Lowville Free Library

05/13/2026

It's hard to capture a year at the library in one list of numbers (which is why we try to share glimpses throughout the year!), but the numbers are part of the story! Here's one look at 2025 at the library.

First up... we set a new record for checkouts for a second year in a row, across physical AND digital items, as well as total items shared with other libraries in our system! We love how central books are to our library.

We also want to draw attention to the list of collaboration and participation--working with other organizations in our community is one of our cornerstones, and we're so grateful for that list.

Finally--YOU make our library what it is. Behind each of these numbers is a person--an adult who checked out a book for the first time since they were a kid, someone who needed a place to send a fax, a family who sang Tommy Thumb (a favorite song at our library) at storytime. We say it often but never take it for granted--We love being your library.

05/09/2026

If you read LACS's election update, you probably saw our referendum on the ballot! Lowville Free Library, along with William H. Bush Memorial Library, is asking voters in Lowville Academy and Central School District for an increase in funding this year. This will appear on the LACS ballot on Tuesday, 5/19, 12-8 pm. You can learn more about the increase at: lowvillefreelibrary.org/ballot26, or by visiting the library!

05/09/2026

It’s our annual “We love this tree!” post. 😉☺️

05/08/2026

Stop by the library tomorrow, Saturday, 5/9, for book-ish crafts for adults and teens! Drop in between 10 am and 12 pm, and do a craft here or pick up some supplies to make at home.

05/05/2026

At least when today's shipment of new books is delayed (including the new Women's Murder Club!), the digital ones are on the shelf! We'll have paper copies on the shelf in a couple days, but until then, grab one in Libby!

NCLS adds the latest e-books and e-audio every Tuesday - check out our newest additions on Libby today!

https://northcountrylibraries.overdrive.com/collection/32679

05/03/2026

This week at the library:

Kits and Crafts - Mon, 5/4 (pick up all the pieces to make a cute mushroom--kits available until gone)

Storytime - Tue, 5/5, 11 am

LEGO Club - Tue, 5/5, 4:30-6 pm (with Recreation)

Knit Together - Thu, 5/7, 5-7 pm (bring any handwork you're working on and hang out with us!)

Bookish crafts - Sat, 5/9 (adults and teens, drop in for bookish fun--work on it here, or take it home!)

05/02/2026

We are still accepting applications for the coordinator position. The coordinator will work on our summer program, specifically on our children's programming! Applicants must be enrolled in college for fall 2026. Full details here: lowvillefreelibrary.org/coordinator26

05/01/2026

A handful of kids’ books for this first Friday of May.

04/28/2026

The last set of new books for April. It’s wild that it’s the end of the month, right? It felt both long and short in crazy ways… but at least some great books hit our shelves!

04/27/2026

Lowville Free Library, along with William H. Bush Memorial Library, is asking voters in Lowville Academy and Central School District for an increase in funding this year. This will appear on the LACS ballot on Tuesday, 5/19, 12-8 pm. You can learn more about the increase at: lowvillefreelibrary.org/ballot26, or by visiting the library!

04/26/2026

Join us for Game Night with Grace Metzler on Tuesday, 4/28, 5:30-7 pm! Play a favorite, learn a new game, and check out one to take home!