Elting Memorial Library, Public library in New Paltz, New York, United States.
The Elting Memorial Library is a stone building with symmetrical Federal-style architecture and traditional decorative details throughout. The structure includes multiple expansion wings added at different periods to accommodate growing collections and reading areas.
The library began in 1909 when a local reading group established a small collection, and later moved to its current location after Philip Lefevre Elting donated the building. This gift transformed it into a center for community learning and historical preservation.
The library holds a significant collection of local historical documents that reflect the community's past and daily life. Visitors can browse old newspapers and photographs that show how the region has developed over generations.
The library is open daily with extended hours on weekdays to accommodate different schedules. Inside you will find comfortable reading areas, accessible shelving, and modern computer workstations for research and browsing.
In 2007 security cameras captured unusual occurrences that sparked widespread interest online. This incident brought attention to the location far beyond the local community and became widely discussed.
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