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Irvington Public Library
(914) 591-7840
irvref@wlsmail.org
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12 South Astor St.
Irvington-on-Hudson, NY 10533

Library Hours

Monday

10am - 5pm

Tuesday

10am - 9pm

Wednesday

10am - 5pm

Thursday

10am - 9pm

Friday

10am - 5pm

Saturday

10am - 5pm

Sunday

Closed



We are closed for the Observance of New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving (and the day afterwards) and Christmas Day.

Borrowing Periods and Charges
as of June 1, 2011
ITEMS PERIOD $ FINES
Books and Music 3 weeks .10 per day
Juvenile Books 3 weeks .10 per day
New Books 2 weeks .15 per day
Express Books 1 week .25 per day
Circulating Magazines 1 week .10 per day
Circulating Encyclopedias 1 week .10 per day
Museum Passes* 3 days 10.00 per day
Videos & DVDs 1 week 2.00 per day

If your account has $25 or more of fines, you will not be able to borrow items.

The Book Drop at the front of the building may be used for returning most items when the library is closed. Please use rubber bands to securely bind audiovisual items. *Museum passes must be returned to the adult reference desk. Inter-library loan books (items not from other public libraries in Westchester) must be returned to the circulation desk in the library; we cannot renew these items.

Internet and Printing
The library offers free use of computers with internet access and Microsoft Office for adults and children; these computers allow you to print at a cost of 15 cents per a page. There is also free wireless access to the internet, but wireless printing is not available. The library has a self-serve copying machine that accepts coins for payment. For more details about these services, call 914-591-7840 during regular library hours and ask for a librarian.

Obtaining a free Irvington Public Library Card:
 
 
Any resident of the Village of Irvington is eligible for an Irvington Library card, and some non-residents who work or own property in the Village.

Adults (age thirteen and up): 
To obtain an Irvington Public Library card, bring in a driver's license OR a photo ID with your current Irvington address. If this address isn't on your license or ID you will also need to bring in a utility bill or lease showing your current address. 

Any person with a valid Irvington Public Library card may borrow materials at any public library in Westchester County and at Westchester Community College. 

Children (age twelve and under): 
Parents or guardians are responsible for all materials borrowed and must sign the child's card.

Children may leave their library cards at the circulation desk.

A child with a valid Irvington Public Library card may borrow materials at any public library in Westchester County.

Non-Residents
A person who lives outside Westchester County, but works in Irvington is eligible for an Irvington Public Library card.

Nonresidents who live in Westchester may get a temporary card at the Irvington Public Library. Then their home library will issue a permanent card.

 




Library Staff

Pamela Strachan, Director (mailto:pstrachan@wlsmail.org)

Pamela Bernstein, Assistant Director

Children's Services: Ilene Glickman, Shirley L. Altman, Carolyn Gallagher
Local History: Elizabeth Sadewhite
Reference: Pamela Bernstein, Daniel Dibbern,
Steve Fondiller, Elizabeth Sadewhite
Teen Services: Steve Fondiller    
Support Staff:  P.J. Clarke
Rosemary Clarke
Tara Dawson
Katharine Lin
Carole Mitchel
Josef W. Sinko
Laura Sinko
Ester Szoke
Patty Vano

Board of Trustees
Laura Lilienfield, President; Dominique Picon, Vice President; Patrick Gilmartin, Treasurer; Anne Goldfield, Secretary; Christopher Mitchell, Robert Murray, and Tom Thacker.

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