Summer Hours

17 June 2013

Library hours for the summer are:

Monday: 2 - 8 PM
Tuesday: 11AM - 8 PM
Wednesday: 2 - 8 PM
Thursday: 2 - 8 PM
Friday: 2 - 6 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

It's Time to Sign Up for Summer Reading!

17 June 2013

Sign up now for Summer Reading! All ages and abilities are welcome to join in for this free and fun program! Our summer events will begin running on July 1st. Stop by the library to pick up our Summer Reading Events brochure - it includes all the great events we'll be hosting this summer at the library! Be sure to 'like' us on Facebook for event reminders and other library info.

Kids ages 0-3 - Stop by the library for our Summer Reading Program for Babies and Toddlers brochure! Parents - help your child have fun with literacy all summer long! Stop in every week to check in and your child will receive a sticker. Be sure to come to our Summer Reading Rock Party on Friday, August 23rd for a chance to enter to win a great raffle prize!

Kids going into pre-K though 6th grade - sign up HERE!

Teens going into 7th grade through 12th grade -
sign up HERE!

Adults 18 years old and up - sign up HERE!

Prizes will begin the week of July 1st!

Recycle Your Cans and Support the Library!

10 June 2011

Bring your empty deposit contatiners (cans and bottles) to For Your CANvenience at 462 Troy Schenectady Road (1/4 mile East of Latham Circle). Be sure to label your bags with the library's name AND account number DG7153 so that we'll receive full credit for your donation. Your donation will directly support the library! Thank you!

For Your CANvenience is open Monday 9-5, Tuesday 9-5, Wednesday 9-6, Thursday 9-5, Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-4, and Sunday 10-2. For more information regarding For Your CANvenience check out their website here.

You CAN make a difference

Library Annual Report

01 May 2013

Click here for the 2012 annual report to the community from the Watervliet Public Library. Thank you to all of you who add to our successes!

Library Director Opening

01 May 2013

The Watervliet Public Library is seeking an energetic, visionary leader with a deep commitment to public library service for its Director.

Serving a constituency of over 10,000 the Library is governed by five trustees and its total operating costs total over $55,000. The Library is currently engaged in a building project for a new 1,000+ s.f. expansion to the facility. In the past five years circulation, library visits, and program attendance have all significantly increased. We are looking for a Director to continue this upward trajectory and lead us to new successes.

The Library Director holds primary responsibility for the operation and management of the Library. Duties include financial management, public relations, personnel management, fundraising, grant writing and participation in promotion and programming intended to improve library services to our community.

Required: MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited university, public library experience (urban library experience a plus), previous supervisory experience as a manager, knowledge of library automation, technology, social media, experience with fundraising, grant writing and budget management. Flexibility, communication skills, and a positive and professional attitude are a must.

To apply: email a cover letter, resume, and three references to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

25-30 hours per week. Salary $22,500 commensurate with experience.