Town of Esopus Library

About SENYLRC Mission: The mission of the Southeastern NY Library Resources Council is to support its members in the Mid Hudson Valley in order to enrich their services and enhance access to information for their users. Achieve service excellence in libraries by: Thoughtfully applying emerging technologies to resource sharing, collection building, information access and communications ; Providing imaginative, accessible and relevant development opportunities for staff at all levels ; Becoming a focal point for the exchange of ideas, collaboration, the development of new tools and the promotion of the transforming power of libraries. Description: The Southeastern New York Library Resources Council is a regional, not-for-profit, multi-type library cooperative encompassing the eight counties of Columbia, Greene, Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan, Putnam and Rockland. Over one million people reside within the 5, 372 square mile area served by the Council. Currently 96 libraries and cultural heritage organizations from the region are members of Southeastern ( 68 governing members and 28 affiliate members ). The Council headquarters is located in Highland, New York, and has a staff of eight. Council member organizations are from both non-profit as well as for profit organizations, in both the public and the private sector. The size of the collections range from small specialized collections of a few hundred volumes to large research collections with thousands of volumes. Through the coordinating activities of Southeastern, this network of academic, business, hospital, institutional, legal and public libraries, historical societies, archives and museums is organized to share library resources and professional expertise for the betterment of the organizations' users. The Council is governed by a fifteen member Board of Trustees including both librarians and lay members representing the research community. Southeastern is one of nine Reference and Research Library Resource Councils ( NY3Rs Association ) of New York State. Most of the 3Rs provide similar services to that of Southeastern. These services include:

Nestled in the heart of Averill Park, NY, the Sand Lake Town Library stands as a beacon of knowledge and community. With its welcoming atmosphere and extensive collection, this public library is a haven for book lovers and researchers alike. From the moment you step through its doors, you are greeted by the scent of well-loved pages and the quiet hum of curiosity. Patrons can explore a diverse array of genres, from gripping thrillers to thought-provoking non-fiction, all housed within the library's shelves. The Sand Lake Town Library not only offers a vast selection of reading material but also serves as a hub for engaging events and educational programs. Whether you seek solace in the pages of a novel or crave the lively discussions of a book club, this beloved institution has something to offer every visitor who crosses its threshold. Generated using this place's available information