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Hornell Public Library

The Board of Directors and the staff of the Hornell Public Library thank you very much for voting on the recent proposition. We appreciate the increased support so necessary to enable us to serve you better.

64 Genesee Street

Hornell NY  14843-1651

Photo of the Hornell Public Library

Phone: 607-324-1210
Fax: 607-324-2570
Library Director: Alice Taychert
E-Mail: taycherta@stls.org
Library Code: HOL
Agency Code: 230101
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Library Hours Monday 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm (closed June, July & August)
Sunday closed
Closed New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas.
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The Hornell Public Library is located at 64 Genesee Street. Rte. 36 runs through Hornell. The library is located 2 1/2 blocks east of Rte. 36. The library is in a white brick building.

Mission The Hornell Public Library is a community-based, legally established, tax supported agency, whose primary purpose is to provide information, education, and recreation to people of all ages through a collection of book and materials organized for use.

The Hornell Public Library was established in 1868. The library is housed in an Andrew Carnegie funded building. The library was designed by Edward L. Tilton and erected in 1911.

The library was made accessible to all with the addition of an elevator in 1999.

Programs & Services

ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM!

July 1st through August 31st

Read or listen to three books and be eligible to win Twin Cinema theater tickets and a gift certificate from Italian Villa or Club 57.  Entry forms available at the circulation desk.

- Story hour
   Schedule

- Computer classes
   Schedule

- Public Internet access
- Children's programs
- Book sale
- Summer reading classes
  Summer Reading Program Information

- Downloadable Audio Books

- Friends of the Library

Facilities & Equipment - Copy services
- National Historic Registry building
- Home delivery to shut-ins
- Microfilm reader/printer
- Public computers
- Online card catalog: STARCat
Featured Materials - Local history collection
- Local newspapers
- Videos
- Audio books
- Large print books
- Investment materials
- Genealogy materials
  Ancestry Library Database (available within the library)
  Heritage Quest (need 13-digit library card number)
- Tax forms

updated 06/18/2009