Library Renovation Info
You spoke. We listened. We are renovating to better serve you!
The Library has completed Phase 1 of an interior renovation. The main Library is back in service. All Library services and materials will be available starting at Thursday, November 12th. We are beginning Phase 2, the final phase of the renovation. Work on additional furnishings and finishing touches will continue through December.
The John C. Hart Memorial Library is undergoing an interior renovation—the first comprehensive update to the main public area of the building in nearly 40 years! Funded in large part through New York State Aid for Library Construction, this project will create a more welcoming, functional, and accessible library experience. Improvements include:
New carpeting and tile flooring
A centrally located, combined service desk
A dedicated teen area
A new reading lounge
An information wall
Updated furnishings throughout the library
Additional improvements to enhance comfort, usability, and service
After listening to patrons through multiple surveys, the Library is investing in a more comfortable, welcoming, and functional interior.
You spoke. We listened.
To the extent that it is possible, and except as already noted above, the library will have normal operating hours. But please check our website as that could change.
You do not need to return materials immediately.
Due dates for items checked out from John C. Hart Memorial Library with due dates of September 28 or later will be automatically extended to November 30th. No overdue fines will be charged on John C. Hart Memorial Library materials from September 28 through November 30, 2026.
You may continue returning materials:
At the library’s regular book return – except for 9/29 & 9/30
At the Town Hall book return bin – except for 9/29 & 9/30
At any Westchester Library System library
We encourage you to visit us before the temporary closure to stock up on books, movies, and other materials. Your extended due dates and fine-free period will give you extra time to enjoy them while the renovation is underway.
Please visit the library calendar for updated information.
Emails will be sent out, our website will have updates and don’t forget to sign up for our
newsletter here.
This project is being funded largely through a matching grant from New York State Aid for
Library Construction, a generous private donation, and through other grants from our NYS Representatives.
Yvonne Cech, Library Director
