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Richards Library Chartered in 1901 to serve the communities of Warrensburg and Thurman, NY Shelby Burkhardt, Library Director

The Richards Library Board of Trustees
Sarah Gebbie-Measeck, President, Compliance Officer
Mary Beadnell, Vice-President
Gina Colburn, Treasurer
Trustees: Susan Matzner, John Schroeter, Becky Lawler-Smith, Esther McTague, and Samantha Newcomb.

We still have one opening for the Painting with Patrice scheduled for Tuesday. Please contact the Circulation Desk to r...
09/25/2026

We still have one opening for the Painting with Patrice scheduled for Tuesday. Please contact the Circulation Desk to reserve it! 518-623-3011.

The Richards Library is accepting resumes and references for a full time Library Director through October 25, 2026.The f...
09/23/2026

The Richards Library is accepting resumes and references for a full time Library Director through October 25, 2026.

The full job description is available at https://therichardslibrary.com/

We still have school supplies from our School Supply Drive in the Community Room for anyone who needs them. Folders, not...
09/19/2026

We still have school supplies from our School Supply Drive in the Community Room for anyone who needs them. Folders, notebooks, backpacks, crayons/colored pencils, and more. They will be available through Wednesday, September 30. Stop in and our staff will assist you!

Photo credits: Logan Keith

Our upcoming Painting with Patrice still has openings! For adults and youths (8 years old+). Contact staff at the Circ...
09/18/2026

Our upcoming Painting with Patrice still has openings! For adults and youths (8 years old+). Contact staff at the Circulation Desk to pre-register, 518-623-3011.

The Richards Library is closed Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. We'll be open Tuesday 9AM - 7PM.
09/03/2026

The Richards Library is closed Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. We'll be open Tuesday 9AM - 7PM.

The youth raffle for a Barnes & Noble Gift Card or Stewart's Ice Cream Scoop Certificate is coming to a close on Thursda...
09/01/2026

The youth raffle for a Barnes & Noble Gift Card or Stewart's Ice Cream Scoop Certificate is coming to a close on Thursday, September 3! Be sure to stop in and get your name in the bucket before then for your chance to win big!

09/01/2026

Some lovely bees helping to pollinate our Hostas!

Video by Sarah-Gebbie Measeck

Needle felting project upcoming soon! Please pre-register by contact the Circulation Desk at 518-623-3011.
08/29/2026

Needle felting project upcoming soon! Please pre-register by contact the Circulation Desk at 518-623-3011.

Thank you Warrensburgh Thurman Historical Society for this amazing donation of school supplies for our School Supply Dri...
08/25/2026

Thank you Warrensburgh Thurman Historical Society for this amazing donation of school supplies for our School Supply Drive!

And thank you to all for the other miscellaneous school supply donations this year!

Pick up day is this Thursday, August 27 from 2-7 PM in the YA Room. We have a printed copy of the WCS supply lists. Homeschooling families are welcome, too.

After August 27, supplies will be moved to the Community Room and available to any families that need them into September - just ask Staff for assistance!

The Richards Library in collaboration with Casandra Wallace of PaperPie, are pleased to share we will be offering a School Supplies Drive collection and pick up in 2026!

Here are links to the WCSD supply lists:
https://es.wcsd.org/school-supply-lists-26-27
https://files.smartsites.parentsquare.com/4875/supply_lists_for_2026-2027_school_year.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawT62ItwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWVoZU44M3A5NDh0UndubzNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeCnTzkF5iUDVtMZOkEGCBnC8bbk43Cue-pXt7BA5ZHllKctQCsrd-r_H_uAI_aem_1qeOY7cX5z3hgpiqKamWIg

Photo credit: Shelby Burkhardt

The Richards Library is looking to hire a Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor. Please send resumes and professional ref...
08/24/2026

The Richards Library is looking to hire a Facilities & Maintenance Supervisor. Please send resumes and professional references to [email protected], or directly to the Library.

Interviews will be scheduled as resumes come in. We are hoping to have this position filled by the end of September!

Address

36 Elm Street
Warrensburg, NY
12885

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+15186233011

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