Claverack Free Library

History

The library formally dates to 1891. It had been in several buildings before the expansion of nearby NY 9H forced it to move a short distance west to its current building. In 1998 the library building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Specialties

Mission Statement: The mission of the Claverack Free Library is to provide resources to the community to encourage critical readers, thinkers and information users and to connect to our community with each other and the world. Vision Statement: The Claverack Library will be an innovative leader in implementing a variety of strategies to bring knowledge and promote learning opportunities, as well as entertainment, for people of all ages and backgrounds. Core Values: The Claverack Library - its Board of Trustees, staff and volunteers - is committed to the following values. We value the library as a public forum: it is a community facility for open communication of ideas and information; its collection, displays, programs and services reflect an array of opinions and viewpoints.