With more than 150,000 volumes, the Nanuet Public Library also offers events and programs such as cooking, yoga and mahjongg. The library loans out museum passes, offers online reference/research databases, downloadable eBooks/eMusic/eVideos, a career center, homebound delivery and best sellers club. Children and teen services include homework help, activities, games and community service.
During the summer, the library hosts the Friday Film Series, which features Oscar-nominated movies such as "Avatar" and "The Blind Side," along with refreshments. Visit the library website for a full listing of all events.
Computers are available for public use. Patrons are limited to one hour per day; after that hour, if no one is waiting, the user can extend to another full hour in 15-minute increments.
The library was first housed in the original Nanuet Public School in 1839. The Nanuet Public Library was officially created in 1894 when New York State granted a provisional charter followed by the permanent charter in 1904. After a few moves and another amended charter, the library settled in its present location in 1962. Gretchen Bell is the library director.
The library's vision/mission 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. The Nanuet Public Library is dedicated to be a civic resource promoting open access to information, materials and services to all residents of the Nanuet School District to advance knowledge, foster creativity, encourage the exchange of ideas, build community and enhance the quality of life."