We are still waiting for repairs to begin. We have no timeline for this as of yet and no idea when we will be able to reopen to the public. We will continue to post updates as we have them!

If you are in need of library services, you can utilize other Southern Adirondack Library System member libraries such as, but not limited to:

Bolton Free Library 518-644-2233

Caldwell-Lake George Library 518-668-2528

Crandall Public Library 518-792-6508

Rockwell Falls Public Library 518-696-3423

Town of Chester Public Library Adirondacks 518-494-5384

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The 2025 federal and NYS tax documents that are typically available this time of year, for free, at The Richards Library are now available at the Town of Warrensburg NY – Warren County. The town hall is open M-F 8:30AM to 4:30PM. You can ask the town clerks for the forms and instruction booklets.

https://warrensburgny.gov/ – Thank you for making these documents available to the public during our emergency closure!

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First, any overdue fines are waived, starting 2/9/2026. We currently charge fines only on materials in our new and popular collections (books, DVDs, audiobooks) and circulating kits in our Library of Things collection.

If the materials belong to The Richards Library, you can keep them safe until we reopen or return them to another Southern Adirondack Library System (SALS) member library. Our materials will stay at the SALS building until our building repairs are completed.

If the materials belong to another member library in the SALS, you can keep them safe until we reopen or return them to another SALS library.

Nearby SALS libraries include, but are not limited to:

Bolton Free Library 518-644-2233

Caldwell-Lake George Library 518-668-2528

Crandall Public Library 518-792-6508

Rockwell Falls Public Library 518-696-3423

Town of Chester Public Library Adirondacks 518-494-5384

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