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THE HISTORY OF THE CALDWELL-LAKE GEORGE LIBRARY

One of the pleasures of walking into the Caldwell-Lake George Library is going from 1907 to 1979 without using H.G. Wells' time machine. The front room with its high ceiling, oak fireplace and bookcases was constructed in 1906 and 1907. The window seats were once outside windows. The addition was built in 1979, more than doubling the size of the library.

The early history of the library was recorded by Miss Mary C. Hubbell, librarian from 1908 to 1958:

"In 1887, DeWitt C. Hay, a former resident of the town of Caldwell, died, leaving his library and property to his widow with a desire to have a public library founded in the town. A citizens meeting resulted I the founding year of the DeWitt C. Hay Library Association of Caldwell."
"On 1893, Rev. Charles W. Blake, pastor of the Presbyterian Church organized a library which was chartered as the Lake George Free Library with rooms in the rear of the church. In 1905, Mr. James A. Hayden offered to donate a lot upon which to build a suitable library building."
"In January, 1906, an application was made to the Regent of New York State for a charter for the Caldwell-Lake George Library and in July of that year, the building was open to the public. The Lake George Free Library and the DeWitt C. Hay Library were permitted to transfer all their property, books, etc. to the Caldwell-Lake George Library."

The library is funded by the Town of Lake George and it receives County and State funds. The library is a member of the Southern Adirondack Library System (SALS) which encompasses Warren, Washington, Hamilton and Saratoga Counties.

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LIBRARY SERVICES

Youth Services:
Special programs for children are made possible by grants from the NYS Division of Youth in cooperation with the Warren County Youth Bureaus through the Southern Adirondack System. SALS co-sponsors with our library summer reading and video programs. Each year, continuing education and library grant programs are provided to the library.

Families:
Extensive Parenting section, popular magazines, Computer/Internet access. Rotating collections of fiction, non- fiction, videos and audio books from the Southern Adirondack Library System.

Adults:
Fiction, Non-Fiction, Videos, Sound Recordings, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Romance, Westerns, Large Type, Books on Tape, NY Times, Post Star, Magazines, Reference, Computer/Internet access.

Our computer-based catalog is provided through SALS. The holdings of all member public libraries' are available for browsing.

We provide reference services, interlibrary loans, bibliographic instruction and community bulletin board information. A photocopier, inkjet printer, and tape deck are available for use within the library. Some fees may apply.[BACK TO TOP OF PAGE]

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Local History Collection: Out-of-Print publications, as well as photographs are available upon request. Files of local historical interest are kept in the Village Administration Building. The Town Historian is also available to research local history.

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Library will provide access to the Internet as part of the Library technology plan.
Library patrons will have access to library services and resources that support their efforts to become life-long readers and learners.
Caldwell-Lake George Library will acknowledge and support the roles of libraries in a learning society.
Caldwell-Lake George Library will provide quality cost effective services to meet the needs of the community now and in the future.

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THE CALDWELL-LAKE GEORGE LIBRARY
336 CANADA STREET LAKE GEORGE, NY 12845- 1118 518-668-2528
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