Claverack Free Library

Claverack Free Library is a public library in a converted firehouse along New York Route 23B that serves the local community. The building contains different sections designed for children, teenagers, and adults, along with a collection of books and materials for browsing.

The library association was founded in 1891 and first operated from rooms inside the Oakledge mansion. Over the years the organization relocated several times to different buildings as the community's needs changed.

The space houses a History Room where visitors can browse photographs, documents, and postcards that tell stories about Claverack College and the surrounding region. Local residents and visitors alike come here to learn about and connect with the area's past.

The library is part of the Mid-Hudson Library System, which gives visitors access to a broader collection of materials. Free museum passes are available through their website and can be used for local outings.

The building that now houses the library was originally a firehouse that underwent a thorough restoration. The transformation demonstrates how community structures can be repurposed to serve new generations.

Location: New York

Inception: 1891

GPS coordinates: 42.22250,-73.73528

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:20