We had a sprinkler malfunction which led to flooding of the upstairs and basement. We are currently working on mitigating the damage and working with our insurance company to repair everything. The circulating collection seems okay, but needs to be temporarily removed for repairs to occur.

We will be closed to the public for a while. We will continue to add updates to our website and Facebook page.

The Wi-Fi is back on, so people can still use it while parked on Library Avenue. We ask people keep their materials until we re-open or return them to other SALS member libraries. Any accrued overdue fines will be waived when we can check in materials again.

You can contact other SALS libraries to have your materials temporarily sent there instead:

Bolton Free Library : 518-644-2233

Caldwell-Lake George Library : 518-668-2528

Rockwell Falls Public Library : 518-696-3423

Town of Chester Public Library Adirondacks : 518-494-5384

Please have patience with us during this process. We hope to be back to normal operations soon!

This will take a few weeks, or more, to resolve. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will keep everyone updated as we go. We will resume circulation when it is safe to do so.

Please no material returns at this time. Any accrued overdue fines will be waived once we can check in materials again. You can also return and check out materials at other SALS member libraries.

All remaining programs are cancelled for February 2026. Wi-Fi connection has been restored, and is accessible from Library Avenue.

Nearby SALS member libraries:

Bolton Free Library : 518-644-2233

Caldwell-Lake George Library : 518-668-2528

Rockwell Falls Public Library : 518-696-3423

Town of Chester Public Library Adirondacks : 518-494-5384

The Richards Library Board of Trustees is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the emergency closure. This meeting will take place at the Warrensburg Volunteer Fire Company’s Community Room located at 18 Elm Street, Warrensburg, NY 12885, on February 12 at 11:30 AM.

The meeting agenda can be found on our website: https://therichardslibrary.com/…/library-board-staff…/