It is a member of the Mid-Hudson Library System, a consortium of 66 libraries throughout Dutchess, Ulster, Columbia, Greene and Putnam Counties. Please check the NOTES link for more about the history of the library. Contacting the Library:Phone: 845-229-7791 Phone Extensions: Ext. 200 - Circulation DeskExt. 202 - Head of Circulation & Cataloging Ext. 203 - Children's CoordinatorExt. 204 - Office Manager Ext. 205 - Library Director - Lisa Palmer Fax: 845-229-6521 (temporarily out of service)Email: [email protected] our library catalog at search.midhudsonlibraries.orgHow to Get a Library Card: The Hyde Park Library will issue cards to all residents of the Hyde Park Library District, as well as to anyone whose place of residence is in the area served by the Mid-Hudson Library System (Dutchess, Columbia, Putnam, Greene and most of Ulster County).Proof of residency is required at the time of application. A current driver’s license or other state picture ID is sufficient. If there has been a change of address not yet reflected on the state ID, documentation of the current address is required as well. Acceptable additional documentation would include: a utility, tax or other bill with the current address; other business or official mailing; or a check with the current address.Read about our library's history here: https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=358421697531293Library Trustees and Friends: Trustees: Lynn Ruggiero (President) Carole Chambers (Vice President)Susan Buckley (Secretary)Paul Agne Mark Campbell II Karin Armstrong Mary Williams Danielle Hinton Petito Friends: Linda Taylan - President, Diane Closs - Vice President, Irene Kipp - Secretary