The Community Library, which serves the residents of the Cobleskill-Richmondville School District, was founded originally in 1926 as the Cobleskill Public Library. It contains over 29,000 items, has borrowing privileges with public libraries in eight counties, and is a member of the Mohawk Valley Library System. It has an extensive local history collection, and offers free public access to the Internet for it's patrons.
The Community Library participates in competitive grants, and offers funded programs and services that are available to help meet the informational and recreational needs of its patrons. We are designated by New York State as an Electronic Doorway Library.

The Community Library is a focal point of the scenic Schoharie Valley.
We're an exciting place! Come visit us!

- Adult fiction and non-fiction
- Children's picture, chapter, easy-to-read and audio books, and non-fiction
- Large print books
- Books on audio cassette and CD
- Music CD's
- Videos and DVD's
- Internet access, informational databases and other educational software
- WiFi access
- MVLS reference, interlibrary loan, Web-based catalog
- Children's summer reading program and story hour
- Historical collection and genealogy
- Local and national newspapers and magazine collection
- Maps and atlases
- Book discussion group
- Public meeting rooms
- College and financial aid information
- Literary magazine and small press collection
- AND MORE!

LOAN LIMIT:
The loan limit per cardholder is 50 items per card, with a limit of 2 DVDs borrowed at one time.
New patrons may only borrow three items at a time for the first three months after registration.

DATE DUE:
Date due receipts are printed for all materials checked out. Be sure to keep them handy, and mind the due date.
Any library materials may be returned at any library MVLS or SALS library. Just note that library hours and policies may differ, and fines will be processed according to the library the materials belong to.

YOUR LIBRARY CARD:
You are responsible for materials borrowed on your card! Please report lost cards immediately. The replacement cost for a lost card is $1.00.
Materials may NOT be borrowed unless you have your card on you.

GETTING A NEW CARD:
Mohawk Valley Library System or Southern Adirondack Library System library cards are accepted by all libraries in their region. Don't have a card yet? Find your closest library, and bring a photo I.D. (preferably a driver's license) to get started!

FINES:
The Community Library charges $0.10 per day for late books/audiobooks, $0.25 for new books, and $1.00 per day for DVDs/Videocassetes. Patrons will not be charged for days when the library is not open. A fine of $5.00 or more will result in suspension of library priveleges untill the fine is payed.

RENEWALS:
You are able to renew an item if you aren't finished with it before the due date. Certain items will have limitations, such as interlibrary loans, new materials, and DVDs/Videocassettes.
Renewals may be renewed over the phone. Just be sure to have your card ready when you call.
Prolonged loans may be requested when that vacation won't bring you back to Cobleskill in time to bring your books back. Certain items will have limitations.

RETURNING ITEMS:
Materials may be returned at any time. They should be brought inside during operation hours, but should we be closed, our book drop will be open at the front door.

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