Welcome back! We're excited to share that we have officially opened in our new, temporary space at 75 E. Central Avenue. On Tuesday, many of our neighbors braved the wind and chill to join us for a ribbon-cutting event to celebrate this milestone. It was wonderful to see many there as we celebrated this exciting chapter for our library.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the local dignitaries who joined us for this special occasion: County Executive Mr. Ed Day, Pearl River School District Superintendent Dr. Marco Pochintesta, and Ms. Jerusalem Ramirez from Assemblyman Aaron Wieder’s office. Having so many of our leaders in attendance alongside our many neighbors highlighted the importance of this milestone, and we are grateful for everyone's continued support of our mission.
We also extend a big thank you to our friends at Dean's Coffee for providing refreshments for the event. They're helping us celebrate all week with special Pearl River Public Library gifts for their customers, while supplies last!
As we settle into our new space, we’re excited to offer many of the same great services you’ve come to rely on, although they may look a little different. We would love for you to browse the stacks on the first floor. If you don't find what you're looking for, please ask! Many of our materials are stored on the second floor, and we'd be happy to retrieve them for you. Other titles are available through interlibrary loan.
We are excited to share that much of our programming will continue as well, both in the new space, and in space on loan from our generous neighbors, including Pearl River United Methodist Church, Rockland Conservatory of Music, Franklin Avenue Elementary School and even the Dunkin Donuts on Middletown Road. Be sure to note your program's location when registering, and thank our neighbors when you attend programing offsite.
As part of the service updates in the new space, please note our new notary hours, available on the half hour during these times:
Tuesdays: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Wednesdays: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursdays: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Thank you for your patience and encouragement as we navigate this temporary chapter. We are confident that this temporary inconvenience will pay dividends in the improvements to the new, permanent library space.
We look forward to seeing you soon—whether it’s for a visit to browse our collection, attend a program, or simply say hello. Our doors are open, and we are excited to welcome you in.