The Long Lake Library was established by the Town of Long Lake as a reading room in 1994 to provide library service to people living in the Town of Long Lake New York, and surrounding areas. It was incorporated on February 4th, 1997, by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York, on behalf of the Education Department, to operate a town public Library. Public vote in June 2011 created a school district public library and the library received its absolute charter on December 13, 2011.

The Raquette Lake Library celebrated 100 years in 2022. Boasting over 30,000 items in the collection, weekly storytime in the summer and special programming all year-long.  Come in and see for yourself and enjoy a cozy afternoon in the historic Raquette Lake Library.

Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Long Lake Library Hours Of Operation:

Winter Hours
(From Day after Labor Day to May 31st)
Monday Closed
Tuesday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday Closed

Summer Hours
(From June 1st to Labor Day)
Monday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday Closed
Holidays New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day

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Raquette Lake Library Hours of Operation:

Winter Hours
Sunday TBA PM
Monday 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Tuesday 4:30 – 8:30 PM
Thursday 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday – Closed

Summer Hours
Sunday 4 PM – 7 PM
Monday 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM[Story Hour Tuesday @ 10:30] Thursday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday – Closed
Wednesday Night Programs – July & August – 7:00 PM
More Events Throughout the Summer:
All events Take place at the Raquette Lake Public Library unless otherwise noted.

For more information Call : 518.354.4005