HISTORY

     In 1920, the concept of a library began with the donation of books by the local 
Literacy Club and were housed in a small room in the basement of the school. A meeting 
was held in early 1925 to appoint trustees and an application for incorporation was 
submitted to the State Education Department. On March 20, 1925 the official opening of 
the library was held. The library received strong support from the school administration.
Financial help was received from bake sales held by women of the village and library 
patrons paid annual dues of $1.00. The library received its provisional charter on April 
25, 1925 and an absolute charter in 1978. The library continued to function in the small 
room at the school until the late 1980's. With monies from generous benefacators Imogene 
Tallcott and Robert Royal as well as grants from the Pratt Northam Foundation and the 
State Education Department, the library purchased and renovated the former Mangan Store. 
The renovation was completed in the fall of 1987. The library serves the Village of Port 
Leyden and the Townships of Leyden and Lyonsdale.


                                                   MISSION STATEMENT

     The Port Leyden Community Library continues to provide current, high demand, high 
interest reading materials for persons of all ages.  The Library actively promotes and 
encourages the use of its collection.  We will continue to place emphasis on the needs 
of large print readers and on encouraging all children to read for learning and 
enjoyment. With the acquirement of four new Internet computers for public use, we can 
provide our patrons with access to endless information and the latest in technology. We 
welcome and encourage the public to come in and make use of the Library's computer 
center.

                                                           SERVICES

                                                 COMPUTERS-INTERNET
                                                             COPIES
                                                        FAX MACHINE
                                                         LAMINATING
                                          PROGRAMS-VIEW ON CALENDAR
                              OUTREACH-(HANDICAPPED-VISUALLY IMPAIRED)
                                                             SCANNER