Castleton Public Library

Mission Statement

The mission of the Castleton Public Library is to satisfy our community's informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs by providing free and open access to a comprehensive range of materials, services, and programs for both adults and children.

Brief History of the Library

Springing from an informal lending service in a Castleton storefront, the Castleton Public Library was established in 1909 in a small house at First and Green Streets, just off Castleton's Main Street. The sponsors of the first library were Mrs. A. C. Cheney and Mrs. H.G. Ingalls, wives of prominent businessmen. In 1926, when the Village of Castleton purchased a former school building for its offices, the library was given space on half of the first floor of the building. The library occupies these quarters today.

Originally the library served only village residents, but for over 30 years the library has served residents of the town of Schodack and adjoining areas. The library currently serves over 3,000 patrons and over 19,000 books, magazines, records, videos, cassettes, and films, and paintings are circulated annually.