportunity!

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

During Library construction, all events will be held off-site.

Come out to the Town of Marlborough Community Center on Friday, April 3, from 9:30am-11am (sharp!) for our Annual Shredder Truck Event. Bring your old documents down and have them put in the shredder truck to be destroyed safely in seconds. This event is first-come, first-served, with a three bag/box limit per person.

The shredder truck will be parked in the back parking lot of the Town of Marlborough Community Center.

This event is rain or shine.

Please do not arrive early to allow us to safely set up and allow for the shredder truck to get positioned!

Acceptable items for shredding include:

Paper (white or colored), file folders, plastic ID cards, credit cards, old checkbooks, and carbon paper.

UNACCEPTABLE items for shredding include:

Hazardous material, prescription bottles, syringes or needles, or any heavy metal objects such as nuts, bolts, metal plates, or hard drives. THESE ITEMS CAN CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK OR OPERATOR.

Download or pick up a Spring Shakespeare Scavenger Hunt sheet at the Library. Wander, explore, and celebrate the bard! Track down items inspired by Shakespeare’s quotes and submit your completed hunt by May 1st to be entered into a raffle for four tickets to County Players’ Something Rotten! Sharpen your eyes, embrace your inner Shakespearean, and turn your spring strolls into a literary adventure!

For adults 18+

Connect with the outdoors and your neighbors as we walk. Meeting locations will be posted one week prior to each session. 

To be notified of any weather-related cancellations, please RSVP.

Join us for an evening with local author, Anthony Musso, as he discusses his latest book, Mafia Burial Ground: The Mob and St. John’s Cemetery. Get an exclusive look at St. John’s Cemetery in Queens, NY, and the astonishing amount of mobsters with names like Luciano, Gotti, and others that occupy plots. Sure to be “an offer you can’t refuse…”

No registration required, RSVP to receive event updates.

All are welcome to attend our Book Club! During April's meeting, we will be discussing China Dolls by Lisa See.

Copies are available to pickup at the circulation desk.

RSVP online. Walk-ins welcome.

The Friends of the Marlboro Library will be holding their 8th Annual Tea Party Fundraiser at the Marlborough Community Center, on Saturday, May 2, from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Enjoy the charms of a bygone era and join us for tea, light refreshments, music, raffles and conversation. A ticket to this event makes a wonderful Mother’s Day gift! Proceeds will go towards future Library initiatives.

Tickets for the tea are $25 dollars each and are available for purchase at the circulation desk until April 24.

Fancy hats are encouraged! 

As construction at the Library continues, all of our youth programs will be held at the Town of Marlborough Community Center, located at 1520 Route 9W, Marlboro, NY 12542.

Registration is required for select programs.

*Registration will open for these programs three weeks before the program date.*

Be sure to check marlborolibrary.org and our social media pages for updates on start dates and locations.

Story times start again on Wednesday, April 15th!

Babies: Fridays, 10-10:30 a.m. (no story time on Friday, May 8)

Toddlers: Wednesdays, 10-10:30 a.m.

Preschoolers: Wednesdays, 11-11:45 a.m.

No registration required.

For grades K-5. 

Join us for an afternoon of creativity & fun! Each month we will make a new craft to take home to show off! Crafts to be announced. Registration required. Register for each session individually.

*Registration opens 5:00 PM Monday, April 6, 2026.

For Grades K-5.

Registration required.

April is Earth Month! Celebrate our planet by learning all about the hidden world of seeds. Seeds come in all different shapes and sizes, and inside them are new plants waiting to grow! In this program, kids will learn all about what seeds need to grow, how the seed protects the plant inside, and how they travel and disperse. We will also be making seed balls for you to plant and watch grow at home!

Come move as a family with a certified yoga instructor from Mindful Yoga with Liz Studio. No previous yoga experience necessary. Bring your yoga mat, blanket or towel, and a water bottle.

For families of all ages.

No registration required.

Please note: The Library will be closed on Sunday, April 5 in observation of Easter.

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Temporary Library Hours:*

Monday–Thursday: 12:30–7:00 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.

**New hours (Monday-Thursday: 12:30-8:00 pm) begin April 6.